Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
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The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is the legislative assembly for the Canadian territory of Nunavut. The seat of the Assembly is the Legislative Building of Nunavut in Iqaluit.
Prior to the creation of Nunavut as a Canadian territory on 1 April 1999, the 1999 Nunavut general election was held on 15 February to determine the 1st Nunavut Legislature. The Legislative Assembly was opened by Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, on 7 October 2002, during her Golden Jubilee tour of Canada. In her speech the Queen stated: "I am proud to be the first member of the Canadian Royal Family to be greeted in Canada's newest territory."[1]
Prior to the opening of the Legislative Building in October 1999 the members met in the gymnasium of the Inuksuk High School.
The Hansard of the assembly is published in Inuktitut (syllabics) and English,[2] making the territory one of three Canadian jurisdictions to produce a bilingual Hansard, along with the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick[3] and both houses of the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario.[4][5]
The territory operates by consensus government; there are no political parties. Approximately two weeks after an election, the newly elected legislature meets in a special session called the Nunavut Leadership Forum to select the Executive Council, or cabinet.
Members of the Legislative Assembly are sworn in by the commissioner of Nunavut.
Current members
There are currently 22 seats in the legislature. The current assembly, the 7th Nunavut Legislature, had its membership selected in the 2025 election.[6][7]
Members
| Constituency | Member[6] | Portfolio[8] | 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<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[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
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G7 Summit 2010
G7 finance ministers met at the Legislative Building in February 2010 for a two-day meeting.[9] Security at the summit was provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
See also
References
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External links
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