P.J. Akeeagok
P.J. Akeeagok is the Premier of Nunavut, Canada, and is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by his territory, including climate change, economic development, and health care. His leadership focuses on elevating Inuit voices and ensuring that Nunavut's interests are represented in broader discussions about Arctic policy and Canadian governance.
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Then-Nunavut premier P.J. Akeeagok called on Ottawa to support capital funding for the KHFL.
Agnico, Inuit-owned Nukik enter agreement to push hydro-fibre link to Canada’s North
Canada· 2025-12-08
P.J. Akeeagok’s leadership saw frequent portfolio shuffles amid a flurry of cabinet resignations.
John Main selected as Nunavut’s first non-Inuk premierCanada· 2025-11-19
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok is collaborating with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew on the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project.
Hydro-fibre line to Canada’s North is key to Arctic sovereignty, proponents sayCanada· 2025-11-11
Premier P.J. Akeeagok announced in July he isn’t seeking re-election and plans to spend more time with his family.
Housing, health care top of mind as Nunavut voters head to the pollsCanada· 2025-10-27
In April, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok signed a memorandum to build a strategic economic and energy corridor aimed to strengthen transportation and economic development.
A renewed Port of Churchill will be a game-changer for CanadaCanada· 2025-09-04
P.J. Akeeagok says he’s leaving politics to spend more time with his family.
Politics Insider: Carney calls for cabinet meeting to discuss trade talksCanada· 2025-07-12
P.J. Akeeagok announced he will not seek re-election to spend more time with his family.
Nunavut Premier says he won’t run for re-election, is leaving politics to spend time with familyCanada· 2025-07-09Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok said Indigenous communities in his territory have been leading the effort to get infrastructure projects through.
Next few months ‘critical’ in advancing infrastructure projects, Carney tells premiersCanada· 2025-06-02
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok participated in discussions about developing an economic corridor between the Prince Rupert port and Hudson’s Bay.
Western premiers push for trade corridor to help Canadian goods reach Asian marketsCanada· 2025-05-23
P.J. Akeeagok is the Premier of Nunavut and has been engaging with federal ministers about Arctic security.
Northern representation in federal cabinet could lead to better outcomes, two territorial premiers sayCanada· 2025-05-19
P.J. Akeeagok is the Premier of Nunavut and is involved in discussions about internal trade barriers in the North.
Territorial premiers say internal trade talks should consider northern contextCanada· 2025-05-05P.J. Akeeagok is the Premier of Nunavut.
Opinion: The Liberals and Conservatives have two stark visions for the Arctic – and thus, for CanadaCanada· 2025-04-23
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok signed an agreement with Premier Wab Kinew to provide 50 megawatts to electrify communities.
Manitoba looks to connect remote communities to power gridCanada· 2025-04-20
Mark Carney gives a statement following a meeting with Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok.
U.S. trade actions have raised questions about validity of USMCA, Carney saysCanada· 2025-03-19
Mr. Carney shakes hands with Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok in Iqaluit.
Canada partners with Australia on radar system to detect threats from Russia and ChinaCanada· 2025-03-18
Upon his arrival home, he will touch down in Iqaluit to meet Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok.
Morning update: Carney goes to EuropeCanada· 2025-03-17
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok welcomed the political attention regarding Arctic security.
Adversaries see opportunities to exploit ‘strategically valuable’ Arctic, CSIS saysCanada· 2025-03-05
P.J. Akeeagok is the Premier of Nunavut.
Opinion: The premiers asked to be humiliated in Washington. Wish grantedCanada· 2025-02-14
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok is involved in discussions on collaboration between Canada and the U.S.
Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadian officials continue diplomatic push in WashingtonCanada· 2025-02-13