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The 6th Nunavut Legislature began after the 2021 general election on October 25.[1] The election returned 22 non-partisan members. It was dissolved on September 22, 2025.[2]

PremierP. J. Akeeagok
November 19, 2021 - November 20, 2025
Members22 seats
MonarchElizabeth II
February 6, 1952 – September 8, 2022
CommissionerEva Aariak
January 14, 2021 - present
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6th Nunavut Legislature
Consensus parliament
Nov. 19, 2021 – Sep. 22, 2025
Parliament leaders
PremierP. J. Akeeagok
November 19, 2021 - November 20, 2025
Members22 seats
Sovereign
MonarchElizabeth II
February 6, 1952 – September 8, 2022
Charles III
September 8, 2022 – present
CommissionerEva Aariak
January 14, 2021 - present
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Premier and cabinet

After the election, the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut met to select the new premier, P. J. Akeeagok, and cabinet.

Members

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Constituency Member[3] Portfolio[4] First elected / previously elected No. of terms
  AgguJoanna QuassaMinister of Culture and Heritage
Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation
Minister responsible for Languages
Minister responsible for Seniors		20211st term
  AivilikSolomon Malliki20211st term
  AmittuqJoelie Kaernerk[a]20172nd term
  Arviat North-Whale CoveJohn Main[b]Minister of Health
Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention		20172nd term
  Arviat SouthJoe Savikataaq[b]20133rd term
  Baker LakeCraig Simailak20202nd term
  Cambridge BayPamela Gross[a]Deputy Premier
Minister of Education
Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College		20211st term
  Gjoa HavenTony AkoakSpeaker[5]20133rd term
  Hudson BayDaniel Qavvik20211st term
  Iqaluit-ManirajakAdam LightstoneMinister of Finance
Minister of Human Resources
Minister responsible for Workers Safety and Compensation Commission
Minister responsible for the Liquor Licensing Board		20172nd term
  Iqaluit-NiaqunnguuP. J. AkeeagokPremier
Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs
Minister of Indigenous Affairs
Minister responsible for Immigration
Minister responsible for the Utility Rate Review Council		20211st term
  Iqaluit-SinaaJanet Brewster20211st term
  Iqaluit-TasilukGeorge Hickes20133rd term
  KugluktukBobby Anavilok20211st term
  NetsilikInagayuk Quqqiaq20211st term
  PangnirtungMargaret Nakashuk[b]Minister of Family Services
Minister responsible for Status of Women
Minister responsible for Homelessness
Minister responsible for Poverty Reduction		20172nd term
  QuttiktuqDavid Akeeagok[b]Minister of Environment
Minister of Justice
Minister responsible for Labour
Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions
Minister responsible for Human Rights Tribunal		20172nd term
  Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield InletAlexander Sammurtok2014, 20212nd term*
  Rankin Inlet SouthLorne KusugakGovernment House Leader
Minister of Economic Development and Transportation
Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation		2008,[c] 20173rd term
  South BaffinDavid Joanasie[b]Minister of Community and Government Services20133rd term
  TununiqKaren Nutarak20211st term
  UqqummiutMary Killiktee20211st term
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Notes

  1. [a]
    After recount
  2. [b]
    Acclaimed
  3. [c]
    Rankin Inlet South/Whale Cove

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