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Political Watchers Weigh in on Changing Dynamics After N.W.T. Health Minister Resigned

Premier R.J. Simpson named Lucy Kuptana to the health portfolio after Semmler stepped down, leaving one year to fill the vacancy and hold a by-election.

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Former political insiders say the government of the Northwest Territories has a big hole to fill following Lesa Semmler’s resignation, and only one year to hold a by-election, elect a new MLA, a new cabinet minister and re-appoint the health portfolio.

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Political watchers weigh in on changing dynamics after N.W.T. health minister resigned

Former political insiders say the government of the Northwest Territories has a big hole to fill following Lesa Semmler’s resignation, and only one year to hold a by-election, elect a new MLA, a new cabinet minister and re-appoint the health portfolio.

·Ottawa, Canada
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Health Minister Lesa Semmler resigns

Health and Social Services Minister and Inuvik Twin Lakes MLA Lesa Semmler has resigned as of Sept. 17.

·Welland, Canada
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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