R.J. Simpson

Député de Hay River Nord

Premier ministre
Ministre de l’Exécutif et des Affaires autochtones

R.J. Simpson a été élu à la 20e Assemblée, représentant la circonscription de Hay River Nord. Le 7 décembre 2023, M. Simpson a été élu premier ministre de la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest.

M. Simpson a été élu par acclamation à la 19e Assemblée législative et élu pour la première fois à la 18e Assemblée en 2015.

M. Simpson a été élu pour la première fois à la 18e Assemblée législative en 2015. M. Simpson a été président adjoint de la 18e Assemblée législative, vice-président du Comité permanent des opérations gouvernementales et président du Comité spécial sur les questions de transition. M. Simpson a également siégé au Comité permanent des priorités et de la planification, de même qu’au Comité permanent du développement économique et de l’environnement.

M. Simpson a habité à Hay River toute sa vie. Après avoir obtenu son diplôme d’études secondaires à l’école secondaire Diamond Jenness en 1998, il a décroché un baccalauréat ès arts à l’Université MacEwan et un diplôme en droit à la faculté de droit de l’Université de l’Alberta.

M. Simpson a précédemment travaillé pour le gouvernement du Canada, la Northern Transportation Company limitée, la section locale no 51 des Métis, et Maskwa Engineering.

Pendant ses études en droit, M. Simpson a été président de l’association des étudiants en droit autochtones. Il a également siégé au conseil d’administration du Centre d’amitié Soaring Eagle, à Hay River, et donne de son temps au projet d’éducation Canada-Ghana.

R.J. Simpson
Hay River Nord
Bureau

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

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Phone
867-767-9141
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11120
Bureau de circonscription

62, promenade Woodland, bureau 104
Hay River Nord NT X0E 1G1
Canada

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867-874-6301
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Déclarations dans les débats

Committee Motion 172-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act – Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 83)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. There is a motion to report progress. The motion is in order and non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried. I will rise and report progress.

Question 808-18(3): Relationship between NWT Fishers and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment / Great Slave Lake Commercial Fishing
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 83)

Earlier I talked about the fact that the federation doesn't have a budget to hire the type of expertise that could help them fully engage on the development of the processing plant and move forward with the revitalization strategy. Can the Minister commit to providing adequate funding so that the federation can have someone who is working for them and in their best interest?

Committee Motion 168-18(3): Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act – Clause 6, Defeated
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 83)

Question has been called. Mr. O'Reilly, you may close debate on the motion, as your last comment was procedural in nature, and that was my mistake. Mr. O'Reilly, to the motion.

Committee Motion 170-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 48: Post-Secondary Education Act – Regulations for Recognition of Indigenous Institutions, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 83)

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. There is a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Ms. Green.

Committee Report 25-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Resources Act and Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Content of Annual Report

A commitment to improving accountability and transparency is one of the key priorities of the 18th Legislative Assembly. Public information is expected to be clear, concise, and easily understood. Committee agreed with submitters of comments that making information available will increase public confidence in the regulatory process.

Having the information, year over year, compiled in one place proves of interest and value in the context of accountable and transparent governance. The value of an annual report is the ability to have flexibility...

Committee Motion 167-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Resources Act and Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act – Government Response to
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 82)

Minister.

Committee Motion 167-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Resources Act and Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act – Government Response to
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 82)

Thank you. Mr. McEachern.

Committee Motion 166-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Resources Act and Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act – Significant Discovery
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. There is an order. To the motion. Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 167-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Resources Act and Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act – Government Response to
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 82)

Thank you. Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 167-18(3): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 36: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Resources Act and Bill 37: An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act – Government Response to
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 82)

Thank you, committee. Thank you to the Minister and the witnesses. Sergeant-at-Arms, you may escort the witnesses from the Chamber. Mr. Testart.