Leader of Official Opposition and Yukon Liberal Party

Arthur Mitchell was born in Whitehorse in 1950 and was educated in the US, receiving a B.A. in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971.

Pre-Political Life

Prior to entering public life, Mitchell was a strong business and community leader. As a successful business owner, Mitchell owned the Atlin General Store for 26 years. His career outside of public office also included working as the Executive Director of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce, as a business consultant, realtor, and property developer. Other significant accomplishments included serving as Alternate Chair of the Yukon Workers' Compensation Health & Safety Board, and as a Board Member and Finance Committee member of the Yukon Arts Centre Board. Mitchell has previously served for several years at the City of Whitehorse's Parks and Recreation Committee, which included serving as Chair for one year.

Political Life

In June 2005 Mitchell became Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party after defeating Pat Duncan, a former premier, for the position. Arthur Mitchell was elected to the Legislative Assembly in a by-election held on November 21, 2005.  In addition to serving as Party Leader, Mitchell has critic responsibilities for the Executive Council Office, Economic Development, Environment, Finance, Health, Tourism and Culture, the Yukon Development Corporation, and the Yukon Workers' Compensation Health & Safety Board. Also, Mitchell is the Third Party House Leader. Mitchell was re-elected in the Whitehorse area riding of Copperbelt in the 1996 Yukon election.

Personal and Community Life

Arthur Mitchell lives in riding of Copperbelt with his wife Nancy. They have two adult children, Rachel and Josh. As part of his community life, Mitchell has volunteered for many years for the Food for Learning Breakfast Program. He is also a former member of the Elijah Smith Elementary School Council.