Article contentWHITEHORSE — The NDP won a legislature seat in Yukon by drawing lots on Monday after a judicial recount, but despite the outcome Liberal Leader Sandy Silver says he is ready to form the territory’s next government. Last week’s election saw the NDP’s Annie Blake and former Liberal cabinet minister Pauline Frost tied with 78 votes in the riding of Vuntut Gwitchen. Try refreshing your browser, or NDP wins seat by drawing lots in Yukon, Liberals attempt to form a minority government Back to videoChief electoral officer Max Harvey said the vote remained unchanged after the recount, but Blake was chosen as the winner when lots were drawn by the returning officer for the riding. He is the incumbent premier and said he plans to meet with the leaders of the NDP and the Yukon Party to discuss ways they can work together. Legislature clerk Dan Cable said last week that Silver would have the first shot at forming a minority government.

Source: National Post April 20, 2021 11:15 UTC