By Canadian Press

Nunavut assembly to choose premier, cabinet in secret ballot vote

Nov 17, 2021 | 2:02 AM

IQALUIT — Newly elected members of Nunavut’s legislative assembly are to choose today who will lead the territory’s next government.

They will use secret ballots to select a premier, a Speaker and nine members for cabinet — something expected to take all day. 

There are no political parties or platforms in Nunavut’s consensus-style government. 

Each member interested in a position will have time to make a speech and those not running will be able to ask questions. 

The chosen premier will then assign cabinet portfolios to the members chosen as ministers. 

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Current Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq has said he will put his name forward again. 

The Nunavut election was held on Oct. 25.

The Canadian Press