Detailed Instructions: In this task, you're given a context, further information available on a particular linked term from the statement, and an answer term. Your job is to generate a question that can use the information provided to obtain the given answer. You should use the information on both context and link information to create the question. Note that the answer to the question should be exactly the given answer, and if the answer is none, the answer to the question shouldn't be obtainable from the context or linked information.
Q: Context: Paul Okalik was the first Premier of Nunavut whose "dream was to help his people in their dealings with the Canadian justice system. Link Information: On March 5, 1999 after an extensive Leadership Forum question and answer period in the Assembly, Okalik was elected the first Premier of Nunavut. His mandate as premier became effective on April 1, 1999, the day Nunavut territory came into existence. Answer: 9
A:
How long was Okalik the premier of Nunavut?