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Honourable Joe Savikataaq

Premier of Nunavut

Premier Joe Savikataaq was selected by his colleagues in the 5th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut to lead Nunavut on June 14, 2018.

Latest News

28 July 2021

Public Health restrictions ease across Nunavut

Today, Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, announced an easing of public health measures in all Nunavut communities.

26 July 2021

Supporting communities across Nunavut

The health and safety of all Canadians are top priorities for the Government of Canada.

22 July 2021

Nunavut extends Public Health Emergency

Nunavut’s Minister of Health Lorne Kusugak has extended the territory’s public health emergency until August 5, 2021.

20 July 2021

Iqaluit outbreak declared over

Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, today released the following statement:

16 July 2021

Walk-in vaccinations clinics for Iqalummiut aged 12-17

Effective July 21, 2021, Pfizer walk-in clinics will be open to Iqalummiut aged 12-17, every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m... Read More

14 July 2021

Public health restrictions eased in Iqaluit, wastewater testing introduced

Today, Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, has announced the easing of public health measures in Iqaluit, and the beginning... Read More

14 July 2021

2nd COVID-19 vaccination clinics for 12 to 17 year olds

The second round of Pfizer vaccines for Nunavut youth aged 12 to 17 is under way across the territory.

12 July 2021

Mary River Mine COVID-19 outbreak declared over

Today, Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer has declared that the outbreak of COVID-19 at Baffinland’s Mary River Mine is... Read More

09 July 2021

Premier Savikataaq celebrates Nunavut Day

Premier Joe Savikataaq today released the following statement:

08 July 2021

Nunavut extends Public Health Emergency

Nunavut’s Minister of Health Lorne Kusugak has extended the territory’s public health emergency until July 22, 2021

30 June 2021

COVID-19 Department of Health Services update

Good morning. There remain no cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut. There have been 262 recoveries since this outbreak began.

30 June 2021

COVID-19 GN Update for Department of Education

Good morning. There remain no cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut. There have been 262 recoveries since this outbreak began.