WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is concerned by the news that the opening of the Mental Wellness Unit (formerly called the new Secure Medical Unit) at the Whitehorse General Hospital has been delayed yet again. According to an email sent to Yukon Hospital Corporation employees on November 29, it will not be open for patients until June 3, 2025.
WHITEHORSE – On December 6th, the Yukon Bureau of Statistics released its latest Labour Force Survey data as of November 2024. That bulletin shows that unemployment in the Yukon has spiked dramatically since November 2023.
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is calling on the Yukon government to work with the federal government and make carbon tax rebates non-taxable for small businesses and placer miners. Last month, the federal government announced the carbon tax rebates for small businesses would not be considered income and, therefore, not subject to tax.
“First, thank you to the Auditor General and the AG’s office for their work reviewing procurement. It is quite a comprehensive review of the Yukon’s procurement and contracting system.
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition pushed the Liberal government on the concerns and frustrations of Yukoners during the 28-day Fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, which wrapped up on November 21. Yukon Party MLAs questioned the government on the Yukon’s strained health care system, rudderless education system, and the crime wave facing our communities, as well as a shrinking economy, the situation at Eagle Gold, and the concerning trend of rising spending and government debt.
WHITEHORSE – On Wednesday, the Yukon Party Official Opposition brought forward a motion urging the Liberal government to join other jurisdictions across the country in their call for the federal government to reform the bail system for violent and repeat offenders.
WHITEHORSE – A motion from the Yukon Party Official Opposition to urge the Liberal government to consult on the location of a new École Whitehorse Elementary School has passed the Legislative Assembly.
WHITEHORSE – On Wednesday, the Yukon Legislative Assembly passed the Yukon Party Official Opposition’s motion to save the Canyon Creek Bridge.
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is challenging Premier Pillai to join our call for the federal government to address the flawed catch-and-release bail system. In response to overwhelming concern from Yukoners about increased crime affecting residents and businesses, Leader Currie Dixon has written to the Prime Minister urging him to improve our bail system.
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