Final Report of the Yukon Citizens’ Assembly now available
WHITEHORSE, YT—The Final Report of the Yukon Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform (YCAER) was tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly yesterday and is now available for download from www.yukoncitizensassembly.ca. The report expands further on the deliberations and...
Yukon government to hold public vote on electoral reform in 2025
Following a Sept 17, 2024, response by the Yukon Liberal Party to the Citizens’ Assembly recommendation, several media stories were published: Yukoners may get electoral reform question with next territorial ballotYukon News reporter Dana Hatherly spoke about next...
Yukon Citizens’ Assembly recommends changing electoral system to ranked vote
Following the Sept. 12, 2024, publication of a Statement by Assembly Members summarising their learning, values, recommendation and rationale, several media stories were published: CBC Yukon Morning interview - Sept 13 (11 min) Host Elyn Jones spoke with assembly...
Statement by Assembly Members
A full, detailed report will be made public and tabled in the Yukon Legislature by October 31. In the meantime, here is a summary of our learning, values, recommendation and rationale.
Yukoners working together on electoral reform at forefront of global movement: political scientist
Jonathan Rose says citizens rise to the occasion around the globe — now it’s the Yukon’s turn. Read Dana Hatherly’s story at Yukon-News.com.
Yukon’s electoral reform assembly distances itself from material calling for specific result
Yukon Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform chair says assembly materials won't call for specific outcome. Read Jim Elliot’s story at Yukon-News.com.
Statement on mailouts, polling by advocacy groups
WHITEHORSE, YT—Yukon Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform (YCAER) has received concerns from the public on mailouts and polling being conducted by groups advocating for specific outcomes. “The Citizens’ Assembly has not engaged any polling, nor have we sent...
Yukon Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform hosts learning sessions for the public
Queens university political scientist and guest speaker admires the process for giving members the "luxury of time." Read Stuart Bonell’s story at CHONFM.com.
CHON FM Interview with Jonathan Rose & Sara McPhee-Knowles
CHON FM spoke to Jonathan Rose and Sara McPhee-Knowles about the Citizens’ Assembly process and where it’s at halfway through - CHON FM News clip | Web Story
Interview with Jonathan Rose & Members
CBC Radio spoke to Jonathan Rose, author, professor and head of the Political Science department at Queens’ University, as he taught Assembly members about the different voting systems in use around the world. Two members also share their experience so far – CBC Yukon...