Jeff Pelletier

Iqaluit

Journalist in Iqaluit, covering Nunavut and Nunavik for @NunatsiaqNews | Originally from Ottawa | @JSchool_CU alum | [email protected] 📸 🇨🇦

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Blacklist, interdiction orders needed in Liquor Act reform: Iqaluit MLA

4 days ago | nunatsiaq.com | Jeff Pelletier

Adam Arreak Lightstone calls for stricter measures to prevent people from buying alcohol while under court orders to abstain Iqaluit-Manirajak MLA Adam Arreak Lightstone wants Nunavut’s Liquor Act reformed to make it harder for people convicted of violent crimes to access alcohol. Lightstone rose several times during the spring legislative sitting to press Justice Minister Pamela Gross and Finance Minister Lorne Kusugak on the issue.
‘Bona fide’ changes to Nunavut law as legislature sitting wraps up

4 days ago | nunatsiaq.com | Jeff Pelletier

MLAs pass 5 acts, including bill to replace Latin text with more accessible plain language Updated June 4 at 5:15 p.m. ETA modernization of Nunavut’s pharmacy profession laws was one of five bills approved as the Nunavut legislative assembly’s spring sitting came to a close Tuesday. MLAs met in Iqaluit for nine days for the second-last sitting before Nunavummiut head to the polls in the Oct. 27 territorial election.
Carney points to Grays Bay as key nation-building project

4 days ago | thespec.com | Jeff Pelletier

After meeting with Canada’s premiers in Saskatoon Monday afternoon, Prime Minister Mark Carney name-dropped Nunavut’s Grays Bay road and port as a major project of national significance he wants to see get approved quickly. The comment came in response to a reporter asking why a joint news release from the prime minister and premiers did not list any specific projects.
Gull-Masty ready to talk funding with Nunavut health minister

5 days ago | nunatsiaq.com | Jeff Pelletier

Mandy Gull-Masty, the new federal Indigenous services minister, is ready to discuss the Non-Insured Health Benefits program with Nunavut Health Minister John Main, her spokesperson says. “Minister Gull-Masty looks forward to meeting with Minister Main this week to discuss how Canada and Nunavut can work together to ensure sustainable, effective access to health care across the territory, including a long-term agreement on shared responsibility,” spokesperson Hannah Wieler said in an email.
David Akeeagok to bid adieu as MLA

5 days ago | nunatsiaq.com | Jeff Pelletier

Cabinet minister of many portfolios won’t seek re-election in Quttiktuq, encourages constituents to start thinking about running Residents of Nunavut’s northernmost riding will have a new MLA this fall. Cabinet minister David Akeeagok will not seek re-election as MLA for Quttiktuq riding in the Oct. 27 territorial election. He made the announcement in a member’s statement in the legislative assembly Tuesday, thanking his family, constituents and staff for their support over the years.
Akeeagok eager to hear Carney’s plan on major project approvals

5 days ago | thespec.com | Jeff Pelletier

As Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to speed up the way major nation-building projects are approved, Premier P.J. Akeeagok says Nunavut is eager to collaborate. Akeeagok, along with his fellow premiers, is to meet with Carney in Saskatoon on Monday. It will be their first in-person gathering since King Charles outlined the Carney government’s agenda last Tuesday in the speech from the throne.
Akeeagok eager to hear Carney’s plan on major project approvals

5 days ago | pentictonherald.ca | Jeff Pelletier

As Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to speed up the way major nation-building projects are approved, Premier P.J. Akeeagok says Nunavut is eager to collaborate. Akeeagok, along with his fellow premiers, is to meet with Carney in Saskatoon on Monday. It will be their first in-person gathering since King Charles outlined the Carney government’s agenda last Tuesday in the speech from the throne.
Nunavut health minister eyes ‘fresh start’ with federal government

1 week ago | thespec.com | Jeff Pelletier

With a new leader at Indigenous Services Canada, Nunavut Health Minister John Main is hoping for a “fresh start” with the federal agency as the Government of Nunavut seeks a deal to fund the Non-Insured Health Benefits program. Main will head to Ottawa next week after this legislative sitting ends on June 3.
4 Nunavut elders come home to Rankin Inlet

1 week ago | pentictonherald.ca | Jeff Pelletier

Some elders are starting to come home to Nunavut from their stays in Ottawa, says Health Minister John Main. The first group of elders who will live at the new 24-bed Rankin Inlet long-term care facility arrived back in the territory this week. “As of today, this group of elders are receiving advanced elder care here in our territory,” Main said, speaking in Inuktitut in the legislature Thursday.
4 Nunavut elders come home to Rankin Inlet

1 week ago | thespec.com | Jeff Pelletier

Some elders are starting to come home to Nunavut from their stays in Ottawa, says Health Minister John Main. The first group of elders who will live at the new 24-bed Rankin Inlet long-term care facility arrived back in the territory this week. “As of today, this group of elders are receiving advanced elder care here in our territory,” Main said, speaking in Inuktitut in the legislature Thursday.