6th Nunavut Legislature

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6th Nunavut Legislature
Consensus parliament
November 19, 2021 – September 22, 2025
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Parliament leaders
Premier P. J. Akeeagok
Members22 seats
Sovereign
Monarch Elizabeth II
6 February 1952 – 8 September 2022
Charles III
8 September 2022 – present
Commissioner Eva Aariak

The 6th Nunavut Legislature began after the 2021 general election on October 25. [1] The election returned 22 non-partisan members. It was dissolved on September 22, 2025. [2]

Contents

Premier and cabinet

After the election, the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut met to select the new premier, P. J. Akeeagok, and cabinet.

Members

ConstituencyMember [3] Portfolio [4] First elected / previously elected
Aggu Joanna Quassa Minister of Culture and Heritage, Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation, Minister responsible for Languages, Minister responsible for Seniors2021
Aivilik Solomon Malliki 2021
Amittuq Joelie Kaernerk [A] 2017
Arviat North-Whale Cove John Main [B] Minister of Health, Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention2017
Arviat South Joe Savikataaq [B] 2013
Baker Lake Craig Simailak 2021
Cambridge Bay Pamela Gross [A] Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College2021
Gjoa Haven Tony Akoak Speaker [5] 2013
Hudson Bay Daniel Qavvik 2021
Iqaluit-Manirajak Adam Lightstone Minister of Finance, Minister of Human Resources, Minister responsible for Workers Safety and Compensation Commission, Minister responsible for the Liquor Licensing Board2017
Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu P. J. Akeeagok Premier, Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Minister responsible for Immigration, Minister responsible for the Utility Rate Review Council2021
Iqaluit-Sinaa Janet Brewster 2021
Iqaluit-Tasiluk George Hickes 2013
Kugluktuk Bobby Anavilok 2021
Netsilik Inagayuk Quqqiaq 2021
Pangnirtung Margaret Nakashuk [B] Minister of Family Services, Minister responsible for Status of Women, Minister responsible for Homelessness, Minister responsible for Poverty Reduction2017
Quttiktuq David Akeeagok [B] Minister of Environment, Minister of Justice, Minister responsible for Labour, Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions, Minister responsible for Human Rights Tribunal2017
Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet Alexander Sammurtok 2021
Rankin Inlet South Lorne Kusugak Government House Leader, Minister of Economic Development and Transportation, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation2008, [a] 2017
South Baffin David Joanasie [B] Minister of Community and Government Services2013
Tununiq Karen Nutarak 2021
Uqqummiut Mary Killiktee 2021

Notes

A After recount
B Acclaimed

References

  1. ↑ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News . Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  2. ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-s-territorial-election-campaign-begins-1.7639411
  3. ↑ "Official elections results". Elections Nunavut . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "Premier Akeeagok announces cabinet portfolios". Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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