Nunavut was established under the Statutes of Canada 1993, Bill C-132, assented to on June 10, 1993. This Act came into force on April 1, 1999.

Nunavut consists of:

• all of Canada north of 60° N and east of the boundary shown on the map, and which is not within Quebec or Newfoundland; and
• the islands of Hudson Bay, James Bay and Ungava Bay that are not within Manitoba, Ontario or Quebec.

Capital of Nunavut

In the plebiscite to select the capital of Nunavut, held on December 11, 1995, Iqaluit (on Baffin Island) took ~ 60% of the votes, winning over Rankin Inlet (on the west shore of Hudson Bay).

Related Sites:

• Government of Nunavut
• Exploring Nunavut
• Nunatsiaq News on line - Nunavut information
• Nunavut Planning Commission