Vince McKay

Député de Hay River Sud

Ministre de l’Infrastructure
Ministre des Affaires municipales et communautaires
Ministre responsable de la Commission de la sécurité au travail et de l’indemnisation des travailleurs
Ministre responsable de la Régie des entreprises de service public

Biographie Vince McKay a été élu député de la circonscription de Hay River Sud à la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest.

Vince McKay est né le 17 septembre 1977 dans la ville pittoresque de Hay River. Sa carrière s’étend sur une période impressionnante de 26 ans au sein du gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO). Il a commencé son parcours en tant qu’agent des services correctionnels, grimpant progressivement les échelons pour devenir un superviseur des services correctionnels respecté. Son sens du leadership lui a mérité le prestigieux poste d’administrateur adjoint, puis celui de directeur du Bureau des enquêtes et des normes (BEN).

Dans chacune de ses fonctions, il a fait preuve d’un engagement inébranlable envers la justice, l’équité et le bien-être de sa collectivité. Ses 30 années de service au sein du service d’incendie de Hay River témoignent de son dévouement envers la sécurité et le bien-être des résidents de Hay River. Il est par ailleurs propriétaire et exploitant de Westech Fire and Safety depuis 1999, ce qui prouve son sens des affaires et son engagement à respecter les normes de sécurité les plus strictes. Dans le domaine du devoir civique, Vince McKay a fait partie intégrante du conseil municipal de Hay River pendant 15 ans. Son mandat a été marqué par une attention soutenue au développement de la collectivité, une gouvernance réfléchie et un souci sincère du bien-être de ses concitoyens. Ses précieuses contributions au conseil municipal ont laissé une marque indélébile, lui valant le respect et l’admiration de ses collègues et de ses électeurs.

La famille de Vince McKay — son épouse, Barbara, et ses deux enfants — est au cœur de sa vie. Ensemble, ils forment un front uni qui a su relever les défis d’une vie consacrée au service public. Dans sa vie privée, Vince McKay trouve réconfort et joie dans une myriade de passe-temps. Féru de sport, on le trouve souvent sur la glace ou en train de parcourir les allées de golf, un club à la main. Adepte du grand air, il se passionne pour le camping, la pêche, la navigation de plaisance et le softball — des activités qui lui procurent un répit bien mérité, loin des exigences professionnelles.

Committees

Procédure et privilèges
Vince McKay
Hay River Sud
Bureau

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

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Ministre des Affaires municipales et communautaires, Ministre responsable de la Commission de la sécurité et de l'indemnisation des accidents du travail, Ministre responsable de la Régie des services publics

Déclarations dans les débats

Question 326-20(1): High Fuel Cost in Norman Wells
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 30)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Although my department really has nothing to do with the cost of fuel, I'm more than willing to talk -- or work with the Member to arrange a visit to the community if that's so wished -- what he liked to do, and we could figure something out. We could have further discussion on what exactly needs to be done and what we'd like to do. Thank you.

Tabled Document 198-20(1): Northwest Territories and Nunavut Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal 2023 Annual Report
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 30)

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document: Northwest Territories and Nunavut's Compensation Appeals Tribunal 2023 Annual Report. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 326-20(1): High Fuel Cost in Norman Wells
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 30)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If the Member would like to arrange a meeting, we could sit down and discuss this and then at that point maybe we could find out exactly what department needs to be addressed with the concern. Thank you.

Question 319-20(1): Humanitarian State of Emergency in Norman Wells
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 29)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would be more than happy to have that conversation with the Member to see what we can do. However, I think it's well aware with the Member, also my Cabinet counterparts, the work that's been going on. We've had a lot of federal engagement with the federal Ministers in regards to the situation in the Sahtu. I've received messages every day from the Member in regards to what's going on in the Sahtu. We are actioning it. I know my department's on it just about it every day at the capacity that we have. So I'm more than willing to discuss this with the Member and we could...

Question 311-20(1): Humanitarian State of Emergency in Norman Wells
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 29)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm more than happy to share any correspondence I've had with the Minister. I'm also willing to sit down with the Minister, give him a briefing on what discussions our department's had with the community, and also any of my federal counterparts. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 311-20(1): Humanitarian State of Emergency in Norman Wells
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 29)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The department has received the local state of emergency that the town of Norman Wells has declared. To say that we have a documented support of that local state of emergency, we don't, but we are supporting -- as a government, we're doing everything we can to support the region. We have our staff on the ground working with the town of Norman Wells, regional superintendent. We have all our departments -- I can't speak for anybody else, but I will speak for myself to say that our staff have been very engaged in this in trying to help the situation there in Norman Wells...

Tabled Document 196-20(1): Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 186-20(1): Addressing Erosion in Aklavik
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 29)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document: Follow-up Letter for Oral Question 186-20(1), Addressing Erosion in Aklavik. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 311-20(1): Humanitarian State of Emergency in Norman Wells
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 29)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do not have an issue with releasing any information on the work we've been doing. I think we've been pretty open and transparent right now with everything we've been doing, so I'm more than committed to work on a press release that we could use, both as the MLA for the Sahtu and the department, to share with the residents. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 311-20(1): Humanitarian State of Emergency in Norman Wells
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 29)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Declaring a local state of emergency or state of emergency doesn't guarantee us federal funding. My counterpart, Minister Sajjan, Minister of public safety, is not here. And I have spoken to him recently as yesterday in regards to the issue in Norman Wells. We have had discussions on this. Unfortunately, this type of emergency does not fall under the federal regulations or the federal disaster -- federal assistance arrangement. So we are continuing dialogue. And the Minister has committed to reaching out to his counterparts to see if there's any other solutions for the...

Tabled Document 176-20(1): Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Committee Report 4-20(1): Report on the Review of the 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 28)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to table the following three documents: Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Motion 33-20(1): Municipal Funding Gap; Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Motion 33-20(1): Municipal Funding Gap; Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Motion 35-20(1): Emergency Plan Support for Municipalities and Community Governments, and Government of the Northwest Territories Response to Motion 38-20(1): Consideration for the Hamlet of Enterprise to Receive Top-Up Federal Funding. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.