5th Nunavut Legislature
# 5th Nunavut Legislature

The 5th Nunavut Legislature began after the 2017 general election on October 30. The election returned 22 non-partisan members. In March 2019 the riding of Tununiq was vacated by the death of Joe Enook.

## Change of premier

After the election, the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut met on November 17, 2017 to select Paul Quassa as the premier of Nunavut. Incumbent premier Peter Taptuna did not seek re-election.

## Members

| Riding | Member | Notes |
| - | - | - |
| Aggu | Paul Quassa | Speaker, former premier |
| Aivilik | Patterk Netser | In cabinet but stripped of portfolios |
| Amittuq | Joelie Kaernerk | |
| Arviat North-Whale Cove | John Main | |
| Arviat South | Joe Savikataaq | Premier |
| Baker Lake | Simeon Mikkungwak (resigned February 25, 2020) Craig Simailak (elected August 24, 2020) | |
| Cambridge Bay | Jeannie Ehaloak | Cabinet |
| Gjoa Haven | Tony Akoak | |
| Hudson Bay | Allan Rumbolt | |
| Iqaluit-Manirajak | Adam Lightstone | |
| Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu | Pat Angnakak | |
| Iqaluit-Sinaa | Elisapee Sheutiapik | Cabinet |
| Iqaluit-Tasiluk | George Hickes | Cabinet |
| Kugluktuk | Mila Adjukak Kamingoak (resigned April 3, 2020) Calvin Pedersen (elected August 24, 2020) | |
| Netsilik | Emiliano Qirngnuq | |
| Pangnirtung | Margaret Nakashuk | |
| Quttiktuq | David Akeeagok | Cabinet |
| Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet | Cathy Towtongie | |
| Rankin Inlet South | Lorne Kusugak | Cabinet |
| South Baffin | David Joanasie | Cabinet |
| Tununiq | Joe Enook (died in office March 29, 2019) David Qamaniq (from September 16, 2019) | Enook was speaker at the time of his death |
| Uqqummiut | Pauloosie Keyootak | |
