Proposed Yukon East riding could strengthen Kaska Nation’s common interests, some say – CBC

Aug 02, 2024

The change would merge the electoral ridings of Watson Lake, Ross River, and Faro

The issue as to whether Yukon should reduce its electoral ridings from eight to six has been stirring up controversy for months.

In May, the Yukon Electoral District Boundaries Commission released its 2024 interim report, which proposes that the territory increase the number of ridings in Whitehorse from 11 to 13, due to the city’s growing population. It also suggests merging Watson Lake, Ross River and Faro into one riding called Yukon East, and merging the Klondike riding in Dawson City with Old Crow’s Vuntut Gwitchin ridings into one called Yukon North.

Many people CBC News has spoken to said they are against the idea of merging rural ridings.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-east-riding-proposal-reactions-1.7281712