Mr. Speaker, in February 2017 I stood up in this House and asked the Minister of Education, Culture, and Employment (ECE) to undertake a foundational review of Aurora College. I asked because I believed the College was both underperforming and…
Mr. Speaker, I’ve avoided making public comments about the ongoing negotiations between this Government and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW), because I’ve been under the assumption that both sides are working in good faith towards an agreement. However, I’ve…
https://youtu.be/ITkjV87pS-s?t=27m31s Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to announce to this Assembly that the 2018 Arctic Winter Games hosted by Hay River, Fort Smith, and the Kátł'odeeche First Nation were an overwhelming success! That’s not just my opinion, I’ve…
The Standing Committee on Government operations is holding a public briefing on the Public Accounts of the GNWT 2016/17 Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018 Time: 1:30 pm. How to watch: - Bell Satellite - ch. 513 - Shaw Direct Classic - ch.…
Public Briefing on Bill 6: Cannabis Legalization Date: Friday, April 20, 2018 Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Location: Committee Room 'A', Legislative Assembly Building, Yellowknife, NT The Standing Committees on Social Development and Government Operations are holding a public…
QUESTION 263-18(3): DREDGING IN THE PORT OF HAY RIVER MR. SIMPSON: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have questions for the Minister of Infrastructure. This is something I’ve brought up multiple times. It’s something that gets brought up to me a…
https://youtu.be/rSL20RUrS4c?t=21m6s Mr. Speaker, can you feel it? Can you feel the excitement? It’s in the air, because the 2018 Arctic Winter Games are almost here! The towns of Hay River and Fort Smith have been busy for the past three…
Mr. Speaker, today is International Women’s Day. The theme of this year’s campaign is #PressforProgress. Today, there are events being held around the world to promote, and call for greater action, on gender parity. This year’s theme is informed by…
FEBRUARY 28, 2018 - QUESTION 187-18(3): PUBLIC HOUSING POLICIES REGARDING DRUG TRAFFICKING AND BOOTLEGGING MR. SIMPSON: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, at the recent NWT Association of Communities meeting with Hay River, the Minister of Housing was questioned by…
Mr. Speaker, one of the privileges of being the Member for Hay River North is having the opportunity to rise in this house and acknowledge the contributions of the many residents and organizations who give freely of their time to…
