The 6th Nunavut Legislature began after the 2021 general election on October 25.[1] The election returned 22 non-partisan members.
| 6th Legislature | |
|---|---|
| Consensus parliament | |
| 19 November 2021 – present | |
 | |
| 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 |
Premier and cabinet
editAfter the election, the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut met to select the new premier, P. J. Akeeagok, and cabinet.
Members
edit| 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,[a] 2017 |
| South Baffin | David Joanasie[B] | Minister of Community and Government Services | 2013 |
| Tununiq | Karen Nutarak | 2021 | |
| Uqqummiut | Mary Killiktee | 2021 |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Official elections results". Elections Nunavut. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Premier Akeeagok announces cabinet portfolios". Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. Retrieved 20 November 2021.