Two candidates have been nominated for the position of President of Nunatsiavut.
Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement will choose from either incumbent Johannes Lampe of Nain and Andrea Webb/Tuglavina of Happy Valley-Goose Bay when they go to the polls on October 6. Nominations closed today at 12 noon (Atlantic Standard Time).
The election was originally scheduled to take place on May 5, but was postponed amid growing concerns over the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, and to ensure the process is properly conducted in accordance with the spirit, intent and requirements of the Labrador Inuit Constitution and the Nunatsiavut Elections Act.
The election will take place in the five Labrador Inuit communities, as well as North West River and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (Residents of Mud Lake can vote in Happy Valley-Goose Bay).
Beneficiaries residing in the Constituency of Canada will vote by mail-in ballot. A mail ballot kit will be forwarded to each Beneficiary at his or her last known address.
Beneficiaries are reminded to ensure their correct address is updated with the Registrar’s office in Nain. The advance poll will take place on September 29, 2020.
Any inquiries regarding the election should be directed to Nunatsiavut Elections Officer, Nanette Blake. She can be reached at (709)896-5222, or by email at nanette.blake@nunatsiavut.com.