
Brendan Hanley
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs
Liberal
Top Donors
Political contributions received
| Date | Donor | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-28 | Contributions Of $200 Or Less/Contributions De 200 $ Ou Moins | $200.00 |
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestel Inc. | 4 | $320,964.86 |
| Gwich'in Tribal Council | 2 | $70,049.24 |
| Carcross/Tagish First Nation | 2 | $48,558.30 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-09Recent news, social media, and press mentions
Brendan Hanley voted Nay on the Eighth report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
OpenParliament’s vote record shows Hanley voted Nay on Vote #94 related to the Eighth report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. The record does not provide a substantive public statement, so this is best treated as a parliamentary mention rather than a news item.
View source →Brendan Hanley voted Yea on Bill C-9 at third reading.
The House of Commons vote record shows Hanley supported the third reading and adoption of Bill C-9, which amends the Criminal Code on hate propaganda, hate crime, and access to religious or cultural places. This is a direct parliamentary action within the requested period.
View source →Hanley said Yukon’s opposition to the federal gun buyback program would not stop the program.
The Northern View reported that Hanley said the Yukon government’s opposition would not hold up the federal gun buyback program. The item frames his remarks in the context of federal implementation timelines and eligibility rules for the buyback process.
View source →Canada.ca updated Hanley’s profile after his appointment as Parliamentary Secretary to Northern and Arctic Affairs.
The Government of Canada’s profile page lists Brendan Hanley as the Member of Parliament for Yukon and notes his appointment as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs on June 5, 2025. The page appears to have been updated on January 16, 2026, making it a recent public mention of his role.
View source →Brendan Hanley released a statement on the federal spring economic update.
In a recorded House statement, Hanley highlighted several measures from the spring economic update, including sports infrastructure funding, support for red seal workers, and changes to the disability tax credit. The remarks were broadly promotional of the government’s package and did not include a major controversy or criticism.
View source →No recent public mentions of Brendan Hanley were found in the provided results within the last 7 days.
The supplied search results do not include any items from the last 7 days relative to July 26, 2026. The most recent dated items shown are older than the requested window, so there are no qualifying recent news, social media, or public mention entries to report.
Yukon MP Brendan Hanley defends vote against new rules for arms exports
MP Brendan Hanley standing by his choice to oppose Bill C-233, which sought to stop Canadian arms from being sent to countries under embargo.
View source →Brendan Hanley confirmed as Liberal candidate for Yukon's next federal election
Brendan Hanley has been officially confirmed as the Liberal Party candidate for Yukon in the upcoming federal election, where he will seek his second term as the territory's only Member of Parliament. This announcement solidifies his commitment to continuing his work on health equity, Northern infrastructure, and climate resilience in the region.
View source →Brendan Hanley and Jenica Atwin join calls for Trudeau's ouster after Freeland's resignation.
Two Liberal MPs, Brendan Hanley and Jenica Atwin, have publicly supported the ouster of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland's shock resignation. Hanley stated that Freeland's treatment forced some MPs to more vocally support the move against Trudeau[1].
View source →Yukon Liberal MP Brendan Hanley announces he will not support Bill C-21 gun bill.
Brendan Hanley, the Liberal MP for Yukon, announced on Wednesday he will not support Bill C-21, breaking ranks with his party over the 'upsetting' gun legislation. The announcement was reported by CBC News shortly after his public statement[3].
View source →Dr. Brendan Hanley announces move from chief medical officer to run as Liberal candidate.
Dr. Brendan Hanley announced on Tuesday he is taking leave as Yukon's chief medical officer to run as the territory's Liberal candidate in the next election. This marks his transition from a medical role to a political career[4].
View source →Parliament adjourns for summer as Brendan Hanley shares wrap-up of session.
Brendan Hanley posted a wrap-up of the parliamentary session on Facebook as Parliament adjourned for the summer. The post also mentioned trade and appreciation calls involving Canada's PM Mark Carney[6].
View source →Government of Canada supports 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse with economic development initiatives.
Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, highlighted Government of Canada support for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games beginning in Whitehorse. A joint news release from the Government of Canada and Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) was issued regarding economic development measures related to the Games.
View source →Brendan Hanley participates in Parliamentary debates on economic matters.
Brendan Hanley engaged in parliamentary debates on May 1st, 2026, discussing topics including spring economic update, credit card regulation, sovereign wealth fund, deficit, and spending.
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Gifts
Gift (Code) Received 2025/01/20
Nature
AME Roundup conference pass
Source
Association for Mineral Exploration (AME)
Circumstances
Invited in my official capacity as Member of Parliament
Gift (Code) Received 2025/01/22
Nature
Complimentary annual parking spot at the Erik Neilsen Airport located in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Source
Department of Highways and Public Works of the Government of Yukon.
Circumstances
Complimentary annual parking spot offered to the Member of Parliament as Department's standard practice.
Gift (Code) Received 2024/01/17
Nature
AME Roundup conference pass
Source
Association for Mineral Exploration (AME)
Circumstances
Invited in my official capacity as Member of Parliament
Investment in Private Corporations
- Controlling interest in the Brendan E. Hanley Professional Corporation, a medical professional corporation in Whitehorse, Yukon
Liabilities
- Three mortgages with the Bank of Nova Scotia, joint with spouse
- Personal line of credit with the bank of Nova Scotia, joint with spouse
Sponsored Travel
Name of Member
Brendan Hanley
Name of any person accompanying the Member (if any)
N/A
Destination(s)
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Purpose of the trip
The Arctic Winter Games 2024 in Alaska, speaking at the closing ceremonies and meeting with other officials
Sponsor of trip (official name)
Team Yukon
Travel dates
2024/03/16 to 2024/03/16 (1 days)
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last 12 months:
- Employment income from the Government of Yukon
Next 12 months:
- Employment income from the Government of Yukon
Summary Statement
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Divestment of Publicly Traded Securities by sale
Contact Information
204-204 Black street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2M9