6th Nunavut Legislature

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
PremierP. J. Akeeagok
Members22 seats
Sovereign
MonarchElizabeth II
6 February 1952 – 8 September 2022
Charles III
8 September 2022 – present
CommissionerEva Aariak

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[2] Portfolio[3] First elected / previously elected
AgguJoanna QuassaMinister of Culture and Heritage, Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation, Minister responsible for Languages, Minister responsible for Seniors2021
AivilikSolomon Malliki2021
AmittuqJoelie Kaernerk[A]2017
Arviat North-Whale CoveJohn Main[B]Minister of Health, Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention2017
Arviat SouthJoe Savikataaq[B]2013
Baker LakeCraig Simailak2021
Cambridge BayPamela Gross[A]Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College2021
Gjoa HavenTony AkoakSpeaker[4]2013
Hudson BayDaniel Qavvik2021
Iqaluit-ManirajakAdam LightstoneMinister of Finance, Minister of Human Resources, Minister responsible for Workers Safety and Compensation Commission, Minister responsible for the Liquor Licensing Board2017
Iqaluit-NiaqunnguuP. J. AkeeagokPremier, Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Minister responsible for Immigration, Minister responsible for the Utility Rate Review Council2021
Iqaluit-SinaaJanet Brewster2021
Iqaluit-TasilukGeorge Hickes2013
KugluktukBobby Anavilok2021
NetsilikInagayuk Quqqiaq2021
PangnirtungMargaret Nakashuk[B]Minister of Family Services, Minister responsible for Status of Women, Minister responsible for Homelessness, Minister responsible for Poverty Reduction2017
QuttiktuqDavid Akeeagok[B]Minister of Environment, Minister of Justice, Minister responsible for Labour, Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions, Minister responsible for Human Rights Tribunal2017
Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield InletAlexander Sammurtok2021
Rankin Inlet SouthLorne KusugakGovernment House Leader, Minister of Economic Development and Transportation, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation2008,[lower-alpha 1] 2017
South BaffinDavid Joanasie[B]Minister of Community and Government Services2013
TununiqKaren Nutarak2021
UqqummiutMary Killiktee2021

Notes
A After recount
B Acclaimed

References
  1. Rankin Inlet South/Whale Cove
  1. "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  2. "Official elections results". Elections Nunavut. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  3. "Premier Akeeagok announces cabinet portfolios". Government of Nunavut. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  4. "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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