Minister Quassa resigns from Executive Council

Statement
Minister Quassa resigns from Executive Council

Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok today released the following statement:

“The member for Aggu, Joanna Quassa, resigned from Executive Council Saturday evening for family reasons. I wish to extend my appreciation for her service as a Minister. In the interim, portfolio changes are as follows:

Minister Margaret Nakashuk will act as:

• Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College.

Minister John Main will act as:

• Minister of Environment and Minister responsible for Energy.

Until Deputy Premier Pamela Hakongak Gross returns from leave October 16, Minister Lorne Kusugak will act as:

• Minister of Culture and Heritage,
• Minister of Languages, and
• Minister responsible for Seniors.

The Katujjiluta mandate is founded on a partnership between all members of our consensus government. We will continue to work together to serve our territory.”

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