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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Vince McKay
Hay River South
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Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister Responsible for Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission, Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board

Statements in Debates

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

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair. This is to upgrade all our pumping systems and bring them up to standards and today's standards. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

We're just looking it up, Mr. Chair. Sorry, I want to hand this off to assistant deputy minister, please.

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

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair. So this is an annual thing that we do for all our fuel services division to check all the fuel pumps, re-certify them, and all that. Just looking for a price here on what we're doing.

It's $200,000 this year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

Mr. Chair, so the planned work scheduled for 2026-2027 includes installation of culverts and chip seal.

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

Yeah, thank you. So this year we have scheduled

Highway No. 1, kilometer 25;

Highway No. 3, kilometer 74;

Highway No. 4, kilometer 60.7;

Fort Providence Access Road, 5.3 kilometer; and

Dettah Access Road, 11.3 kilometer.

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

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair.

So the priorities for all the roads are the safety concerns and, you know, for Highway No. 4, you know, taking away a lot of the dips and trying to straighten out some of the road on a continual basis with the permafrost and stuff. So it's ongoing maintenance, and that's scheduled over the next two years. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So far it's been $10 million annually.

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

Yeah, thanks. I'll ask the deputy minister to answer that for me. Thank you.

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

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I could go through every community and give out every community's capital plan. This fund is divided up to the communities to fund their projects within the communities. So a lot of this -- like, the investing in Canada infrastructure program that she's speaking of is all distributed to the communities. We don't hold on to any of that. It's all part of their capital plan and all their developing within the communities. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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

Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair. So the $51,000 under small capital projects for the small sport utility vehicle is more of a safety liability thing for the vision for sports and rec. You know, they have to run around, they have to, you know, do their business within the community also and also travel around the region, but they also -- like I said earlier, they also deliver Western Canadian Lotteries things to the post office, to venues across Yellowknife and the region and, yeah, get it out to the communities. So not so much just a -- you know, a wonderful purchase of a new vehicle, it's more of...