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National Post
4 hours ago
- Politics
- National Post
Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be territory's 11th premier
Article content Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier. Article content A local businessman and longtime party insider, Pemberton won the leadership race by 13 votes over former Kwanlin Dun First Nations Chief Doris Bill. Article content He will replace outgoing Premier Ranj Pillai who announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election and would step down after his successor was chosen. Article content Article content The Liberals hold a minority government in Yukon with eight of the 19 available seats in the legislature. Article content
CTV News
5 hours ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be next premier
Yukon Liberal Party Leader and premier-designate Mike Pemberton poses in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Yukon Liberal Party (Mandatory Credit) WHITEHORSE — WHITEHORSE -- Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier. A local businessman and longtime party insider, Pemberton won the leadership race by 13 votes over former Kwanlin Dun First Nation Chief Doris Bill. Pemberton told supporters gathered Thursday night at the party's convention in Whitehorse that they have an opportunity to build on eight years of strong leadership and First Nations partnerships. '(It's) an opportunity to grow together, to grow our party, to show our strong track record of economic growth, our commitment to public safety, affordability and the well-being of all communities, big and small,' he said. No date has been set for when Pemberton will be sworn in as premier but he will have little time to make his mark before he is running in the next territorial election. That election must take place on or before Nov. 3 and Pemberton has previously told The Canadian Press that he would likely call it before that deadline. In his acceptance speech Thursday he said there was 'hard work and new challenges ahead.' 'I commit to having genuine conversations with Yukoners across the territory, and building a platform that not only reflects Yukoners' wants and needs, but inspires them as well,' he said. Pemberton is chair of the Yukon branch of the federal Liberal party and was vice-president of the territorial party before stepping aside to run for leader. He will replace outgoing Premier Ranj Pillai who announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election and would step down after his successor was chosen. The party said 873 ballots were cast at the leadership convention, with Pemberton getting 442 votes, 429 people voting for Bill, and two ballots being spoiled. Following the votes being announced, Bill said she was disappointed. 'I really tried to reach out across the Yukon, because I believe that it's Yukoners that should vote for their leader,' she said. Had she won, Bill would have been Yukon's first Indigenous premier and first to be born in the territory. She said she hopes that can still be achieved by someone. 'I hope someday. You know, this may have been the closest we've ever gotten as a people to that particular job,' she said. The Liberals hold a minority government in Yukon with eight of the 19 available seats in the legislature. Opposition Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon congratulated Pemberton on his win and thanked Bill for putting her name forward. 'Making the choice to enter politics is never an easy one. With increased public scrutiny and time away from family, the sacrifices are many, but our democracy requires that dedicated citizens answer the call to serve our communities,' he said in a statement. By Ashley Joannou and Isabel Ruitenbeek This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025
Globe and Mail
6 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Ronald Hochstein buys as Fireweed Metals hits new highs
Fireweed Metals Corp. (FWZ-X) is emerging as a strategically important Canadian junior miner. The stock set an all-time high of $2.37 on June 5. Fireweed's Macpass District covers 985 square kilometres and straddles the Yukon-Northwest Territories boundary. It includes the Macpass zinc-lead-silver project that includes by-product products of gallium-germanium and the Mactung tungsten project. Fireweed made our screens as director Ronald Hochstein bought 105,500 shares in the public market at $2.30 on June 18. He now holds 395,355 shares. Mr. Hochstein is also CEO of Lundin Gold (LUG-T). Ted Dixon is CEO of INK Research, which provides insider news and knowledge to investors. For more background on insider reporting in Canada, visit the FAQ section at Securities referenced in this profile may have already appeared in recent reports distributed to INK subscribers. INK staff may also hold a position in profiled securities. Chart reflects public-market transactions of common shares or unit trusts by company officers and directors.
CBC
11 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Mike Pemberton elected new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party
Members of the Yukon Liberal Party have chosen their next leader and the territory's next premier: businessman Mike Pemberton. "We are here tonight as part of a proud, and strong Liberal movement that is rooted in community. Compassion. And the belief that we can work together to build a brighter future for all Yukoners," Pemberton said. Pemberton narrowly won by 14 votes. Out of a total of 873 votes, Pemberton received 442, while fellow candidate Doris Bill received 429. Pemberton has been involved with the federal and territorial Liberals for more than 20 years. He was the spokesperson for Ranj Pillai's campaign when the current premier and party leader ran uncontested for the Yukon Liberal Party leadership. He also previously owned a furniture store in downtown Whitehorse. He's served on the Whitehorse and Yukon chambers of commerce, the Yukon Development Corporation and the board of Yukon Energy. Pemberton is now premier-designate until a swearing-in ceremony. Once sworn in, They will then serve as the territory's 11th premier until the next general election, which must happen before November 3.
CTV News
a day ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Territorial Liberals hold leadership convention to replace Yukon premier
Yukon Liberal Party candidate Doris Bill, left, and Mike Pemberton are shown in this combination handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Yukon Liberal Party *MANDATORY CREDIT* WHITEHORSE — The Yukon Liberal Party will choose its next leader today and he or she will also become the territory's 11th premier. A leadership convention is being held in Whitehorse where more than 1,000 eligible party members can vote for either Doris Bill, a former Kwanlin Dun First Nation chief, or local businessman Mike Pemberton. They are running to replace outgoing Premier Ranj Pillai who announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election and would step down after his successor was chosen. Eligible voters will be using a ranked preferential ballot and the candidate who receives 50 per cent plus one of the total number of votes will be declared the winner. The next territorial election must be held on or before Nov. 3. The Liberals hold a minority government in Yukon with eight of the 19 available seats in the legislature.
