P.J. Akeeagok was chosen as Nunavut’s next premier during the Nunavut Leadership Forum held in the territory’s Legislative Assembly Wednesday.
Akeeagok won the position in a vote by his 22 peers in the assembly. The two other candidates for premier were Lorne Kusugak and Joe Savikataaq.
There are no parties in Nunavut’s consensus government. Instead, during the one-day forum, newly-elected MLAs select the premier, Speaker and members of the executive council (cabinet) by secret ballot.
Earlier in the day, Gjoa Haven MLA Tony Akoak was chosen as Speaker.
More to come.
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