Premier’s update:
Ullakkut,
As of this morning Nunavut has 462 positive cases of COVID-19.
We have active cases in 18 communities – the reported numbers are:
21 in Arviat,
44 in Baker Lake,
39 in Cambridge Bay,
Two in Chesterfield Inlet,
26 in Coral Harbour,
94 in Igloolik
84 in Iqaluit,
Zero in Gjoa Haven,
Zero Kimmirut
21 in Kinngait,
Zero in Kugaaruk,
Ten Kugluktuk
Seven in Naujaat,
Five in Pangnirtung,
14 in Pond Inlet,
Two in Qikiqtarjuaq,
23 in Rankin Inlet,
Seven in Sanirajak,
32 in Sanikiluaq,
24 in Taloyoak, and
Seven in Whale Cove.
We have 83 reported… read more.
The Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Minister responsible for the Utility Rates Review Council (URRC), is required to advise Honourable Joanna Quassa, Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC), concerning applications by QEC for approval of project permits. These permits are for construction of major capital projects.
Under section 18.1 of the Qulliq Energy Corporation Act, the Corporation must make an application to the Minister for a project permit for any project that will exceed five (5) million dollars.
These permits are for construction of major capital projects. Under… read more.
News Release
Premier Akeeagok announces senior management changes
Iqaluit, Nunavut (January 28, 2022) – Premier P.J. Akeeagok is pleased to announce the appointment of Jimi Onalik as Deputy Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs and Secretary to Cabinet. Mr. Onalik will be responsible for overseeing strategic planning and direction for the Government of Nunavut, starting Monday, January 31, 2022.
David Kunuk will take over as Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Transportation, beginning on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
The Premier also recommends Eiryn Devereaux for… read more.
Premier’s update:
Ullakkut,
As of this morning Nunavut has 279 positive cases of COVID-19.
We have active cases in 16 communities – the reported numbers are:
18 in Arviat,
28 in Baker Lake,
31 in Cambridge Bay,
One in Chesterfield Inlet,
15 in Coral Harbour,
55 in Igloolik
33 in Iqaluit,
Zero in Gjoa Haven,
Zero Kimmirut
16 in Kinngait,
Zero in Kugaaruk,
Two Kugluktuk
Five in Naujaat,
Zero in Pangnirtung,
Seven in Pond Inlet,
Zero in Qikiqtarjuaq,
18 in Rankin Inlet,
Five in Sanirajak,
28 in Sanikiluaq,
11 in Taloyoak, and
Six in Whale Cove.
We have 73 reported… read more.
Premier’s update:
Ullakkut,
As of this morning Nunavut has 247 positive cases of COVID-19.
We have active cases in 17 communities – the reported numbers are:
24 in Arviat,
37 in Baker Lake,
24 in Cambridge Bay,
One in Chesterfield Inlet,
11 in Coral Harbour,
24 in Igloolik
41 in Iqaluit,
Zero in Gjoa Haven,
One Kimmirut
13 in Kinngait,
Zero in Kugaaruk,
11 in Naujaat,
Zero in Pangnirtung,
Two in Pond Inlet,
One in Qikiqtarjuaq,
18 in Rankin Inlet,
Four in Sanirajak,
29 in Sanikiluaq,
Three in Taloyoak, and
Three in Whale Cove.
We have 90 reported recoveries today… read more.
January 20, 2022
Premier’s update:
Ullakkut,
As of this morning Nunavut has 175 positive cases of COVID-19.
We have active cases in 19 communities – the reported numbers are:
35 in Arviat,
35 in Baker Lake,
16 in Cambridge Bay,
One in Chesterfield Inlet,
Four in Coral Harbour,
Zero in Igloolik
16 in Iqaluit,
One in Gjoa Haven,
14 in Kinngait,
Zero in Kugaaruk,
12 in Naujaat,
Zero in Pangnirtung,
Zero in Pond Inlet,
One in Qikiqtarjuaq,
17 in Rankin Inlet,
Four in Sanirajak,
11 in Sanikiluaq,
Five in Taloyoak, and
Three in Whale Cove.
We have 50 reported recoveries… read more.
Public Service Announcement
Toll-free line available for COVID-related travel questions
Travelling safely during the pandemic can be complicated. There are federal travel rules, proof of vaccination, rapid tests and public health measures to consider.
To help you get the answers you need to plan or understand travel rules during COVID-19, the Government of Nunavut has launched a toll-free travel line.
Call 1-833-524-0735 to get the answers you need. Operators and staff are available to help in Inuktitut, English, Inuinnaqtun and French, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Be… read more.
Premier’s update:
Ullakkut,
I am saddened to begin this announcement on a sombre note. Last night one Nunavummiut passed away due to COVID-19. This is our first casualty in this wave. My thoughts are with their family and community.
As of this morning Nunavut has 177 positive cases of COVID-19. We have active cases in 17 communities – the reported numbers are:
32 in Arviat,
33 in Baker Lake,
11 in Cambridge Bay,
One in Chesterfield Inlet,
13 in Coral Harbour,
Zero in Igloolik
11 in Iqaluit,
Two in Gjoa Haven,
21 in Kinngait,
Two in Kugaaruk,
11 in Naujaat,
Two in Pangnirtung… read more.
Public Service Announcement
$4.5M to bolster COVID-19 isolation food supports program
The Government of Nunavut has allocated almost $4.5 million to help Nunavummiut access food hampers during COVID-19.
If you been advised to isolate because of COVID-19 or need food supports to be able to isolate safely, there is help available.
If you do not have friends, family or people to get food and supplies for you, please email IsolationSupports@gov.nu.ca or call 1-888-902-0872 to get the process started.
Please note, this is a program meant for Nunavummiut who need to isolate to minimize the… read more.
Premier’s update:
Ullakkut,
As of this morning Nunavut has 172 positive cases of COVID-19.
We have active cases in 13 communities – the reported numbers are:
20 in Arviat.
Eight Baker Lake.
10 in Cambridge Bay.
Five in Chesterfield Inlet.
38 in Iqaluit.
17 in Kinngait.,
Eight in Pangnirtung.
One in Pond Inlet.
Four in Qikiqtarjuaq.
38 in Rankin Inlet.
One in Sanikiluaq.
Six in Sanirajak.
Seven in Whale Cove.
In addition, there is one presumptive case in Taloyoak. There are 26 reported recoveries today. There have been 202 total reported recoveries in this outbreak.
I am… read more.