Commissioner of Nunavut
The commissioner of Nunavut is the Government of Canada's representative in the territory of Nunavut. The current commissioner since January 14, 2021 is Eva Aariak who served as Premier from 2008 to 2013.
The commissioner is appointed to represent the Canadian federal government and performs many of the same duties of lieutenant governors in Canadian provinces, such as swearing in members of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut and approving territorial legislation. However, unlike a lieutenant governor or the governor general of Canada, the commissioner is not a viceroy and does not represent the Canadian monarch.
History
The position was created in 1999 with the creation of the new Nunavut territory. Like other territorial commissioners, the commissioner is appointed by the Government of Canada and represents the Canadian cabinet in the territory.| # | Name | Term | Premiers |
| 1 | Helen Maksagak | 1999–2000 | Paul Okalik |
| 2 | Peter Irniq | 2000–2005 | Paul Okalik |
| 3 | Ann Meekitjuk Hanson | 2005–2010 | Paul Okalik |
| 3 | Ann Meekitjuk Hanson | 2005–2010 | Eva Aariak |
| – | Nellie Kusugak | 2010 | Eva Aariak |
| 4 | Edna Elias | 2010–2015 | Eva Aariak |
| 4 | Edna Elias | 2010–2015 | Peter Taptuna |
| 5 | Nellie Kusugak | 2015–2020 | Peter Taptuna |
| 5 | Nellie Kusugak | 2015–2020 | Paul Quassa |
| 5 | Nellie Kusugak | 2015–2020 | Joe Savikataaq |
| – | Rebekah Williams | 2020–2021 | Joe Savikataaq |
| 6 | Eva Aariak | 2021–present | Joe Savikataaq |
| 6 | Eva Aariak | 2021–present | P.J. Akeeagok |
| 6 | Eva Aariak | 2021–present | John Main |
Note. Prior to April 1, 1999, Nunavut was part of the Northwest Territories. See Commissioners of Northwest Territories.
Deputy commissioner
The role of deputy commissioner was added in 2005 by amending the Public Officer Act and Seals Act to be inline with the Yukon and Northwest Territories.| Name | Term |
| Helen Maksagak | 2005–2009 |
| Nellie Kusugak | 2010–2015 |
| Rebekah Williams | 2019–2022 |
| Lew Philip | 2024–present |