Floyd Roland

Floyd K. Roland, born on November 23, 1961, is a prominent politician from the Northwest Territories, Canada. He served as the 11th premier of the Northwest Territories from October 17, 2007, to October 26, 2011. Before ascending to this role, Roland was actively involved in local governance as a town councillor and deputy mayor of Inuvik.

Roland's political journey began when he was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in the 1995 Northwest Territories general election, where he notably defeated the incumbent Fred Koe. His political acumen was further demonstrated in the 1999 election, where he achieved a remarkable victory, securing eighty-three percent of the vote. He was subsequently acclaimed in both the 2003 and 2007 elections, leading to his election as Premier by his fellow legislators.

During his tenure, Roland's government faced significant challenges, including a historic vote of no confidence in February 2009, which he survived by a narrow margin of ten to eight. This period was marked by controversies surrounding his communication with MLAs on critical policy decisions, including health benefits and major infrastructure projects.

In May 2009, further scrutiny arose when the territorial conflict of interest commissioner indicated potential breaches of Roland's duties, particularly concerning unconfirmed allegations involving confidential information. Despite these challenges, Roland remained a significant figure in Northwest Territories politics.

After his premiership, he attempted to extend his political career by running in the 2015 federal election but was unsuccessful. Additionally, he has held the position of President of the Western Arctic Conservative Association, continuing his involvement in the political landscape of the region.