Premier must clarify leadership rules for cabinet ministers: Yukon NDP and YP

October 2, 2022

Whitehorse, YT — The leaders of the Yukon NDP and Yukon Party are calling on the Premier to set out clear rules for cabinet ministers who will be seeking leadership to ensure that their positions and government resources are not being abused and used to campaign.

It has been three weeks since the Premier stepped down. With the Legislature resuming this week, it is concerning that no rules have been established and communicated by the Premier. Convention usually dictates that Cabinet Ministers step down from their cabinet position before seeking leadership.

Quotes:

“It’s important that the Premier publicly communicate clear rules before the sitting starts on Thursday, to ensure that cabinet positions and resources, as well as public funds and resources are not used to pursue leadership by any MLA.” – Kate White, Leader, Yukon NDP

“There is a long-standing convention in Canadian politics that Cabinet Ministers who are running for the leadership of a party step away from cabinet duties during the leadership campaign.” – Currie Dixon, Leader, Yukon Party

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