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Patti McLeod
Member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly

Patti McLeod

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Patti McLeod is a Canadian politician, who was elected to in the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the 2011 election. She represents the electoral district of Watson Lake as a member of the Yukon Party caucus.

33rd Legislative Assembly

She was first elected as MLA of Watson Lake on October 11, 2011, succeeding former Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie. During her time in office, she chaired the Select Committee on Whistle-blower Protection and the Select Committee Regarding the Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic Fracturing.

McLeod was elected as the 11th Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly on May 10, 2016, following the resignation of incumbent Speaker David Laxton. She is the first female Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

34th Legislative Assembly

McLeod was re-elected as MLA of Watson Lake on November 7, 2016, when the Yukon Party was defeated by the Yukon Liberal Party. She is currently the Official Opposition critic for the Department of Health and Social Services, the Women's Directorate, and the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board.

Personal life

Prior to entering territorial politics, she worked in mining administration for the federal and territorial governments. She is a former elected member of the Watson Lake town council and used to work for the Watson Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Electoral record

2016 general election

Watson Lake
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Yukon PartyPatti McLeod29938.9%+1.8%
    NDPErin Labonte21928.5%-4.6%
    LiberalErnie Jamieson21227.6%+5.0%
    IndependentVictor Kisoun385.0%-1.6%
Total768100.0%

2011 general election

Watson Lake
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Yukon PartyPatti McLeod27637.8%-26.9%
    NDPLiard McMillan24233.1%+27.3%
    LiberalThomas Slager16522.6%-3.0%
    IndependentPatricia Gilhooly486.6%+6.6%
Total731100.0%

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