7th Nunavut Legislature

7th Nunavut Legislature
Nov. 18, 2025 – present
Parliament leaders
PremierJohn Main
Nov. 20, 2025 – present
Legislative Assembly
Speaker of the
Lower House
David Joanasie
Nov. 18, 2025 – present
Members22 seats
Sovereign
MonarchCharles III
Sep. 8, 2022 – present
CommissionerEva 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.

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

Constituency Member[3] Portfolio[4] First elected /
previously elected
  Aggu Edward Attagutaluk 2025
  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 Corporation 2025
  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 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

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.