WHITEHORSE — There will be no internet voting for Whitehorse council this year, after a concern of foreign interference prompted a 6-to-1 vote to remove the idea from the city’s proposed election bylaw.

Whitehorse Coun. Ted Laking proposed the change on Monday and says he’s relieved to see the motion passed, because it will protect the integrity of the upcoming municipal election this October.

Yukon is on the radar of some other governments, raising concerns that 'foreign actors' such as Russia and China might target their elections, a city councillor says{ai:summary}<p>Whitehorse council rejects internet voting due to fear of foreign interference, ensuring election integrity. #politics</p>

Whitehorse bans online voting for local elections over foreign interference fears

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