Joe Savikataaq
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Joe Savikataaq | |
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5th Premier of Nunavut | |
Assumed office June 14, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Paul Quassa |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Arviat South | |
Assumed office October 28, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Riding Established |
Personal details | |
Born | 1960 or 1961 (age 63–64)[1] |
Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Residence(s) | Arviat, Nunavut |
Joe Savikataaq (born c. 1960) is a Canadian politician who is currently serving as the fifth and current premier of Nunavut. He was elected Premier on June 14, 2018, after his predecessor Paul Quassa lost a non-confidence vote.[2][3]
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2013 election. He represents the electoral district of Arviat South.[4]
References
- ^ https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/65674arviat_south_candidates_want_to_see_their_community_thrive/
- ^ After Paul Quassa ejected, Nunavut chooses deputy as new premier
- ^ Joe Savikataaq is the new premier of Nunavut, after non-confidence vote ousts former leader
- ^ Nunavut election: Arviat South candidate profiles
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- 21st-century Canadian politicians
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