6-Who can form a registered political party?
Any organization that has its primary purpose the promotion of candidates for election to the Legislative Assembly may apply to the Chief Electoral Officer to be a registered political party.
Any organization that has its primary purpose the promotion of candidates for election to the Legislative Assembly may apply to the Chief Electoral Officer to be a registered political party.
There are four political parties registered in Yukon:
Yukon Liberal Party
Premier Ranj Pillai, Leader
Carly Carruthers, President
Clarence Timmons, Official
183-108 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6C4
[email protected]
Yukon New Democratic Party
Kate White, Leader
Jan Stick, President
Thomas Dang, Official
Box 31516, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6K8
[email protected]
Yukon Party
During an election period, every notice or advertisement that refers to an election, whether printed, broadcast or published electronically, shall include the name and address of its sponsor.
The above does not apply to any printed notice or advertisement that bears, with no information, message or symbol that relates to an election or voting, only one or more of the following:
Each registered political party must provide:
A political party must endorse at least two candidates in the election or the registration of the party shall be cancelled.
More information here.
If a registered political party wishes to endorse candidates, a letter of endorsement from the party leader or designated party representative must accompany each candidates's nomination paper.
Congratulations on becoming a Canadian citizen! Voting is an important part of our democracy.
Click here to find out how to get registered on the list of electors.
Yes, Elections Yukon provides tools for people who are visually impaired:
Every polling place shall be located so that access to it is convenient to persons with disabilities and if possible, it is at street level.
A relative or friend can assist you in filling out forms. The Deputy Returning Officer may take an oath and mark the ballot paper as directed by the elector.
For more information, click here.