Statement from Currie Dixon on the Results of the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Election
“I would like to send congratulations to the new chief and council of the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation.
Assurances Needed from YG as Federal Employees Set to Take Strike Action
WHITEHORSE – Unions representing federal government workers from departments such as the Canada Revenue Agency, Veterans Affairs, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada indicate they are prepared to walk off the job in support of contract negotiations. In light of this developing situation, the Yukon government needs to tell Yukoners how this will affect the services many rely on.
Yukon Party Thanks Yukon Government for Earthquake Relief Donation
WHITEHORSE – On March 16, the Yukon Party Official Opposition introduced a motion in the Legislative Assembly urging the Yukon government to support relief efforts for those affected by the major earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on February 6.
Statement from Currie Dixon on the Results of the Selkirk First Nation Election
“I would like to extend my congratulations to the newly-elected Chief of the Selkirk First Nation, Sharon Nelson.
YP Motion on Community Celebrations for Yukon’s 125th Anniversary Passes
WHITEHORSE – On Wednesday, the Yukon Legislative Assembly debated a Yukon Party Official Opposition motion directing the Yukon government to help Yukon communities celebrate the 125th anniversary of the territory joining Confederation in 1898.
Liberal Government Ordered to Produce Papers Related to Safe at Home Project
WHITEHORSE – On Wednesday, the Yukon Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a motion ordering the Production of Papers related to the Safe at Home project on 4th Avenue in downtown Whitehorse. The motion is a binding order of the Legislative Assembly and, unlike an ordinary motion, the government can be found in contempt for failing to comply.
Yukon Party Motion Seeks Yukon-wide Celebrations for 125th Anniversary
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition called motion 664 for debate on Wednesday, April 12. If passed, the motion provides direction from the Legislative Assembly to the Yukon government to help Yukon communities celebrate the 125th anniversary of the territory joining Confederation.
CFIB: Government Red Tape Getting in the Way of Yukoners Accessing Doctors
WHITEHORSE – In the wake of a report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) on reducing red tape for doctors, the Yukon Party Official Opposition is proposing the Liberal government streamline payments to doctors and lessen physicians’ administrative burden.
Statement from Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon on the Federal Liberal Budget
“It is deeply concerning to see the startling lack of vision for the North, and lack of attention to the three northern territories, particularly the Yukon in the most recent budget from the Government of Canada.
