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'''Pat Duncan''' (born April 8, 1960) is a |
'''Pat Duncan''' (born April 8, 1960) is a Canadian politician from [[Yukon]]. Duncan served as leader of the [[Yukon Liberal Party]] from 1998 to 2005 and as the sixth [[premier of Yukon]] from 2000 until 2002. Duncan was the first Liberal premier of the Yukon and the first [[List of female premiers in Canada|female premier]] in the Yukon, the second woman in Canadian history to win the premiership of a province or territory through a general election, the first to do so by defeating an incumbent premier, and the first to do so by defeating a male opponent. |
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Duncan was appointed to the [[Senate of Canada]] on December 12, 2018.<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-trudeau-names-four-new-senators-filling-every-seat-in-the-senate/ "Trudeau names four new senators, filling every seat in the Senate"]. ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', December 12, 2018.</ref> |
Duncan was appointed to the [[Senate of Canada]] on December 12, 2018.<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-trudeau-names-four-new-senators-filling-every-seat-in-the-senate/ "Trudeau names four new senators, filling every seat in the Senate"]. ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', December 12, 2018.</ref> |
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==Life before politics== |
==Life before politics== |
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Duncan was born in [[Edmonton]], |
Duncan was born in [[Edmonton]], Alberta in 1960, and moved with her family to [[Whitehorse, Yukon]] in 1964. She graduated from [[Carleton University]] with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yukon Premier Pat Duncan|url=http://canadaonline.about.com/od/premiers/p/patduncan.htm |publisher=The New York Times Company |website=Canadaonline.about.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606111411/http://canadaonline.about.com/od/premiers/p/patduncan.htm |archive-date=June 6, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Professional background== |
==Professional background== |
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Prior to entering politics, Duncan was a small business owner. She also served as executive director of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce. In the mid-1980s, Duncan served as a special assistant to [[Progressive Conservative Party of Canada|Progressive Conservative]] Deputy Prime Minister [[Erik Nielsen]]. Duncan remained in this position until Nielsen's retirement in 1987.<ref>Gurston Dacks, [ |
Prior to entering politics, Duncan was a small business owner. She also served as executive director of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce. In the mid-1980s, Duncan served as a special assistant to [[Progressive Conservative Party of Canada|Progressive Conservative]] Deputy Prime Minister [[Erik Nielsen]]. Duncan remained in this position until Nielsen's retirement in 1987.<ref>Gurston Dacks, [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/patricia-duncan "Patricia Duncan"]. ''[[The Canadian Encyclopedia]]'', June 6, 2006.</ref> |
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==Yukon politics== |
==Yukon politics== |
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Duncan was first elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the 1996 general election. Duncan was elected as a Liberal to represent the Porter Creek South riding, a riding located in [[Whitehorse, Yukon|Whitehorse]]. In the 1996 general election, [[Piers McDonald]] ([[Yukon New Democratic Party|New Democratic Party]]) won a majority government. Duncan was one of three Liberals elected. Liberal leader at the time, Ken Taylor, was unsuccessful in winning his Mount Lorne riding. |
Duncan was first elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the 1996 general election. Duncan was elected as a Liberal to represent the Porter Creek South riding, a riding located in [[Whitehorse, Yukon|Whitehorse]]. In the 1996 general election, [[Piers McDonald]] ([[Yukon New Democratic Party|New Democratic Party]]) won a majority government. Duncan was one of three Liberals elected. Liberal leader at the time, Ken Taylor, was unsuccessful in winning his Mount Lorne riding. |
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In 1998, Duncan was elected leader of the [[Yukon Liberal Party]]. From 1998-2000, Duncan served as the Leader of the Official Opposition in the legislature. In the 2000 general election Duncan led the Yukon Liberal Party to a majority government, defeating New Democratic incumbent [[Piers McDonald]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whitehorsestar.com/History/duncans-smile-could-have-lit-up-city|title=Duncan's smile could have lit up city|work=Whitehorse Daily Star|date=April 18, 2000| |
In 1998, Duncan was elected leader of the [[Yukon Liberal Party]]. From 1998-2000, Duncan served as the Leader of the Official Opposition in the legislature. In the 2000 general election Duncan led the Yukon Liberal Party to a majority government, defeating New Democratic incumbent [[Piers McDonald]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whitehorsestar.com/History/duncans-smile-could-have-lit-up-city|title=Duncan's smile could have lit up city|work=Whitehorse Daily Star|date=April 18, 2000|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/liberals-win-majority-government-1.218612|title=Liberals win majority government|publisher=CBC News|date=April 18, 2000|access-date=2015-04-07}}</ref> The Liberals were elected in 10 ridings and received 42.7% of the popular vote. Early in 2002, the Liberal majority was reduced to a minority after the defection of three Liberal MLAs, [[Mike McLarnon]], [[Don Roberts (politician)|Don Roberts]] and [[Wayne Jim]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.petroleumnews.com/nbarch/08-32-2.html|title=Yukon government close to toppling after resignations|work=Petroleum News|date=April 3, 2002|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref> The catalyst for the defections was reported to be Duncan's allegedly heavy-handed and secretive leadership style.<ref name=results>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/yukonvotes2006/features/feature6-2002-results.html|title=Liberals crushed as Yukon Party wins stunning upset|publisher=CBC News|date=November 4, 2002|access-date=2016-04-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021000847/http://www.cbc.ca/yukonvotes2006/features/feature6-2002-results.html|archive-date=October 21, 2015}}</ref> |
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On October 4, 2002, only two years into Duncan's five-year term, she called a general election for November 4, 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/duncan-calls-nov-4-election-in-yukon/article1026928/|title=Duncan calls Nov. 4 election in Yukon|work=The Globe and Mail|date=October 5, 2002| |
On October 4, 2002, only two years into Duncan's five-year term, she called a general election for November 4, 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/duncan-calls-nov-4-election-in-yukon/article1026928/|title=Duncan calls Nov. 4 election in Yukon|work=The Globe and Mail|date=October 5, 2002|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref> The rationale for the election was to achieve certainty in the legislature, however many Yukoners were angered at the quick election.<ref name=results /> The Yukon Liberals were reduced to only one seat after the election - Duncan's own riding of Porter Creek South. [[Yukon Party]] leader [[Dennis Fentie]], a former NDP MLA, led his new party to victory. The Liberals were reduced to third party status with Duncan as the sole Liberal MLA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/yukons-tally/article757661/|title=Yukon's tally|work=The Globe and Mail|date=November 7, 2002|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref> |
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At the 2005 [[Yukon Liberal Party]] leadership convention, Duncan was defeated by [[Arthur Mitchell (Yukon politician)|Arthur Mitchell]] by a margin of 357 votes to 303.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/yukons-pat-duncan-loses-grit-leadership/article20422916/|title=Yukon's Pat Duncan loses Grit leadership|work=The Globe and Mail|date=June 5, 2005| |
At the 2005 [[Yukon Liberal Party]] leadership convention, Duncan was defeated by [[Arthur Mitchell (Yukon politician)|Arthur Mitchell]] by a margin of 357 votes to 303.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/yukons-pat-duncan-loses-grit-leadership/article20422916/|title=Yukon's Pat Duncan loses Grit leadership|work=The Globe and Mail|date=June 5, 2005|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref> Citing health concerns, she did not seek re-election in the 2006 general election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://yukon-news.com/news/former-premier-wont-seek-re-election|title=Former premier won't seek re-election|work=Yukon News|date=August 10, 2006|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref> |
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==Electoral record== |
==Electoral record== |
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===Yukon general election, 2002=== |
===Yukon general election, 2002=== |
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{{Election box begin | title=[[Porter Creek South]]<ref>[http://www.electionsyukon.gov.yk.ca/docs/election02.pdf Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Yukon on the 2002 General Election] Elections Yukon (March 3, 2003).</ref>}} |
{{Election box begin | title=[[Porter Creek South]]<ref>[http://www.electionsyukon.gov.yk.ca/docs/election02.pdf Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Yukon on the 2002 General Election] Elections Yukon (March 3, 2003).</ref>}} |
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===Yukon general election, 2000=== |
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{{Election box begin | title=[[Porter Creek South]]<ref>[http://www.electionsyukon.gov.yk.ca/docs/2000_General_Election.pdf Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Yukon on the 2000 General Election] Elections Yukon (June 27, 2000).</ref>}} |
{{Election box begin | title=[[Porter Creek South]]<ref>[http://www.electionsyukon.gov.yk.ca/docs/2000_General_Election.pdf Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Yukon on the 2000 General Election] Elections Yukon (June 27, 2000).</ref>}} |
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===Yukon general election, 1996=== |
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{{Election box begin | title=[[Porter Creek South]]<ref>[http://www.electionsyukon.gov.yk.ca/docs/1996_General_Election.pdf Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Yukon on the Yukon General Election Held September 30, 1996] Elections Yukon (January 20, 1997).</ref>}} |
{{Election box begin | title=[[Porter Creek South]]<ref>[http://www.electionsyukon.gov.yk.ca/docs/1996_General_Election.pdf Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Yukon on the Yukon General Election Held September 30, 1996] Elections Yukon (January 20, 1997).</ref>}} |
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Pat Duncan | |
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Canadian Senator from Yukon | |
Assumed office December 12, 2018 | |
Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
Appointed by | Julie Payette |
Preceded by | Daniel Lang |
6th Premier of Yukon | |
In office May 6, 2000 – November 30, 2002 | |
Commissioner | Judy Gingell Jack Cable |
Preceded by | Piers McDonald |
Succeeded by | Dennis Fentie |
Leader of Official Opposition of Yukon | |
In office 1999–2000 | |
Preceded by | John Ostashek |
Succeeded by | Trevor Harding |
MLA for Porter Creek South | |
In office September 30, 1996 – October 10, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Alan Nordling |
Succeeded by | Don Inverarity |
Personal details | |
Born | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | April 8, 1960
Political party | Independent Senators Group |
Other political affiliations | Yukon Liberal (until 2018) |
Spouse | Daryl Berube |
Residence | Whitehorse, Yukon |
Pat Duncan (born April 8, 1960) is a Canadian politician from Yukon. Duncan served as leader of the Yukon Liberal Party from 1998 to 2005 and as the sixth premier of Yukon from 2000 until 2002. Duncan was the first Liberal premier of the Yukon and the first female premier in the Yukon, the second woman in Canadian history to win the premiership of a province or territory through a general election, the first to do so by defeating an incumbent premier, and the first to do so by defeating a male opponent.
Duncan was appointed to the Senate of Canada on December 12, 2018.[1]
Life before politics[edit]
Duncan was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1960, and moved with her family to Whitehorse, Yukon in 1964. She graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.[2]
Professional background[edit]
Prior to entering politics, Duncan was a small business owner. She also served as executive director of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce. In the mid-1980s, Duncan served as a special assistant to Progressive Conservative Deputy Prime Minister Erik Nielsen. Duncan remained in this position until Nielsen's retirement in 1987.[3]
Yukon politics[edit]
Duncan was first elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the 1996 general election. Duncan was elected as a Liberal to represent the Porter Creek South riding, a riding located in Whitehorse. In the 1996 general election, Piers McDonald (New Democratic Party) won a majority government. Duncan was one of three Liberals elected. Liberal leader at the time, Ken Taylor, was unsuccessful in winning his Mount Lorne riding.
In 1998, Duncan was elected leader of the Yukon Liberal Party. From 1998-2000, Duncan served as the Leader of the Official Opposition in the legislature. In the 2000 general election Duncan led the Yukon Liberal Party to a majority government, defeating New Democratic incumbent Piers McDonald.[4][5] The Liberals were elected in 10 ridings and received 42.7% of the popular vote. Early in 2002, the Liberal majority was reduced to a minority after the defection of three Liberal MLAs, Mike McLarnon, Don Roberts and Wayne Jim.[6] The catalyst for the defections was reported to be Duncan's allegedly heavy-handed and secretive leadership style.[7]
On October 4, 2002, only two years into Duncan's five-year term, she called a general election for November 4, 2002.[8] The rationale for the election was to achieve certainty in the legislature, however many Yukoners were angered at the quick election.[7] The Yukon Liberals were reduced to only one seat after the election - Duncan's own riding of Porter Creek South. Yukon Party leader Dennis Fentie, a former NDP MLA, led his new party to victory. The Liberals were reduced to third party status with Duncan as the sole Liberal MLA.[9]
At the 2005 Yukon Liberal Party leadership convention, Duncan was defeated by Arthur Mitchell by a margin of 357 votes to 303.[10] Citing health concerns, she did not seek re-election in the 2006 general election.[11]
Electoral record[edit]
Yukon general election, 2002[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Liberal | Pat Duncan | 408 | 51.7% | -12.5% | |
Yukon Party | Lynn Ogden | 301 | 38.1% | +13.3% | |
NDP | Paul Warner | 80 | 10.1% | -0.7% | |
Total | 789 | 100.0% | – |
Yukon general election, 2000[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Liberal | Pat Duncan | 607 | 64.2% | +21.3% | |
Yukon Party | Larry Carlyle | 235 | 24.8% | -14.3% | |
NDP | Mark Dupuis | 103 | 10.8% | -7.0% | |
Total | 945 | 100.0% | – |
Yukon general election, 1996[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Liberal | Pat Duncan | 435 | 42.9% | +15.0% | |
Yukon Party | Alan Nordling | 397 | 39.1% | +39.1% | |
NDP | Mark Dupuis | 181 | 17.8% | -7.8% | |
Total | 1013 | 100.0% | – |
References[edit]
- ^ "Trudeau names four new senators, filling every seat in the Senate". The Globe and Mail, December 12, 2018.
- ^ "Yukon Premier Pat Duncan". Canadaonline.about.com. The New York Times Company. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011.
- ^ Gurston Dacks, "Patricia Duncan". The Canadian Encyclopedia, June 6, 2006.
- ^ "Duncan's smile could have lit up city". Whitehorse Daily Star. April 18, 2000. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ^ "Liberals win majority government". CBC News. April 18, 2000. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
- ^ "Yukon government close to toppling after resignations". Petroleum News. April 3, 2002. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ^ a b "Liberals crushed as Yukon Party wins stunning upset". CBC News. November 4, 2002. Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ^ "Duncan calls Nov. 4 election in Yukon". The Globe and Mail. October 5, 2002. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ^ "Yukon's tally". The Globe and Mail. November 7, 2002. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ^ "Yukon's Pat Duncan loses Grit leadership". The Globe and Mail. June 5, 2005. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ^ "Former premier won't seek re-election". Yukon News. August 10, 2006. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
- ^ Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Yukon on the 2002 General Election Elections Yukon (March 3, 2003).
- ^ Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Yukon on the 2000 General Election Elections Yukon (June 27, 2000).
- ^ Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Yukon on the Yukon General Election Held September 30, 1996 Elections Yukon (January 20, 1997).
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