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Nominations for the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon by-election are now closed, and Frédéric Trussart has been declared elected as a trustee. Thank you to everyone who participated in the process.
The Minister of Education has directed Elections Yukon to conduct a by-election to fill one (1) vacant trustee position on the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon (CSFY).
Candidate Nominations
Candidate nominations open on Thursday, April 2, and run until Thursday, April 16, at 12:00 pm.
Candidates have until noon on April 16 to submit their nomination papers for the CSFY by-election.
Our chief returning officer will be at the CSSC Mercier from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, to accept nomination papers.
If you are not in Whitehorse, send your completed nomination packages to [email protected].
Eligibility to be a candidate in the CSFY by-election
To be a candidate in the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon by-election, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and either
- are the parent/guardian of a student who attends a school or daycare operated by the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon OR
- have lived in the Yukon for at least three months and meet the board's language criteria.
- are the parent/guardian of a student who attends a school or daycare operated by the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon OR
- have lived in the Yukon for at least three months and meet the board's language criteria:
- Have minority language rights under section 23 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, namely:
- French language: the first language learned and still understood is French.
- Primary school instruction: received part of your primary school instruction in Canada in French as a first language.
- Family continuity: a parent whose child is receiving or has received their primary or secondary school instruction in French as a first language
If you are unsure if your school is operated by the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon (CSFY), consult the list of schools on our site or contact your school principal.
Find the candidates
Candidate photos and biographies will be added as soon as they are received after the close of nominations.
Documents for Candidates
French Documents
Bilingual Documents
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Voting Options in the CSFY by-election
Voting for the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon by-election is now closed. Frédéric Trussart has been declared elected as a trustee. Thank you to everyone who participated in the process.
Eligibility to vote
To vote in the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon by-election, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and either
- are the parent/guardian of a student who attends a school or daycare operated by the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon OR
- have lived in the Yukon for at least three months and meet the board's language criteria.
- are the parent/guardian of a student who attends a school or daycare operated by the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon OR
- have lived in the Yukon for at least three months and meet the board's language criteria:
- Have minority language rights under section 23 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, namely:
- French language: first language learned and still understood is French.
- Primary school instruction: received part of your primary school instruction in Canada in French as a First language.
- Family continuity: a parent whose child is receiving or has received their primary or secondary school instruction in French as a First language
If you are unsure if your school is operated by the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon (CSFY), consult the list of schools on our site or contact your school principal.
Key Dates
- Notice of Nominations
- Mail-in Ballot Applications Open
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
- Close of Nominations*
- Close of Mail-in Ballot Applications
(*this will determine if an election will occur or not)
| Thursday, April 16, 2026
at 12 pm |
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| If an election occurs, the following dates will be used for online voting and official results |
- Online Voting Applications Open
| Friday, April 17
at 10 am |
- Online Voting Applications Close
(Votes must be cast before 8 pm!)
| Monday, April 27, 2026
at 7 pm |
- Polling Day (and Unofficial Results)
(results will be posted to our website as soon as they are available)
| Monday, April 27, 2026
after 8 pm |
- Declaration of Candidates Elected (and Official Results)
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026
at 12 pm |
Questions?
Email us at [email protected] or call 1-866-668-8683.
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