News - The Yukon Party

March 27, 2023

Liberal Minister Asked to Clarify Position Contradicting Government Counsel

WHITEHORSE – On Monday, the Yukon Party Official Opposition questioned the Liberal government’s past statements about First Nations Procurement Policy following a Yukon Supreme Court judgement on March 8, 2023. A Yukon government lawyer presented arguments that contradict statements by the Liberal Minister of Highways and Public Works on the purpose of the First Nations Business Registry, defining a First Nation business under the policy.

March 23, 2023

Liberal Government Continues to Lead Canada’s Inflation Numbers

WHITEHORSE – The latest numbers from the Yukon Bureau of Statistics (YBS) show inflation in Whitehorse remains high. In fact, it is the highest in the country for the third month in a row. This shows the Liberals’ limited attempts over the past year to help tackle inflation are not working.

March 22, 2023

Statement from Leader Currie Dixon on the KDFN Election

“I would like to extend my congratulations to the newly-elected chief and council of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.

March 21, 2023

Community Services Minister Uncertain Over Release of Whistle Bend Lots

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is once again questioning the Minister of Community Services over his failure to get new lots to market in the Yukon. Despite numerous promised timelines, the Minister has furthered delayed the construction of new lots in Phase 9 of Whistle Bend.

March 16, 2023

Yukon Party Urges Government to Donate to Earthquake Victims

WHITEHORSE – Yukoners, like the rest of the world, were horrified at the images coming out of Türkiye and Syria after a major earthquake rattled the region on February 6.

March 13, 2023

Construction Delayed on École Whitehorse Elementary School

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition raised questions about changes to the previously announced replacement for École Whitehorse Elementary School (EWES). The five-year capital plan now shows the Liberal government has delayed construction timelines for the new school and anticipates earliest completion in 2028.

March 09, 2023

Environment Minister Breaks New Yukon Campground Promise to Yukoners

WHITEHORSE – Last spring, the Minister of Environment told Yukoners they should get excited about the work underway to select a new campground location. The 2020 Yukon Parks Strategy, unveiled after consultation with a cross-section of Yukoners including First Nations, called for a recreation park within two hours of Whitehorse that would contain up to 150 campsites among other amenities.

March 03, 2023

Yukon Government Sitting on Almost $19 Million in Carbon Tax Revenue

WHITEHORSE – At a public hearing on December 7, 2022, the Department of Finance revealed that as of March 31, 2022, it was sitting on close to $18.9 million in carbon tax revenue.

March 03, 2023

Numbers Show Liberals’ Inflation Measures Not Working

WHITEHORSE – It is now clear to Yukoners the Liberal government’s inflation measures have been largely ineffective in limiting the impacts of rising costs compared to other jurisdictions. Numbers from the Yukon Bureau of Statistics (YBS) show Yukoners are dealing with the highest cost of living jump in the country.