Overview

The City of Iqaluit is the municipal government for Nunavut's capital, serving residents, local businesses, and public institutions on southern Baffin Island. It runs essential services including water and sewage systems, waste collection, road maintenance, fire response, and recreation programs. Its water service combines a piped network with truck deliveries to areas outside that network, including Apex. An elected mayor and council guide the municipality, while a chief administrative officer oversees its departments and daily operations. With council roots dating to 1964 and city status granted in 2001, the municipality is headquartered in Iqaluit, Nunavut.