Craig Simailak becomes new Minister of Justice

Iqaluit, Nunavut (April 25, 2022) – Today, Baker Lake Member of the Legislative Assembly, Craig Simailak was assigned his portfolios.

Effective May 5, 2022, he will be Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation.

“I welcome Minister Simailak to our Cabinet,” said Premier P.J. Akeeagok, “As a second term MLA and former municipal politician, Minister Simailak brings a great deal of experience to our team.”

Minister Simailak was sworn in on Friday April 22, following the April 20 Leadership Forum where he was elected to the Cabinet.

A full list of Cabinet portfolios is appended to this release.

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Media Contact:
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Press Secretary to Premier Akeeagok
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Appendix

Nunavut Cabinet Portfolio Assignments

The Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut

  • Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Minister of Indigenous Affairs
  • Minister responsible for Immigration
  • Minister responsible for Utility Rate Review Council

The Honourable Pamela Gross

  • Deputy Premier
  • Minister of Education
  • Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College

The Honourable Lorne Kusugak

  • Minister of Finance
  • Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation
  • Minister responsible for the Liquor Licensing Board

The Honourable David Akeeagok

  • Minister of Environment
  • Minister of Economic Development and Transportation
  • Minister responsible for Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
  • Minister responsible for Nunavut Development Corporation
  • Minister responsible for Mines
  • Minister responsible for Trade
  • Minister responsible for Energy

The Honourable Margaret Nakashuk

  • Minister of Human Resources
  • Minister of Family Services
  • Minister responsible for Workers Safety and Compensation Commission
  • Minister responsible for Status of Women
  • Minister responsible for Homelessness
  • Minister responsible for Poverty Reduction

 

The Honourable Craig Simailak

  • Minister of Justice
  • Minister responsible for Labour
  • Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions
  • Minister responsible for Human Rights Tribunal
  • Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation

The Honourable John Main

  • Minister of Health
  • Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention

The Honourable David Joanasie

  • Government House Leader
  • Minister of Community and Government Services

The Honourable Joanna Quassa

  • Minister of Culture and Heritage
  • Minister responsible for Languages
  • Minister responsible for Seniors