Noon Report - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
| LATEST NEWS | - Canada Post—Rotating Strike: Whitehorse is still listed as a city where CUPW workers are on rotating strikes today. This will delay mailing of voter information cards to some communities.
- Advance Polls this Sunday and Monday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Special ballot application for mail has closed. They will continue to be available in returning offices until October 31.
- Polling locations are available online at electionsyukon.ca “Where can I vote?”
- Voter Information Cards are being mailed out this week and are also available to download.
- Join us for our "Get Ready to Vote" virtual town hall on Zoom, it takes place on Thursday, October 23, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
- Another virtual town hall will be happening on Thursday, October 30, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Details and the Zoom link will be added to our website soon.
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| ELECTION ACTIVITY | - Returning offices open 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM today.
- In-person special ballot voting continues at returning offices.
- Candidate briefings by returning officers occurring.
- Focus on readiness for advance polls with recruiting, training and material distribution.
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| PLEBISCITE | - Plebiscite information, FAQ’s and a plebiscite voter guide are available on the website and in returning offices.
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| REGISTRATIONS | - Electors can check, update, and register at electionsyukon.ca.
- Current number of registered electors: 35,685.
- Number of registered electors: 35,760 at issue of the writ.
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| VICs | - All VICs are in the Canada Post mail system.
- VICs are expected to be available in some communities outside Whitehorse today. Remainder will be delivered in the coming days.
- Where Do I Vote? is available online.
- Digital (pdf) VICs can be downloaded
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| CANDIDATES | - Nominations have closed. Number of Candidates: 61
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| ADVANCE POLLS | - Open Sunday and Monday, October 26 and 27, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- A special Advance Poll (Territorial) will also be available in Whitehorse at the Elks Lodge for any elector. This also supports electors outside of Whitehorse who may be in Whitehorse during the Advance Poll and otherwise might not be able to vote.
- Days remaining until first day of Advance Poll: 4
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| SPECIAL BALLOTS | - Early in-person special ballot voting is open to all electors at returning offices.
- Special ballot applications closed for mail-out. Applications remain open at Returning Offices until Friday, October 31, 2025.
- Days remaining to apply for special ballot: 9
- Total special ballots issued by returning office and mail-out: 1720
- Special ballots sent by courier: 123 Returned: 0
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| POLLING DAY | - Polling Day is Monday, November 3, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Days remaining until polling day: 12
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Noon Report - October 22, 2025
