Yukon (electoral district) riding was abolished in 1947, and the riding of Yukon—Mackenzie River was created including a portion of the Northwest Territories. In 1952, Yukon-Mackenzie River was abolished, and the riding of Yukon was recreated. This riding did not change as a result of the 2012 redistribution. Riding associations are the local branches of political parties: This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament: Yukon's current Member of Parliament is Larry Bagnell. He was elected in the 2015 election as the candidate of the Liberal Party of Canada. Yukon (electoral district) Yukon is the only federal electoral district in Yukon, Canada.
Provinces and territories of Canada the Northwest Territories. In 1999, it was dissolved when it became part of Nunavut. Theoretically, provinces have a great deal of power relative to the federal government, with jurisdiction over many public goods such as health care, education, welfare, and intra-provincial transportation. They receive "transfer payments" from the federal government to pay for these, as well as exacting their own taxes. In practice, however, the federal government can use these transfer payments to influence these provincial areas. For instance, in order to receive healthcare funding under Medicare, provinces must agree to meet certain federal mandates, such as universal access to