Paul Okalik MLA (Inuktitut syllabics: ᐹᓪ ᐅᑲᓕᖅ, pronounced ) (born May 26, 1964) is a Canadian politician. He is the first Inuk member called to the Nunavut Bar, the first Premier of Nunavut and the only multi-term premier elected in consensus-style governments of Nunavut and Northwest Territories.
On November 4, 2010, he was elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. Okalik represented the electoral district of Iqaluit West in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut until April 6, 2011 when he announced he would be resigning in order to run for the Liberal Party of Canada in the riding of Nunavut in the 2011 Canadian federal election.
Read more about Paul Okalik: Early Life, Political Life, Accomplishments As Premier, Legislation, Controversy, Personal Life
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