Premier of Nunavut
first minister of Nunavut, Canada
The Premier of Nunavut is the first minister for the Canadian territory of Nunavut. The Premier is the territory's head of government and de facto chief executive, although their powers are somewhat smaller than those of a provincial premier.
| Premier of Nunavut | |
|---|---|
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Commissioner of Nunavut, on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly |
| Inaugural holder | Paul Okalik |
| Formation | 1 April 1999 |
The premier of Nunavut (and the cabinet) is directly elected by the non-partisan members of the Legislative Assembly. They are then formally appointed by the Commissioner of Nunavut.[1][2]
