John Main (; born March 7, 1980) is a Canadian politician who has served as the seventh premier of Nunavut since 2025. He is the first non-Inuk to serve as premier. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2017 Nunavut general election,"Voters cast ballots in Nunavut election". Canadian Press via CTV News, October 31, 2017. and represents the electoral district of Arviat North-Whale Cove.
Early life and career John Main was raised in Arviat, Nunavut. In 2002, he graduated from Mount Allison University with a degree in economics.
Prior to entering politics, he worked as a television reporter for the CBC News' northern bureau, as an economic development officer with the Municipality of Arviat, and as a regional business officer with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. He is a past president of the Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the board of directors of the Nunavut Development Corporation.
Political career Main was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2017, defeating incumbent MLA George Kuksuk. After being acclaimed to a second term in 2021, he was appointed Minister of Health and Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention and the Qulliq Energy Corporation in P.J. Akeeagok's Cabinet. Main was re-elected in the 2025 Nunavut general election, defeating Tony Uluadluak. In the 2025 leadership forum, he was elected as Premier by the Legislative Assembly, defeating David Akeeagok. As premier, Main also serves as the Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Personal life He is married with three children. Main speaks fluent English and Inuktitut.
Electoral history 2025 election 2025 Nunavut general electionName Vote%John Main22957% Tony Uluadluak17343%Total Ballots405100%Voter Turnout 49.57%Rejected Ballots 3
2021 election 2021 Nunavut general electionNameVote% John Main Acclaimed
2017 election 2017 Nunavut general election2017 General Election Official Results at Elections NunavutName Vote%John Main40878.0% George Kuksuk11522.0%Total Valid Ballots523100%Voter Turnout 78.06%Rejected Ballots 0
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