Iqaluit-Tasiluk MLA George Hickes pressed the government for answers Monday, after he learned the contractor hired to build an elder-care facility in Rankin Inlet is in receivership. (File photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Minister confirms builder of Rankin Inlet facility is in receivership but has pledged to finish work
Iqaluit-Tasiluk MLA George Hickes pressed the government for answers Monday after learning the contractor hired to build an elder-care facility in Rankin Inlet is in receivership.
MLAs pose outside the legislative assembly in Iqaluit Monday with Aluki Kotierk, president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., for the unveiling of a flag to celebrate the territory’s 25th anniversary. April 1 will mark 25 years since the establishment of the territory of Nunavut. Holding the flag are, from left, Tony Akoak, legislative assembly speaker; Kotierk; Pamela Gross, deputy premier; Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster, MLA for Iqaluit-Sinaa; and Craig Simailak, MLA for Baker Lake. Note: A previous version of this caption incorrectly identified one of the flag holders. (Photo by Livete Ataguyuk)