The big question: Yukoners see electoral reform ballot for the first time

As summer draws to a close, Yukoners may be focused on relishing the last few lake swims, or canoe trips, or mountain bike adventures. The contribution they can make to the territory's history this fall may be further from mind.

On Aug. 7, the Yukon government announced the question on electoral reform being posed to all Yukoners in a plebiscite accompanying this upcoming territorial election.

The plebiscite is asking Yukoners if the territory should change the way it elect MLAs. However, the vote is non-binding.

The plebiscite “provides an opportunity for the public to offer input on electoral reform before any final decisions are made,” reads the YG release.

The question that will be answered in ballot boxes across the territory is “Should the way members of the Yukon Legislative Ass