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The Premier of the Northwest Territories 

The head of government in the Northwest Territories has been referred to as Premier since February of 1994 as a result of an amendment to the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act. Before 1980, the head of government was appointed by the Government of Canada and was referred to as the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.

The role of the Premier includes chairing Cabinet meetings, assigning portfolios to Ministers and disciplining Ministers. The Premier also develops consensus with other Ministers and serves as their spokesperson on matters, which do not fall within individual portfolios.

 

Click here for biographical information about the Honourable Premier Floyd Roland.

 
Former Premiers 
George Braden  1980 - 1984 
Richard Nerysoo  1984 - 1985 
Nick Sibbeston  1985 - 1987 
Dennis Patterson  1987 - 1991 
Nellie Cournoyea 1991 - 1995 
Don Morin 1995 - 1998
James Antoine 1998 - 2000
Stephen Kakfwi 2000 - 2003
Joe Handley 2003 - 2007
Floyd Roland 2007 - present
 
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