John Main Becomes Premier of Nunavut

John Main, a third-term MLA from Arviat and fluent Inuktitut speaker, has been elected as Nunavut’s first non-Inuk premier, defeating David Akeeagok in a secret ballot. Main, who previously served as health minister, aims to prioritize partnerships with governments and Indigenous organizations to increase revenue sources, improve healthcare, and address unemployment in communities. Alongside Main, eight MLAs were appointed to the cabinet, and David Joanasie was elected as Speaker. The new leadership will be sworn in on Thursday, with elections for the Aggu riding scheduled for December 15.