Commissioners of Nunavut

This is a list of the Commissioners of Nunavut, Canada, since its creation in 1999. As of 12 May 2010, the commissioner is Edna Elias.^[1]

History

The position of Commissioner was created in 1999 with the creation of the new territory. Like other territorial Commissioners, he or she is appointed by the Government of Canada and representative to the cabinet for the territory.

Note. Prior to April 1, 1999, Nunavut was part of the Northwest Territories. See Commissioners of Northwest Territories.

Deputy Commissioner

The role of Deputy Commissioner was added in 2005 by amending the Public Officer Act and Seals Act to be inline with the Yukon and Northwest Territories.^[2]

Living former Commissioners

• Peter Irniq
• Ann Meekitjuk Hanson
• Nellie Kusugak

Duties

The duties of the Commissioner is the same as that of the lieutenant governors of the provinces, but they are not vice-regals and therefore not the Queen's Representative of the territory.

References

External links

• Official Handbook for Commissioners of the Territories (Canada)
• Office of the Commissioner of Nunavut
• Coat of Arms of Nunavut