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List Of Northwest Territories Legislative Assemblies
This is a list of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assemblies dates and legislative sessions from 1870–present. The current capital is Yellowknife since 1967. There have been twenty-seven legislatures since becoming a territory in 1870. *Temporary North-West Council 1870 – 1876 *1st Council of the Northwest Territories 1876 – 1888 *1st North-West Legislative Assembly 1888 – 1891 *2nd North-West Legislative Assembly 1891 – 1894 * 3rd North-West Legislative Assembly 1894 – 1898 * 4th North-West Legislative Assembly 1898 – 1902 *5th North-West Legislative Assembly 1902 – 1905 * 2nd Council of the Northwest Territories 1905 – 1951 * 1st Northwest Territories Legislative Council 1951 – 1954 * 2nd Northwest Territories Legislative Council 1954 – 1957 * 3rd Northwest Territories Legislative Council 1957 – 1961 * 4th Northwest Territories Legislative Council 1961 – 1964 *5th Northwest Territories Legislative Council 1964 – 1967 * 6th Northwest Territorie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative Assembly Of The Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, or Legislative Council of the Northwest Territories (with Northwest hyphenated as North-West until 1906), is the legislature and the seat of government of Northwest Territories in Canada. It is a unicameral elected body that creates and amends law in the Northwest Territories. Permanently located in Yellowknife since 1993, the assembly was founded in 1870 and became active in 1872 with the first appointments from the Government of Canada. Until 2014, the assembly was officially defined under federal law as "Legislative Council". However, under Northwest Territories territorial law, it was defined as "Legislative Assembly". The federal name was changed when the Northwest Territories Act was rewritten in 2014. Under different periods of its history it has alternated names. Members of the Legislative Assembly are sworn in by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories. Early history The Legislative Assembly was first known as the T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
The 8th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly was the 15th assembly of the territorial government. The assembly lasted from 1975 until 1979. This was the first all elected council of the Northwest Territories The Northwest Territories (abbreviated ''NT'' or ''NWT''; french: Territoires du Nord-Ouest, formerly ''North-Western Territory'' and ''North-West Territories'' and namely shortened as ''Northwest Territory'') is a federal territory of Canada. ... since the 5th North West Assembly from 1902 to 1905. In honor of this achievement the Council renamed themselves the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories despite still being officially called the Council of the Northwest Territories under the ''Northwest Territories Act''. By-elections At least two by-elections occurred in this assembly. References External linksNorthwest Territories Legislative Assembly homepage 008 {{Canada-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Northwest Territories Capital Cities
The history of Northwest Territories capital cities begins with the purchase of the Territories by Canada from the Hudson's Bay Company in 1869, and includes a varied and often difficult evolution. Northwest Territories is unique amongst the other provinces and territories of Canada in that it has had seven capital cities in its history. The territory has changed the seat of government for numerous reasons, including civil conflict, development of infrastructure, and a history of significant revisions to its territorial boundaries. The result of these changes has been a long and complex road to responsible government. Effectively providing services and representation for the population has been a particular challenge for the Territories' government, a task often complicated by the region's vast and changing geographic area. A small number of communities in Northwest Territories have unsuccessfully tried to become the capital over the years. The territory has had the seat of gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Northwest Territories General Elections
This is a list of territorial elections in Northwest Territories, Canada since 1870. The Northwest Territories operates on a consensus government using the First Past the Post electoral system. The territory does not presently recognize political parties. Voting and consensus government Northwest Territories elects members to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories under a non-partisan system known as consensus government. The election only decides who represents each district. The newly elected members of the assembly convene after the election to vote amongst themselves to decide which members become part of the Executive Council.Making sense of consensus government CBC Radio clip October 22, 1985 accessed April 13, 2006 Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
The 19th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly in Canada was established by the results of the 2019 Northwest Territories general election The 2019 Northwest Territories general election was held on October 1, 2019. Nineteen members were elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. Election On September 6, 2019, Premier Bob McLeod announced that he would not se ... on October 1, 2019. In the 2019 election, 9 of the 19 MLAs elected were women, a record in both NWT and all of Canada. Previously, the most sitting women MLAs was three. On July 27, following the resignation of Jackson Lafferty and the subsequent by-election victory of Jane Weyallon Armstrong, the Legislature had 10 women to 9 men, and became the first jurisdiction in Canada to have a majority of women legislators. Membership Source: Executive Council of the Northwest Territories Ministers at present are as follows (current as of July 2021): References External linksOfficial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
18th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
The 18th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly in Canada was established by the results of the 2015 Northwest Territories general election on November 23, 2015. It was the 26th sitting of the Assembly in the territory's history. The territory has fixed election date legislation that ensures elections are held every four years on the first Monday in October. Membership Executive Council of the Northwest Territories The Executive Council has six Ministers and a Premier who were elected by the normal members of the Assembly. References External links{{Northwest Territories Assemblies Northwest Territories Legislative Assemblies, * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
17th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
The 17th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly was established by the results of the 2011 Northwest Territories general election The 2011 Northwest Territories general election was held on October 3, 2011. Nineteen members were returned to the 17th Legislative Assembly from single member districts conducted under first-past-the-post voting system. The territory operates on ... on October 3, 2011. It was the 25th sitting of the Assembly in the territory's history. The Assembly was dissolved in 2015. Term extension debate Members voted on Motion 16-17(5) introduced by Hay River North MLA Jane Groenewegen to extend the term of the Assembly to five years starting with the 18th Legislature to match every other provincial and territorial jurisdiction in Canada. This change was approved by the federal government. In addition they voted to ask for permission of the federal government to extend the current mandate of the Assembly to postpone the 23rd general election and sit until O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
16th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
The 16th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly was the 24th sitting legislature in Northwest Territories history. The membership of this Assembly was decided by the 2007 Northwest Territories general election held on October 1, 2007 to elect 19 members. Despite attempts by political parties to run candidates for the legislature, the legislature is nonpartisan and has been since 1905. The members met in October to choose the Premier, Speaker and the Cabinet. Under the territory's consensus government system, Floyd Roland was chosen as the new Premier Premier is a title for the head of government in central governments, state governments and local governments of some countries. A second in command to a premier is designated as a deputy premier. A premier will normally be a head of governm ... on October 17, 2007. The NWT has set in place legislation that ensures elections are held every four years on the first Monday in October and the next election was held October 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
15th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
The 15th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly was the 23rd sitting legislature or council in Northwest Territories history. It lasted from 2003 until September 3, 2007. The primary membership was elected in the 2003 Northwest Territories general election. There were two by-elections conducted during the interim. Joe Handley was Premier. David Krutko, then Paul Delorey were Speakers during the sitting. Members elected in the twentieth general election Members elected in by-elections * Robert C. McLeod replaced Roger Allen in Inuvik Twin Lakes, November 29, 2004 :Resignation of Roger Allen * Jackson Lafferty replaced Henry Zoe in North Slave, July 18, 2005 :Resignation of Henry Zoe See also * List of Northwest Territories Legislative Assemblies * List of Northwest Territories general elections This is a list of territorial elections in Northwest Territories, Canada since 1870. The Northwest Territories operates on a consensus government using the First Past the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
The 14th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly was the 22nd assembly of the territorial government. This assembly lasted from 1999 until its dissolution in 2003. This was the first assembly in the new Northwest Territories that was split in half to create Nunavut Nunavut ( , ; iu, ᓄᓇᕗᑦ , ; ) is the largest and northernmost territory of Canada. It was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, via the ''Nunavut Act'' and the '' Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act'', w .... As a result of division membership dropped from 24 to 19 seats with the political map being radically altered. References External linksNorthwest Territories Legislative Assembly homepage Northwest Territories Legislative Assemblies {{Canada-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
The 13th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly was the 20th assembly of the territorial government and it lasted from 1995 to 1999. This assembly was dissolved due to the creation of Nunavut Nunavut ( , ; iu, ᓄᓇᕗᑦ , ; ) is the largest and northernmost territory of Canada. It was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, via the ''Nunavut Act'' and the '' Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act'', w .... References External linksNorthwest Territories Legislative Assembly homepage Northwest Territories Legislative Assemblies {{Canada-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
The 12th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly was the 19th assembly of the territorial government and lasted from 1991 until it was dissolved in 1995. This was the first legislature to meet in the body's permanent home when that building was completed in 1993. References External linksNorthwest Territories Legislative Assembly homepage Northwest Territories Legislative Assemblies {{Canada-gov-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
