US EditionNunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family
NUNAVUT, CANADA, JUL 8 – Akeeagok reflected on key achievements including a housing plan and education agreement while navigating the pandemic and water crisis during his term as premier.
- Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok announced on July 8, 2025, that he will not seek re-election before the October 27 territorial election.
- After careful consideration and meaningful discussions with his family, he chose to exit politics, clarifying that his departure is not due to pursuing a different position.
- Akeeagok, first elected in November 2021 and representing Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, survived a non-confidence vote in November 2024 amid an effort to oust him.
- He highlighted the devolution agreement returning control of lands and natural resources, thanked fellow Northern premiers, and referred to the challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic.
- His departure signals a transition in Nunavut politics as he plans to focus on spending more time with his young family while remaining committed to public service.
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Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok Planning to Leave Politics to Spend Time With Family
The premier of Nunavut announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall. P.J. Akeeagok said in a statement that he’s leaving politics to spend more time with his family and not for another political position. Akeeagok has served as premier since November 2021, when he was elected for the first time to the territorial assembly. He had previously been president of one of three r…
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Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family
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Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with famil - The Turtle Island News
The premier of Nunavut has announced he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall. P.J. Akeeagok says he’s leaving politics to spend more time with his family and not for another political position. Akeeagok has served as premier since November 2021, when he was elected for the first time to the territorial assembly. He had previously been president of one of three regional Inuit associatio…
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