Premiers of the Northwest Territories | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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Premiers of the Northwest Territories

For more information on territorial politics see: Northwest Territories.

For territorial leaders prior to 1980, see: Commissioners of Northwest Territories.


Premier* Term
Caroline Cochrane 2019-
Bob McLeod 2011-19
​Floyd Roland
2007-11
​Joe Handley
2003-07
​Stephen Kakfwi
2000-03
Jim Antoine 1998-2000
Don Morin 1995-98
​Nellie Cournoyea* 1991-95
Dennis Patterson* 1987-91
Nick Sibbeston* 1985-87
​Richard Nerysoo* 1984-85
George Braden* 1980-84

*Until February 1994, the head of the government was referred to as Government Leader. Since then referred to as Premier.

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