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  • His favourite word is métis.

Liberal MP for Northwest Territories (Northwest Territories)

Won his last election, in 2021, with 38% of the vote.

A week ago

Spoke in the House on Wally Firth Mr. Speaker, Wally Firth, my predecessor here and the first indigenous member of Parliament from Northwest Territories, passed away last month at the age of 89 ...

Voted Yes on Vote #740 on Bill S-209 Respecting Pandemic Observance Day

Voted Yes on Vote #739 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Voted No on Vote #737 on Bill C-50 Respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and ...

Voted Yes on Vote #738 on Bill C-50 Respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and ...

Two weeks ago

Voted Yes on Vote #686 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

A month ago

Spoke in the House on 2024 Arctic Winter Games Mr. Speaker, the 2024 Arctic Winter Games just wrapped up in the Mat-Su Valley in south central Alaska this past weekend. These games, held every two ...

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24: Votes 1c and 10c under Department of Crown-Indigenous ... Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to both ministers for joining us here today. My question is for Minister Vandal. Last summer was a very ...

Spoke in the House on Child Care Mr. Speaker, we all recognize the crucial importance of successful, high-quality child care for families in the Northwest Territories. With the increase in the cost of ...

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Opinion by the Supreme Court of Canada on February 9, 2024, Regarding ... Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you to our witnesses. Thank you for joining us today and providing us with some very important information. I understand that ...

Three months ago

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Bill C-53 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I apologize for being late. My computer decided to update itself and then wouldn't let me sign in. I'm listening with great ...

Spoke in the House on Birthday Congratulations Mr. Speaker, I would like to send best wishes to Mitzi Hodgson on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Mitzi turned 100 on December 9. Born ...

More than three months ago

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Bill C-53 I just wanted to speak to the comment Mr. Viersen made about membership in different Métis governments. I think it was very clear from the witnesses ...

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Bill C-53 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you to the minister and the officials for joining us here today. I think that the minister is aware that I ...

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Bill C-53 —so I am very well versed in the history of the Métis and the Métis settlements in Alberta. When they were formed, it was significant for ...

Spoke in the House on Indigenous Disability Awareness Month Mr. Speaker, November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a time to recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit and first nations persons with disabilities to Canada's social, ...

Spoke in the House on Tourism Industry Mr. Speaker, indigenous tourism was among the hardest-hit sectors of the travel industry during the pandemic, but it was becoming one of the fastest-growing segments of ...

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Bill C-53 Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you to the presenters today. They were very interesting presentations. My first question is for Angie Crerar. I want to say ...

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Bill C-53 Okay. I'll start with Mr. Batise. I come from the Northwest Territories. I've worked with indigenous people my whole life. I'm indigenous. I'm part of the ...

Spoke in the House on Petitions Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to table a petition signed by over 1,100 Canadians from across Canada who are calling on the Government of Canada to ...

Spoke in the House on Indigenous Affairs Madam Speaker, tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day that recognizes first nations, Inuit and Métis children who were separated ...

Posted on Twitter I encourage anyone who is able to donate to support the United Way NWT’s fundraising campaign to support local resi… https://t.co/GK0rd5OOx2

Posted on Twitter My thoughts are with the people of Kátł’odeeche First Nation & the Town of Hay River as they deal with the wildfire… https://t.co/LFOYbLasoz

Posted on Twitter Today I rose in the House to talk about my recent meeting with @StopTBCanada, and the importance of working togethe… https://t.co/beHm1THRiA

Posted on Twitter Thanks to Lalita Kines and Onowa McIvor for meeting with me to discuss the University of Victoria's important work… https://t.co/Zghxr59A5V

Posted on Twitter Today Minister @Carolyn_Bennett & I shared that the federal government is providing >$2.1M to GNWT HSS to support p… https://t.co/f5XfwGlkW2

Posted on Twitter Proud to support you @Mirasahmad you have the vision to get things done the party needs. https://t.co/vf8EEnPp6h