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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.

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30 May 2023
Minister of Family Services responds to Auditor General’s Performance Audit
Family Services Minister, the Hon. Margaret Nakashuk, today released a statement in response to the Auditor General’s performance audit on Child and... Read More
30 May 2023
Premier responds to Auditor General’s reports
Premier P.J. Akeeagok today released the following statement responding to the reports of the Auditor General of Canada titled Child and Family... Read More
29 May 2023
Foxes and domestic dog test positive for rabies in Pond Inlet
The Department of Health is advising residents of Pond Inlet that two foxes and a domestic dog have tested positive for rabies.
29 May 2023
World No Tobacco Day
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, and the Department of Health is encouraging all Nunavummiut to reduce their tobacco intake and set a goal of being... Read More
26 May 2023
Pangnirtung tuberculosis outbreak update
The Department of Health is advising that the outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) declared in Pangnirtung on November 25, 2021, is ongoing.
26 May 2023
Iqaluit NULC store no longer open on Mondays
Effective immediately, the Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NULC) store in Iqaluit will no longer open on Mondays for retail sales.
26 May 2023
Creative contests for children and youth from Firearm Safety Nunavut
The Department of Justice is calling on children and youth to help spread the message of being safe with firearms
24 May 2023
Dr. Michael Patterson to serve as acting CPHO
Effective today, Dr. Michael Patterson will assume the role of acting Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) of Nunavut for the next two weeks while Dr.... Read More
23 May 2023
Update to smoking, vaping and cannabis laws
Effective May 31, 2023, the Department of Health’s updated smoking laws go into effect.
23 May 2023
GN ends state of emergency in Kinngait
Effective 12:00 a.m. May 24, 2023, the Minister of Community and Government Services (CGS) David Joanasie has ended the territorial state of... Read More
19 May 2023
Boil water advisory - Kugluktuk
The Department of Health is issuing a boil water advisory for the Hamlet of Kugluktuk.
19 May 2023
Call for applications: Territorial Board of Revision
The Minister of Community and Government Services is seeking interested individuals to serve on the Territorial Board of Revision.
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