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
Premier
Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs
Minister responsible for Seniors’ Advocate
Minister responsible for Immigration
Honourable Monica Ell-Kanayuk
Deputy Premier
Minister of Economic Development and Transportation
Minister responsible for Mines
Minister responsible for the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation Minister responsible for the Nunavut Development Corporation Minister responsible for the Status of Women
Minister responsible for the Utility Rates Review Council
Honourable George Kuksuk
Minister of Culture and Heritage
Minister of Languages
Minister responsible for Nunavut Housing Corporation
Honourable Johnny Mike
Minister of Family Services
Minister responsible for Poverty Reduction Minister responsible for Homelessness
Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation
Honourable Keith Peterson
Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Financial Management Board Minister of Justice
Minister responsible for the Nunavut Liquor Commission
Minister responsible for the Liquor Licensing Board
Minister responsible for the Human Rights Tribunal
Minister responsible for the Labour Standards Board
Minister responsible for Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission
Honourable Paul Quassa
Minister of Education
Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College Government House Leader
Honourable George Hickes
Minister of Health
Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention
Honourable Joe Savikataaq
Minister of Community and Government Services Minister of Environment
Minister of Energy
Nunavut Chair, Hudson Bay Roundtable