6th Nunavut Legislature

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6th Nunavut Legislature
Consensus parliament
Nov. 19, 2021 – Sep. 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
←  5th →  7th

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]

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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 Seniors		2021
Aivilik Solomon Malliki 2021
Amittuq Joelie Kaernerk [a] 2017
Arviat North-Whale Cove John Main [b] Minister of Health
Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention		2017
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 College		2021
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 Board		2017
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 Council		2021
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 Reduction		2017
Quttiktuq David Akeeagok [b] Minister of Environment
Minister of Justice
Minister responsible for Labour
Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions
Minister responsible for Human Rights Tribunal		2017
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 Corporation		2008, [c] 2017
South Baffin David Joanasie [b] Minister of Community and Government Services2013
Tununiq Karen Nutarak 2021
Uqqummiut Mary Killiktee 2021

Notes

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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