The North West Company Inc. announced the appointment of Victor Tootoo to the Board of Directors. Mr. Tootoo is the President of Aarluk Consulting. He is also the President of Northern Allied Nunavut Travel; the President of Kivallingmiut Aviation; and President of Nahanni Nunavut Construction.

Prior to launching his commercial career, Mr. Tootoo held numerous positions with various governments in the North, including Assistant Deputy Minister for the Nunavut Government in various finance roles, focusing on health and social services, and Deputy Minister for the Nunavut Government, responsible for Human Resources and Intergovernmental Affairs.