Rocky Simpson

Rocky Simpson
Hay River South

Statements in Debates

Committee Motion 109-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election – Prohibit Liquor and Cannabis as Camp
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. To the motion?

Committee Motion to Amend Committee Motion 119-19(2), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

All those in favour? Opposed? Abstentions? Motion carried.

---Carried

To the motion as amended.

Committee Motion 104-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election - Election Rebate Program, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. Motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 115-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election – Voting in the Office of the Returnin
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. O'Reilly.

Question 687-19(2): Small Business Supports
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

That is good news for businesses. Businesses are also concerned that the interested rates charged by the BDIC are higher than those currently charged by the banks, and a good reason for it. Can the Minister confirm if the BDIC would consider reviewing current interest rates charged to clients and potentially reducing it retroactive to the beginning of the pandemic and at least for the duration of the pandemic?

Committee Motion 109-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election – Prohibit Liquor and Cannabis as Camp
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion? Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion to Amend Committee Motion 119-19(2), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. To the motion to amend. Ms. Wawzonek.

Committee Motion 103-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election - Regulations for Electronic Voting, Ca
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. To the motion.

Committee Motion 114-19(2): Committee Report 9-19(2) – Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures Report on the Chief Electoral Officer's Report on the Administration of the 2019 Territorial General Election – Electronic Submission of Candidates'
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you. To the motion.

Member's Statement on Small Business Supports
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 72)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It has been just over a year since we entered the pandemic. It has been a year of living under orders established by the Chief Public Health Officer, orders that, for some, have limited business as usual in the NWT.

As we entered the pandemic, this government, along with the federal government, focused on addressing health concerns in order to ensure the safety of all citizens. As our borders closed, the negative impact on the economy and businesses became an immediate and harsh reality. There was little to no time for government to engage with businesses or spend months...