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

Committees

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Vince McKay
Hay River South
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Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
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Statements in Debates

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Yeah. Thank you, Mr. Chair. It's going to be within this calendar year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So with the taxes, that's related to the municipality and they're within the municipal boundaries. So they set their tax rates, and then they do their billings and stuff for the taxes within the municipal boundaries. Yeah, from there, it's however the community handles it to take the tax payments on the municipal lands. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am going to pass this off to the deputy minister to answer. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair. It's an admin position in community governance.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So if everything works out here, there will be an increase to training funds for communities for emergency services and part of that the ability to use that for first aid training in the communities and that can be arranged, you know, with the community so that they can train local people to do first aid and, hopefully, at some point being able to use those individuals to be part of this pre-facility transport. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair. So that thought was given, but this is part of implementing the recommendations of the after-action review. There's already people doing some of this work off the side of their desks, and it's to essentially give this priority -- or give this a priority to implement the after-action review. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So some of the programming dollars that were essentially given to schools all the time have already done that, and we did that last year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Yes, Mr. Chair. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So we've been working with the department of health to try to come up with a plan for some of the smaller communities where services are not provided in a way of having a pre-facility transport service to a nursing station or a health cabin. So we have kind of plans in place or visions in place, whether that can fruition is the next thing and how we can go about it. But we're still working on this. We're still working together with the department on having a plan in place for the communities with no ground ambulance service. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair. This position is here in Yellowknife. Thank you.