George Hickes (Nunavut politician) facts for kids

George Hickes, Jr. is a Canadian politician from Nunavut. He was chosen to represent the area of Iqaluit-Tasiluk in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. He won his seat in the 2013 election, even beating the person who was the Premier of Nunavut at the time, Eva Aariak.

Who is George Hickes Jr.?

George Hickes, Jr. is a well-known politician in Canada's northern territory, Nunavut. He works as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). This means he is part of the group that makes laws for Nunavut.

Early Life and Family

George Hickes, Jr. was born in Churchill, Manitoba. His father, George Hickes, was also a politician. His dad was even the speaker of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba. George Hickes, Jr. also has famous cousins: Hunter Tootoo, who was a Member of Parliament for Nunavut, and Jordin Tootoo, a professional hockey player.

Before Becoming a Politician

Before he was elected, George Hickes, Jr. worked for the government of Nunavut. He was a civil servant, which means he worked for the public. He also managed communications for Qulliq Energy. This company provides electricity to Nunavut.

His Work in Government

George Hickes, Jr. was chosen to be part of the Cabinet in Nunavut's 4th Legislative Assembly. The Cabinet is a group of top government officials who help lead the territory.

Important Roles

• In November 2015, he became the Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation. This means he helped with housing for people in Nunavut.
• He also became the Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation. This role involved overseeing the territory's power company.
• In June 2016, he took on new roles. He became the Minister of Health, working on healthcare for Nunavut residents.
• He also became the Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention, a very important job in the territory.
• Currently, Minister Hickes is the Minister of Finance. This means he is in charge of how Nunavut's money is managed.