Honourable George Hickes

The Honourable George Hickes was first elected in 2013 to serve in the 4th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut as the Member for Iqaluit-Tasiluk. He was subsequently re-elected in 2017, 2021 and 2025 to serve in the 5th, 6th and 7th Legislative Assemblies.

Mr. Hickes was elected to serve on the Executive Council during the November 18, 2025, proceedings of the Nunavut Leadership Forum. He was formally sworn into office on November 20, 2025.

Mr. Hickes serves as a member of the Management and Services Board.

During the 6th Legislative Assembly, Mr. Hickes served as Deputy Speaker and Chair of the Committee of the Whole. He also served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Oversight of Government Operations and Public Accounts.

During the 4th and 5th Legislative Assemblies, Mr. Hickes held a number of Ministerial portfolios, including Minister of Finance, Minister of Health, Minister of Justice, Minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation, Minister responsible for the Qulliq Energy Corporation and Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission.

Prior to being elected to the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Hickes was employed at the Qulliq Energy Corporation. Mr. Hickes has also held senior positions in the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Education and Department of Economic Development and Transportation. Mr. Hickes also served as Executive Assistant to the Minister of Education.

Mr. Hickes was born in Churchill, Manitoba. Prior to making Iqaluit his home in 2004, Mr. Hickes worked in the financial services industry. He has served as a volunteer firefighter, a member of the Canadian Rangers and a youth hockey coach.

Mr. Hickes is married and has four adult daughters.