News & Updates
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.
Tony Penikett interview
Ahead of speaking at the first Yukon Citizens’ Assembly Gathering, former premier Tony Penikett spoke with Leonard Linklater about how such processes tackle challenging questions - https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-206/clip/16070561
CBC Yukon Update
YCAER Chair Sara McPhee-Knowles shared an update with CBC Yukon on May 3, 2024: The Yukon Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform has found Yukoners to serve as members