7th Nunavut Legislature

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7th Nunavut Legislature
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Parliament leaders
Premier John Main
Nov. 20, 2025 – present
Legislative Assembly
Speaker of the
Lower House		 David Joanasie
Nov. 18, 2025 – present
Members22 seats
Sovereign
Monarch Charles III
Sep. 8, 2022 – present
Commissioner Eva Aariak
Jan. 14, 2021 – present
←  6th →  8th

The 7th Nunavut Legislature began after the 2025 general election on October 27. [1] The election returned 22 non-partisan members.

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Premier and cabinet

After the election, the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut met to select the new premier, and cabinet. David Joanasie was elected speaker and John Main was elected premier, defeating David Akeeagok. [2]

Members

ConstituencyMember [3] Portfolio [4] First elected /
previously elected
Aggu Vacant
Aivilik Hannah Angootealuk 2025
Amittuq Abraham Qammaniq 2025
Arviat North-Whale Cove John Main Premier
Minister of Finance
Minister of Indigenous affairs
Minister of Immigration
Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
Minister responsible for Utilities Rights and Review Council
Minister responsible for Seniors
Minister responsible for Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission
Minister responsible for Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis board		2017
Arviat South Jamie Kablutsiak 2025
Baker Lake Craig Simailak Minister of Community Services
Minister responsible for Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Minister responsible for Nunavut Development Corporation
Minister responsible for Mines
Minister responsible for Trade		2020
Cambridge Bay Fred Pedersen 2025
Gjoa Haven David Porter 2025
Hudson Bay Daniel Qavvik [B] 2021
Iqaluit-Manirajak Gwen Healey Akearok Minister of Family Services
Minister of Qulliq Energy Corporation
Minister responsible for Status of Women
Minister responsible for Homelessness
Minister responsible for Poverty Reduction		2025
Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu David Akeeagok Government House Leader
Minister of Education
Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College 		2017
Iqaluit-Sinaa Janet Brewster Minister of Health
Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention		2021
Iqaluit-Tasiluk George Hickes Deputy Premier
Minister of Justice
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut
Minister of Labour
Minister responsible Human Rights Tribunal		2013
Kugluktuk Simon Kuliktana 2025
Netsilik Cecile Nelvana Lyall Minister responsible for Nunavut Housing Corporation2025
Pangnirtung Johnny Mike 2013, 2025
Quttiktuq Steven Taqtu 2025
Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet Alexander Sammurtok 2014, 2021
Rankin Inlet South Annie Tattuinee Minister of Human Resources
Minister of Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission		2025
South Baffin David Joanasie [B] Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut 2013
Tununiq Brian Koonoo Minister of Culture and Heritage
Minister of Environment
Minister of Languages
Minister responsible for Energy		2025
Uqqummiut Gordon Kautuk 2025

Notes

B Acclaimed

References

    1. ↑ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News . Retrieved November 19, 2021.
    2. ↑ Pressman, Natalie (November 18, 2025). "John Main is Nunavut's next premier". CBC North . Retrieved November 19, 2025.
    3. ↑ "2025 Territorial General Elections". Elections Nunavut . Retrieved November 19, 2025.
    4. ↑ "Premier Main announces cabinet portfolios". Government of Nunavut. November 20, 2025. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
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