IQALUIT, Nunavut (December 3, 2020) - The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut joined other Canadian jurisdictions today in illuminating the territory’s official Christmas lights display as part of the 2020 Christmas Lights Across Canada program.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 3, 2020) - The Legislative Assembly approved a motion at its sitting of November 2, 2020, recommending that Mr. Graham Steele be appointed Nunavut’s new Information and Privacy Commissioner. The motion was unanimously adopted by the House.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 30, 2020) - A new member of the Executive Council was chosen today by the Nunavut Leadership Forum. The Forum consists of all MLAs.
Margaret Nakashuk, Member for Pangnirtung, was elected to serve on the Executive Council.
The Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act provides that the Premier has the prerogative to assign Ministerial portfolios.
A formal motion to confirm the appointment will be made at the next sitting of the House.
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IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 28, 2020) - The Legislative Assembly’s Caucus today announced that the Nunavut Leadership Forum will convene at 3:00pm (EST) on Friday, October 30, 2020, to select a new member of the Executive Council.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (September 28, 2020) - Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Chairperson of the Order of Nunavut Advisory Council Paul Quassa today announced that Mr. Peter Tapatai will be this year’s recipient of the Order of Nunavut.
On January 1, 2010, The Order of Nunavut Act came into force. The objective of the Order is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the territory. The Order is the highest honour of Nunavut and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations or medals conferred by the Government of Nunavut.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (September 14, 2020) - The date and time of the swearing-in ceremony for Messrs. Calvin Pedersen (Kugluktuk) and Craig Simailak (Baker Lake) has been changed to 2:00pm (EST) on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (September 10, 2020) - Speaker Paul Quassa today announced that the House has been recalled to sit at 1:30pm on Monday, September 21, 2020.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (May 1, 2020) - Speaker Paul Quassa today announced that the spring 2020 sitting of the 2nd Session of the 5th Legislative Assembly has been cancelled.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (March 20, 2020) - As a precautionary measure in response to the COVID-19 situation, access to the Legislative Building has been restricted.
Public tours and general visitor access to the Legislative Building have been suspended until further notice. Persons with appointments at the Legislative Assembly are advised to make appropriate advance arrangements to gain access to the facility. Inquiries may continue to be directed by telephone, fax and email at:
Toll-Free: (877) 334-7266
IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 8, 2019) - The Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Legislation today announced the schedule for its upcoming televised hearings on Bill 25, the proposed Act to Amend the Education Act and the Inuit Language Protection Act.