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For the first time in the Yukon’s history, more women than men have been elected to the territory’s Legislative Assembly.
According to Elections Yukon, 11 women and one non-binary MLA were elected in this week’s vote — making up 57 per cent of the legislature.
Lindsay Brumwell, interim executive director of Equal Voice — a charity dedicated to improving gender representation in Canadian politics — said the result came as “a pleasant surprise.”
“This is an amazing result,” she said. “We’re really happy to see Yukon leading the way in Canada.”
Brumwell said the milestone reflects how northern communities value local leadership regardless of gender.
“It’s a testament to people knowing their neighbours
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