News & Updates
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...
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...
How does voting matter? Electoral systems explained this weekend
Jonathan Rose, author, professor and head of the Political Science department at Queens’ University, is in Whitehorse this weekend to talk with the public, MLAs, and members of the Yukon Citizens Assembly on Electoral Reform (YCAER) about the many ways people around...
Speakers gave the assembly a wealth of information
Linda Leon wrote a letter to the Yukon Star offering a thoughtful, detailed perspective on the First YCA gathering of May 25-26. Read it at theyukonstar.com.