R.J. Simpson
CanadapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%R.J. Simpson serves as the Premier of Northwest Territories, Canada, where he emphasizes the importance of resource development, community well-being, and the preservation of the region's unique cultural heritage. He is actively involved in discussions regarding Arctic policy, aiming to strengthen the Northwest Territories' position in both domestic and international affairs.
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Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson told reporters that there are 200 active wildfires in his territory.
Carney convenes federal wildfire response group as three blazes encircle Boston Bar, B.C.Canada· 2026-07-23
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson expressed condolences following a plane crash that killed three people.
Wildfire in Northwest Territories forces Fort Simpson residents to evacuateCanada· 2026-07-02
R.J. Simpson expressed condolences following the crash of a bird dog plane involved in fighting the fire.
Wildfire forces evacuations in Fort Simpson, NWTCanada· 2026-06-29
The premier stressed that streamlining federal approvals does not remove the territory’s obligations to consult Indigenous governments through a co-management system connected to land claim agreements.
Ottawa names first three major projects that could be fast-tracked in national interestCanada· 2026-06-24
R.J. Simpson, the Premier of the Northwest Territories, said he and his counterparts discussed Alberta’s secession referendum.
Wab Kinew criticizes Danielle Smith over duty to consult First Nations on secession referendumCanada· 2026-05-27
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson, Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek and Indigenous leaders are also in Ottawa to advocate for federal support for major projects.
Smith calls Eby’s pipeline criticism ‘un-Canadian and unconstitutional’Canada· 2025-10-07
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson hosted a two-day meeting with the premiers of the four Western provinces.
Business leaders urge Western premiers to find a common frontCanada· 2025-05-22
R.J. Simpson is the Premier of Northwest Territories and agrees on the importance of Northern representation in cabinet.
Northern representation in federal cabinet could lead to better outcomes, two territorial premiers sayCanada· 2025-05-19
R.J. Simpson is the Premier of Northwest Territories and emphasizes the benefits of reducing trade barriers.
Territorial premiers say internal trade talks should consider northern contextCanada· 2025-05-05R. J. Simpson, the Premier of the Northwest Territories, said creating infrastructure in the North is an assertion of sovereignty.
NWT seeks federal funding commitment for key all-season road projectCanada· 2025-04-27
R.J. Simpson is the Premier of the Northwest Territories.
Opinion: The premiers asked to be humiliated in Washington. Wish grantedCanada· 2025-02-14
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson is set to take part in discussions at the Wilson Center.
Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadian officials continue diplomatic push in WashingtonCanada· 2025-02-13