2/2 "Basically anyone can contribute and from anywhere and any amount," [Harvey] said.
This is largely different from the rest of the country." (fin)

6/6 And local media have given the plebiscite about as much coverage as can be expected in the shadow of a general election.
Still, the situation is what it is and it’s not good.
You can read White’s full submission here:
yukonassembly.ca/sites/defaul...

5/6 Unfortunately, White’s advice was not followed.
The Yukon’s situation is somewhat different: @electionsyukon.bsky.social has done an excellent job providing information in the newspaper and on social media about the plebiscite process and the FPTP and ranked voting systems.

4/6 “…pretty much ignored it as well; the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ campaigns were poorly organized and funded. Together with Elections Ontario being almost totally MIA, the result was that most Ontarians had little if any understanding of the pros and cons of FPTP or MMP.”

3/6 “…(as occurred in PEI, Ontario and two of the three BC referenda). In Ontario, the case I know best, discussion of and attention to the election all but completely overwhelmed the referendum. The parties and party leaders said almost nothing about it and the media…

2/6 “A related, crucial point: while referenda can be costly (mail-in or electronic voting can cut costs substantially, though both have downsides), if you’re truly interested in determining the views of the public, do not hold the referendum at the same time as an election…