Shane Thompson

Member du Nahendeh

Circonscription électorale de Nahendeh

Shane Thompson a été réélu à la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest après avoir siégé aux 18e et 19e Assemblées, représentant la circonscription de Nahendeh. M. Thompson est l'honorable président de la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest.

M. Thompson a été élu pour la première fois à la 18e Assemblée en novembre 2015 et a présidé le Comité permanent des affaires sociales. Il a également fait partie du Comité permanent des priorités et de la planification, du Comité permanent des règles et des procédures et du Comité de sélection.

M. Thompson est né le 11 juillet 1963 à Hay River. Après avoir vécu à Kugluktuk (Coppermine), à Inuvik, à Hay River et à Edmonton (au cours de ses études à l’Université de l’Alberta), il s’est établi à Fort Simpson en 1992.

M. Thompson a précédemment été, pendant deux mandats de trois ans chacun, administrateur élu au sein de l’Administration scolaire de district de Fort Simpson, exerçant le rôle de président durant les quatre dernières années. Au cours des 35 dernières années, il a siégé à divers conseils communautaires et territoriaux.

Avant d’être élu député, M. Thompson travaillait comme coordonnateur principal des sports et des loisirs au ministère des Affaires municipales et communautaires du gouvernement des TNO, dans la région du Dehcho.

M. Thompson a été diplômé du programme de leaders en loisirs communautaires du Collège de l’Arctique en 1989, et il suit actuellement un programme de certificat de maîtrise en évaluation à l’Université de Victoria et à l’Université Carleton. Il a également fait trois ans d’études pour obtenir un diplôme en éducation à l’Université de l’Alberta.

M. Thompson est un bénévole actif pour Northern Youth Abroad, la CBET et Fundamental Movement, ainsi que HIGH FIVEMD. De même, il a été membre du conseil d’administration de la Fédération sportive du Nord, de l’Association de balle molle des TNO et de l’Association des parcs et des loisirs des TNO, ainsi que président du terrain de golf Seven Spruce.

M. Thompson est père de sept enfants – cinq filles et deux fils – et a neuf petits-enfants.

Il est juge de paix depuis 1991.

Committees

Bureau de régie
Shane Thompson
Nahendeh
Bureau

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Boîte
1320
Email
Courriel
Phone
867-767-9130
Extension
12005
Bureau de circonscription

9706-100th Street
Fort Simpson NT X0E 0N0
Canada

Phone
867-695-3780

Déclarations dans les débats

Question 891-18(2): Deh Cho Bridge Maintenance and Repairs
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

I appreciate the department is actually doing preventative work on there. I was hoping it would be covered under the warranty, but I guess it isn't; it's part of our new capital projects or O and M direction.

I've also heard during my travels there that the slope on both sides is very steep and some truckers, especially on the south side, have to speed up to get across the peak there. If they don't, the vehicle could stall. Can the Minister advise if he's heard these concerns and, if so, what is the department doing to address these issues?

Question 891-18(2): Deh Cho Bridge Maintenance and Repairs
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I was talking about my travels across the Southern NWT and asked questions of the Minister of Infrastructure. I'd like to follow up with some questions here today.

Mr. Speaker, I noticed that, when I was crossing the Deh Cho Bridge, on both sides there was work being done and gravel being moved from a spot along the north side that hadn't been moved in a long time, and this work was being done by a company from outside the NWT.

Mr. Speaker, can the Minister please advise what work is being done to the bridge and the rationale why a company not from...

Member's Statement on Eulogy for Melissa Pascua-Matte
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to speak about another constituent who recently passed away this summer, Melissa Pascua-Matte. I had the pleasure of knowing her personally throughout her young years.

Melissa was born on the 19th of February, 1998. Her family moved to Fort Simpson from Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 2005. She went to school from grade 2 to 12, with a break of grade 11 where she went to the Philippines to finish off her grade 11. She was a very beautiful, happy, friendly, caring, intelligent person. She was full of ambition and very adventurous. She loved to travel and see the...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank the Minister for that clarification. I will go count the houses, and then I will subtract them on my next tour. In regards to tiny homes, I have heard this numerous times. I have been in my communities, and, when I am seeing thirdgeneration people are living in the homes, from grandparents to grandkids, I have had young people look at me and ask about tiny homes and what we are going to be doing with that. Can the Minister confirm that the Housing Corporation is looking into this? Then my other question, because I only have 30 seconds left here, is: will she...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 82)

I thank the Minister for that answer. Just in regards to Fort Liard, again I have to give credit to the department. They are removing units. They have given a contract to Beaver Enterprises, for which I thank them very much, that they are removing that. However, when are these units going to be replaced in the capital planning? Because I do not see any replacements of those units in here presently. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Yes one more thing. It's on page 41, it's in that part of it. I thank the Minister and look forward to getting that information. Those are all my questions for this department. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Question 877-18(2): Condition of Highway 1 and Highway 7
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

I thank the Minister for that information. My residents will surely enjoy that. Mr. Speaker, as I was driving on this highway, close to Bouvier Creek there is a sign that says "turn," and then, as you are turning, there is another sign that says "slow down to 70 km/hr." We are getting used to it, but a lot of tourists are not. Will the Minister look at this and actually revert the signs to show that you have to slow down as you are turning?

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Thank you and I thank the Minister for the commitment to work with the community on that. With the Fort Simpson Territorial Park and site there, I notice we're doing some work with the roadways and it's greatly appreciated, and the signs, but is the department looking at completing the brushing in that area? Because there are certain areas that it's really blocked up. It's the Fort Simpson Territorial Park, it's on page 40. Are they going to be looking at clearing up the brush there so it's clean? It will help eliminate wildlife walking through there. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Member's Statement on Eulogy for Louis Tsetso
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Mr. Speaker, today I would like to speak about a constituent who recently passed away, Mr. Louis Tsetso. Louis was born in 1957 and spent his entire life in and around Fort Simpson.

Louis was a man of the land. He loved spending as much time as he could on the land. His most desired activity was the spring hunt. He was avid about being on the land in the springtime when everything came to life. His brother George will tell you this was the joy of his life.

Beyond his love for nature, Louis was a craftsman. He has made traditional puzzles composed of 10 pieces or more. These skills were passed...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank the Minister for that answer. When he talks about re-evaluating, how are we going to able to justify the numbers that are going through there? I guess the question is: how are they going to re-evaluate the importance of having a VIC centre in there if they don't have somebody checking the numbers? Thank you, Mr. Chair.