George Hickes

George Hickes was first elected in 2013 to serve in the 4th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. He was subsequently re-elected in 2017 and 2021 to serve in the 5th and 6th Legislative Assemblies.

Mr. Hickes was appointed Deputy Speaker at the first sitting of the 6th Legislative Assembly, which was held on November 19, 2021.

Mr. Hickes previously sat as a Member of the 4th and 5th Legislative Assemblies, during which he held a number of Ministerial portfolios, including Minister of Finance, Minister of Health, Minister of Justice, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation, Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation and Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission.

Prior to being elected to the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Hickes was employed at the Qulliq Energy Corporation. Mr. Hickes has also held senior positions in the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Education and Department of Economic Development and Transportation. Mr. Hickes also served as Executive Assistant to the Minister of Education.

Mr. Hickes was born in Churchill, Manitoba. Prior to making Iqaluit his home in 2004, Mr. Hickes worked in the financial services industry. He has served as a volunteer firefighter, a member of the Canadian Rangers and a youth hockey coach.

Mr. Hickes is married and has four adult daughters.