The Canadian territory of Nunavut was formed on April 1, 1999 through the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act. Nunavut, since its formation, has had a consensus government. In a consensus government, the Premier is elected by the non-partisan members of the Legislative Assembly. Prior to April 1, 1999, the land that Nunavut occupies was part of the Northwest Territories.[1]
The territory's first premier, Paul Okalik, was elected after the 1999 general elections. He was re-elected to a second term after the 2004 general elections.[2] Although Okalik was re-elected to a third term after the 2008 general elections in the Iqaluit West riding, he was defeated by newly elected MLA Eva Aariak in the premiership vote on November 14.[3]
[edit] Premiers of Nunavut
| Premier |
Start of time in office |
End of time in office |
Total time in office |
Assemblies |
Riding |
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1st |
Paul Okalik |
April 1, 1999 |
November 14, 2008 |
&100000000000000090000009 years, &10000000000000227000000227 days |
1st
2nd |
Iqaluit West |
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2nd |
Eva Aariak |
November 14, 2008 |
Incumbent |
&100000000000000030000003 years, &10000000000000103000000103 days |
3rd |
Iqaluit East |
[edit] Living former premiers
As of March 2011[update], one former premier is alive, Paul Okalik (1999–2008, born 1964). Since the creation of the office in 1999, no former premier has died.
| Name |
Term |
Date of birth |
| Paul Okalik |
1999–2008 |
May 26, 1964 (1964-05-26) (age 47) |
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