TORONTO, December 16, 2024 – Canada’s Premiers are committed to maintaining strong Canada-U.S. relations, supporting energy security, and improving healthcare for Canadians.
Premiers reaffirmed their support for a prosperous and secure Canada and for working with the federal government on trade, border security, and Arctic security and sovereignty. They also discussed the need for greater federal consultation on immigration policy changes, including targets and adequate federal funding to support service delivery for asylum seekers.
Premiers also discussed public safety issues… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (December 6, 2024) – The Government of Nunavut, in collaboration with Microsoft, proudly announces the launch of Inuktitut text-to-speech functionality in Azure AI Speech services. Text-to-speech is now available in the Edge browser, using Read Aloud, and Microsoft Translator in Bing, and with more Microsoft applications to be added in 2025. This achievement, part of the Preservation and Promotion of Inuktut Through Technology Project, led by the Department of Culture and Heritage, reflects years of dedicated, community-driven efforts to make language more accessible and… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 14, 2024) – Premier P.J. Akeeagok announced changes to Nunavut’s Executive Council after Daniel Qavvik resigned from Cabinet on November 13, 2024, due to personal reasons.
Premier Akeeagok assigned the following new Cabinet portfolios effective November 13, 2024:
In addition to his duties as Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Indigenous Affairs, P.J. Akeeagok will assume the additional responsibilities of Minister of Culture and Heritage and Minister of Languages.
Minister David Joanasie remains Government… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 30, 2024) – Today, the Honourable John Main, Minister of Health, proudly signed the fourth Inuusivut Annirnaqtut Action Plan for 2024-2029 in the Legislative Assembly. This comprehensive plan, developed through extensive consultation with Nunavummiut, reflects input from community members across the territory and the collaboration of key partners.
The Inuusivut Annirnaqtut Action Plan was initiated in June 2022 by the Nunavut Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) partners: the Government of Nunavut (GN), Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), the Isaksimagit… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 11, 2024) – In support of the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Katujjiluta mandate priority, Aging with Dignity, Premier P.J. Akeeagok today announced that five communities will receive specialized vans this fall to provide Elders with improved mobility and access to community and government services. The five communities are Iqaluit, Cambridge Bay, Coral Harbour, Pangnirtung, and Rankin Inlet.
“We heard Elders loud and clear: access to reliable transportation to health appointments, the grocery store and events is an issue that impacts aging Nunavummiut,” said Premier… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 10, 2024) – Premier P.J. Akeeagok today announced changes at the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) executive level, effective immediately.
Premier Akeeagok announced the following changes:
Christine Ellsworth becomes the Deputy Minister of Justice.
Alma Power becomes the Deputy Minister of Human Resources.
Pauloosie Suvega becomes the Deputy Minister of Environment.
Stephen Mansell becomes the Chief Negotiator of Devolution.
Jackie Price becomes the President of Nunavut Arctic College.
In addition, as previously announced, the GN is working to reorganize the… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 10, 2024) – Government of Nunavut officials are working diligently towards fulfilling a key 2023-2026 Business Plan priority: a strategic realignment of the GN’s infrastructure, land development, and local government branches to enhance program and service delivery.
As of April 1, 2025, significant restructuring will be implemented within the departments of Community and Government Services, Economic Development and Transportation, and the Government Liaison Office (GLO) of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Two new departments will emerge from this… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (June 17, 2024) – The Nunavut Partnership Committee (NPC) – which consists of the Executive Council of the Government of Nunavut (GN) and the Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) – met June 17 to advance shared priorities.
At the meeting, the committee endorsed workplans for the shared priority areas of Child Welfare, Elders, Housing, Community Economic Development, and Training.
The committee works to fulfil the Partnership Declaration, approved in March 2022, which recognizes that the GN and NTI share common priorities of interest, and that collaborative… read more.
Whitehorse, Yukon (June 10, 2024) – Premiers of Canada’s Western provinces and territories met to discuss shared priorities and collaborative action to strengthen the foundations for long-term and sustainable economic growth across the region and improve quality of life for Western Canadians.
Affordability
Western Premiers expressed significant concern with the impacts of inflation and high interest rates, increasing food prices, and the cost and availability of housing. They discussed actions being taken in their jurisdictions to address affordability challenges, including providing… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (June 4, 2024) – Today, Premier P.J. Akeeagok announced changes to Nunavut’s Executive Council after Karen Nutarak resigned from Cabinet on June 4, 2024, due to personal and family reasons.
“I want to thank Karen Nutarak for her service as Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College, as she brought new energy and dynamism to our team,” stated premier P.J. Akeeagok. “I wish Ms. Nutarak the best in her future endeavours and look forward to seeing her at the Legislative Assembly as she continues to serve the constituency of Tununiq.”
Premier… read more.