List of Yukon Leaders of Opposition
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This is a list of the Leaders of the Opposition of the Yukon Territory, Canada, since 1978 when responsible government was given to the territory. Prior to 1978 the territory had a legislature which had a largely advisory role and no political parties or government leader. Instead powers were invested in a governing Commissioner appointed by the federal government.
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ian McKay | 1978 | 1981 | Liberal |
| 2. | Tony Penikett | 1981 | 1985 | NDP |
| 3. | Willard Phelps | 1985 | 1991 | Progressive Conservative |
| 4. | John Ostashek | 1991 | 1992 | Yukon Party** |
| 5. | Tony Penikett | 1992 | 1995 | NDP |
| 6. | Piers McDonald | 1995 | 1996 | NDP |
| 7. | John Ostashek | 1996 | 1999 | Yukon Party |
| 8. | Pat Duncan | 1999 | 2000 | Liberal |
| 9. | Trevor Harding | 2000 | 2000 | NDP |
| 10. | Eric Fairclough | 2001 | 2002 | NDP |
| 11. | Todd Hardy | 2002 | 2006 | NDP |
| 12. | Arthur Mitchell | 2006 | present | Liberal |
**In 1992, the Progressive Conservative Party in the Yukon changed its name to the Yukon Party.
