The 4th Nunavut Legislature began after the 2013 general election on October 29. The election returned 20 of the 22 non-partisan members, with the results in two seats pending judicial recounts or follow-up by-elections due to a tied result on election day."2 seats tied, Eva Aariak loses in Nunavut election". CBC News, October 28, 2013. After the official recount held November 5, 2013, the district of Rankin Inlet South was found to be still tied and Uqqummiut was won by two votes."Nunavut recounts produce one winner and one intractable deadlock" . Nunatsiaq News, November 5, 2013.
Change of premier After the election the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut met to select a new premier of Nunavut. Incumbent premier Eva Aariak was defeated in her district on election day, although she had already indicated that she did not wish to stand for a second term as premier.Eva Aariak won't seek 2nd term as Nunavut premier. CBC News, September 5, 2013.
Membership in the 4th assembly A list of members returned in the 2013 general election and subsequent deferred elections.
Members elected in October 2013 RidingMemberFirst elected / previously electedNo. of terms Aggu Paul Quassa 2013 1st term Aivilik Steve Mapsalak 2004, 2013 2nd term* Amittuq George Qulaut 2013 1st term Arviat North-Whale Cove George Kuksuk 2013 1st term Arviat South Joe Savikataaq 2013 1st term Baker Lake Simeon Mikkungwak 2013 1st term Cambridge Bay Keith Peterson 2004 3rd term Gjoa Haven Tony Akoak 2013 1st term Hudson Bay Allan Rumbolt 2008 2nd term Iqaluit-Manirajak Monica Ell-Kanayuk 2011 2nd term Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu Pat Angnakak 2013 1st term Iqaluit-Sinaa Paul Okalik 1999, 2013 4th term* Iqaluit-Tasiluk George Hickes 2013 1st term Kugluktuk Peter Taptuna 2008 2nd termNetsilik Jeannie Ugyuk 2010 2nd term Emiliano Qirngnuq (2016) 2016 1st term Pangnirtung Johnny Mike 2013 1st term Quttiktuq Isaac Shooyook 2013 1st term Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet Tom Sammurtok 2013 1st termRankin Inlet South Lorne Kusugak 2008 2nd term Alexander Sammurtok (2014) 2014 1st term South Baffin David Joanasie 2013 1st term Tununiq Joe Enook 2011 2nd termUqqummiut Samuel Nuqingaq 2013 1st term Pauloosie Keyootak (2015) 2015 1st term
Membership changes Nuqingaq was expelled from the legislature on October 24, 2014, after repeatedly engaging in disorderly and inappropriate conduct,"Nunavut MLA Samuel Nuqingaq expelled from legislative assembly". CBC News, October 24, 2014. vacating Uqqummiut and resulting in a by-election which was held on February 9, 2015. The by-election was won by Pauloosie Keyootak."Pauloosie Keyootak elected MLA for Uqqummiut in byelection". CBC News, February 10, 2015.
Ugyuk, who was chosen as the Family Services Minister, lost a non-confidence vote on November 7, 2015, during a leadership review of the cabinet. As a result of the non-confidence vote a motion was made to remove Ugyuk from cabinet."Nunavut’s family services minister flunks Nov. 7 leadership review" . Nunatsiaq News, November 9, 2015. On November 9, prior to discussion on the motion, Ugyuk resigned both from cabinet and as MLA and the motion was withdrawn."After Ugyuk quits, Nunavut MLAs put Hickes, Savikataaq into cabinet". Nunatsiaq News, November 10, 2015. A by-election was held in February 2016, and was won by Emiliano Qirngnuq."Emiliano Qirngnuq wins Netsilik byelection by 21 votes". Nunatsiaq News, February 9, 2016.
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External links Legislative Assembly of Nunavut official website