Yukon Party Caucus Statement on the Passing of Rolf Hougen
“On behalf of the Yukon Party Official Opposition, I would like to pass on our condolences to the family and friends of Rolf Hougen.
CFIB Gives Yukon Poor Grade in State of Internal Trade Report Card
WHITEHORSE – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) gives the Yukon a ‘D’ in its annual ‘The State of Internal Trade: Canada’s Interprovincial Cooperation Report Card.’ In their 2024 report card, released in July, the business organization gave the Yukon a grade of 5.9 out of 10, which was the third lowest in Canada.
Yukon Party Awards Yukon 125 Medals to 10 Outstanding Yukoners
WHITEHORSE – This week, Yukon Party Official Opposition Leader Currie Dixon and MLAs began presenting Yukon 125 medals to Yukoners nominated by Yukon Party membership and selected by a volunteer committee of three past and present Yukon Party MLAs.
Questions Remain as Yukon Students Head Back to Class
WHITEHORSE – The 2024-25 school year began on Tuesday for almost all Yukon students, and students and parents will quickly find out if the Liberals sufficiently prepared the school system to ensure a smooth start.
Employment Stats Confirm Bloat of Public Service under Yukon Liberals
WHITEHORSE – Employment numbers recently published by the Yukon Bureau of Statistics show that jobs in the public service have far outpaced the private sector since the Yukon Liberals came to power.
Former High Country Inn Renovations Late and Over Budget
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition continues to have many questions about the refurbishment of the former High Country Inn on 4th Avenue in downtown Whitehorse.
Yukon Party Supports Audit of Nominee Programs
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition welcomes the announcement by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) that they will be conducting a performance audit of the Yukon Business Nominee Program and the Yukon Nominee Program.
Doctors Again Sound the Alarm Over Health System Crisis
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is urging the Minister of Health and Social Services to listen to health professionals and finally take their concerns seriously by addressing long wait times, overcrowding in the Whitehorse hospital, chronic underfunding of our hospitals, and staff shortages.
Yukon RCMP Confirm Downtown Whitehorse Crime Wave
WHITEHORSE – Recent statistics from the Whitehorse RCMP confirm that the Liberal Government can no longer continue to ignore the issue of property crime that is sweeping through downtown Whitehorse.
