OTTAWA,
ON, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today announced the
appointment of Gerald W. (Gerry)
Kisoun as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, for a term of five
years.
Mr. Kisoun is an Inuvialuit-Gwich'in Elder and an
active member of his community who has dedicated his career to
serving the people of the Northwest
Territories. He served in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
(RCMP) for 25 years, worked with Parks Canada for 17 years,
and was the Deputy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from 2011 to 2017. He is
also a dedicated volunteer and the recipient of numerous
recognitions, including the RCMP Long Service Medal, the 125th
Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal, the Queen
Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee
Medal, and the Polar Medal.
The Prime Minister took the opportunity to thank the outgoing
Commissioner of the Northwest
Territories, the Honourable Margaret Thom, for her hard work
and dedication to serving the people of the Northwest Territories.
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"I congratulate Mr. Kisoun on his appointment as
the next Commissioner of the Northwest
Territories. As a community leader with a wealth of previous
experience, including as a former Deputy Commissioner, I have no
doubt that he will continue to make important contributions to the
territory and be an inspiration for all Canadians."
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau,
Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Fact
- Territorial Commissioners are Governor in Council appointments.
They fulfill many of the same duties as the Lieutenant Governor of
a province. Their responsibilities include swearing in Members of
the Legislative Assembly and Members of the Executive Council,
opening the Legislative Assembly, and providing assent for
legislation passed by the Assembly.
Biographical Note
Associated Link
- Commissioner of the Northwest
Territories
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SOURCE Prime Minister's Office