By Fakiha Baig It’s election day in Nunavut. Residents across 22 constituencies are to head to the polls to elect their next member of the legislative assembly. The territory has a consensus style of government rather than the more common multi-party system so candidates run as independents. The candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency becomes the MLA. After the election, the MLAs will select the Speaker, premier and ministers in a secret ballot election. Premier P.J. Akeeagok, who represented the Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu riding, announced in July he isn’t seeking re-election and plans to spend more time with his family. MLA and Health Minister John Main, who is running again in the Arviat North-Whale Cove riding, says several issues are at stake. “Health care is a big one,” he

The post ‘It’s a lot of fun’: Nunavut residents head to polls for election day appeared first on The Turtle Island News.