Northern races heat up as candidates vie to succeed Qaqqaq, Bagnell

Experts say that left-leaning parties seem to have a foothold in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, but Yukon could be anyone’s game.
Experts predict that the race to succeed Mumilaaq Qaqqaq in Nunavut will come down to New Democrat Lori Idlout, left, and Liberal Pat Angnakak.
Nunavut candidates are ones to watch as outgoing NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq leaves talented shoes to fill, those running say, and the issues in the area are more pressing than ever before. The issues shared across party lines in the northern territories centred on Indigenous issues, housing, affordabil...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.


Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.


By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

MORE News

RELATED STORIES