Major Concerns after Yukoners Notified of Privacy Breach
WHITEHORSE – On September 21, the Yukon Party Official Opposition was inundated with concerns from Yukoners about a Privacy Breach involving the Department of Education.
Liberal Inaction Set to Leave Many Yukoners Freezing This Winter
WHITEHORSE – Yukon firewood producers and those who utilize wood as their main source of heat have been pleading with the Liberal government to get firewood-cutting permits out the door, and to plan for harvesting areas. Unfortunately, thanks to the Liberals not addressing this issue, the Yukon is heading for another winter where firewood delivery will be scarce.
Minister Needs To Address Pressing Education Issues
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon’s Minister of Education is holding a media availability Tuesday afternoon in which she will provide remarks and take questions.
Statement from Leader Currie Dixon on the Future of Premier Sandy Silver
“I would like to thank Premier Silver for his almost six years of service as Premier. It is a challenging job at the best of times, and Premier Silver led during some of the most difficult times.
Statement from Geraldine Van Bibber on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
“Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Yukon, the Yukon Party, joins all Yukoners as we mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
ArriveCAN App Needs to Depart
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is calling for the Federal government to discontinue the use of the ineffective ArriveCAN app. We encourage the territorial Liberals to join our call to end the program.
Ukraine Help Desk Helpful as Refugees Land in the Yukon
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition applauds the Yukon Government’s work with the local Ukrainian community to welcome refugees to the territory. The introduction of the Ukraine Help Desk and the interpreter program at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport are examples of collaborative work with the Yukon’s Ukrainian community to ensure we can help those needing refuge and fleeing the large-scale wholly unprovoked attack by Russia.
Education Minister Needs to Address Health and Safety Report
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is requesting that the Minister of Education outline a plan to address the findings of a Yukon Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board (WSCB) inspection report. The Yukon News reported on Monday that the report “shows the Education department is failing to meet legislation that requires health and safety committee programs in schools. Those programs are legislatively mandated in 18 of the territory’s 36 schools.”
Liberal Government Mismanagement Continues to Delay Housing
WHITEHORSE – A significant contributing factor to the Yukon’s housing affordability crisis is a lack of supply of land available for housing development. This is because of the Liberal government’s inability to keep up with demand due to mismanagement, lack of planning, and delays. The latest example is the continued and chronic delays associated with Phase 6 of Whistle Bend in Whitehorse.
