The answer is simple. There are 45,000 of us in Yukon, which is not very many. If there was an estimate and the participation rate was low, the data would definitely not be disclosed based on statistical reliability. So it is in our interests to count the rights holders, to make sure the data can be disclosed. As well, that would give us relatively accurate figures about the situation in rural areas. The fact that people live in a rural community or made the choice to live there does not mean that they should have less data released to the territorial government. It is important to do a count to get a better understanding of the situation, and not end up with undisclosed figures.
On December 5th, 2024. See this statement in context.