Speaker’s Statement on the Passing of John Ningark

IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 17, 2016) - Speaker of the Legislative Assembly George Qulaut today issued the following statement:

“I am saddened today to learn of the passing of former Member John Ningark, who represented his constituents for many years with dignity and distinction. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family.”

The flags of the communities of Naujaat and Kugaaruk have been half-masted at the Legislative Assembly in his honour, as have the national and territorial flags.