HOPEDALE, N.L. — Kate Mitchell resigned as First Minister and Minister of Nunatsiavut Affairs with the Nunatsiavut government on Dec. 3. Johannes Lampe, president of the Nunatsiavut Government, said in a release that day Mitchell acted inappropriately by interfering with a housing matter that was the responsibility of the Torngat Regional Housing Association.
“Given the sensitivities around housing issues, it is important that all steps be taken to ensure the credibility of the Nunatsiavut Government and TRHA is maintained,” Lampe said.
Tony Andersen, Ordinary Member for Nain and Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, will assume the role as Acting First Minister and Minister of Nunatsiavut Affairs on an interim basis.
According to NG, a new First Minister will be nominated and appointed by the Nunatsiavut Assembly when it convenes on Jan. 21.
Mitchell will continue to serve as the Ordinary Member for Makkovik in the Nunatsiavut Assembly.
