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News Release

Iqaluit City Council declares state of emergency
May 28, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The Iqaluit City Council has declared a state of emergency due to the local community transmission of COVID-19 effective as of 12 a.m. Friday, May 28th, 2021.

During an Emergency City Council meeting on May 27, Council approved a declaration of a

state of emergency. CAO Amy Elgersma has been appointed as the municipal emergency management coordinator.

Reminder to share public spaces

As the weather gets warmer and more people go outside to enjoy the fresh air, sun, the land and the roads, we are sending a reminder to be courteous of others when sharing public spaces.

If we are not at home, we are in a shared space. Be mindful that people have different levels of tolerance for sharing space with others, especially during a pandemic.

When in a shared space, remember to:

COVID-19 and City of Iqaluit Update

The City of Iqaluit continues to work closely with the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Health to monitor and respond as needed to the COVID-19 situation.

On May 5 at 10 a.m., the City opened a Virtual Emergency Operations Centre to respond to the local community transmission of COVID-19 in Iqaluit.

Iqaluit City Council extended a state of emergency due to COVID-19 effective as of 12 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2021. The order is in effect until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Holiday schedule for trucked-services

The City would like to advise residents that trucked-services will not run on Victoria Day on May 24th.

City offices are closed to the public on Monday, May 24, 2021.

Please be advised of the following alternate schedule for trucked-services:

Water and Sewer Truck services
Sunday, May 23, 2021 – Regular service
Monday, May 24, 2021 – Off for Victoria Day
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 – 6 a.m. start until complete
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – Regular service