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Revision as of 20:57, 19 December 2011
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is the presiding officer of the territorial legislature. Since 1999 the position has been elected by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using a secret ballot.
List of speakers
| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly | ||
| District | Member | Years as Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Quttiktuq | Levi BarnabasA | 1999–2000 |
| Arviat | Kevin O'Brien | 2000–2004 |
| Tunnuniq | Jobie NutarakB | 2004–2006 |
| Pangnirtung | Peter Kilabuk | 2006–2008 |
| Uqqummiut | James Arreak[1] | 2008–2010 |
| Iqaluit West | Paul Okalik[2] | 2010-2011 |
| Iqaluit Centre | Hunter Tootoo[3] | 2011-present |
Note:
- ^A Levi Barnabas was convicted of sexual assault in 2000.[4]
- ^B Jobie Nutarak died in a snow mobile accident in 2006.[5]
Deputy speaker for the Legislative Assembly
- James Arreak 2006 - 2008
References
- ^ Arreak selected as Speaker
- ^ Nunavut Hansard, November 4, 2010
- ^ "Nunavut MLAs choose Tootoo as new Speaker". cbc.ca. CBC News. May 31, 2011. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
- ^ Rebecca Williams wins a squeaker in Quttiktuq
- ^ Nunavut Speaker dies on snowmobile hunting trip
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