By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Former Nunavut premier P.J. Akeeagok was the only Inuk appointed to the 25-member Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations by Prime Minister Mark Carney on April 21. The committee will advise Carney on upcoming trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of the July 1 joint review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, formerly known as NAFTA. Speaking to Nunavut News, Akeeagok said he would advocate for greater investment in Arctic infrastructure to better position Canada for international trade with new partners. “When you look at Nunavut’s case, we have what the world wants in terms of resources. You look at all the critical minerals that have been identified,” he said. Nunavut has known deposits of 15 out of 35…
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