About Pat Duncan:
In the 2000 Yukon territory election, Pat Duncan became the first Liberal premier of the Yukon and the territory's first woman premier. After the defection of several Liberal MLAs, Pat Duncan called an election in 2002, and was the only Liberal to retain a seat in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. She was replaced as Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party by Arthur Mitchell in 2005. Pat Duncan did not run in the 2006 Yukon general election.
Premier of the Yukon:
2000 to 2002
Birth:
April 8, 1960 in Edmonton, Alberta
Education:
BA in Political Science - Carleton University, Ottawa
Professional Background of Pat Duncan:
- Manager of Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce
- Small business owner/manager
Political Affiliation:
Liberal Party
Riding (Electoral District):
Porter Creek South
Political Career of Pat Duncan:
- After graduating from university, Pat Duncan worked as a special assistant for Yukon Progressive Conservative MP Erik Nielsen.
- Pat Duncan was first elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly as the Liberal MLA for Porter Creek South in 1996.
- Pat Duncan was elected leader of the Yukon Liberal Party in 1998.
- In the 2000 Yukon general election Pat Duncan led the Liberals to a majority government.
- Pat Duncan was sworn in as Premier of the Yukon in 2000. She maintained responsibility for land claims, devolution, economic development and finance.
- After the defection of several Liberal MLAs, Pat Duncan called the 2002 Yukon general election. She was the only Liberal to win a seat.
- Pat Duncan was replaced as Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party by Arthur Mitchell in 2005.
- Pat Duncan did not run in the 2006 Yukon general election.
