Call for Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Board Members

The NLCB plays an important role in Nunavut’s liquor and cannabis sectors. This includes ensuring that liquor licence holders operate within the Liquor Act and its regulations. The Board also manages the appeals process for Nunavut Cannabis Retailers. The NLCB works with the Minister of Finance on matters of policy, legislation and administration relating to the responsible sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol in Nunavut. Members will receive honoraria for their services.

Active members of communities across Nunavut are invited to apply.

Application form

Please email completed form, cover letter and resume to nlcb@gov.nu.ca or mail to

Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Board
Department of Finance, Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000
Station 330, Iqaluit
Nunavut X0A 0H0

The application deadline is September 8, 2020.

For more information, please contact:
Edith Sweetwater
Department of Finance
867-975-6807
nlcb@gov.nu.ca

Honourable George Hickes

Minister of Finance

George Hickes was first elected in the general election held on October 28, 2013, to represent the constituency of Iqaluit-Tasiluk in the 4th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. He was re-elected to the 5th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut on October 30, 2017. On June 14, 2018, Mr. Hickes assumed the role of Minister of Finance. In November 2015, he was named Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation and Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation. In June 2016 he became the Minister of Health and Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention.

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