Overview
- MLAs elected John Main as premier after a leadership forum that featured a lengthy question period with rival David Akeeagok.
- Main, first elected in 2017 and a former health minister responsible for suicide prevention and the Qulliq Energy Corporation, represents Arviat North–Whale Cove.
- David Joanasie, the MLA for South Baffin, was chosen as Speaker by the assembly.
- Cabinet ministers are being selected by MLAs within the consensus system, with portfolios to be assigned by Main and a swearing-in scheduled for Thursday.
- One seat remains unfilled as the Aggu riding holds a Dec. 15 re-vote after a tie, leaving 21 of 22 electorates represented at the forum.