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.
History
The territory's first premier, Paul Okalik, was elected after the 1999 general election. He was re-elected to a second term after the 2004 general election. Although Okalik was re-elected to a third term after the 2008 general election in the Iqaluit West riding, he was defeated by newly elected MLA Eva Aariak in the premiership vote on November 14."Nunavut names new premier" , The Globe and Mail, November 14, 2008. On November 15, 2013, Peter Taptuna beat out Paul Okalik and Paul Quassa for the position of premier.MLAs choose Peter Taptuna to serve as Nunavut premier
Premiers of Nunavut
See also Premier of Nunavut List of Nunavut general elections Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
References General
Specific
External links Government of Nunavut