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Daniel Qavvik

Honourable Daniel Qavvik

Minister of Environment

Daniel Qavvik was elected in the general election held on October 25, 2021, to represent the constituency of Hudson Bay in the 6th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.

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Environment

Through Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq (environmental stewardship), the Department of Environment, in partnership with others, protects the environment (land, air, water), parks and wildlife in Nunavut by promoting the sustainable use of these renewable resources.

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Corporate Management

Corporate Management is carried out by the Directorate, the Policy, Planning and Legislation division, the Corporate Services division, and the Climate Change S

Environmental Protection

The Environmental Protection (EP) Division is responsible for the protection of people and natural spaces of Nunavut.

Parks and Special Places

The Parks and Special Places Division is responsible for planning, establishment, management, operation and promotion of Mirnguiqsirviit–Nunavut’s territorial.

Wildlife Operations

Wildlife Operations has a legislated mandate for the management of terrestrial wildlife species in Nunavut.

Wildlife Research

The Wildlife Research Division is responsible for overseeing scientific research, wildlife monitoring, and the collection, and analysis of Inuit knowledge.

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Beverly Qaminirjuaq Caribou Management Board Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre Canadian Institute of Planners Canadian Wildlife Service Convention on Biological Diversity Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Migratory Birds Act (Canadian Wildlife Service) Natural Resources Canada Nunavut Arctic College: Environmental Technology Program Nunavut Climate Change Nunavut Impact Review Board Nunavut Inuit Wildlife Secretariat Nunavut Research Institute Nunavut Tourism Website Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Nunavut Wildlife Management Board Nunavut Wildlife Resource Centres Coalition Polar Bear Administrative Committee Polar Bear Specialist Group
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