2000 in Nunavut

none 2000 Events from the Canadian territory of Nunavut in the year 2000 Politics Premier: Paul Okalikhttp://www.parl.gc.ca/Infoparl/english/issue.htm?param=71&art=138 Parliament of Canada - Parlement du Canada parl.gc.ca 2024-04-27 Commissioner: Helen Maksagak Legislature: 1st Nunavut Legislature Events August Levi Barnabas stepped down as Speaker of the Nunavut Legislative Assembly and Member of Parliament for Quttiktuq after being convicted of sexual assault. Arviat MP Kevin O'Brien replaced Barnabas as Speaker. November November 27 Jean Chrétien's Liberal party won the federal election and formed a majority government. In the single Nunavut Territory riding, Liberal Nancy Karetak-Lindell was re-elected for a second term with 69.01% of the votes, against New Democrat Palluq Susan Enuaraq with 18.26% of the votes, Mike Sherman of the Progressive Conservative Party with 8.20% of the votes, and Brian Robert Jones of the Green Party with 4.52% of the votes. This was the first federal election in this territory since its creation. December December 4 Rebekah Williams wins the Quttiktuq election, defeating incumbent MP Levi Barnabas following his accusation of sexual assault. Births January January 11 Sadie Pinksen, curler Deaths March Ipeelee Kilabuk, Member of Parliament for Central Baffin (1975–1979) and Central Baffin (1980–1983, 1987–1991) of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. References Category:2000 in Nunavut Category:2000 in the Northwest Territories Category:2000 in Canada Category:Years of the 20th century in Nunavut Category:Years of the 20th century in the Northwest Territories