Joe Savikataaq | |
|---|---|
 Savikataaq in 2015 | |
| 5th Premier of Nunavut | |
| In office June 14, 2018 – November 19, 2021[1] | |
| Commissioner | Nellie Kusugak Rebekah Williams (acting) Eva Aariak |
| Preceded by | Paul Quassa |
| Succeeded by | P.J. Akeeagok |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Arviat South | |
| Assumed office October 28, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | riding established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 8, 1960[citation needed] |
| Political party | Non-Partisan |
| Spouse | Susan Savikataaq |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Arviat, Nunavut |
| Occupation | Former conservation officer, current MLA in Nunavut and Premier of Nunavut |
Joe Savikataaq (born c. 1960) is a Canadian politician who served as the fifth premier of Nunavut from 2018 to 2021. He was elected premier on June 14, 2018 by the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, after his predecessor Paul Quassa lost a no-confidence vote.[2][3]
- ^ "MLAs sworn in by Nunavut commissioner". Nunatsiaq News. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "After Paul Quassa ejected, Nunavut chooses deputy as new premier". CTV News. 14 June 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Sara Frizzell, "Joe Savikataaq is the new premier of Nunavut, after non-confidence vote ousts former leader". CBC News, June 14, 2018.