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

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, your committee would like to consider Tabled Document 448-20(1), 2026-2027 Main Estimates, the Departments of Infrastructure, Municipal and Community Affairs, and the Department of Justice, Mr. Chair. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you. Nothing further, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just had one question I forgot to ask in my first round. I noticed in the active positions, the Beaufort Delta has lost one. Just curious as to why we went from 48 down to 47.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. And, yeah, listen, I can imagine, and I appreciate that. And I know -- the Minister knows we've had many conversations around issues around winter roads and around all-season roads as well in my region.

Can the Minister speak a little to the section of the Dempster Highway -- and I realize some of that may be in capital, but I thought some of that was in operations as well -- around some work to be done on that section around Rengling River on the Dempster Highway. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, committee wishes to consider Tabled Document 448-20(1), 2026-2027 Main Estimates, the Department of Infrastructure. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Question 996-20(1): Non-Insured Health Benefits
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you for that. And obviously the concerns I brought up in my statement were certainly verified by the cost it's costing us.

To better alleviate some of the time zone challenges and certainly better communicate with departments and residents, has there been any consultation with NIHB regarding moving the NIHB office to Yellowknife where it should be to be in our time zone and for it to be able to have advocacy here as we know we are a contractor, not advocates, Mr. Speaker.

Member???s Statement 860-20(1): Federal Funding for Non-Insured Health Benefits
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, non-insured health benefits are meant to reduce barriers to care for Indigenous peoples, but today in the Northwest Territories this federal program is not meeting the needs of the people it is meant to serve. The GNWT administers NIHB on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada, yet ISC continues to underfund this program, leaving our territorial health system to subsidize a federal responsibility.

Mr. Speaker, it is like asking a small mom and pop shop to cover the costs of a billion-dollar corporation. It simply isn't fair, and it is not sustainable.

Mr...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

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

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yeah, just quickly. So do you have the detail on how long that position had been vacant? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Nothing further right now.