Northern Affairs minister not seeking re-election, leaves cabinet – Nunatsiaq News
Oct 17, 2024
Liberal MP Dan Vandal staying on until new minister is named
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal will not seek re-election as a member of Parliament and will be leaving his cabinet position.
Vandal, who has represented the Winnipeg riding of Saint Boniface—Saint Vital since 2015, made the announcement in a statement on social media Thursday afternoon, saying it’s time to “move on to the next stage” of his life.
“I am proud of achieving the terms of devolution between Canada, the Government of Nunavut, and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.,” he said
The Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement, which Vandal signed in Iqaluit in January, transfers control of Nunavut’s Crown lands from the federal government to the territory in 2027.
