Nunavut
Territory of Canada
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| 2024 | Government of Nunavut announces plans to return to the polar bear-shaped license plate design, with a new unique design different from the Northwest Territories' plate. |
| 2023 | Hans Island, located near Alert, established a land border with Greenland, marking a significant territorial development in the region. |
| 2021 | Canadian census updates regional names, changing Qikiqtaaluk Region from 'Baffin Region' and Kivalliq Region from 'Keewatin Region'. |
| 2021 | Canadian census recorded 250 total immigrants to Nunavut between 2016 and 2021, with the most significant immigrant populations coming from the Philippines (50 people), Nigeria, and India (20 people each). |
| 2021 | Nunavut's immigrant population increases to 1,165, representing 3.2 percent of the total population, with the Philippines emerging as the top source country (260 immigrants). |
| 2021 | Census recorded population of 36,858, continuing the territory's gradual population growth. |
| 2021 | Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Board of Directors composition documented, including Aluki Kotierk as President, James Eetoolook as Vice-President, and regional Inuit Association leaders and vice-presidents. |
| 2021 | Canadian census recorded the permanent population of Alert as 0, highlighting its status as a temporary staffed location. |
| 2021 | Sixth Nunavut general election, showcasing ongoing evolution of the territory's democratic process |
| 2021 | Canadian census conducted for the Nunavut electoral district, providing detailed demographic insights including ethnic composition, language distribution, and religious breakdown. |
| November 2 2021 | Judicial recount confirmed election results for two electoral districts that were not finalized on election night due to a margin of less than two percent between candidates. |
| January 14 2021 | Eva Aariak appointed as Commissioner of Nunavut, becoming the representative of the Canadian federal government in the territory. |
| 2020 | Rebekah Williams became acting commissioner following Nellie Kusugak's term, serving from 2020 to 2021. |
| 2020 | Median income of $37,600 and average income of $57,200 recorded for the Nunavut electoral district. |
| July 24 2020 | Two by-elections held in Baker Lake and Kugluktuk. In Baker Lake, Craig Simailak was elected, retaining the seat for the non-partisan consensus government. In Kugluktuk, Calvin Pedersen was elected, replacing Mila Adjukak Kamingoak. |
| 2019 | Over 4,200 cruise ship visitors came to Nunavut during this year. |
| 2019 | Joe Enook died in office while serving as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 2019 | Municipal council term length changed from three years to four years. |
| 2019 | The agency was officially renamed to the Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission, reflecting its expanded regulatory responsibilities. |
| September 16 2019 | By-election held in Tununiq following the death of incumbent Joe Enook. David Qamaniq was elected, changing the representative from the previous incumbent. |
| July 2019 | The Anglican Church of Canada synod narrowly rejected a motion to authorize same-sex marriage, instead passing a resolution allowing dioceses to choose whether to bless and perform same-sex marriages. |
| 2018 | The agency began considering renaming to include cannabis regulation following national cannabis legalization. |
| September 5 2018 | University of Calgary report highlighted Nunavut's highest infant mortality rate in Canada. Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated president Aluki Kotierk called attention to dire living conditions for Nunavummiut children. |
| August 2018 | First same-sex marriage in Cambridge Bay performed between Jason Koblogina and Kyle Mercer. |
| 2017 | The 5th Nunavut Legislative Assembly began its term, representing the territorial government of Nunavut during this period. |
| June 2017 | First same-sex marriage involving an Inuk man performed in Iqaluit between Joe Kucharski and Dwayne Nowdlak. |
| 2016 | Immigrant population reaches 920, with significant contributions from the Philippines (185 immigrants), United Kingdom (80 immigrants), and emerging groups from the United States, Zimbabwe, India, Nigeria, and Pakistan. |
| 2016 | Census recorded population of 35,944, representing a 12.7% increase from 2011. Demographics showed 30,135 Inuit (83.8%), 190 North American Indian (0.5%), 165 Métis (0.5%), and 5,025 non-aboriginal residents (14.0%). |
| 2013 | Fourth Nunavut general election, marking a transition period in territorial political representation |
| July 2012 | Ron Froese's new license plate design is first made available to motorists in Nunavut. |
| March 6 2012 | Iqaluit resident Ron Froese is named the winner of the license plate design contest, creating a night scene featuring a polar bear, inuksuk, northern lights, and community stars. |
| 2011 | Nunavut's immigrant population grows to 615, with notable increases from countries including the Philippines (100 immigrants), United Kingdom (100 immigrants), and India (35 immigrants). |
| 2011 | Census recorded population of 31,906 in Nunavut. |
| August 3 2011 | Nunavut announces a public contest to create a new license plate design, with 123 participants submitting 200 total designs. |
| 2010 | Nellie Kusugak served as acting commissioner following the term of Edna Elias. |
| 2010 | Nunavut Tourism began producing detailed statistics about tourism numbers, trends, and characteristics. |
| 2010 | Government of the Northwest Territories decides to update its polar bear-shaped license plate design. |
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