| 6th Legislature | |
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| Consensus parliament | |
| 19 November 2021 – present | |
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| Parliament leaders | |
| Premier | P. J. Akeeagok |
| Members | 22 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.
After the election, the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut met to select the new premier, P. J. Akeeagok, and cabinet.
| Constituency | Member [2] | Portfolio [3] | 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 [4] | 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, [lower-alpha 1] 2017 |
| South Baffin | David Joanasie [B] | Minister of Community and Government Services | 2013 |
| Tununiq | Karen Nutarak | 2021 | |
| Uqqummiut | Mary Killiktee | 2021 |
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