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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

07 December 2021
Holiday Closures at the Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis (NULC) Stores
The NULC is adjusting its business hours for the Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s holiday at both the Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet stores.
07 December 2021
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Rankin Inlet
The Department of Health advises residents of Rankin Inlet that the boil water advisory is lifted.
06 December 2021
Taloyoak health centre closed due to flooding
The Department of Health is advising residents of Taloyoak that the health centre is currently closed due to flooding.
04 December 2021
Confirmed COVID-19 case in Iqaluit
Iqaluit, Nunavut (December 4, 2021) – Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, today announced a positive case of COVID-19 in... Read More
03 December 2021
Public health measures eased in Coral Harbour
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, today announced the easing of public health measures in Coral Harbour.
03 December 2021
Use caution when heading to Sylvia Grinnell River
Iqaluit drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution when approaching the Sylvia Grinnell River near the end of the Iqaluit Airport runway.
03 December 2021
Boil Water Advisory lifted for Rankin Inlet
The Department of Health advises residents of Rankin Inlet that the boil water advisory is lifted.
03 December 2021
Clyde River Income Assistance Office Closed
The Department of Family Services would like to advise residents of Clyde River that the Income Assistance Office in the community is closed due to... Read More
03 December 2021
Public health measures eased in Pond Inlet
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, today announced the easing of public health measures in Pond Inlet.
02 December 2021
Stomach illness and diarrhea in Qikiqtarjuaq
The Department of Health advises residents of Qikiqtarjuaq that there is a stomach illness circulating in the community.
02 December 2021
Second fox tests positive for rabies in Iqaluit
The Department of Health would like to notify residents of Iqaluit that a second fox has tested positive for rabies.
01 December 2021
Health PVC replaces CPHO vaccination letter for travel into Nunavut
Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer today announced that as of today, vaccinated travellers returning to Nunavut will no longer need a vaccinated... Read More
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