Deputy Premier Gross takes one-month leave

Press Release

11 September 2023

Deputy Premier Pamela Hakongak Gross will take ministerial leave to give birth effective immediately until October 16, 2023.

To manage her duties, Minister David Joanasie will act as Deputy Premier and Minister of Education. Minister Joanna Quassa will act as Minister of Culture and Heritage, Minister of Languages and Minister responsible for Seniors. Both Ministers have previous experience with the portfolios.

Pamela Hakongak Gross will continue to fulfil her duties as MLA of Cambridge Bay.

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Media Contact:

Michele LeTourneau
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
867-975-5063
MLeTourneau@gov.nu.ca

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