Lori Idlout (Inuktitut: ᓘᕆ ᐃᓪᓚᐅᖅ) is a Canadian politician for the riding of Nunavut elected in 2021. She is a member of the New Democratic Party.[2][3]
Lori Idlout | |
|---|---|
ᓘᕆ ᐃᓪᓚᐅᖅ | |
| Member of Parliament for Nunavut | |
| Assumed office September 20, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mumilaaq Qaqqaq |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1973 or 1974 (age 49–50) Igloolik, Northwest Territories (now Nunavut)[1] |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Profession | lawyer |
Between 2004 and 2011, Idlout served as the Executive Director of the Nunavut Embrace Life Council, a not-for-profit organization committed to suicide prevention.
Idlout received a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Lakehead University in 1997, and a Doctorate in Law from the University of Ottawa (2018).
Before her election, Idlout practiced law in Iqaluit with her own firm, Qusugaq Law. She represented the group protesting against the Baffinland Iron Mine.[4] She was elected to succeed Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, who had retired after one term in Parliament.[4]
References
- ^ "Nunavut NDP announces Lori Idlout as federal election candidate". nunatsiaq.com. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ McKay, Jackie. "NDP candidate Lori Idlout will be Nunavut's next MP". cbc.ca. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. CBC News. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Ritchot, Mélanie; Venn, David; Lochead, David (21 September 2021). "Lori Idlout holds onto Nunavut for NDP". Nunatsiaq News. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ a b "NDP's Lori Idlout sees resource management as a priority". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
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