2023 NWT Election
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Kieron Testart
Candidate in the Range Lake Yellowknife race.
Kieron can be reached at info@Kierontestart.ca, or by calling 867-444-7558.
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N.W.T. scrapping consumer carbon tax following federal cancellation
March 19, 2025
CBC North - ...of the tax since it was introduced saying it makes life less affordable for residents, especially those in smaller communities. Yellowknife MLA Kieron Testart went as far as introducing a bill to repeal the carbon tax, which passed second reading and is in a committee review stage. On March 13 he again...
Carney scraps parts of Canada’s carbon tax, GNWT sets out response
March 14, 2025
Cabin Radio - ...entirely to a cap and trade system,” she said in February, “I’m not in a position to say what response we would have here.” Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart said on Thursday that MLAs still did not “have clarity” on what will happen in the NWT in this situation. It’s certain that the territory...
Carney scraps parts of Canada’s carbon tax, NWT response not clear
March 14, 2025
Cabin Radio - ...entirely to a cap and trade system,” she said in February, “I’m not in a position to say what response we would have here.” Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart said on Thursday that MLAs still did not “have clarity” on what will happen in the NWT in this situation. It’s certain that the territory...
N.W.T. budget passes with $41.6M addition to housing
March 14, 2025
CBC North - ...see the benefits of that investment, but couldn't yet say specifically what each community would receive. Richard Edjericon, Robert Hawkins and Kieron Testart opposed the budget, saying it doesn't go far enough to support northerners. (Travis Burke/CBC) Three members opposed the budget: Robert Hawkins,...
Private smoking in public housing to be butted out across the NWT
March 14, 2025
CKLB 101.9 - ...weigh our options for the best path forward,” she stated in a late Thursday night release. Regular MLAs Richard Edjericon, Robert Hawkins and Kieron Testart — the newly formed Independent Members Caucus — believe the 20th Assembly is not moving fast enough to meet the moment and address the many...
With added housing cash, NWT’s 2025-26 budget comfortably passes
March 13, 2025
Cabin Radio - ...This wasn’t something we just came up with a few weeks ago,” said Yellowknife North’s Shauna Morgan, who voted in favour. Range Lake’s Kieron Testart, voting against the budget, said cabinet wasn’t proposing enough action in a time of impending crisis. “Why do we think we have time on our...
Motion to halt Indigenous Employment Policy is defeated
March 13, 2025
Cabin Radio - ...and demanded a cabinet response within 120 days. In the event, the motion fell by 13 votes to four. New policy, new gaps Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart, seconding Hawkins’ motion, said the Indigenous Employment Policy – in removing the P2 designation – was eradicating something that had become...
Elders can be financially, emotionally abused by family members seeking cash for drugs
March 13, 2025
CKLB 101.9 - ...lines, emergency shelters, justice related services such as community-based victim services and court orders.” Also on Wednesday, Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart inquired about “the troubling developments” with a key federal program designed to help Indigenous students. Jordan’s Principle guidelines...
Some MLAs still critical of Indigenous Employment Policy
March 11, 2025
Cabin Radio - ...there are other ways the territory can support the hiring of northerners and said the government will continue to research best practices. Kieron Testart, the MLA for Range Lake, said the current prioritization of non-Indigenous northerners has not been constitutionally challenged in court. He...
NWT immigration cap could go up again if it takes more asylum seekers
March 11, 2025
Cabin Radio - ...there revolves around the Northwest Territories welcoming asylum seekers to the territory,” she said, responding to questions from Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart. NWT Liberal MP Michael McLeod had previously observed that Ottawa appeared to be tying immigration allotments to jurisdictions’ willingness to...
Women’s society disputes Northview claims of housing program
March 11, 2025
Cabin Radio - ...YKWS in delivering this program,” according to the letter. Quest for dedicated building Following the presentation on Wednesday, Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart – Wellborn’s spouse – asked if Northview has a practice of blacklisting tenants. Wellborn said Northview has no “formal system for that.”...
Deaths of 3 Dehcho residents have MLAs demanding an investigation
March 7, 2025
CBC North - ...in regional centres in the N.W.T. or to Edmonton for treatment. MLAs passed another motion Thursday calling for escorts for medevac patients. Kieron Testart, the MLA for Range Lake, brought that motion forward and said medical staff themselves say patients in critical care need the support of loved ones...
MLAs call for critical incident investigation into deaths
March 7, 2025
Cabin Radio - ...on Thursday calling on the NWT government to develop and implement a policy regarding non-medical escorts for patients in critical condition. Kieron Testart, the MLA for Range Lake, proposed the motion. He said there is currently no such policy when people are transported by ambulance or emergency...
Shelter-in-place policy in works for Yellowknife hospital following weekend firearm incident
March 5, 2025
CBC North - ...in Yellowknife after pointing a firearm at a security guard outside Stanton Territorial Hospital. In the legislature Tuesday, Yellowknife MLA Kieron Testart asked why Stanton doesn't have a "code silver" shelter-in-place policy like other hospitals in Canada. Health Minister Lesa Semmler said there is a...
American liquor purchases frozen, as GNWT does what it can in Trump Trade War
March 4, 2025
CKLB 101.9 - ... He said: “It might be a difficult few years for us, but I know that we’re going to stay united and we’re going to resist.” Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart asked Premier Simpson about the potential impact the trade war could have in the North. Said Testart: “Today is a fairly momentous day in the...