Legislative Assembly clerk ‘on leave’ following conduct complaints
Tim Mercer, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, is currently “on leave” while the Board of Management assesses complaints into his behaviour. The Legislative Assembly…
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Language reflects the survival of cultures: Dene Nation
A public hearing on the use of official languages in the Legislative Assembly was held on Nov. 17.
Dene Nation criticized the Legislative Assembly for not adequately following the Official Languages Act in a submitted document. “The preservation of language is not just…
Legislative Assembly establishes new reconciliation and Indigenous affairs committee
"Lots of work to do in this area," says Rylund Johnson, who put forward the motion for the committee.
“To seek and encourage discussions and recommendations on opportunities and challenges in relation to Aboriginal Rights negotiations and reconciliation.” That is the broad purpose of…
Cabinet ministers discuss new portfolios
The executive council gathered at the Legislative Assembly late Tuesday morning for a press conference.
The Northwest Territories executive council officially took on new portfolios Tuesday afternoon. Premier Caroline Cochrane continues in her role as minister of Executive and Indigenous…
Green added to executive council after heated meeting
'I have been stifled by the system': Steve Norn made the case for his riding to be considered part of Yellowknife.
After a short but contentious committee meeting, Julie Green will be appointed a cabinet position. Green, MLA for Yellowknife Centre, was the only person to…
MLAs say Nokleby’s innapropriate behaviour central to her losing cabinet seat
Nokleby says 'gossip, hearsay, rumours and bruised feelings' led to her dismissal.
With her mask dangling from one ear, Katrina Nokleby fled the floor of the Legislative Assembly. For two hours, Nokleby listened as her fellow MLAs…
‘Nay’: Katrina Nokleby delays debate on cabinet seat
The debate will now likely only take place on Wednesday.
Katrina Nokleby was the sole vote against a motion to debate her position as part of the executive council. Premier Caroline Cochrane introduced a motion…
Regular MLAs surprised by Katrina Nokleby dismissal, will now debate her cabinet seat
Katrina Nokleby’s days as a member of the executive council may be numbered. Speaker Frederick Blake Jr. has announced the Legislative Assembly will reconvene on…
Katrina Nokleby now minister without a portfolio
Nokleby was stripped of her portfolios on Thursday afternoon.
Premier Caroline Cochrane says she has lost her confidence in Katrina Nokleby’s “ability to fulfill her responsibilities” as minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, and…
Legislative Assembly introduces risk mitigation measures to sit later this month
MLAs will return to the Legislative Assembly on May 26 with several measures in place to protect themselves from COVID-19. Those measures include daily temperature…