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Tony Akoak
MLA
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| 12th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut | |
| Assumed office 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Quassa |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Gjoa Haven | |
| Assumed office October 28, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Riding Established |
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| Born | 1957/1958 (age 66–67) |
| Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Tony Akoak (born in 1957 or 1958) is an important Canadian politician. He is currently the Speaker for the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. This means he helps lead the meetings of the government in Nunavut.
He was first chosen to be part of the Legislative Assembly in the 2013 election. He represents the area called Gjoa Haven.
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Tony Akoak was born in 1957 or 1958. He has become a well-known politician in Canada's northern territory, Nunavut. His work helps make important decisions for the people living there.
The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is like the main government group for the territory of Nunavut. It is where elected members, called MLAs, meet to discuss and create laws. These laws help run the territory and improve life for its residents.
How Members Are Chosen
People in different parts of Nunavut vote to choose their MLA. Each MLA represents a specific area, called an electoral district. Tony Akoak represents the electoral district of Gjoa Haven. He was first elected to this role in 2013.
The Role of the Speaker
As the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Tony Akoak has a very important job. He is like the referee or chairperson for the meetings.
Keeping Order in Meetings
The Speaker makes sure that all discussions are fair and follow the rules. They help keep order so that everyone can speak and be heard respectfully. The Speaker also makes sure that the rules of the Assembly are followed during debates and votes. Tony Akoak became the 12th Speaker in 2021.
