Paul Quassa | |
|---|---|
| 4th Premier of Nunavut | |
| In office November 21, 2017 – June 14, 2018 | |
| Commissioner | Nellie Kusugak |
| Preceded by | Peter Taptuna |
| Succeeded by | Joe Savikataaq |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Aggu | |
| In office October 28, 2013 – August 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | district created |
| Succeeded by | Joanna Quassa |
| 11th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut | |
| In office February 26, 2020 – August 13, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Simeon Mikkungwak |
| Succeeded by | Tony Akoak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1952 Igloolik, Northwest Territories (now Nunavut) |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Relatives | Joanna Quassa (sister in-law) |
| Occupation | indigenous land claims negotiator, journalist and MLA in Nunavut |
Paul Aarulaaq Quassa (born January 12, 1952)[1] is a Canadian politician who served as the fourth premier of Nunavut from November 2017 to June 2018. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, representing Aggu from 2013 until 2021.[2]
An Inuk, Quassa became involved in Inuit politics at the age of 20, and was one of the chief negotiators of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement that created the modern territory of Nunavut.
- ^ "Paul Quassa Testimony". Isuma, November 2007.
- ^ Jeff Pelletier, "Nunavut votes: Aggu up for grabs following Quassa’s departure". Nunatsiaq News, October 15, 2021.