Nunavut minister of culture and heritage, environment resigns from cabinet

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Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-11-03 00:13:40.0
Tags: [National, Governance, Culture, Environment, Energy]

Tununiq MLA Brian Koonoo has resigned from Premier John Main's cabinet in Nunavut for personal reasons, effective immediately. Koonoo previously held the portfolios for culture and heritage, environment, languages, and energy. Human Resources Minister Annie Tattuinee will take over as acting minister of culture and heritage, while Netsilik MLA Cecile Nelvana Lyall will act as environment minister alongside her responsibilities for the Nunavut Housing Corporation.