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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
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
12-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Coal mining town hall with premier in Fort Macleod draws hundreds
Calgary Watch Hundreds of people packed a town hall in Fort Macleod, hoping the premier and cabinet ministers would hear their views on coal mining in Alberta.
Globe and Mail
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Globe and Mail
New Royal Roads University campus named in honour of late B.C. premier John Horgan
Ellie Horgan choked back tears as Royal Roads University named its new campus after her late husband, John Horgan, honouring the former B.C. premier in the Vancouver Island community of Langford where he lived. 'I'm overwhelmed,' she said Friday outside the John Horgan Campus building that is nearing completion, adding, 'I can't wait until the sign goes up.' Horgan, who was also Canada's ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in November at age 65. 'As late as last September, when we were in Berlin and John was in hospital, I said, 'you know there's a movement, and it's growing, to name a campus after you,'' Ellie Horgan recalled. 'He went, 'that's just silly, they should name it after somebody who deserves it.'' But she said she was 'thrilled beyond belief' that the honour went to her late husband, who prided himself as 'John from Langford.' Premier David Eby was among more than 200 guests at the announcement, including past and present B.C. ministers. He said Horgan focused on improving access to different kinds of post-secondary training when he was premier. 'So it is entirely appropriate and fitting that this campus is named for such a remarkable champion of education,' Eby said. 'I really wish, as we all do, that John was with us here today. But of course, if he were here, he would not have let us name this campus after him. He (was) an incredibly modest guy and this is the least of what John deserves for his contributions to British Columbia.' The campus is set to open in September. Philip Steenkamp, president and vice-chancellor of Royal Roads, said he met Horgan in 2019 to discuss expanding post-secondary options in Langford, one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. 'He said to me in his usual blunt way, 'you need to get out of your castle and out from behind those walls, and pop out into the community,'' Steenkamp said, a reference to historic Hatley Castle where the university's main campus is based in neighbouring Colwood. 'Here we are – so John, we took that admonition seriously." Other post-secondary institutions will also have a presence in the new campus building, including the University of Victoria, Camosun College and the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Ellie Horgan said her husband would have been even happier, 'if there was astronomy and space exploration and electives for rock polishing,' a reference to some of his passions. Royal Roads also announced the creation of the John Horgan Entrance Award, to give financial assistance to new undergraduates at the Langford campus. Steenkamp said he had made a personal donation of $25,000 to the award. Ellie Horgan said her late husband's love for Langford, education and young people 'all come together in this campus.' 'He would be proud to see students, faculty and staff become part of Langford's vibrant community, and deeply honoured to have his name associated with such a meaningful place of learning.'
