Yukon Party Hosts Successful AGM in Kluane Country
HAINES JUNCTION – Yukon Party members gathered on Saturday at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction for the party’s 2022 Annual General Meeting.
Liberals Need to Provide More Resources for Policing Priorities
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition calls on the Deputy Premier to ensure that the RCMP have the proper resources to deliver the newly announced policing priorities. The party thanks the Yukon Police Council, community partners, and the Department of Justice for their efforts in determining the priorities for 2022-2023.
Liberals Out Of Touch With Struggles of Yukoners
WHITEHORSE – The 2022 Spring Sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concluded with the NDP propping up the out-of-touch Liberals and passing a budget that was outdated before it was even introduced.
Yukon Party Offers Policy Options to help Seniors Cover Rising Costs
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party again pressed the Liberal government on Thursday to address the rising cost of living, this time with measures specifically designed to help seniors and elders.
Letter Raises Concern Over Education System Support for Children with Disease
WHITEHORSE – In a January 4, 2022 letter submitted to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Yukon Type 1 Diabetes Support Network raised concerns about the Department of Education’s response to the Auditor General’s 2019 report.
Confidential Briefing Note Reveals Whistle Bend School $21 Million Over Budget
WHITEHORSE – On November 21, 2019, the Liberal government stated that the budget for the new Whistle Bend School was $32 million.
Op-Ed on Military Presence in the North
Putin’s illegal and immoral attack on the sovereign nation of Ukraine has led to condemnation and outrage from Canadians. Despite a lack of direct military action from the West, what this war has laid bare is that Canada needs to take seriously the risks and vulnerabilities of our North and Canada’s inadequate military preparedness.
Statement from Leader Currie Dixon on the Federal Budget
“On Thursday, the Federal Liberals released their 2022-2023 budget. The Yukon was only mentioned 10 times, and two of those were simply re-announcing the Child Care agreement reached last year.
Liberals Attempt to Block Budget Debate
WHITEHORSE – The struggling Liberal government lost two votes this past week in the Yukon Legislative Assembly as they attempted to block opposition parties from debating their $2 billion budget.
