October 26, 2011 - Hon. Bob McLeod, MLA for Yellowknife South, is the Premier Elect for the Government of the NWT's 17th Assembly. He will be sworn in tomorrow afternoon.

This is Mr. McLeod’s second term as the Member for Yellowknife South, having first been elected in 2007. During his time as a Member of the 16th Assembly, Mr. McLeod served as the Minister of Human Resources; Industry, Tourism and Investment; and Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board. He was also the Lead Minister on New Energy Initiatives as well as Lead Minister on the Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline Project.

Born and raised in Fort Providence, Mr. McLeod and his wife, Melody, have one son, Warren (Shannon) and two beautiful grandsons: Carter and Cooper.