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THE HONOURABLE PJ AKEEAGOK

Premier of Nunavut
P.J. Akeeagok was elected in the general election held on October 25, 2021, to represent the constituency of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu in the 6th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Mr. Akeeagok was elected as Premier of Nunavut during the Nunavut Leadership Forum’s proceedings of November 17, 2021. He was sworn into office on November 19, 2021.

Latest News

15 January 2022
COVID-19 identified in Naujaat
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer is announcing five new reported cases of COVID-19 in the territory, plus one presumptive... Read More
15 January 2022
Department of Health monitoring Iqaluit water after fuel smell reported
The Department of Health would like to let the citizens of Iqaluit know that they are working with the city to address the smell of fuel oil in... Read More
14 January 2022
Boil Water Advisory – Iqaluit river water
The Department of Health is reminding Iqalummiut that when using river water for consumption or washing food, that it must be boiled before use.
14 January 2022
COVID-19 identified in Gjoa Haven and Kugaaruk
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer is announcing seven new reported cases of COVID-19 in the territory, including one... Read More
14 January 2022
CPHO Announces Reopening of Schools and Child Care Facilities
Yesterday, Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), announced information regarding the reopening of schools and... Read More
13 January 2022
Public Health Restrictions eased across Nunavut
– Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer is announcing eased public health restrictions across the territory, starting January... Read More
13 January 2022
$4.5M to bolster COVID-19 isolation food supports program
The Government of Nunavut has allocated almost $4.5 million to help Nunavummiut access food hampers during COVID-19.
13 January 2022
COVID-19 GN Update for Department of Education
As of this morning Nunavut has 172 positive cases of COVID-19.
13 January 2022
COVID-19 GN Update - January 13, 2022
As of this morning Nunavut has 172 positive cases of COVID-19.
13 January 2022
$4 Million in COVID-19 Support for Municipalities
The Government of Nunavut has allocated an additional $4 million to provide financial relief for municipalities.
13 January 2022
Small Business Support Program Business Relief Funding
The Small Business Support Program is offering additional funding for small businesses in Nunavut who continue to be adversely affected by the COVID-... Read More
13 January 2022
COVID-19 Department of Health Services update
As of this morning Nunavut has 172 positive cases of COVID-19.
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