Yukon Government Sitting on Almost $19 Million in Carbon Tax Revenue
WHITEHORSE – At a public hearing on December 7, 2022, the Department of Finance revealed that as of March 31, 2022, it was sitting on close to $18.9 million in carbon tax revenue.
Numbers Show Liberals’ Inflation Measures Not Working
WHITEHORSE – It is now clear to Yukoners the Liberal government’s inflation measures have been largely ineffective in limiting the impacts of rising costs compared to other jurisdictions. Numbers from the Yukon Bureau of Statistics (YBS) show Yukoners are dealing with the highest cost of living jump in the country.
Statement from the Yukon Party Caucus on one year of Russia’s Unjust Invasion of Ukraine
“Friday marks one year since Vladimir Putin launched an unprovoked and unjust invasion of the free and democratic nation of Ukraine. Many thought it would take just two days for Russia to conquer Ukraine. However, Ukraine has not only held off but also pushed back their invaders.
Engagement Needed on Yukon Housing Policies
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is again highlighting Liberal mismanagement of housing in the Yukon. The new allocation policy that reduces priority access to housing for women and children fleeing violence is an unacceptable step backward for the most vulnerable Yukoners. This follows the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) report that found it took twice as long to provide homes for vulnerable Yukoners, such as those fleeing violence.
Yukoners Stress Importance of Flood Preparation and Mitigation
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is calling on the Yukon government to develop a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy that expands the emergency preparedness response to include strategic mitigation measures identified by Yukon communities and Yukoners.
Delays in Compensating Yukon Doctors Impacting Recruitment and Retention
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is hearing from local doctors that unacceptably long delays by the Liberal government in paying physicians for health care are negatively impacting recruitment and retention efforts and the ability to attract locums.
Statement from Leader Currie Dixon on the 50th Anniversary of Together Today for Our Children Tomorrow
“Today is a very important day in the Yukon’s long and storied history.
Statement from Leader Currie Dixon on the Unidentified Object Shot Down Over the Yukon
“First, I need to thank those who tracked and shot down the unidentified object over the Yukon on Saturday. This is a reminder that there are those in our armed forces and our friends with the North American Aerospace Defense Command who are standing on guard and protecting Yukoners and Canadians at all times.
Businesses Awaiting Word on Minimum Wage Hike
WHITEHORSE – On behalf of small businesses, and the business community at large, the Yukon Party Official Opposition is seeking certainty from the Yukon government about the minimum wage hike outlined in the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CASA) signed by the territorial Liberals and NDP.
