Janet Brewster

For the American philanthropist, writer and radio broadcaster, see Janet Huntington Brewster.

Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster (born 1969 or 1970) is a Canadian Inuk politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in the 2021 Nunavut general election.^[3] She represents the electoral district of Iqaluit-Sinaa.

Janet Brewster MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Iqaluit-Sinaa
Incumbent
Assumed office November 19, 2021[1]
Preceded by	Elisapee Sheutiapik
Personal details
Born	1969 or 1970 (age 55–56)[2]
Political party	non-partisan consensus government
Residence(s)	Iqaluit, Nunavut

Prior to her election to the legislature, Brewster served on Iqaluit City Council, including a stint as deputy mayor of the city.

On June 2, 2022, during members' statements, Brewster came out as LGBTQ in a statement celebrating the legislature's decision to raise a pride flag for the first time, becoming the territory's first known LGBTQ holder of political office.^[4]