Floyd McCormick
@pivocerveza.bsky.social
Retired Clerk of the Yukon Legislative Assembly (2007-19), Deputy Clerk (2001-07), PhD polisci (UAlberta 1997), oldest goalie: Whitehorse Oldtimers Hockey League. Yukon politics mostly.
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Scott Kent, Minister of Education, will table the Yukon University 2025-26 Annual Report and the Yukon University Consolidated Financial Statements — Year Ended March 31, 2026.
Hon. Ted Laking, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and...
Hon. Ted Laking, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and...
Projected business for today | Ordre projeté des travaux :
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Projected Order of Business | Yukon Legislative Assembly
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October 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Scott Kent, Minister of Education, will table the Yukon University 2025-26 Annual Report and the Yukon University Consolidated Financial Statements — Year Ended March 31, 2026.
Hon. Ted Laking, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and...
Hon. Ted Laking, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and...
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Discover your options at the Ombudsman's office. If you feel you have been treated unfairly by a public organization you can contact us by email, video conference, or in-person. We listen, offer advice, and provide options.
Today is Ombudsman Days. Learn how we can help you: www.YukonOmbudsman.ca
Today is Ombudsman Days. Learn how we can help you: www.YukonOmbudsman.ca
October 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Discover your options at the Ombudsman's office. If you feel you have been treated unfairly by a public organization you can contact us by email, video conference, or in-person. We listen, offer advice, and provide options.
Today is Ombudsman Days. Learn how we can help you: www.YukonOmbudsman.ca
Today is Ombudsman Days. Learn how we can help you: www.YukonOmbudsman.ca
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Laura Lang, Minister of Justice, will move a motion for introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 11, Yukon Firearms Act.
Opposition motions have precedence under Orders of the Day. The three motions on the agenda are: Motion No. 168 re Substance use health...
Opposition motions have precedence under Orders of the Day. The three motions on the agenda are: Motion No. 168 re Substance use health...
Projected business for today | Ordre projeté des travaux :
yukonassembly.ca/house-busine...
yukonassembly.ca/house-busine...
Projected Order of Business | Yukon Legislative Assembly
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October 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Laura Lang, Minister of Justice, will move a motion for introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 11, Yukon Firearms Act.
Opposition motions have precedence under Orders of the Day. The three motions on the agenda are: Motion No. 168 re Substance use health...
Opposition motions have precedence under Orders of the Day. The three motions on the agenda are: Motion No. 168 re Substance use health...
yukon-news.com/2026/10/05/y...
Requesting capital appropriations during the Fall Sitting of @yukonassembly.bsky.social is not a new idea but the current Yukon Govt’s approach is different from that of its predecessors. From my research the last time a Yukon govt introduced a capital...
Requesting capital appropriations during the Fall Sitting of @yukonassembly.bsky.social is not a new idea but the current Yukon Govt’s approach is different from that of its predecessors. From my research the last time a Yukon govt introduced a capital...
Yukon gov introduces bill to authorize $138M in capital projects earlier - Yukon News
Government tables advance capital budget as fall legislature sitting opens Oct. 5
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October 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM
yukon-news.com/2026/10/05/y...
Requesting capital appropriations during the Fall Sitting of @yukonassembly.bsky.social is not a new idea but the current Yukon Govt’s approach is different from that of its predecessors. From my research the last time a Yukon govt introduced a capital...
Requesting capital appropriations during the Fall Sitting of @yukonassembly.bsky.social is not a new idea but the current Yukon Govt’s approach is different from that of its predecessors. From my research the last time a Yukon govt introduced a capital...
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Laura Lang, Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board, will move a motion for Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 6, Act to amend the Workers' Safety and Compensation Act (2026). Following Question Period and prior to Orders...
Projected business for today | Ordre projeté des travaux :
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yukonassembly.ca/house-busine...
Projected Order of Business | Yukon Legislative Assembly
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October 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Laura Lang, Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board, will move a motion for Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 6, Act to amend the Workers' Safety and Compensation Act (2026). Following Question Period and prior to Orders...
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La Chambre reprend ses travaux. L’honorable Yvonne Clarke, présidente de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon, les greffiers et la sergente d’armes sont prêts pour la session d’automne 2026 de la première session de la 36e législature.
October 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM
La Chambre reprend ses travaux. L’honorable Yvonne Clarke, présidente de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon, les greffiers et la sergente d’armes sont prêts pour la session d’automne 2026 de la première session de la 36e législature.
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Today is the first sitting day of the 2026 Fall Sitting of the 36th Yukon Legislative Assembly.
The full projected Order of Business is in the post from @yukonassembly.bsky.social.
Of particular note: Hon. Yvonne Clarke, Speaker, will table Report from the Clerk of the…
Today is the first sitting day of the 2026 Fall Sitting of the 36th Yukon Legislative Assembly.
The full projected Order of Business is in the post from @yukonassembly.bsky.social.
Of particular note: Hon. Yvonne Clarke, Speaker, will table Report from the Clerk of the…
Projected business for today | Ordre projeté des travaux :
yukonassembly.ca/house-busine...
yukonassembly.ca/house-busine...
Projected Order of Business | Yukon Legislative Assembly
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October 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM
1/8 #ytpoli #yukon
Today is the first sitting day of the 2026 Fall Sitting of the 36th Yukon Legislative Assembly.
The full projected Order of Business is in the post from @yukonassembly.bsky.social.
Of particular note: Hon. Yvonne Clarke, Speaker, will table Report from the Clerk of the…
Today is the first sitting day of the 2026 Fall Sitting of the 36th Yukon Legislative Assembly.
The full projected Order of Business is in the post from @yukonassembly.bsky.social.
Of particular note: Hon. Yvonne Clarke, Speaker, will table Report from the Clerk of the…
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The Fall Sitting will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5.
Visit the Yukon Legislative Assembly website for more information about the scheduling of the Fall 2026 Sitting.
yukonassembly.ca/.../2026-fal...
Visit the Yukon Legislative Assembly website for more information about the scheduling of the Fall 2026 Sitting.
yukonassembly.ca/.../2026-fal...
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September 15, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The Fall Sitting will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5.
Visit the Yukon Legislative Assembly website for more information about the scheduling of the Fall 2026 Sitting.
yukonassembly.ca/.../2026-fal...
Visit the Yukon Legislative Assembly website for more information about the scheduling of the Fall 2026 Sitting.
yukonassembly.ca/.../2026-fal...
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"The Yukon government says it's reviewing its land lottery system, after the territory's ombudsman found that people were cheating the system to boost their chances of obtaining a building lot in Whitehorse.
Ombudsman Jason Pedlar says the issue is a "well-known secret...".
https://bit.ly/4igMCqf
Ombudsman Jason Pedlar says the issue is a "well-known secret...".
https://bit.ly/4igMCqf
Yukon's land lottery system encourages cheating, ombudsman finds | CBC News
The Yukon government says it's reviewing its land lottery system, after the territory's ombudsman found that people were cheating the system to boost their chances of obtaining a building lot in Whitehorse.
www.cbc.ca
August 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
"The Yukon government says it's reviewing its land lottery system, after the territory's ombudsman found that people were cheating the system to boost their chances of obtaining a building lot in Whitehorse.
Ombudsman Jason Pedlar says the issue is a "well-known secret...".
https://bit.ly/4igMCqf
Ombudsman Jason Pedlar says the issue is a "well-known secret...".
https://bit.ly/4igMCqf
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If something unfair happens in the Yukon, we can’t do anything until someone submits a complaint to our office.
If you believe you have been treated unfairly by a public organization, we can help. We are free, confidential, and independent from government.
Learn more at YukonOmbudsman.ca.
If you believe you have been treated unfairly by a public organization, we can help. We are free, confidential, and independent from government.
Learn more at YukonOmbudsman.ca.
August 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
If something unfair happens in the Yukon, we can’t do anything until someone submits a complaint to our office.
If you believe you have been treated unfairly by a public organization, we can help. We are free, confidential, and independent from government.
Learn more at YukonOmbudsman.ca.
If you believe you have been treated unfairly by a public organization, we can help. We are free, confidential, and independent from government.
Learn more at YukonOmbudsman.ca.
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Hear how the Ombudsman resolved a fairness complaint related to the lot lottery in Whitehorse. The Authority has accepted our recommendations. https://yukonaccountability.ca/ombudsman/news/2026-08/single-family-lot-lottery-process-deemed-unfair
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/audio/9.7312410
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/audio/9.7312410
An investigation by the Yukon Ombudsman has revealed applicants are abusing the residential lot lottery system in Whitehorse
Hear Jason Pedlar, the Yukon's ombudsman.
www.cbc.ca
August 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Hear how the Ombudsman resolved a fairness complaint related to the lot lottery in Whitehorse. The Authority has accepted our recommendations. https://yukonaccountability.ca/ombudsman/news/2026-08/single-family-lot-lottery-process-deemed-unfair
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/audio/9.7312410
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/audio/9.7312410
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"The Yukon’s ombudsman found the territory’s land lottery in Whitehorse had become structurally unfair, prompting the government to halt future draws until it can ensure the system complies with the Yukon Lands Act and its regulations."
https://bit.ly/4cjcoX5
https://bit.ly/4cjcoX5
Yukon halts Whitehorse land lottery after ombudsman finds widespread proxy abuse - Yukon News
Developers’ widespread proxy use leads Energy, Mines and Resources to suspend Whitehorse land lotteries
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August 19, 2026 at 10:50 PM
"The Yukon’s ombudsman found the territory’s land lottery in Whitehorse had become structurally unfair, prompting the government to halt future draws until it can ensure the system complies with the Yukon Lands Act and its regulations."
https://bit.ly/4cjcoX5
https://bit.ly/4cjcoX5
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We received a complaint about how the use of proxies in the Whitehorse single-family lot lottery makes it difficult for those following the rules to obtain a lot. Our investigation found the lot lottery process unfair. The Authority fully accepted our recommendations. https://bit.ly/4x5SN4F
August 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We received a complaint about how the use of proxies in the Whitehorse single-family lot lottery makes it difficult for those following the rules to obtain a lot. Our investigation found the lot lottery process unfair. The Authority fully accepted our recommendations. https://bit.ly/4x5SN4F
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The 2026 Fall Sitting will convene at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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La séance de l’automne 2026 de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon est convoquée à 13 h, le lundi 5 octobre 2026.
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La séance de l’automne 2026 de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon est convoquée à 13 h, le lundi 5 octobre 2026.
August 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The 2026 Fall Sitting will convene at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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La séance de l’automne 2026 de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon est convoquée à 13 h, le lundi 5 octobre 2026.
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La séance de l’automne 2026 de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon est convoquée à 13 h, le lundi 5 octobre 2026.
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News release: Public Accounts Committee Releases Second Report
yukonassembly.ca/news/public-...
In the report, the committee makes 20 recommendations.
yukonassembly.ca/news/public-...
In the report, the committee makes 20 recommendations.
Public Accounts Committee Releases Second Report | Yukon Legislative Assembly
Download news release Whitehorse – The Standing Committee on Public Accounts of the 36th Yukon Legislative Assembly has released its Second Report – Child and Family Services in Yukon.
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August 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
News release: Public Accounts Committee Releases Second Report
yukonassembly.ca/news/public-...
In the report, the committee makes 20 recommendations.
yukonassembly.ca/news/public-...
In the report, the committee makes 20 recommendations.
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"A judge has dismissed the Yukon government's petition to ignore summons as part of an ongoing Information and Privacy Commission investigation."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/supreme-court-sides-with-information-and-privacy-commission-over-yukon-government-9.7279645
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/supreme-court-sides-with-information-and-privacy-commission-over-yukon-government-9.7279645
July 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"A judge has dismissed the Yukon government's petition to ignore summons as part of an ongoing Information and Privacy Commission investigation."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/supreme-court-sides-with-information-and-privacy-commission-over-yukon-government-9.7279645
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/supreme-court-sides-with-information-and-privacy-commission-over-yukon-government-9.7279645
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News release: New Yukon Legislative Assembly Activity and Colouring Book
yukonassembly.ca/news/new-yuk...
The Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, the Hon. Yvonne Clarke, is pleased to announce the creation of the Yukon Legislative Assembly Activity and Colouring Book.
yukonassembly.ca/news/new-yuk...
The Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, the Hon. Yvonne Clarke, is pleased to announce the creation of the Yukon Legislative Assembly Activity and Colouring Book.
July 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM
News release: New Yukon Legislative Assembly Activity and Colouring Book
yukonassembly.ca/news/new-yuk...
The Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, the Hon. Yvonne Clarke, is pleased to announce the creation of the Yukon Legislative Assembly Activity and Colouring Book.
yukonassembly.ca/news/new-yuk...
The Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, the Hon. Yvonne Clarke, is pleased to announce the creation of the Yukon Legislative Assembly Activity and Colouring Book.
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The future is looking even brighter for protecting the rights of Yukoners. Our 30th anniversary will be celebrated with the gift of amending the outdated Ombudsman Act, in addition to an open house on Thursday, July 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where there will be food, prizes, and resources.
July 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The future is looking even brighter for protecting the rights of Yukoners. Our 30th anniversary will be celebrated with the gift of amending the outdated Ombudsman Act, in addition to an open house on Thursday, July 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where there will be food, prizes, and resources.
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"The Yukon Supreme Court has dismissed a pair of petitions from the territorial government that sought to overturn summonses issued to five Justice Department employees by the territory’s privacy commissioner."
https://yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports
https://yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports
July 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
"The Yukon Supreme Court has dismissed a pair of petitions from the territorial government that sought to overturn summonses issued to five Justice Department employees by the territory’s privacy commissioner."
https://yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports
https://yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports
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News release: Special Committee on Electoral Financing Seeking Written Submissions.
The Yukon Legislative Assembly’s Special Committee on Electoral Financing is inviting written submissions from individuals and organizations on electoral financing in the territory.
yukonassembly.ca/news/special...
The Yukon Legislative Assembly’s Special Committee on Electoral Financing is inviting written submissions from individuals and organizations on electoral financing in the territory.
yukonassembly.ca/news/special...
Special Committee on Electoral Financing Seeking Written Submissions | Yukon Legislative Assembly
Download news release Whitehorse – The Yukon Legislative Assembly’s Special Committee on Electoral Financing is inviting written submissions from individuals and organizations on electoral financing i...
yukonassembly.ca
July 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
News release: Special Committee on Electoral Financing Seeking Written Submissions.
The Yukon Legislative Assembly’s Special Committee on Electoral Financing is inviting written submissions from individuals and organizations on electoral financing in the territory.
yukonassembly.ca/news/special...
The Yukon Legislative Assembly’s Special Committee on Electoral Financing is inviting written submissions from individuals and organizations on electoral financing in the territory.
yukonassembly.ca/news/special...
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Stop by and celebrate our 30th anniversary with food and prizes on Thursday, July 23rd! https://yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary
July 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Stop by and celebrate our 30th anniversary with food and prizes on Thursday, July 23rd! https://yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary
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We are hiring a Director of Intake and Informal Case Resolution who plays a key role in supporting all three of our mandates and oversees a team of three investigator and compliance review officers. The closing date is August 7th or until filled. Apply now!
https://yukonaccountability.ca/careers
https://yukonaccountability.ca/careers
July 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We are hiring a Director of Intake and Informal Case Resolution who plays a key role in supporting all three of our mandates and oversees a team of three investigator and compliance review officers. The closing date is August 7th or until filled. Apply now!
https://yukonaccountability.ca/careers
https://yukonaccountability.ca/careers
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It's been a privilege to support fairness, privacy, and access to information for 30 years.
Please join us in celebrating this occasion with food, prizes, and resources at our open house later this month. https://yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary
Please join us in celebrating this occasion with food, prizes, and resources at our open house later this month. https://yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary
July 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
It's been a privilege to support fairness, privacy, and access to information for 30 years.
Please join us in celebrating this occasion with food, prizes, and resources at our open house later this month. https://yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary
Please join us in celebrating this occasion with food, prizes, and resources at our open house later this month. https://yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary