6th Nunavut Legislature
| 6th Nunavut Legislature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus parliament | |||
| Nov. 19, 2021 – Sep. 22, 2025 | |||
| Parliament leaders | |||
| Premier | P. J. Akeeagok November 19, 2021 - November 20, 2025 | ||
| Members | 22 seats | ||
| Sovereign | |||
| Monarch | Elizabeth II February 6, 1952 – September 8, 2022 | ||
| Charles III September 8, 2022 – present | |||
| Commissioner | Eva Aariak January 14, 2021 - present | ||
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The 6th Nunavut Legislature began after the 2021 general election on October 25.[1] The election returned 22 non-partisan members. It was dissolved on September 22, 2025.[2]
Premier and cabinet
After the election, the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut met to select the new premier, P. J. Akeeagok, and cabinet.
Members
| Constituency | Member[3] | Portfolio[4] | 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 | 2020 | ||
| Cambridge Bay | Pamela Gross[a] | Deputy Premier Minister of Education Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College |
2021 | |
| Gjoa Haven | Tony Akoak | Speaker[5] | 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 | 2014, 2021 | ||
| Rankin Inlet South | Lorne Kusugak | Government House Leader Minister of Economic Development and Transportation Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation |
2008,[c] 2017 | |
| South Baffin | David Joanasie[b] | Minister of Community and Government Services | 2013 | |
| Tununiq | Karen Nutarak | 2021 | ||
| Uqqummiut | Mary Killiktee | 2021 |
Notes
References
- ^ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-s-territorial-election-campaign-begins-1.7639411
- ^ "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.