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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.

Statement from the Yukon Party on Receivership of Victoria Gold

“It appears the Liberal government’s management of the Eagle Mine accident has resulted in the worst possible outcome for Yukoners, Yukon businesses, and taxpayers. It also provides no certainty that any environmental concerns will be better addressed.

Premier Scapegoats City of Whitehorse in Speech on Downtown Safety

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is calling on Liberal Premier Ranj Pillai to explain his comments about the City of Whitehorse he made in a speech to the Council of Yukon First Nations General Assembly on July 30. In that speech, the Premier criticized the city for their alleged absence in work to keep downtown Whitehorse safe.

Yukon Policing Priorities Must Include Property Crime and Downtown Safety

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is calling on the Liberal government to address property crime and downtown safety and make them priorities in the 2024-25 Policing Priorities. Every year, the Minister of Justice identifies those priorities for the Yukon RCMP through a letter to the Commanding Officer.

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