News - The Yukon Party

July 15, 2025

An Open Letter from Leader Currie Dixon on Our Electrical System

In early July, Yukoners faced a 10 percent increase in their electricity bills, which will be the first of several increases that will total a 34 percent increase by 2027. For many, this sharp rise has been shocking and will cause hardship as it comes during a period where the cost of living is already a struggle. For those wondering why this is happening, these increases are the direct result of the current government’s failed energy strategy and poor political decision-making. The decisions made over the past nine years have had consequences and costs, and Yukoners are now starting to feel the effects.

July 11, 2025

Yukon Party Concerned with Lack of Progress on Healthcare Negotiations

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is expressing serious concern about the Liberal government’s ongoing mishandling of our health care system and lack of attention to negotiations with the Yukon Medical Association (YMA). According to a recent news release from the YMA, the Liberal Government has been “slow to respond” to their constructive efforts to find solutions, and that their proposals have been met with “delays and limited engagement.” The release specifically targets newly appointed Premier Mike Pemberton and calls on him to break from the current pattern to change course.

July 10, 2025

Peter Grundmanis to Seek Yukon Party Nomination in Mountainview

WHITEHORSE – Longtime Yukon educator and sports advocate Peter Grundmanis has announced he is seeking the Yukon Party nomination in Mountainview for the 2025 territorial election, which must be held on or before November 3. He has lived in the riding for decades.

July 03, 2025

Yukon Party Commits to Reevaluate EWES Relocation

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party is committed to addressing a major error committed by the Liberal government: the lack of consultation on, and poor location for, the École Whitehorse Elementary School (EWES) replacement project. The Liberals’ lack of consultation and selection process was enabled by the territorial NDP, which did not prioritize school planning in their coalition Confidence and Supply Agreement (CASA).

July 02, 2025

Yukon Party Thanks Stacey Hassard for Service to Yukoners

WHITEHORSE – Former Yukon Party Interim Leader and long-time MLA Stacey Hassard has announced that he will not seek another term.

June 24, 2025

Linda Benoit Will Represent the Yukon Party in Whistle Bend South

WHITEHORSE – Private sector advocate, committed volunteer, and local businessperson Linda Benoit will be the Yukon Party candidate in the new riding of Whistle Bend South in the 2025 territorial election. Nominations for the riding closed at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24. Benoit was acclaimed.

June 19, 2025

Statement from Currie Dixon on the New Yukon Liberal Party Leader

“On behalf of my Yukon Party Caucus colleagues, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Mike Pemberton on his election as the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party, and in the coming days, the Yukon’s 11^th premier.

June 17, 2025

Aurora Viernes Acclaimed as Yukon Party Candidate in Riverdale South

WHITEHORSE – Health care worker and small business owner Aurora Viernes will represent the Yukon Party on the ballot in the 2025 territorial election in Riverdale South. Viernes was acclaimed as the candidate as no other nominations were submitted before the 5 p.m. deadline on June 17.

June 12, 2025

Yukon Party Urges Action for Log Home Builders as Layoffs Loom

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition calls on the Liberal government to follow up on promises made by the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources during the Spring Sitting of the Legislative Assembly to source Yukon logs for Yukon log home builders.