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.
Yukon Party Raises Concerns over Chief Medical Officer of Health
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon Party is raising concerns about the appointment of a former Liberal Party candidate as the Chief Medical Officer of Health. This follows the recent decision of the Yukon’s former Chief Medical Officer of Health revealing his own partisanship and becoming a Liberal MP in the 2021 election. In making this appointment the Yukon Liberals have continued their trend of politicizing the supposedly independent office while undermining public confidence in the office.
Statement from Critic Patti McLeod on the Yukon Government’s Flood Response
“The Yukon Party Official Opposition is requesting that the Liberal government hold a media briefing to provide an update on the current flood situation throughout the territory.
Letter to the Editor from Leader Currie Dixon
While the price of fuel has been steadily increasing over the past several months, the recent jump above 2.00 dollars a litre for regular gasoline was crushing for many Yukoners. The surging price of gas and diesel is having a real impact on the life of just about every single Yukoner. Fuel prices have obvious direct impacts on Yukoners’ everyday cost of living, as the vast majority rely on vehicles for transportation; but there are also indirect impacts that are concerning.
Yukon Party Pushes for Prioritizing Housing Funding and Solutions
WHITEHORSE - Yukon Party Official Opposition Housing Critic Yvonne Clarke is questioning the Liberal government’s inconsistency regarding federal funding for housing.
Premier Silver Needs to Outline Rules for Leadership Succession
WHITEHORSE – As Liberal Cabinet Ministers appear to be ramping up their respective campaigns to replace Sandy Silver as Leader of the territory’s Liberal Party, it is important that he publicly set out rules for Ministers who are seeking the leadership.
