Nils Clarke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nils Clarke
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| Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly | |
| In office January 12, 2017 – May 11, 2021 |
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| Premier | Sandy Silver |
| Preceded by | Patti McLeod |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Harper |
| Member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly for Riverdale North |
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| Assumed office November 7, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Scott Kent |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Yukon Liberal Party |
Nils Clarke is a Canadian politician. He was chosen to represent the area of Riverdale North in the Legislative Assembly of Yukon. He is a member of the Yukon Liberal Party.
Who is Nils Clarke?
Nils Clarke worked as a lawyer in the Yukon for 24 years. A lawyer is someone who helps people with legal problems. He even became the boss of the Yukon Legal Services Society, which helps people get legal help.
He studied at the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia. He became a lawyer in 1992.
His Role in Government
Nils Clarke was first elected on November 7, 2016. This was when the Yukon Liberal Party won enough seats to form the government.
On January 12, 2017, he became the 12th Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The Speaker is like the referee in the Legislative Assembly. They make sure meetings run smoothly and everyone follows the rules. As Speaker, he also led the Members’ Services Board.
Later, on May 3, 2021, Nils Clarke was given new jobs. He became the Minister of Highways and Public Works. This means he helps decide how roads and public buildings are managed. He also became the Minister of Environment for Yukon. This job involves protecting the natural environment of the Yukon.
