Lori Idlout holds onto Nunavut for NDP – Nunatsiaq News

Sep 20, 2021

‘I feel like I’ve received so much support and encouragement. I feel hopeful,’ says Iqaluit-based lawyer

The New Democratic Party’s Lori Idlout is being hailed as the next member of Parliament for Nunavut, following the concession of the Liberals’ Pat Angnakak.

“It still doesn’t feel real, I still feel like we need to see the rest of the polls first,” Idlout said with a laugh.

In terms of what Nunavummiut can expect from her, Idlout said “to be hard working [and] to make sure I’m heard.”

“I have so much faith in Nunavummiut and I only want to do my best to make sure that what they’ve shared with me becomes a reality.”

Angnakak conceded around midnight and called to Idlout to congratulate her.

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