Before entering politics, Buckway worked at the CBC from 1974 to 1997 as a radio announcer and a union negotiator. She left the position to pursue a career in real estate and later worked as an office manager at a veterinary clinic.[2][3]
Political career
Buckway was elected to represent the riding of Lake Laberge in a by-election in 1999 as a member of the Yukon Liberal Party following the resignation of Doug Livingston from the Yukon Legislative Assembly.[4] Her victory gave the Yukon Liberal Party enough seats to displace the Yukon Party as the Official Opposition.[5] She was appointed critic for the Department of Government Services, the Public Service Commission, the Department of Renewable Resources, and the Yukon Housing Corporation.[6]
Buckway retained the seat in the 2000 election, which saw the Yukon Liberal Party form government.[7] She served as both the Minister of Justice and as the Minister of Community and Transportation Services in the government of Pat Duncan.[8] However, she was defeated by Brad Cathers of the Yukon Party in the 2002 election.[9]
Personal life
Buckway's sister, Bev Buckway, served as mayor of Whitehorse from 2006 to 2012.[10]