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Yukon Party MLAs Prod Action From Lifeless Liberal Government

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.

Yukon Party Urges Crack Down on Repeat Criminals

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.

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.

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.

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