Commissioner of Nunavut represent the Canadian monarch. The position was created in 1999 with the creation of the new Nunavut territory. Like other territorial commissioners, he or she is appointed by the Government of Canada and represents the Canadian cabinet in the territory. "Note." Prior to April 1, 1999, Nunavut was part of the Northwest Territories. See Commissioners of Northwest Territories. The role of Deputy Commissioner was added in 2005 by amending the Public Officer Act and Seals Act to be inline with the Yukon and Northwest Territories. The duties of the Commissioner is similar to that of the lieutenant governors of the
Vehicle registration plates of Nunavut to represent the communities of the territory. This design was first made available to motorists in July 2012. Vehicle registration plates of Nunavut The Canadian territory of Nunavut was formed in April 1999, by the splitting of the Northwest Territories. At the time of division, the governments of both territories agreed to Nunavut continuing to use the NWT's polar bear-shaped license plates, which had been in use since 1970. Although the design of the plates was shared, the government of the NWT held the copyright. Nunavut's version of the plate differed from the NWT's in the name of the jurisdiction