Shane Thompson

Member Nahendeh

Speaker

Shane Thompson was re-elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly after serving in the 18th and 19th Assemblies representing the constituency of Nahendeh. Mr. Thompson is the Honorable Speaker of the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly.

Mr. Thompson was first elected to the 18th Assembly in November 2015 and served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Development. Mr. Thompson was also a member of the Standing Committee on Priorities and Planning, the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures, and the Striking Committee.

Mr. Thompson was born on July 11, 1963, in Hay River. He has lived in Kugluktuk (Coppermine), Inuvik, Hay River, and in Edmonton, while at the University of Alberta. Fort Simpson has been his home since 1992.

Mr. Thompson previously served two terms (three years each) as an elected official with the Fort Simpson District Education Authority, spending the last four years as the chairperson. Over the past 35 years, he has served on various community and territorial boards.

Mr. Thompson was employed as the Senior Sport and Recreation Coordinator with Municipal and Community Affairs (GNWT) in the Deh Cho region before being elected as a Member.

Mr. Thompson completed the Community Recreation Leaders Program at Arctic College in 1989 and is currently working on a Masters Certificate on Evaluation at the University of Victoria and Carleton University. He also completed three years towards an Education degree at the University of Alberta.

Mr. Thompson is an active volunteer with Northern Youth Aboard, CBET and Fundamental Movement, and HIGH FIVE®. As well, he is a past member of the Sport North Federation Board, NWT Softball and of NWTRPA, and the past president of Seven Spruce Golf Course.

Mr. Thompson is the father of seven children - five daughters and two sons – and has nine grandchildren.

He has been a Justice of the Peace since 1991.

Nahendeh Electoral District

Committees

Board of Management
Shane Thompson
Nahendeh
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
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Phone
867-767-9130
Extension
12005
Constituency Office

9706-100th Street
Fort Simpson NT X0E 0N0
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Phone
867-695-3780

Statements in Debates

Question 228-18(2): Public Housing Units Available for Nahendeh Seniors
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I’d like to thank the Minister for her answer. There has been information, Mr. Speaker, on small four-plexes being developed this year. Would these smaller units be made available for seniors in the future? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I appreciate the Minister’s answer, and I understand what you guys are trying to do. I guess what I’m trying to understand is I know we have these commonalities but we’ve done some work and I’m assuming that these other two territories have done that. I would like to see you guys work together and share this information. You know, you talk about trust and if you’re working together then it’s more information. Can the Minister look at that opportunity when you’re talking to your territorial counterparts as to tell them what you guys are doing and seeing if they’re...

Question 228-18(2): Public Housing Units Available for Nahendeh Seniors
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

I thank the Minister for her answer. It’s very encouraging. What is the Minister prepared to do to ensure our seniors are able to age in place and live in their communities in the Nahendeh region?

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I’d just like to get some clarifications on this conversation that has been going on. First of all, I must say it’s great that you guys have this work done. I guess my first question is in regards to Nunavut, Yukon, and ourselves working together what are the discussions and what do you present to the federal government? I know we’re not talking per capita but what information do you present to them? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Member’s Statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. It has been a great opportunity to be more aware of events and special days that occur throughout the year. This past week was one of these times. Today, I as well will be speaking about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Mr. Speaker, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is marked each year on June 15th as an official United Nation International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as the public health and human rights issue. Since 2006, communities have used this day to raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuse and neglect, and promoting...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank the Minister for that answer. Just a little bit more clarification in regards to this process. Is it 100-per-cent funded by the Housing Corp or is it 50-50 or cost-sharing arrangements to ensure success? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank the Minister for that answer. It makes me very happy to hear that. We are building capacity, which is great. With this LHO, is it just strictly going to be Fort Liard, or is it going to have off-shoots to Nahanni Butte? Because right now Fort Simpson covers the whole region, so I am just trying to understand if they will have an off-shoot to one of the other smaller communities. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Is it going to be just general maintenance people? I know in Fort Simpson, they have plumbers and the like. Within Fort Liard, is it just going to be general maintenance and they will still have to bring in people from Fort Liard or businesses to do the other maintenance? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thanks to the Minister for that answer. Are these three staff going to be reporting to Simpson or is it going to be just a LHO with a local board in Fort Liard? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

No, that’s all I have on this page. Thank you, Mr. Chair.