Joe Savikataaq


Joe Savikataaq is a Canadian politician who is currently serving as the fifth and current premier of Nunavut. He was elected Premier on June 14, 2018, after his predecessor Paul Quassa lost a no-confidence vote.
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2013 election and represents the electoral district of Arviat South.

Politics

Savikataaq served in numerous political positions since entering politics. These include Deputy Premier of Nunavut, Minister of Economic Development and Transportation of Nunavut, Minister of Community and Government Services of Nunavut, and Minister of Energy of Nunavut.
Savikataaq was elected as Premier of Nunavut on June 14, 2018.