The Hamlet of Enterprise has been placed under administration by an order from the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs as of today.
The hamlet has been under a supervision order since January of this year, after being put under administration in May of 2025.
In mid-July, two of the members of the hamlet’s council resigned, leaving an insufficient number of councillors to pass motions. With Enterprise unable to conduct business and meet its obligations under the Hamlet’s Act, the Minister made the decision to file an urgent Administration Order that has dissolved Council.
“I am appointing a municipal administrator for the Hamlet of Enterprise in response to the members of council who have resigned, leaving only two councillors remaining. This has resulted in ongoing governance issues, specifically being unable to pass motions. This prevents council from conducting essential business,” said Minister Vince McKay.
Bobby Borque has been appointed as the Administrator for the hamlet, with Oliver McSwain and Lorie Fyfe appointed as Deputy Administrators.
The Administrator has the powers and duties of the council, and all bylaws and budgets will need to be approved by the Minister.
The by-election, which had been scheduled by the hamlet for September 9 has been cancelled, with the GNWT saying a new one will start in the coming days.
The Administration Order is planned to last for 45 days, with a new election during that time, which is expected to elect a full council, allowing the hamlet to return to local governance.
“The goal is to ensure the community government is able to meet the needs of its residents and ensuring a successful transition back to local governance, through an election, as soon as possible,” said McKay.
