Executive Council of Nunavut
The Executive Council of Nunavut or cabinet includes a Premier and seven Ministers and is elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly from among the Assembly members.[1]
The cabinet members provide the political direction and accountability for each function, while the Deputy Minister of each department is appointed position with responsibility to guide and manage the daily administration of the budgets and programs of government.[1]
As of November 2008, the current ministers are:[2][3]
| Member | Minister/Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Eva Aariak | Premier, Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Minister Responsible for Immigration, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Minister of Education |
| Peter Taptuna | Deputy Premier, Minister of Economic Development and Transportation, Minister Responsible for the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation, Minister Responsible for Mines, Minister Responsible for the Nunavut Development Corporation |
| Tagak Curley | Health and Social Services, Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission, Nunavut Housing Corporation, Responsible For Homelessness |
| Lorne Kusugak | Minister of Community and Government Services, Minister Responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation, Minister of Energy, [Energy Secretariat], Government House Leader |
| Keith Peterson | Minister of Finance, Minister of Justice, Minister Responsible for Public Agencies Council, Minister Responsible for Labour Standards Board, Minister Responsible for Liquor Licensing Board |
| Daniel Shewchuk | Minister of Environment, Minister Responsible for the Nunavut Arctic college |
| James Arreak | Minister Responsible for the Utility Rates Review Council, Minister of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth, Minister of Languages |
| Fred Schell | Minister of Human Resouorces |
Third Legislative Assembly
- Commissioner: Ann Meekitjuk Hanson, Edna Elias
- Premier: Eva Aariak
- Secretary to Cabinet: Markus Weber
Appointments and removals Seven of the eight current ministers were chosen on November 14, 2008, following the 2008 election. One seat was left open pending the results of the Akulliq by-election on December 12, 2008, however, so that the winner of that by-election would have the same opportunity as other MLAs to be considered for the remaining position.[4]
After the Akulliq by-election was sent to a recount which resulted in an exact tie between the two leading contenders, thus necessitating a second by-election, the MLAs announced on January 22, 2009 that they would no longer hold the remaining seat open, but would fill the vacancy so that they could proceed with pending government business.[5] The final spot was filled on January 26, 2009, when the MLAs appointed Tagak Curley over James Arvaluk and Fred Schell.[6]
On January 24, 2009, Louis Tapardjuk was removed as Minister of Justice with the duties being assumed by Premier Eva Aariak. The removal was caused by leaked email from Tapardjuk that read in part; "Often, in cases of domestic disputes, both parties share the blame, but according to the criminal code, the person who gets physical is charged, even though the other party may have initiated the conflict. Often the male is charged even though the conflict may have been initiated by the female partner." The email was sent to Nunavut News/North who forwarded it to the Premier, who indicated that the remarks appeared to "...condone violence against women and men...". Former Premier Paul Okalik defended Tapardjuk, stating that the email was an attempt to start a debate.[7][8]
Following two announcements of massive debt and overspending of funds at the Nunavut Housing Corporation, Hunter Tootoo was moved to Minister of Education from Minister Responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation. Minister Tapardjuk was moved from Education to fill the gap at Housing.
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[edit] Previous Councils
[edit] Second Legislative Assembly
- Commissioner: Ann Meekitjuk Hanson
- Premier: Paul Okalik
- Secretary to Cabinet: John Walsh, David Omilgoitok
| Member | Minister/Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Okalik | Premier | 2004-2008 |
| Leona Aglukkaq | Finance Minister and House Leader, Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women | 2004-2008 |
| Olayuk Akesuk | Minister for Sustainable Development, Minister of the Environment, Minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Board, and Minister responsible for Nunavut Housing - replaced Arvaluk | 2004-2008 |
| Levi Barnabas | Minister for Human Resources and responsible for the Workers Compensation Board; Speaker (1999-2000) | 2004-2008 |
| Levinia Brown | Minister of Health and Social Services and the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women | 2004-2008 |
| David Simailak | Minister of Finance and the Minster Responsible for the Liquor Licensing Board | 2005-2007 |
| Louis Tapardjuk | Minister of Finance and Minister of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth; Minister of Justice) | 2004-2008 and 2009-2010, 2009 |
| Ed Picco | Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister of Education, Immigration, Homelessness, Energy and Nunavut Arctic College, Minister Responsible for Qulliq, Government House Leader | |
| Peter Kilabuk | Speaker | 2006-2008 |
| Patterk Netser | Minister without Portfolio |
Appointments and removals Barnabus and Simailik were removed or resigned.
[edit] First Legislative Assembly
- Commissioner: Helen Maksagak, Peter Irniq
- Premier: Paul Okalik
- Secretary to Cabinet: Anne Crawford
| Member | Minister/Portfolio | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Okalik | Premier | 1999-2004 |
| Jack Anawak | Minister of Justice; Community Government; and Culture, Language, Elders and Youth | 1999-2004; Anawak was not replaced at his departure |
| James Arvaluk | Minister of Education, Minister Responsible for Nunavut Arctic College | 1999-2003 |
| Donald Havioyak | Minister of Public Works | 1999-2004 |
| Kelvin Ng | Minister for Finance, Minister Responsible for Nunavut Housing Corporation and the Workers' Compensation Board; Deputy Premier and government house leader | 1999-2004 |
| Ed Picco | Minister of Education, Minister Responsible for Nunavut Arctic College, Minister Responsible for Qulliq, Government House Leader | 1999-2004 |
| Manitok Thompson | Minister for Community and Regional Affairs | 1999-2004 |
| Peter Kattuk | Minister of Public Works | 1999-2004 |
| Olayuk Akesuk | Minister of the Environment, Minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Board, and Minister responsible for Nunavut Housing | 1999-2004; replaced Arvaluk |
Appointments and removals
- Anawak - resigned
- Arvaluk - resigned
- Havioyok - resigned
[edit] References
- ^ a b Legislative Assembly of Nunavut - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF), accessed 7 May 2008
- ^ Eva Aariak topples incumbent to become Nunavut's 2nd premier, accessed 14 November 2008.
- ^ Members (MLAs)
- ^ Nunavut MLAs to choose premier, cabinet next week, November 7, 2008.
- ^ "Nunavut assembly to fill vacant cabinet spot despite MLA vacancy", cbc.ca, January 22, 2009.
- ^ Curley named Nunavut's newest cabinet minister
- ^ Women "share the blame" as victims of domestic violence: Tapardjuk
- ^ Okalik criticizes Aariak for removing justice minister over email
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