Beyond the partisan. — an independent civic association, based in the North.
North of Partisan Association is an independent, non-partisan civic organization based in Whitehorse, Yukon. We research, publish, and convene on the public questions that shape Northern Canada — outside of party politics, outside of ideology, and outside of the usual noise.
The North deserves a civic voice that isn't for sale.
Public debate is increasingly reduced to a choice between two teams. That's a failure of imagination — and it leaves many of the most important questions unresolved. North of Partisan exists to reopen the space between.
We research, we publish, and we host. We don't tell people what to think, and we don't campaign for candidates or parties. Our work is civic, not political: to inform, to convene, and to raise the quality of public conversation in the Yukon and across the North.
The record.
North of Partisan Association is a federal not-for-profit corporation registered under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. The association was incorporated on 5 September 2025 and maintains its registered office at 213 Neecheah St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0S9, Canada.
We operate as an independent civic organization. Our public footprint is intentionally quiet — we publish research, we host conversations, and we provide a point of contact for collaborators, journalists, and the public.
What we stand for.
Six commitments that guide everything we research, publish, and host.
Non-Partisan by Design
We do not endorse candidates or parties. We work across the political spectrum — and we judge ideas by their evidence, not their origin.
Northern First
Policy made in Ottawa or Victoria often doesn't fit the Yukon. We research and publish with the realities of Northern communities in mind.
Evidence Over Rhetoric
Where we make claims, we cite sources. Where we don't know, we say so. Rigour is the foundation of useful public debate.
Open to Everyone
Our work is public. Our events are open. Our research is free to read. A civic voice only matters if people can actually hear it.
Disagree Better
We host difficult conversations — not because we want consensus, but because the quality of disagreement matters more than the comfort of agreement.
Quietly Persistent
We are not a movement. We are an association. Our work compounds slowly, through consistency and care, not through spectacle.
Recent work.
A selection of research briefs, essays, and community dispatches published by the association.
Write to us.
For research inquiries, collaboration proposals, media requests, or general matters relating to North of Partisan Association, please write to us.
213 Neecheah St
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0S9
Canada
Status: Active
Federal · Not-for-profit
Public Education
Whitehorse · Yukon
Privacy Policy
Last revised · 2026North of Partisan Association ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit this website or correspond with us. We handle personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy law.
Who we are
North of Partisan Association
Corporation No. 1729788-2
213 Neecheah St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0S9, Canada
What we collect
- Contact information you provide voluntarily, such as your name and email address.
- The content of correspondence sent to contact@northofpartisan.site.
- Basic technical data automatically collected by web hosting infrastructure — IP address, browser type, pages visited.
Why we collect it
- To respond to your inquiries and correspondence.
- To operate and maintain this website.
- To meet legal, tax, and corporate obligations.
Consent
By providing personal information through this website or by email, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by writing to us, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
Disclosure
We do not sell personal information. We may share it with service providers (hosting, IT support), professional advisors (legal, accounting), or authorities where required by law.
Cookies
This website does not use advertising or tracking cookies. Any cookies present are strictly necessary for basic site functionality.
Retention
Corporate records are retained as required by applicable law. Website inquiries are retained for up to 24 months unless a longer period is required.
Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us. We respond within 30 days. If unsatisfied, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at priv.gc.ca.
Contact
North of Partisan Association — Privacy Officer
213 Neecheah St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0S9, Canada
Email: contact@northofpartisan.site
Terms of Use
Last revised · 2026These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website. By using the site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Identity
North of Partisan Association · Corporation No. 1729788-2
213 Neecheah St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0S9, Canada
Website use
You may use this site for lawful purposes only. You may not scrape, copy, redistribute, or republish its content without written permission. All content, including text, layout, and design, is protected by copyright.
No political endorsement
Nothing on this website constitutes an endorsement of any political party, candidate, or campaign. North of Partisan Association is a non-partisan organization and does not participate in partisan political activity.
No advisory relationship
This website is informational. Use of the site or correspondence through it does not create a client, advisory, or fiduciary relationship between you and North of Partisan Association.
No warranties
The website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, North of Partisan Association shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Yukon Territory and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Yukon.
Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Contact
North of Partisan Association
213 Neecheah St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0S9, Canada
Email: contact@northofpartisan.site
Accessibility Statement
Last revised · 2026North of Partisan Association is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience and apply relevant accessibility standards to this website.
Our commitment
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we review our site regularly to identify and remove barriers.
Measures we take
- Semantic HTML and logical heading structure for screen reader compatibility.
- Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds.
- Keyboard-navigable interface for all interactive elements.
- Responsive layout that adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels.
- Descriptive link text and clear page structure.
Conformance status
We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. While we work toward full conformance, some content may not yet fully meet these guidelines. We welcome feedback on any barriers encountered.
Feedback
If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at contact@northofpartisan.site. We will make reasonable efforts to respond and address your feedback.
Compatibility
This website is designed to work with modern web browsers and assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
Contact
North of Partisan Association
213 Neecheah St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0S9, Canada
Email: contact@northofpartisan.site