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Yukon Liberals to Choose New Premier From Pemberton and Bill

Facing rising living costs, the new leader has a narrow window to deliver results before a November election.

Overview

  • At a Whitehorse convention, more than 1,000 eligible voters will use a ranked preferential ballot to select the new party leader.
  • The winner becomes premier of a minority Liberal government that must call an election by November 3, 2025.
  • If chosen, Doris Bill would become the territory’s first Indigenous and locally born premier.
  • Mike Pemberton proposes adjusting the northern living allowance to help offset high costs made worse by a US tariff dispute.
  • Bill highlights the Community Safety Officer program she launched as Kwanlin Dun chief to reduce crime and gang violence.