Statement from Currie Dixon on the Results of Yukon’s Municipal Elections
“I would like to congratulate all the candidates elected in Thursday’s municipal elections across the Yukon.
Liberals Once Again Table Flawed Legislation and Must Consult
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is pleased that the Minister of Community Services paused Bill 43, the Act to amend the Business Corporations Act, after a Yukon Party request to adequately consult with affected Yukoners and Yukon businesses, including Yukon First Nations development corporations. This adds to a long list of the Liberals bringing issues to the Legislative Assembly without adequate consultation.
Yukon Party Opposes Liberal Plan to Allow Use of Facial Recognition Software
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is strongly opposed to a section of Bill 44, Traffic Safety Act that would allow the use of facial recognition software.
Liberals Must Hold Off Tendering New WES Replacement Until After 2025 Election
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is challenging the Liberal government to not tender any contract to build the new Ecole Whitehorse Elementary School on the Takhini Educational Land Reserve before next year’s territorial election. The Liberals lack a mandate from Yukon voters to finalize their decision, and they should not lock taxpayers into that financial obligation.
Better Late Than Never: YG Heeds YP Call for Increased RCMP Resources
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is pleased to learn that the Yukon Government has increased the number of RCMP positions following a surge of criminal activity in Whitehorse. Over the past several years, the Yukon Party has repeatedly called for the government to take the rising crime rate in the Yukon seriously and to provide more resources to the RCMP.
24/25 School Year Off to Rocky Start Under Liberal Government
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is awarding the Liberal government a failing grade for handling the school year so far. MLAs have heard several concerns from school councils, parents, educators, and school communities about what has happened this school year. These range from staffing and health and safety to literacy programs and a freeze on capital and maintenance repairs
Yukon’s Premier Last Remaining Carbon Tax Supporter
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is once again calling on the Liberal premier of Yukon to put the interests of Yukoners first and set aside his loyalty to Justin Trudeau by joining those calling for an end to the costly carbon tax.
Enough is Enough: Liberal Government Must Take Property Crime Seriously
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is challenging the Premier and the Minister of Justice to address the issue of property crime in Whitehorse and throughout the territory.
Managed Alcohol Program Missing in Action
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is calling for the Minister of Health and Social Services to provide an update on the status of the planned Managed Alcohol Program at the former St. Elias Adult Group Home on Hoge Street in Whitehorse.
