Premier Paul Quassa was selected by his colleagues in the 5th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut to lead the territory on November 17, 2017. He was sworn-in as Nunavut’s fourth Premier on November 21, 2017. Premier Quassa was first elected in the general election held on October 28, 2013, to represent the constituency of Aggu. He was elected to serve on the Executive Council during the 4th Legislative Assembly as Minister of Education, Minister Responsible for Nunavut Arctic College and Government House Leader.