Release: APC welcomes Hunter Tootoo to #TeamTrudeau! July 27, 2015 Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Email For Immediate Release July 27, 2015 IQALUIT, NT – The Aboriginal Peoples’ Commission of the Liberal Party of Canada is proud to announce that Hunter Tootoo has been selected as the newest Indigenous candidate to join #TeamTrudeau! “I’m proud to support Hunter Tootoo as the Liberal candidate for Nunavut” exclaimed Robin Anawak, president of the APC in Nunavut. “Tootoo has long served Nunavummiut as an Inuit Member of the Legislative Assembly, a Cabinet Minister, as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and most recently as the Chair of the Nunavut Planning Commission. With his history of public service, Tootoo brings his experience and know-how to the Liberal team going into the Federal election this fall. “Mr. Tootoo’s years of experience in the public and private sector will make him an excellent candidate for the riding of Nunavut” added Kevin Seesequasis, national Co-Chair of the APC. “The Nunavummiut need strong voices to represent them in Ottawa, not more Ottawa talking points. I have no doubt Mr. Tootoo will be an excellent advocate for the people of the north.” The Aboriginal Peoples’ Commission congratulates Mr. Tootoo on his nomination as the official candidate for Nunavut and is proud to welcome him to #TeamTrudeau! Meet other Indigenous Candidates of the Liberal Party of Canada. – 30 – For more information on the Aboriginal Peoples’ Commission, please contact: Robin Anawak President, APC (NT) Contact Us