One Year Later, Liberals Continue to Ignore Hidden Valley School Community
WHITEHORSE – The territorial Liberal government continues to keep Hidden Valley Elementary School (HVES) parents in the dark.
Yukoners Paying for Liberals’ Inaction on Territorial Fuel Tax
WHITEHORSE – Four months after an initial call to suspend the territorial fuel tax in the face of rising inflation, the Yukon Party Official Opposition is once again asking the Liberal government to stop collecting the fuel tax until inflation eases.
Yukon Party Calls for Reinstatement of Physician Recruitment Position
WHITEHORSE – On July 11 and 12, Canada’s Premiers met in Victoria at the Council of the Federation Meeting where the main topic of discussion was health care funding. In interviews following the meeting, Premier Silver noted that significant investment was needed for the recruitment of health professionals in the Yukon.
With Water Rising, Yukon Government Update Needed
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is requesting the Yukon Government provide a public flood update. The request comes after receiving reports from Lake Laberge-area residents that water levels near their residences have risen above 2007 flood levels.
Liberals Shun Important Road Work in Rural Yukon
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Liberals are showing a lack of support when it comes to roadwork in rural Yukon.
Statement from Currie Dixon on the Council of the Federation Meeting
“I am pleased to see Canada’s Premiers gather in Victoria for the first time in three years to discuss issues important to all territories and provinces.
Liberals Again Delay Release of Whistle Bend Lots
WHITEHORSE – As Yukoners and homebuilders look for new residential lots to build on, it seems inevitable that once again, the Liberals will miss their own timeline for the release of lots in Whistle Bend.
Business Organization Slams Yukon Liberals Economic Policies
WHITEHORSE – Another business organization is raising concerns with the failure of the Yukon Liberal government’s economic management.
Midwifery Program Finally Accepts Patients Almost Four Years Behind Schedule
WHITEHORSE – In April 2021, the Liberal government put an abrupt end to midwifery services by banning unlicensed midwives from offering care in the Yukon. The announcement, made just ahead of a snap election call by the Premier, came even though the government was not ready to offer midwifery services themselves.
