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

Accountability and Oversight
Economic Development & Environment
Government Operations
Procedure and Privileges
Julian Morse
Frame Lake
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Email
Phone
(867) 767-9143
Extension
12110
Mobile
867-446-1799
Constituency Assistant
867-767-9130
Extension
12186

Statements in Debates

Committee Report 32-20(1): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission,
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your Standing Committee on Government Operations is pleased to provide its Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission and commends it to the House.

Committee Report 31-20(1): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Office of the Ombud and the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner,
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that Committee Report 31-20(1), the Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Ombud and the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner be received and adopted by the Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Report 31-20(1): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Office of the Ombud and the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner,
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Your Standing Committee on Government Operations is pleased to provide its Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Ombud and the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Languages Commissioner and commends it to the House.

Committee Report 30-20(1): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Information and Privacy Commissioner,
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Yes.

Committee Report 30-20(1): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Information and Privacy Commissioner,
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that pursuant to Rule 9.4(5)(a), the Government of the Northwest Territories table a comprehensive response to this report, including all recommendations within 120 days or at the earliest opportunity subsequent to the passage of 120 days. Thank you.

Committee Report 30-20(1): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Information and Privacy Commissioner,
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, your Standing Committee on Government Operations is pleased to provide its Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Information and Privacy Commissioner and commends it to the House.

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave that committee report 30- -- oh, I need to read the report. Sorry, Mr. Speaker; I'm getting ahead of myself here.

Okay, thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories...

Question 871-20(1): Renewal of the Literacy Strategy
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I understand the Minister's point behind strategies; however, we are still funding programming using this strategy as I mentioned in the statement. Doesn't that necessarily suggest that the strategy should be up to date? Thank you.

Committee Report 32-20(1): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission,
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that Committee Report 32-20(1), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories human Rights Commission, be received and adopted by the Assembly. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Premier beat me to it, but I also wanted to recognize Doreen Cleary and Gerri Sharpe who hail from the Frame Lake riding. Thank you for being here today. Thank you.

Committee Report 32-20(1): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission,
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 70)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do appreciate you trying to keep the business of the House moving along.

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