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.
Elections in Canada the same plurality voting system used in federal elections. Elections are monitored and organized, however, by independent provincial election commissions, and a province may legally change their electoral system should they wish to do so, without requiring permission from the federal government. In the territories of Northwest Territories and Nunavut, elections are held using the consensus government model. Since 2001, most Canadian provinces and the Northwest Territories have passed laws establishing fixed election dates, in most cases calling for elections every four years on a specific day and month. All Canadian provinces and Yukon, have electoral systems dominated by major