Brad Cathers Acclaimed as Yukon Party Candidate in Lake Laberge

WHITEHORSE – Brad Cathers, Yukon Party MLA for Lake Laberge, has been confirmed as the Yukon Party candidate for Lake Laberge in the 2025 territorial election.

The nomination period closed at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. Cathers was acclaimed.

“I sincerely appreciate the continued support of Yukon Party members in my riding and am pleased to be confirmed as the Yukon Party candidate for Lake Laberge in the upcoming election,” said Cathers. “I look forward to seeking a renewed mandate from my constituents and working with my colleagues to win public confidence in the upcoming election and form a Yukon Party majority government.”

First elected in 2002, Cathers has been re-elected four times, gaining the support of more voters in every election in the last 18 years.

“I have worked hard for my constituents and all Yukoners, and I am proud of my record delivering results,” said Cathers. “We hear concerns from Yukoners every week about problems including neglect of our health care system and hospitals, small businesses struggling to survive, rising crime rates, and people and local companies who feel the current government is completely out of touch with their needs.  Yukoners tell us they want a government that works for them and takes real action to improve things.  If elected, we will work to ensure the future is bright for all Yukoners.”

Brad’s family moved to the Yukon when he was two and to the wilderness at Lake Laberge when he was six. He grew up with a wilderness lifestyle that included hauling water by hand, cutting firewood, hiking, canoeing, boating, and dog mushing.

Before being elected MLA and for several years after, Brad worked in the private sector and was part-owner of a wilderness tourism business. His experience in government includes serving in Cabinet for over eight years, in roles including Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, Minister of Community Services, Minister of Justice, Minister for Yukon Energy Corporation and Government House Leader. He is 47 years old and has lived in the Lake Laberge area for over 40 years.

As per the Yukon Party constitution, riding nomination processes and timing will be announced electronically through local media and to party members. Once a nomination opens, it will not close before 14 days after the notice.

The territorial election must be held on or before November 3, 2025.

To learn more about the Yukon Party and how to support its efforts for change, please visit yukonparty.ca. 

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