Shane Thompson

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MLA for Nahendeh

Won his last election, in 2015, with 30% of the vote.


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Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Motion 74-18(3): Bill 14: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018 – Addition Of Clause 15(1) Following Clause 15, Carried Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the Standing Committee on Social Development concluded its review of Bill 15, Document Formalization Service and Notice Reform Statutes Amendment ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 389-18(3): Land Rights For Traditional Cabins I corrected myself, and I said that I said "information sheet" but you said "information." That is exactly what it was. What I am asking you ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 387-18(3): Land Rights For Traditional Cabins I thank the Minister and the staff for getting out there and talking to the IGOs. I think that is what he says he is calling ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Lands Rights For Traditional Cabins Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, before I get into my Member's statement, I would like to inform the House that I am going to be ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the Standing Committee on Social Development concluded its review of Bill 14, the Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018, on ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 384-18(3): Lands Rights For Traditional Cabins Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Minister for that answer. However, this is their traditional land, not the Government of the Northwest Territories. This is ...

A week ago

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 367-18(3): Early Closure Of Liard Ferry Service Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, with weather changing, the drop of water levels, we are seeing the Merv Hardie Ferry on 24‑hour notice. It is ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recreation North Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on September 25th, Recreation North provided a news release that spoke about what they had done and are planning to ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 358-18(3): Special Leave Policies For GNWT Employees Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today my questions are for the Minister of Finance. Mr. Speaker, I have heard a number of constituents who are government employees ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Why We're Here Mr. Speaker, today's statement is a gentle reminder of why we serve and to whom we serve as privileged Members of this, the 18th Legislative Assembly. ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 366-18(3): Seniors' Housing Survey I appreciate the answer. I agree that, you know, work is being done, but we're also looking at the small communities. I know Yellowknife and Hay ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 17: An Act To Amend The Student Financial Assistance Act Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to report to the Assembly that the Standing Committee on Social Development has reviewed Bill 13, An Act ...

Mentioned by Cabin Radio The legislature's back for four weeks. Here's what's going on The Northwest Territories' politicians are back in action at the legislature for the next four weeks, starting on Thursday afternoon. As usual, those weeks will be a mixture of cabinet members introducing new or amended government programs and services ...

Two weeks ago

Mentioned by Tweed Daily News (press release) Elderly put in danger as nurses 'pulled in every direction' FAMILIES who fear their loved ones in aged care are being neglected as they wait up to 40 minutes for assistance, want to see more staff employed immediately. Nurses and residents working at the Bupa Aged Care Pottsville Beach facility protested on ...

Three weeks ago

Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada (blog) Wrigley mother calls for change after 2-month-old waits days for medical care Nahendeh MLA Shane Thompson reached out to Clillie after multiple people tagged him in the post's comments, asking if she would like to take the issue up with the N.W.T.'s health minister. Thompson said his office has already contacted the minister's ...

Mentioned by CBC.ca Wrigley mother calls for change after 2-month-old waits days for medical care Nahendeh MLA Shane Thompson reached out to Clillie after multiple people tagged him in the post's comments, asking if she would like to take the issue up with the N.W.T.'s health minister. Thompson said his office has already contacted the minister's ...

Two months ago

Mentioned by Covington News Shane's Rib Shack thanks the men and women behind the badge Founder and CEO Shane Thompson said. ... “On behalf of NASMM, I am pleased to welcome New Phase Senior Move Management to NASMM's family of premier Senior Move Management providers,” Mary Kay Buysse, NASMM's executive director, said.

Mentioned by CHAT News Today Three people dead after small plane goes down in Northwest Territories FORT SIMPSON, N.W.T. — The Transportation Safety Board says three people have died in a light plane crash at a remote Northwest Territories lake known for its spectacular scenery. TSB spokesman Chris Krepski says a Cessna 206 plane operated by Simpson ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net 'Who killed Theresa?' Several dignitaries attended the funeral, including the lieutenant-governor Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, Premier Brian Gallant and Fredericton Mayor Mike O'Brien. At the end of the service, officers lifted the Canadian flags off of Costello's and Burns's ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net New evacs on northern fires Several dignitaries attended the funeral, including the lieutenant-governor Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, Premier Brian Gallant and Fredericton Mayor Mike O'Brien. At the end of the service, officers lifted the Canadian flags off of .... Band councils, based ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net Thousands to attend funeral Damien Healy, a media spokesman for the N.W.T. Health Department, says the male pilot and a female passenger were flown to the Fort Simpson Health Centre, but were not hurt. "Both survivors were assessed free of injuries by the physician and community ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net 'Four of 12 will not make it' Damien Healy, a media spokesman for the N.W.T. Health Department, says the male pilot and a female passenger were flown to the Fort Simpson Health Centre, but were not hurt. "Both survivors were assessed free of injuries by the physician and community ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net Wandering bison killed Damien Healy, a media spokesman for the N.W.T. Health Department, says the male pilot and a female passenger were flown to the Fort Simpson Health Centre, but were not hurt. "Both survivors were assessed free of injuries by the physician and community ...

Mentioned by CityNews Three people dead after small plane goes down in Northwest Territories FORT SIMPSON, N.W.T. – The Transportation Safety Board says three people have died in a light plane crash at a remote Northwest Territories lake known for its spectacular scenery. TSB spokesman Chris Krepski says a Cessna 206 plane operated by Simpson ...

More than three months ago

Posted on Twitter As well, I would like to thank all the cooks who provided us with amazing food in each community we visited.

Posted on Twitter While another successful Minister's tour in the Nahendeh. I would like to thank Minister R.C. McLeod, Deputy Mini… https://t.co/2vLN7Br5Dp

Posted on Twitter Another amazing meeting with Jean Marie River First Nations' Chief, Council and residents. A lot of great discuss… https://t.co/avqMhiXkHe

Posted on Twitter Meeting with the Pehdzeh Ki First Nation Chief and Council and Minister R.C. McLeod and staff. Alot of great discu… https://t.co/gR33qg2OMm

Posted on Twitter Meeting with Nahanni Butte -Chief and Council with Minister R.C. McLeod and his staff. Thank you for the meeting. https://t.co/JcaZEux7jT

Posted on Twitter What a busy and productive day. Meeting with chief and council in Nahanni Butte with Minister McLeod and his staff… https://t.co/SQBmSPjckj

Posted on Twitter Good morning, off to Wrigley this morning with Minister R.C. McLeod for the Nahendeh Regional Tour. Looking forwa… https://t.co/n4BCGzUSXj

Posted on Twitter Good morning, off to tour three treatment centres and one correction facility with the HSS Minister and SCOSD. Looking forward to the trip.

Posted on Twitter What an amazing two weeks. Got to visit Jean Marie River, Sambaa K'e and Fort Liard. Great people to represent. Thank for your time.

Posted on Twitter Good morning Nahendeh. Weather permitting, we are off to Sambaa K'e this morning. Looking forward to chatting with the residents.

Voted Yes on Vote #11 on Bill 4, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2018-2019

Voted Yes on Vote #10 on Bill 3, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018

Voted Yes on Vote #15 on Bill 2, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018

Voted Yes on Vote #4 on Bill 2, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2017-2018

Voted Yes on Vote #101 on Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Environmental Protection Act

Voted Yes on Vote #100 on Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Environmental Protection Act