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Craig Simailak
MLA
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Baker Lake | |
| Assumed office July 24, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Simeon Mikkungwak |
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Craig Atangalaaq Simailak
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| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Craig Atangalaaq Simailak is a Canadian politician from Nunavut. He was chosen to represent the area of Baker Lake in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in July 2020. He became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) because he was the only person who signed up to run for the job. This is called being "acclaimed" to office. He took over from Simeon Mikkungwak.
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Who is Craig Simailak?
Craig Simailak is a politician, which means he helps make decisions for the people he represents. He is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Baker Lake. This means he works in the government of Nunavut.
What is the Legislative Assembly?
The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is like the parliament or main government meeting place for Nunavut. It's where elected people from different parts of Nunavut come together. They discuss important issues and make laws for the territory.
Representing Baker Lake
Craig Simailak represents the "electoral district" of Baker Lake. An electoral district is a specific area or region. The people living in that area vote for one person to represent them in the government.
Craig's Path to Politics
Before joining the Legislative Assembly, Craig Simailak was involved in local government. He served on the municipal council for his hometown, Baker Lake.
What is a Municipal Council?
A municipal council is a group of people who are elected to manage a town or city. They make decisions about local services like roads, parks, and community programs. Craig Simailak also served as the deputy mayor of Baker Lake. The deputy mayor helps the mayor and can step in when the mayor is not available.
A Family in Public Service
Craig Simailak comes from a family that has served in public office. His father, David Simailak, was also a politician. David Simailak represented Baker Lake in the Legislative Assembly from 2004 to 2008. This shows a family tradition of helping their community through government work.
Nunavut has a special type of government called a consensus government. This means there are no political parties like in other parts of Canada. Instead, all the elected members work together to choose a Premier and cabinet ministers. They try to reach agreements by talking and listening to each other. This is different from systems where different parties often disagree.
