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ACCESS TO VOTING RIGHTS FOR TRAVELLERS
B
(2006: B)
The Yukon allows special balloting for all residents. Individuals unable to vote at an advance poll or regular poll
may apply for a special ballot at any time after the election is called. Applications must be mailed, delivered or
made in person. A special ballot must be received by the returning ofcer in the individual’s electoral district by
2:00 p.m. on election day. The Yukon also permits proxy voting, but this process often is cumbersome for travellers
to use; the proxy application is available only after the election is called and both the voter and proxy must sign
it. Territorial general elections must be held at least every fve years; the next one must be called by October 2011.
Change since last report:
None.
Recommendations:
Allow e-mailed and faxed applications for special ballots. Set no deadline for application, but
instead clearly communicate the last day by which absentee voters’ applications should be received in order to
ensure that they receive the special ballots in sufcient time to send them back. Accept mail-in ballots that have
been post-marked prior to the close of polls. Fix election dates so travellers can plan accordingly.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
B+
(2006: B+)
The Yukon publishes fairly detailed health related information for travellers in a single pamphlet. The information
provides a good overview of the type of emergency coverage the territory will provide and tips for travellers be-
fore they leave the Yukon. This information is available at medical ofces, travel agencies and is available on-line.
The Yukon provides useful information on proxy voting and distance voting. Printable application forms for prox-
ies and special ballots are hard to fnd on-line.
Change since last report:
Information on health care coverage outside of the Yukon is available on-line.
Recommendations:
Consolidate health information for travellers into a single pamphlet that is available on-line as
well as at government ofces and through travel and medical organizations.
2006 A
Grade