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 76)

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

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

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

Question 965-20(1): Funding for Aurora College Innovate Centre
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I certainly appreciate that. We'll look forward to a reply on that. If the college is no longer interested in funding this, again this important organization, at least for another year so they can seek funding in other sources, would she commit to looking at either the department of ECE or ITI to look at ways we can at least short-term fund this organization for a year? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Member???s Statement 846-20(1): Funding for Inuvik Community Leadership Group
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Town of Inuvik, led by the mayor, has set up a community leadership group, and we meet once a month up there, Mr. Speaker. It's represented by both myself and my colleague from Inuvik Twin Lakes as well as the Indigenous -- both Indigenous governments as well as various NGOs and other leadership that provide community -- organizations that provide community service. Last month's meeting, Mr. Speaker, took place at the Aurora College ARI Innovate Centre. The Innovate Centre, which was originally called the Micro-manufacturing Centre, was set up several...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

Finalize?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 75)

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

Question 963-20(1): Offshore Oil and Gas Moratorium
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 75)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, given the request to have the offshore moratorium lifted by our Premier, and certainly by IRC as well I understand, has there been a response -- in the Minister's conversations or discussions with industry, has there been any kind of an indication from them to that request? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 954-20(1): Economic Development Opportunities with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 75)

Thank you. And I expect no less, Mr. Speaker. And it's really good news. I just -- I didn't if I got -- she mentioned a pre-feasibility study. But my question was is she willing to look to do -- this government to do a -- in partnership with IRC, a full, robust feasibility study on the heels of that 2021 study. Thank you.

Question 954-20(1): Economic Development Opportunities with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 75)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in my Member's statement, I talked about opportunities lost but that's in the past. Let's look at our bright future given the announcements of the infrastructure spending that's coming through DND. My question is for the Minister of ITI. Given, again, what I spoke about the work that's on going with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation in the Beaufort Delta as well as the LNG we have up there, has the Minister and her department been in contact with the newly elected chair to discuss the ongoing projects that they're working on up there right now? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 75)

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