IQALUIT, Nunavut (April 13, 2017) – The Honourable Johnny Mike, Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) today announced the appointment of Nicole Jauvin to the Board of Directors of QEC, effective March 23, 2017.
Minister Mike reappointed Elijah Evaluarjuk to the board on January 7, 2017 for a second three-year term. Mr. Evaluarjuk was also appointed Chairperson of the Board having previously served as the Interim Chairperson from June 2016.
“I would like to thank Mr. Evaluarjuk for his contribution to QEC thus far and for accepting his reappointment. I am also very pleased that Ms. Jauvin has joined the board. Her distinguished career with the federal government and experience working in the North will greatly benefit the corporation,” said Minister Mike. “These appointments bring continued stability to the corporation’s leadership and complement the skills and knowledge of the existing board members.”
The QEC Board currently has six members serving on three-year term appointments. Under the Qulliq Energy Corporation Act, QEC’s Board of Directors must be composed of not fewer than six directors, and not more than 10 directors.