Julian Morse

Member Frame Lake

Mr. Morse was elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Frame Lake.

Mr. Morse grew up in Yellowknife and graduated from Sir John Franklin High School. He studied political science and economics in undergrad, has a diploma in environment and natural resources technology from Aurora College, and a master’s degree in conflict analysis & management from Royal Roads University.

Mr. Morse has a diverse professional background, including ten years’ experience working in the NWT’s regulatory system. He has worked as an environmental technician, policy analyst, executive director of an NGO, and constituency assistant at the Legislative Assembly. He has also worked a variety of trades and labour positions over the years, including a season working on the Snowking’s snow castle construction team. He is licensed to operate commercial watercraft, and worked as a zodiac driver and polar bear guard for an expedition cruise company in the summer.

His dedication to public service extended to a two-term tenure as a city councillor in Yellowknife, where he worked from 2015 to 2022. He served on the board of directors for the Yellowknife Housing Authority from 2021 to 2023.

In his spare time Julian enjoys various outdoor activities, and has extensively explored Great Slave Lake in his sailboat. He is an avid hunter, and has participated in expeditions for moose, caribou, and muskox across the varied landscapes of the Northwest Territories.

Prior to his political career, he contributed to the Boards of Folk on the Rocks and the Somba K'e Paddling Club.

Frame Lake Electoral District:

Committees

Julian Morse
Frame Lake
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

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Statements in Debates

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Okay, thank you, Mr. Chair. So that money was taken from the college, which seems fair if they're not delivering that anymore, but where did the funding go to?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I wanted to turn to the Skills 4 Success program. I know that program's concluded now. But can the Minister speak to what has been done for next steps towards the success or strategy or an action plan for workforce development? Are there any metrics, successes, or lessons learned from the Skills 4 Success program that can be shared with committee? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. What actions has ECE taken this year to support Aurora College in identifying partners in advancing student housing development, including work related to the expression of interest process? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Is there any reason to think that CAQC process could end earlier than expected? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Okay, thank you. So -- sorry, did the Minister give a timeline in her answer there, just when we can expect that they'll complete that process?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, your committee would like to report on its consideration of Bill 35, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act 2026.

Bill 35 received second reading in the Legislative Assembly on October 31st, 2025, and was referred to the standing committee of Government Operations for review. The standing committee completed its clause-by-clause review of the bill with the Minister of Justice on February 16th, 2026.

Mr. Speaker, the committee reports that Bill 35, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act 2026, is ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole. Thank you...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Probably not something I'd hear from families on, but I certainly haven't heard complaints that we have too many spaces available. So I guess what I would ask is how are we managing this -- I don't want to call it a problem. I think it's a success. But of course it's a success that's come with a cost. So how are we managing that, and how do we mitigate the success of this program? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, does the Yellowknife airport have enough land for any kind of meaningful expansion? I know that the DND has talked about a fair number of things, so I am curious if we even have land available to do so. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Okay, thank you. Yeah, I appreciate that work by the Minister and certainly hope that she's able to make some progress at some point because I think that flexibility is something that families are looking for. But, I mean, at least we have the volunteer funding that can be used. I mean, the last time I spoke to child care providers about this, that was what they were looking for, was something along those lines. So at least we have that but would like to see some more progress, indeed. Yeah, just emphasizing, and if I can, get it on the record, that the main message that families brought to me...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 81)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate these insights from the Minister. So the next obvious question here, of course, is knowing that the facility is out of sight when will a solution be brought forward in the five-year capital plan for the airport? Thank you.