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THE HONOURABLE PJ AKEEAGOK

Premier of Nunavut
P.J. Akeeagok was elected in the general election held on October 25, 2021, to represent the constituency of Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu in the 6th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Mr. Akeeagok was elected as Premier of Nunavut during the Nunavut Leadership Forum’s proceedings of November 17, 2021. He was sworn into office on November 19, 2021.

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05 December 2022
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. A day dedicated to ending gender-based violence and honouring the... Read More
05 December 2022
DBRS confirms low-risk, stable AA credit rating
The credit rating agency, DBRS Morningstar, has confirmed the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) issuer credit rating at AA (low risk) with a stable trend.
02 December 2022
GN preparing for possible health centre closures over the holidays
Several Nunavut communities can expect their health centres to be temporarily closed, or see a reduction in services, over the holiday season.
02 December 2022
Dog tests negative for rabies in Rankin Inlet
The Department of Health is advising residents of Rankin Inlet that the dog euthanized by bylaw due a suspected rabies infection has tested negative... Read More
01 December 2022
Fuel price increases effective December 4, 2022
Effective Sunday, December 4, 2022, retail fuel prices will increase throughout Nunavut.
01 December 2022
Unlicensed lotteries in Nunavut
The Department of Community and Government Services reminds Nunavummiut that it is unlawful to hold unlicensed lotteries in Nunavut.
29 November 2022
Call for Nominations for Clyde River, Kimmirut, Iqaluit and Sanikiluaq park committees
Do you have knowledge of Nunavut parks? Are you interested in Inuit culture, heritage, or tourism?
28 November 2022
Gjoa Haven Family Wellness temporary closure
The Department of Family Services is advising residents of Gjoa Haven of a temporary closure of the Family Wellness offices from December 7, 2022, to... Read More
28 November 2022
The Government of Nunavut welcomes new Chief Public Health Officer
Today the Government of Nunavut is announcing Dr. Sean Wachtel as Nunavut’s new Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO).
25 November 2022
Pangnirtung Tuberculosis outbreak update
The Department of Health is advising that the outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) declared in Pangnirtung on November 25 is ongoing.
25 November 2022
Safety warning for Iqaluit Deep Sea Port
The Department of Economic Development and Transportation is advising Iqalummiut that an icebreaker escorting fuel tanker ships to the Deep-Sea Port... Read More
24 November 2022
Government of Nunavut launches firearm safety campaign
The Community Justice division of the Department of Justice is working to decrease injuries and incidents involving firearms through its... Read More
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