Diane Archie, formerly Diane Thom, is a

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politician in the

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. She is a member of the

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and the current Deputy Premier of the Northwest Territories.

Career

Archie was first elected in the 2019 election. She represents the electoral district of Inuvik Boot Lake, and she was elected to territorial cabinet by her member colleagues on October 24, 2019. She was appointed Deputy Premier, as well as Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, and Minister Responsible for People with Disabilities.Ollie Williams
"Full list of NWT ministers as Cochrane hands out portfolios"
Cabin Radio, November 5, 2019.

References

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