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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.
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28 May 2020
COVID-19 Department of Education Services update
The Department of Education has developed guidelines for child-care facility reopening, including information on enhanced cleaning and hygiene, and... Read More
28 May 2020
COVID-19 Department of Finance services update
I am pleased to announce that the Government of Nunavut (GN) is launching a new program, the Nunavut Essential Workers Wage Premium. Through it, the... Read More
28 May 2020
COVID-19 Department of Community and Government Services services update
With the construction season upon us the Government of Nunavut (GN) has undertaken necessary preparations for construction projects to proceed during... Read More
28 May 2020
COVID-19 Department of Health Services update
I’d like to take this opportunity to clarify the conditions required in order for us to consider altering the current border measures in place. I... Read More
28 May 2020
COVID-19 Department of Environment Services update
Territorial parks in Nunavut will reopen on June 1, 2020. All park buildings will remain closed, and the parks will be available for outdoor... Read More
14 May 2020
GN COVID-19 updates broadcast rescheduled
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Michael Patterson, Premier Joe Savikataaq and Minister of Health George Hickes will now provide updates on the... Read More
11 May 2020
COVID-19 Department of Human Resources services update
The GN is now accepting applications for the Summer Student Employment Equity Program (SSEEP). More information is available at https://www.gov.nu.... Read More
06 May 2020
COVID-19 Department of Justice Services update
The Government of Nunavut has various programs and services that are available to support victims and survivors of violence. We want to remind... Read More
06 May 2020
COVID-19 Department of Family Services update
If you or someone you know is a victim of violence and needs access to services and supports, help is available. If you aren’t able to talk to a... Read More
01 May 2020
COVID-19 Department of Economic Development and Transportation services update
1,285 non-medical masks have been shipped to Pond Inlet to assist with the GN’s rapid response to the confirmed case of COVID-19 in the community.... Read More
30 April 2020
Confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nunavut
Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Pond Inlet, Nunavut.
29 April 2020
COVID 19 - Non-medical mask instructions
Instructions for making a mask
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