George Hickes (Nunavut politician) facts for kids
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George Hickes
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Iqaluit-Tasiluk | |
| Assumed office October 28, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Riding Established |
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| Born | 1968/1969 (age 55–56) Churchill, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
| Residences | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
George Hickes, Jr. is a Canadian politician who serves the people of Nunavut. He is a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, which is like a local parliament for the territory. In this role, he helps make important decisions and create laws for Nunavut.
Hickes represents the district of Iqaluit-Tasiluk. A district, or constituency, is a specific area that elects a person to represent them in the government.
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Early Life and Family
George Hickes was born in Churchill, Manitoba. He comes from a family with a history of public service and sports.
His father, George Hickes, Sr., was also a politician. He served as the speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. His cousin, Hunter Tootoo, was a Member of Parliament for Nunavut. Another cousin, Jordin Tootoo, is a famous ice hockey player.
Before being elected, Hickes worked for the government of Nunavut as a civil servant. He also worked as a communications manager for Qulliq Energy, the company that provides electricity to the territory.
Joining the Legislative Assembly
In 2013, Hickes was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for the first time. In a surprising victory, he won the election against Eva Aariak, who was the Premier at the time. The Premier is the head of the government in a territory or province.
In 2021, the people of Iqaluit-Tasiluk re-elected him to continue representing them in the 6th Legislative Assembly.
Important Government Roles
During his time in government, Hickes has held several important jobs called portfolios. These roles made him the head of different government departments.
Some of his past roles include:
- Minister of Finance
- Minister of Health
- Minister responsible for Suicide Prevention
- Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation
- Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation
These positions show that he has been trusted with making key decisions about Nunavut's money, healthcare, and housing.
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