Council Members
The YLUPC consists of three members, each nominated by one of the three parties to the UFA: Canada, Yukon and CYFN. The Minister of Energy, Mines & Resources appoints the nominees. The members are not employees or agents of their nominating body. Appointments are for three-year terms. The current council members are:
Interested in Joining the Council?
Members typically meet in Whitehorse up to 12 times per year. Members must be Yukon residents, and must not be delegates of the parties that nominate or appoint them.
Although we have no direct role in the nomination or appointment process, we redirect those interested in becoming a member to these sites for more information on their respective application processes:
We encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether or not there is a vacancy in the Council – the three organizations above typically keep lists of interested and qualified people.
Dating back to the Council’s inception, here is a listing of Council members who have served:
| YG | Canada | CYFN |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Phillips (1995-1997) | Truska Gorrell (1995) | Patrick James (1995 – 2001) |
| Lesley Cabott (1997-2004) | Gerry Thick (1996-1997) | Kim Hudson (1997-1998) |
| Ian Robertson (2004-2013) | Albert Peter (2001-2007) | Steven Buyck (2007-2010) |
| Patrick Rouble (2013-2017) | Laurie Henderson (1998-2001) | Shirlee Frost (2010-2013) |
| Lois Craig (2017-2023) | Tom Cove (2001-2004) | Pearl Callaghan (2013-2019) |
| Al Foster (2023-2026) | Doug Phillips (2004-2010) | Hammond Dick (2019-2020) |
| Mel Stehelin (2010-2014) | Tess McLeod (2020-2023) | |
| George Nassiopoulos (2014-2017) | Carl Sidney (2024-2027) | |
| Dennis Zimmerman (2018-2021) | ||
| Neil Salvin (2021-2027) |
