Lori Idlout

Lori Idlout MP (Inuktitut: ᓘᕆ ᐃᓪᓚᐅᖅ) (born March 28, 1974) is a Canadian politician who has served as member of parliament for the riding of Nunavut in the House of Commons of Canada since 2021.

She represented the group protesting against the Baffinland Iron Mine's expansion, as well as serving as the technical adviser for the Ikajutit Hunters and Trappers Organization during a public hearing on the issue.

Between 2004 and 2011, Idlout served as the executive director of the Nunavut Embrace Life Council, a not-for-profit organization committed to suicide prevention.

Idlout told Carol Off of CBC Radio's As It Happens that she intended to work on shifting the balance between the federal government and the people of Nunavut.

[12][14] Idlout stated she intended to work with the government for further infrastructure upgrades, including rural broadband and improvement for airports within the territory.

She cited the waste material that was produced as a result of the mining in the area, and that Baffinland should work with Inuit to address the issues raised.

Lori Idlout and Jeff Avery at Kullik Elementary School