Denny Rodgers

Member Inuvik Boot Lake

Denny Rodgers was elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Inuvik Boot Lake. 

Mr. Rodger’s was born on August 4, 1968, in Come by Chance, Newfoundland. Mr. Rodger’s has been a cornerstone of Inuvik since 1994. With eight years on the Inuvik Town Council and three as Mayor, his commitment to community is unwavering.

Mr. Rodger’s academic foundation from Eastern College covers Business, Banking, Marketing, and Financial Accounting. His professional journey spans diverse roles, including three years at the Town of Inuvik, twelve years with Inuvialuit Development Corporation, ten years at the Inuvik Housing Authority, and two self-employed years.

Beyond his civic and professional pursuits, Mr. Rodger finds joy in family life, with wife Joanne and three children. His summers involve boating and golf, while winter sees him on snowmobiles and curling rinks. Traveling, a passion whenever time allows complements his busy schedule.

Over the last three decades, Mr. Rodger’s has actively engaged in philanthropic pursuits. He has served as the Chair of the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission Governance Board, helmed the Business Development and Investment Corporation, and assumed the role of Public Administrator for Aurora College. His dedication extends to various organizations, including minor hockey, Children’s First, curling, softball, and Arctic Expo. Through these diverse commitments, he consistently demonstrates a profound commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those around him.

Inuvik Boot Lake Electoral District

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Public Accounts
Government Operations
Procedure and Privileges
Denny Rodgers
Inuvik Boot Lake
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Email
Phone
(867) 767-9143
Constituency Office

84 Mackenzie Rd
Inuvik NT X0E0T0
Canada

Email
Email
Phone
(867) 777-4693

Statements in Debates

Member's Statement 988-20(1): Jamboree Season
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 90)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as many have said in this House, spring is just around the corner and for the folks in my region, that means that it is Jamboree season. Everything kicks off, Mr. Speaker, on April 2nd with the Mad Trapper Jamboree in Aklavik; then the Muskrat Jamboree in Inuvik from April 10th to the 13th; Peel River Jamboree in Fort McPherson April 17th to the 19th; Tsiigehtchic, the Mackenzie Jamboree from April 24th to the 26th; and finally, the Beluga Jamboree on April 24th to the 27th in Tuktoyaktuk.

I just want to give a big shout out to all the organizers for these...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 90)

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I move that the Chair rise and report progress.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 90)

Never forgotten, Mr. Speaker, I know, thank you. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to recognize Emmy's mom Chelsea *Maximovich who's a member of our staff, our clerk's staff at AOC, Mr. Speaker, the hardest working Member, I think, in this building. And her husband Sasha is here with them as well. And I'd just like to thank them for being in the gallery and welcome them.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 90)

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, the committee wishes to consider Committee Report 39-20(1), Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, No. 3. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Bill 47: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures) 20262027, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 89)

I've got a new lake; I am now a Minister. This is great.

UNIDENTIFIED MEMBER: Man, this budget negotiation has really gone off the rails.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 89)

Thank you, Madam Chair. And the majority of my questions are around how it affects the land claimant groups in my region, so what I'll do, Madam Chair, is I will email those questions to the Minister and get the responses that way rather than taking up our time today and getting the same response, so thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 89)

Thank you, Madam Chair. The Committee wishes to consider Bill 34-20(1), the Trespass to Property Act, as well as Committee Report 37-20(1), Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Bill 34, Trespass to Property Act. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Bill 47: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures) 20262027, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 89)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's definitely been a long day, certainly a long couple of weeks.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak to Bill 47, the Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures) 2026-2027 today. As I rise, I want to take a moment to reflect on the work this Assembly has put into this year's budget and the process that got us there.

Our goal throughout this has been straightforward - to push for improvements that matter to Northerners, to ensure Cabinet hears the concerns of Regular Members, and to make sure this budget meets the moment our territory is facing.

Consensus government is...

Committee Motion 164-20(1): Committee Report 37-20(1): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Bill 34: Trespass to Property Act - Government Response, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 89)

Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I move the chair rise and report progress.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 89)

Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm a little scared to ask my question now. I'll be fairly brief. Madam Chair, as the new act will be a law of general application, are there any specific clauses within the Inuvialuit final agreement or the Gwich'in final agreement that specifies that the new act would apply to both their respective lands? I know there are areas of -- specific areas outlined in the claim, but no blanket inclusion. I'm just wondering if the Minister can speak to that. Thank you.