The Special Committee on Electoral Reform was established by Order of the Legislative Assembly on May 26, 2021 (Motion No. 61). The committee's reporting deadline was amended by the Legislative Assembly on October 25, 2021 (Motion No. 167).
Kate White was elected Chair of the Special Committee on Electoral Reform and Brad Cathers was elected Vice-Chair of the committee on July 2, 2021.
Submissions to the committee may be sent to SCER@yukon.ca
Committee Members
Kate White
Leader of the Third Party
Takhini-Kopper King
New Democratic Party
Brad Cathers
Lake Laberge
Yukon Party
Hon. John Streicker
Government House Leader
Mount Lorne-Southern Lakes
Yukon Liberal Party
News Releases
Options for Yukon's Electoral System
- Options for Yukon's Electoral System, Report prepared by Keith Archer, Committee Researcher (October 31, 2021)
- Executive Summary (January 2022)
- How Should Yukon Vote?
Public Hearings
The goal of the public hearings in Yukon communities is to gather input from the public. Individuals who would like to present their opinions to the Special Committee on Electoral Reform are encouraged to register in advance by emailing SCER@yukon.ca or by calling the Legislative Assembly Office at (867) 667-5494.
Individuals wanting to participate or watch the hearings live through Zoom must register in advance by accessing the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcOqhrj8oHtBIdW2NvQZDBjPlpBfvY-Uu
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Upcoming community hearings
Carmacks
Monday, July 11, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Recreation Complex
Gymnasium
Mayo
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Mayo Recreation Centre
Curling Lounge
Haines Junction
Thursday, July 14, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
DaKu Cultural Centre
Teslin
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Teslin Recreation Complex
Watson Lake
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Watson Lake Recreation Centre
Dawson City
Thursday, September 1, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Community Hall
Whitehorse
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Best Western Gold Rush Inn
Town Hall - 411 Main Street
Following the hearings, transcripts and recordings will be available.
Previous hearings
Submissions
Survey
- Yukon Electoral Reform Survey Report (May 31, 2022) from the Yukon Bureau of Statistics
Committee Meeting Minutes
- July 2, 2021
- July 12, 2021
- July 28, 2021
- September 7, 2021
- September 17, 2021
- September 29, 2021
- October 5, 2021
- October 29, 2021
- November 16, 2021
- November 26, 2021
- December 6, 2021
- January 10, 2022
- January 12, 2022
- January 13, 2022
- January 21, 2022
- February 2, 2022
- February 28, 2022
- March 7, 2022
- March 25, 2022
- May 30, 2022