On June 5, 2025, the Regulation Respecting Plebiscites Held in Conjunction with a General Election was approved. This regulation allows the territory to hold a plebiscite at the same time as a general election.

A plebiscite is a public vote to obtain public opinion on a question being asked by the government. It is a non-binding vote that helps gauge what Yukoners think about an important topic before any decisions are made. Holding the vote alongside a general election makes it easier for Yukoners to participate and express their position on the topic being considered.

Under the regulation, the Chief Electoral Officer, as head of Elections Yukon and a non-partisan officer of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, administers a plebiscite and provides non-partisan information to the public. The Government of Yukon will remain neutral throughout the process.

To learn more about plebiscites, people can visit Elections Yukon’s website at electionsyukon.ca/plebiscites.

Media contact

Sheena Greenlaw
Communications, Executive Council Office
867-334-8914
[email protected]

News release #:
25-258

Related information:
Plebiscite—November 2025
Special Committee on Electoral Reform
Yukon Citizens’ Assembly