Janet Brewster | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Iqaluit-Sinaa | |
Assumed office November 19, 2021 [1] | |
Preceded by | Elisapee Sheutiapik |
Personal details | |
Born | 1969or1970(age 54–55) [2] |
Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Residence(s) | Iqaluit,Nunavut |
Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster (born 1969 or 1970) is a Canadian Inuk politician,who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2021 Nunavut general election. [3] She represents the electoral district of Iqaluit-Sinaa.
Prior to her election to the legislature,Brewster served on Iqaluit City Council,including a stint as deputy mayor of the city.
On June 2,2022,during members' statements,Brewster came out as LGBTQ in a statement celebrating the legislature's decision to raise a pride flag for the first time,becoming the territory's first known LGBTQ holder of political office. [4]