Premier Akeeagok realigns cabinet portfolios
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Premier Akeeagok realigns cabinet portfolios
Iqaluit, Nunavut (March 15, 2023) – Premier P.J. Akeeagok announced changes to Nunavut’s Executive Council today.
“This new distribution of Cabinet portfolios will strengthen the work of government as we move forward with eight ministers. We are committed to continued progress through the implementation of the Katujjiluta mandate. I have full confidence in the ability of this Cabinet to bring lasting and measurable change to our territory,” said Premier Akeeagok.
Portfolio assignments are as follows:
Honourable PJ Akeeagok
Premier
Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
Minister of Indigenous Affairs
Minister responsible for Immigration
Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation
Honourable Pamela Gross
Deputy Premier
Minister of Education
Minister of Culture and Heritage
Minister of Languages
Minister responsible for Seniors
Honourable David Joanasie
Minister of Community and Government Services
Minister responsible for the Utility Rates Review Council
Government House Leader
Honourable Lorne Kusugak
Minister of Finance
Minister responsible for Liquor Licensing Board
Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation
Honourable David Akeeagok
Minister of Justice
Minister of Economic Development and Transportation
Minister responsible for Labour
Minister responsible for Mines
Minister responsible for Human Rights Tribunal
Minister responsible for Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Minister responsible for Nunavut Development Corporation
Minister responsible for Trade
Honourable Margaret Nakashuk
Minister of Human Resources
Minister of Family Services
Minister responsible for Homelessness
Minister responsible for Status of Women
Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission
Honourable John Main
Minister of Health
Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention
Honourable Joanna Quassa
Minister of Environment
Minister responsible for Energy
Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College
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