The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Minister of Health
Nunavut (Nunavut)
Leona Aglukkaq was first elected to the House of Commons in 2008.
Prior to entering federal politics, Ms. Aglukkaq represented the district of Nattilik in the Nunavut Legislative Assembly since 2004. She served as the territorial Minister of Finance and House Leader. She also held the post of Minister of Health and Social Services.
Ms. Aglukkaq has served in numerous roles in the governments of both the Northwest Territories and Nunavut including that of Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and Deputy Minister for Culture, Language, Elders and Youth. She has served on the Arctic College Board of Governors, the Nunavut Impact Review Board and the Northwest Territories Science Institute.
Ms. Aglukkaq resides in Gjoa Haven and Iqaluit, Nunavut, with her husband Robert and their son.
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