Jim Antoine
| James L. "Jim" Antoine | |
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| 8th Premier of the Northwest Territories | |
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In office December 10, 1998 – January 17, 2000 |
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| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Commissioner |
Helen Maksagak Daniel Joseph Marion |
| Preceded by | Don Morin |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Kakfwi |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories | |
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In office October 15, 1991 – November 24, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Nick Sibbeston |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Menicoche |
| Constituency | Nahendeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 67–68) Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada |
James L. "Jim" Antoine (born 1949) is a former politician from the Northwest Territories, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories from 1991 to 2003. During his time in office he led the Northwest Territories government as the eighth Premier from 1998 to 2000. He has also served as Chief of the Liidlii Kue First Nation on four occasions from the 1970s to present.
James L. Antoine was born in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada in 1949. He attended his post secondary education at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Lethbridge graduating in 1988 with a management certificate. Prior to his career as Chief Liidlii Kue First Nation. Antoine operated a small private business in his home town.
Antoine was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Northwest Territories in the 1991 general election. He was re-elected to his second term in the 1995 general election by acclamation and chosen to enter cabinet with the portfolios of Public Works and Services, Transportation and Aboriginal Affairs.
Antoine was elected premier by his peers midway through the 13th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly on December 10, 1998. He defeated Stephen Kakfwi who also vied for the top job. Antoine replaced acting Premier Goo Arlooktoo who was appointed after Premier Don Morin resigned due to conflict of interest allegations.
Antoine ran for a third term in office in the 1999 Northwest Territories general election. He defeated two other candidates including former MLA William Lafferty with over 60% of the popular vote to hold his seat.
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