Vince McKay

Member Hay River South

Minister of Infrastructure
Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs
Minister Responsible for Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission
Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board

Vince McKay was elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Hay River South. Mr. McKay was elected to the Executive Council of the 20th Assembly.

Mr. McKay was born on September 17, 1977, in the picturesque town of Hay River.

With a career spanning an impressive 26 years with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). Mr. McKay began his journey as a Corrections Officer, steadily climbing the ranks to become a trusted Corrections Supervisor. His leadership acumen led him to the esteemed position of Deputy Warden and eventually to the Directorship of the Investigations and Standards Office (ISO). In each role he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice, fairness, and the betterment of his community.

Mr. McKay’s dedication to the safety and well-being of Hay River residents extends to his 30-year tenure with the Hay River Fire Department. His legacy is further solidified by his ownership and operation of Westech Fire and Safety since 1999, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the highest standards of safety.

In the realm of civic duty, Mr. McKay has been an integral part of the Hay River Town Council for an impressive 15 years. His tenure has been marked by a steadfast focus on community development, thoughtful governance, and a genuine concern for the welfare of his fellow citizens. His impact on the town council has left an indelible mark, earning him respect and admiration from colleagues and constituents alike.

Family lies at the heart of Mr. McKay’s life, with his wife, Barbara, and two children. Together, they form a united front that has weathered the challenges of a life devoted to public service.

Away from the rigors of his professional life, Mr. McKay finds solace and joy in a myriad of hobbies. An avid sports enthusiast, he can be found on the ice, or navigating the fairways with a golf club in hand. His love for the great outdoors is evident in his passion for camping, fishing, boating, and playing softball—activities that provide a well-deserved respite from the demands of his roles.

Hay River South Electoral District

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Statements in Debates

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 68)

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair. So, yeah, the goal is to increase the capacity in Sachs Harbour with fuel storage, yeah, to obviously have longer fuel usage for the community. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 68)

I am going to ask the pro with this, the assistant deputy minister, to answer if she doesn't mind.

Bill 33: Technical Safety Standards Amendment Act
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 68)

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, I will present Bill 33, Technical Safety Standards Amendment Act, to be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 68)

Yeah, and that's just for this year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair. I can't speak directly to individual facilities in the community; however, I will share with the Member their funding formula and what they have available. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair. So, again, this funding is all the funding that we distribute to all the communities. All 33 communities get a pot of this -- a part of this funding. It's distributed through the community allocation model, and every community has an opportunity for all these funds, and it's based on the formulas that we've had in place for the last little while here. We just recently went through a -- you know, a change of the formula. We had briefings on that and stuff. So all the funds that we have are transferred out through the community funding allocation. So it's up to the...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. To my right, deputy minister Gary Brennan. And to my right, Catherine Boyd, director of corporate affairs.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Yes, thank you. This program is designed to basically support, you know, critical infrastructure for housing. It's not for -- it's not actually for houses but it's designed to, like, build subdivisions or water works and everything like that. Thank you.

Question 836-20(1): 2023 Wildfire Emergency Response After-Action Review Recommendation regarding Unified Incident Command System for Emergency Response
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Mr. Speaker, again, going forward, you know, there's been more clear communication. There have been more working amongst departments with the ICS system. There's been more communication between departments and, just to highlight, communication has always been an issue and it's still an issue on many emergency scenes, and communication is usually highlighted in every after-action review. So it's definitely something that needs to be worked on, you know, all the time, just to understand that. So although, you know, the review explained about Enterprise, you know, there was a lot of things going...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Yeah, this program it will.