David Simailak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Simailak
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| MLA for Baker Lake | |
| In office 2004–2008 |
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| Preceded by | Glenn McLean |
| Succeeded by | Moses Aupaluktuq |
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| Born | c. 1952 Baker Lake, Nunavut |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
David Simailak (born around 1952) is a Canadian politician. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the area of Baker Lake in Nunavut. He won his seat in the 2004 Nunavut election.
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Who is David Simailak?
David Simailak was born in Baker Lake, Nunavut, around 1952. He is known for his work as a politician. He was an MLA, which means he was elected to represent the people of Baker Lake in the government.
His Role as Minister
While serving as an MLA, David Simailak was also the Minister of Finance. This job meant he was in charge of managing the government's money. He helped make important decisions about how Nunavut's funds were used.
Before Becoming an MLA
Before he was elected as an MLA, David Simailak had other important roles. He was the mayor of Baker Lake, which means he led the local government in his hometown. He also served as the vice-chair of the Nunavut Power Corporation. This organization helps provide electricity to communities in Nunavut.
A Public Report
In 2008, a report was shared in the Legislative Assembly. This report mentioned some concerns about how rules were followed when David Simailak was the Minister of Finance.
Family Connections
David Simailak's son, Craig Simailak, also became a politician. Craig was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2020. He now represents Baker Lake, just like his father did.
