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Encyclopedia > Nunavut Senate division

Nunavut is the name of the only federal electoral district in Nunavut, Canada. Its population is 26,745. (2001). It was previously known as Nunatsiaq. Nunavut is also a Canadian Senate Division that follows the same boundarys and was created on April 1st 1999 to bring the Canadian Senate up to 105 Seats This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... For the electoral districts of the same name, see Nunavut (electoral district) and Nunavut (Senate Division). ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Canadian Senate Divisions are boundaries represented by Senators from the Canadian Senate. ... The Senate (French: Sénat) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the House of Commons. ...


Nunavut is the largest electoral district in the Western and Northern hemispheres. The only larger electoral district in the world is Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The Western Hemisphere contains The Americas and nearby islands. ... The Northern Hemisphere is the half of a planets surface (or celestial sphere) that is north of the equator. ... The term hemisphere is used in three different meanings: one-half of the Earth (or other planetary or stellar body; see also New World and Old World) Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere. ... The World in Plate Carrée Projection In English, world is rooted in a compound of the obsolete words were, man, and eld, age; thus, its oldest meaning is Age of Man. ... Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) (not included on official coat of arms) Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Governor HE Lieutenant General John Sanderson Premier Dr Geoff Gallop (ALP) Area 2,645,615 km² (1st)  - Land 2,529,875 km²  - Water 115,740 km² (4. ...


Demographics

Ethnic Groups: 85.2% First Nations, 14.0% White
Languages: 26.0% English, 1.5% French, 70.8% Other, 1.7% Multiple languages
Religions: 66.7% Protestant, 23.3% Catholic, 3.2% Other Christian, 6.2% No religious affiliation
Average Income: $26,924


History

The electoral district was created in 1976 when the district of Northwest Territories was broken into two. It became the riding of Nunavut in 1996. 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...


List of members:

List of Senators The New Democratic Party (NDP) (French: Nouveau Parti démocratique (NPD)) is a social democratic political party in Canada. ... 1979 is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC) was a Canadian conservative political party that existed from 1867 to 2003. ... 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) is Canadas largest political party. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) is Canadas largest political party. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. ...


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Nunavut: Definition and Much More from Answers.com (2262 words)
Nunavut has land borders with the Northwest Territories on several islands as well as the mainland, a border with Manitoba to the south of the Nunavut mainland, and a tiny land border with Newfoundland and Labrador on Killiniq Island.
Nunavut's borders appear as though they were influenced by the shape of the Inukshuk, a symbol of Inuit heritage, but this is not the case.
Nunavut encompasses the entirety of the District of Keewatin (which had differing boundaries from the Keewatin/Kivalliq regions), the majority of the District of Franklin and a small portion of the District of Mackenzie.
Canada - MSN Encarta (1661 words)
Appointment to the Senate is considered an honor and is frequently granted for political service in the national or provincial government.
To be appointed, a senator must own a certain amount of property, be over the age of 30, and reside in the province he or she represents.
Senators are appointed on the principle of regional representation.
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