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- ↑ Mutimer, David (2015-01-21). Canadian Annual Review of Politics and Public Affairs 2008. University of Toronto Press. pp. 173–. ISBN 9781442649446 . Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ↑ Sara Frizzell, "Nunavut MLA doesn't regret Facebook post criticizing Black women for having abortions". CBC North, October 8, 2020.
- ↑ "2003 Nanulik by-election unofficial results". Elections Nunavut. Archived from the original on 2003-10-10. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
- ↑ "Hansard Official Report - Day 68" (PDF). Hansard . 1st Assembly (6th Session). Iqaluit: 4572. November 4, 2003. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
- ↑ Patricia D'Souza, "Human rights bill passes by narrow margin – Many MLAs oppose protection for 'sexual orientation' ", Nunatsiaq News, November 7, 2003.
- ↑ "Nunavut Premier strips Patterk Netser of all portfolios". Nunatsiaq News. October 8, 2020.
- ↑ "Nunavut MLAs remove Patterk Netser from cabinet". Nunatsiaq News. October 23, 2020.
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