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The Yukon Party will work to ensure a sufficient stock of housing options is available to seniors throughout the territory.
The Yukon Party will:
- Review the Yukon Housing Corporation’s Allocation Policies, including the asset cap to reduce barriers to seniors’ access to housing.
- Ensure a variety of housing options are available for seniors by working with Non-Governmental Organizations, the private sector and Yukon First Nation governments.
- Continue to engage with the Seniors’ Advisory Committee to receive recommendations and feedback surrounding housing options.
- Continue to offer rent-geared-to-income units and explore avenues to increase the availability of supportive services.
- Implement the Recommendations of the Auditor General of Canada’s 2022 Report, including access to the Yukon Housing Corporation’s policies related to rent assessments for seniors’ housing.
Previously announced as part of the Yukon Party’s commitment to seniors and health care include:
- Plan and build a Continuing Care Facility in Watson Lake.
- Develop a plan for the next phase of Whistle Bend Continuing Care Facility and explore options for another continuing care facility.
- Increase the number of continuing care beds.
- Expand home care services to help seniors live in their homes longer.
