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John Main selected as Nunavut's premier, marking territory's first non-Inuk leader

The seventh Nunavut Legislative Assembly chose John Main as premier at the Nunavut Leadership Forum held in the legislature chamber, which began at 10 a.m.
Under Nunavut's consensus-style system, which lacks parties, MLAs elect the speaker, premier and executive council by secret ballot at the leadership forum.
Main prevailed over David Akeeagok, MLA for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, and served as minister of Health and minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation and Suicide Prevention.
MLAs also chose South Baffin MLA David Joanasie as Speaker, and the premier will assign portfolios among eight cabinet members while the executive council remains a minority.
Only 21 electorates were represented because the Aggu riding tied, prompting a Dec. 15 by-election, and residents could watch the forum on Bell channel 513, Shaw channel 181, and radio.

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