Ted Laking

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The Honourable
Ted Laking
MLA
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources and Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 22, 2025
PremierCurrie Dixon
Preceded byJohn Streicker
Member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly
for Porter Creek Centre
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 3, 2025
Preceded byYvonne Clarke
Personal details
PartyYukon Party
Residence(s)Whitehorse, Yukon

Ted Laking is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the 2025 Yukon general election. He represents the electoral district of Porter Creek Centre as a member of the Yukon Party.[1]

Laking was previously a member of the Whitehorse City Council, having served from 2021 to 2024.[2]

Pre-political career

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Ted Laking grew up in Dawson City, Yukon.[3][4] From 2010 to 2015, he worked at senior levels in Ottawa under Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, including as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Communications to Leona Aglukkaq from 2013 to 2015, managing portfolios in Health, Environment, Parks Canada, and CanNor.[5] Returning to Yukon after the 2015 federal election, he served as Chief of Staff to the Yukon Party Official Opposition from 2016 to 2021, including managing the party's 2021 territorial campaign, which resulted in an 8-seat tie with the Liberals.[6][7]

Political career

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Whitehorse City Council (2021–2024)

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Laking was elected to Whitehorse City Council on October 21, 2021, securing one of six seats in a non-partisan election with a top-six finish.[8] His term ended in October 2024. During his tenure, he opposed a new city hall construction project for going overbudget,[9] advocated federal land releases for housing,[10] suggested transforming a federal parking lot to housing in 2023,[11] advocated for enhanced snow removal,[12] and supported taller buildings and broader Crown land use in 2024.[13] He also supported increased police funding and more action to address property crime,[14] ridesharing options,[15] Grey Mountain Cemetery access improvements,[16] and a pedestrian-friendly Main Street pilot.[17] Laking raised concerns with building and permitting delays,[18] and opposed a civility policy due to concerns over freedom of speech.[19] Additionally, he brought forward a motion in 2024 to prioritize RCMP resources for property crime.[20] He opposed online voting for municipal elections in April 2024, citing risks of foreign interference, which led to its removal from the bylaw in May 2024.[21]

Association of Yukon Communities (2022–2024)

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On May 14, 2022, Laking was elected president of the AYC at its Annual General Meeting, defeating Angie Charlebois in a vote among approximately 150 municipal representatives.[22] He served until May 2024, when he did not seek re-election and was succeeded by Lauren Hanchar.[23] During his term, he co-founded the Chiefs and Mayors Forum with CYFN Grand Chief Peter Johnston in May 2023 to improve collaboration between First Nations and municipalities,[24] supported rural land funding and sustainable growth,[25] co-signed a budget request with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM),[26] and backed rural EMS enhancements.[27] As president, Laking raised concerns about rural health centre closures and staffing shortages, such as those in Pelly Crossing and Faro, calling for territorial government action.[28]

Federal and Territorial Politics (2024–Present)

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In June 2024, Laking announced he would not be seeking reelection for another term as City Councillor[29] In July 2024, Laking announced his candidacy for the federal Conservative nomination for Yukon’s MP seat, highlighting rising costs, infrastructure deficits, and housing shortages.[30] He withdrew on November 7, 2024, before voting took place, with no challengers announced at that point.[31] Laking then pursued a territorial candidacy with the Yukon Party in the Porter Creek Centre riding of Whitehorse for the 2025 territorial election, helping author the party's platform.[32] During the 2025 territorial election Laking indicated interest in reforming land development in the territory as a way to reduce housing costs.[33]

Electoral record

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2025 Yukon general election: Porter Creek Centre
** Preliminary results — Not yet official **
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Yukon Party Ted Laking 707 67.3
New Democratic Hilary Smith 262 24.9
Liberal Louis Gagnon 82 7.8
Total valid votes 1,051
Total rejected ballots
Turnout
Eligible voters
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2021 Whitehorse municipal election: City Council
Candidate Votes % of Ballots
Mellisa Murray 3,546 58.7%
Michelle Friesen 3,080 51.0%
Dan Boyd 2,950 48.8%
Jocelyn Curteanu 2,857 47.3%
Ted Laking 2,601 43.0%
Kirk Cameron 2,593 42.9%
Doug Graham 2,210 36.6%
Eileen Melnychuk 1,894 31.3%
Michelle Christensen-Toews 1,892 31.3%
Dave Blottner 1,592 26.3%
Robin Reid-Fraser 1,460 24.2%
Janna Swales 1,362 22.5%
Cameron Kos 826 13.7%
Kelsey Hassard-Gammel 662 11.0%
Noah Curtis 615 10.2%
Telek Rogan 534 8.8%
Michelle Stimson 412 6.8%
Total valid ballots 6,042

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Voters could select up to six candidates per ballot so the total number of votes is higher than the number of ballots. The top six candidates were elected. Percentages represent share of ballots cast.

References

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  1. ^ Paul Tukker, "'Change is here': Yukon Party wins majority government, as Liberals implode". CBC North, November 3, 2025.
  2. ^ https://www.yukonparty.ca/ted_laking_will_represent_the_yukon_party_in_porter_creek_centre
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