Commissioners of Northwest Territories
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| Commissioner of the Northwest Territories | |
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| Incumbent: | George Tuccaro |
| First commissioner: | Frederick D. White Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick D. White was the first Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from August 24, 1905, to June 27, 1919 and former commander of the North-West Mounted Police.-Police career:... |
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The Commissioner of the Northwest Territories is the Canadian
Canada
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federal government’s representative in Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
(NWT) and the territory's Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
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. Similar to a lieutenant governor
Lieutenant Governor (Canada)
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, the Commissioner swears in the Members of the Legislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly of Northwest Territories
The Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories or Legislative Council of the Northwest Territories, Canada, is located in Yellowknife. The Assembly is a unicameral elected body that creates and amends law in the Northwest Territories...
, swears in members of the Executive Council
Executive Council of the Northwest Territories
The Executive Council of the Northwest Territories or cabinet consists of six Ministers and a Premier elected by the 19 members of the Legislative Assembly.Ministers at present are as follows : PortfolioMinister...
, assent
Royal Assent
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s to bills
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, opens sessions of the Legislative Assembly, and signs other government documents such as Orders in Council. Commissioners are appointed by the Government
Government of Canada
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they are not the Queen's representative in the territory. Instead, a Commissioner must follow any instructions of the Cabinet
Cabinet of Canada
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or the relevant federal minister, currently the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
Since 1980, the territories have had self-government, with the legislature
Legislature
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choosing a Government Leader or Premier.
Commissioners of the NWT
| From | To | Name |
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| 24 August 1905 | 27 June 1919 | Frederick D. White Frederick D. White Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick D. White was the first Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from August 24, 1905, to June 27, 1919 and former commander of the North-West Mounted Police.-Police career:... |
| 27 June 1919 | 17 February 1931 | William Wallace Cory William Wallace Cory William Wallace Cory was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from June 27, 1919 to February 17, 1931.Only the second Commissioner of the Northwest Territories to take the post, Cory inherited a region that had barely been governed during the time of his predecessor.Within months the new... |
| 31 March 1931 | 30 April 1934 | Hugh H. Rowatt Hugh H. Rowatt Hugh Howard Rowatt was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, Canada from 1931 to 1934 who, at the age of 69, remains the oldest person to ever be sworn into the office... |
| 1 May 1934 | 2 December 1936 | (vacant) |
| 3 December 1936 | 3 December 1946 | Charles Camsell Charles Camsell Charles Camsell was a Canadian geologist and Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from December 3, 1936 to December 3, 1946.-Early life:... |
| 14 January 1947 | 24 September 1950 | Hugh Llewellyn Keenleyside Hugh Llewellyn Keenleyside Hugh Llewellyn Keenleyside, CC was a Canadian university professor, diplomat, and civil servant. He was the Canadian ambassador to Mexico from 1944 to 1947, and Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from January 14, 1947 to September 15, 1950.Born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Ellis William... |
| 14 November 1950 | 15 November 1953 | Hugh Andrew Young Hugh Andrew Young Hugh Andrew Young was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from November 14, 1950 to November 15, 1953.In 1940, he joined the Canadian army and became a senior staff officer at the Canadian Military Headquarters in London. From 1942 to 1943, he commanded the 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade... |
| 15 November 1953 | 12 July 1963 | Robert Gordon Robertson Robert Gordon Robertson Robert Gordon Robertson, PC, CC, FRSC was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from November 15, 1953 to July 12, 1963 who, having been sworn in at the age of 36, remains the youngest person to ever hold the office... |
| 12 July 1963 | 16 January 1967 | Bent Gestur Sivertz Bent Gestur Sivertz Bent Gestur Sivertz, O.B.E., B.A. was a Canadian sailor, teacher, soldier, and civil servant.He was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from July 12, 1963 to January 16, 1967.... |
| 2 March 1967 | 6 April 1979 | Stuart Milton Hodgson Stuart Milton Hodgson Stuart Milton Hodgson, OC was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from 1967 March 2 until 1979 April 6... |
| 15 April 1979 | 31 July 1989 | John Havelock Parker John Havelock Parker John Havelock Parker, OC was Commissioner of the Canadian Northwest Territories from April 15, 1979 to July 31, 1989. He had previously been Deputy Commissioner of Northwest Territories from 1967 to 1979.... |
| 2 October 1989 | 30 September 1994 | Daniel L. Norris Daniel L. Norris Daniel L. Norris was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from October 2, 1989 until September 30, 1994. Norris was born in 1935 near Inuvik and was raised in Aklavik. Norris died on August 5, 2008 from heart failure, a complication of his long-time struggle with diabetes.- Biography :Daniel... |
| 16 January 1995 | 26 March 1999 | Helen Maksagak Helen Maksagak Helen Mamayaok Maksagak, CM was a Canadian politician. She served as the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from January 16, 1995 until March 26, 1999 and as the Commissioner of Nunavut from April 1, 1999 until April 1, 2000... |
| 26 March 1999 | 31 March 2000 | Daniel Joseph Marion Daniel Joseph Marion Daniel Joseph Marion was the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from March 26, 1999 until March 31, 2000.-References:... |
| 31 March 2000 | 7 April 2005 | Glenna Hansen Glenna Hansen Glenna F. Hansen is an Inuvialuit Canadian politician. She served as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from March 31, 2000 to April 29, 2005.-Early life:... |
| 29 April 2005 | 28 April 2010 | Tony Whitford Tony Whitford Anthony Wilfred James "Tony" Whitford is a retired politician and former Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.Whitford was born and raised in the Northwest Territories, in the small town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, at the time the capital of the NWT... |
| 28 May 2010 | present | George Tuccaro George Tuccaro George Tuccaro is the current Commissioner of the Northwest Territories. He has served in that position since his appointment on May 12, 2010.- Biography :George Tuccaro was born on May 12, 1950 in northern Alberta... |
Living former Commissioners
- Stuart Milton HodgsonStuart Milton HodgsonStuart Milton Hodgson, OC was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from 1967 March 2 until 1979 April 6...
- John Havelock ParkerJohn Havelock ParkerJohn Havelock Parker, OC was Commissioner of the Canadian Northwest Territories from April 15, 1979 to July 31, 1989. He had previously been Deputy Commissioner of Northwest Territories from 1967 to 1979....
- Daniel Joseph MarionDaniel Joseph MarionDaniel Joseph Marion was the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from March 26, 1999 until March 31, 2000.-References:...
- Glenna HansenGlenna HansenGlenna F. Hansen is an Inuvialuit Canadian politician. She served as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from March 31, 2000 to April 29, 2005.-Early life:...
Deputy Commissioners
Margaret ThomMargaret Thom
Margaret Thom is the current Deputy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories Canada.She was appointed June 2, 2005.-External links:*...
is the current Deputy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories. For former Deputy Commissioners see List of Northwest Territories deputy commissioners.