MLAs to choose N.W.T.’s next premier today
MLAs are gathering in the Legislative Assembly in Yellowknife Thursday to select the territory’s next premier. They’ll also select a Speaker and cabinet from among themselves.
The Speaker selection will take place first, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. MT. Premier selection will begin at 10 a.m. and is expected to wrap up at noon.
The selection of members of the executive council will begin at 1 p.m., with a reception set for 4 p.m.
Relate stories from around the North :
Canada : N.W.T. voters go to polls today in territorial election, CBC News
Finland : Truth & Reconciliation Commission in Finland—Election of new commissioners postponed, Eye on the Arctic
