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Premier Taptuna realigns cabinet portfolios

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IQALUIT, Nunavut (June 17, 2016) – Premier Peter Taptuna has announced changes to Nunavut’s executive council, to ensure strategic leadership to realize the goals of Sivumut Abluqta. Changes become effective June 24, 2016.

“After working with our new ministers and observing the distinct strengths of each member of cabinet, I have reassigned portfolios to renew energy and reinvigorate collaboration,” said Premier Taptuna.

Portfolio assignments are as follows:

Honourable Peter Taptuna

QEC Requests Second Fuel Stabilization Rider Refund

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IQALUIT, Nunavut (April 5, 2016) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is requesting to apply for a second Fuel Stabilization Rider (FSR) refund of 3.07¢ per kilowatt hour. This refund is the result of continued decrease in QEC’s fuel costs.

“This is the second consecutive fuel rider refund that QEC has requested since November 2015, and I look forward to consulting with the Utility Rates Review Council regarding QEC’s request,” said the Honourable George Hickes, Minister responsible for QEC.