Lori Idlout
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Lori Idlout MP (Inuktitut: ᓘᕆ ᐃᓪᓚᐅᖅ) (born March 28, 1974) is a Canadian politician who has served as member of parliament for the riding of Nunavut in the House of Commons of Canada since 2021. She is a member of the New Democratic Party.[6][7]
Lori Idlout | |
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ᓘᕆ ᐃᓪᓚᐅᖅ | |
Member of Parliament for Nunavut | |
Assumed office September 20, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Mumilaaq Qaqqaq |
Personal details | |
Born | (1974-03-28) March 28, 1974 (age 50)[1] Igloolik, Northwest Territories (present day Nunavut)[2] |
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | New Democratic |
Residence(s) | Igloolik, Nunavut[3] |
Profession | Lawyer, policy analyst, entrepreneur, non-profit director[4][5] |
Before her election, Idlout practiced law in Iqaluit with her own firm, Qusugaq Law. She represented the group protesting against the Baffinland Iron Mine's expansion, as well as serving as the technical adviser for the Ikajutit Hunters and Trappers Organization during a public hearing on the issue.[4][8][5]
Idlout's nomination meeting vote was tied with Inuit educational YouTuber Aliqa Illauq. On August 10, 2021, Idlout secured the NDP nomination to run as their candidate for the riding of Nunavut by a coin toss, a first for the territory.[9][10] She was elected to succeed outgoing MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq in the 2021 Canadian federal election, who did not seek re-election after one term in Parliament.[8][5]