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.
Klondike Tourism Operators Let Down by Liberal Government
WHITEHORSE – During the spring sitting, the Yukon’s tourism minister assured operators after two years of closure, the Little Gold-Poker Creek border crossing connecting Canada and the U.S. via the Top of the World Highway would be “open as normal” for the summer.
Nisutlin Bay Bridge Project $135 Million Over Budget
WHITEHORSE – On May 5, the Government of Yukon awarded the contract for the construction of a new Nisutlin Bay Bridge. The value of the contract is $160 million. This is a staggering $135 million over the original budget for the project.
Clarification Needed Over Government’s Flood Preparation
WHITEHORSE - In February, the Yukon Party called for the Liberal government to work with communities to prepare for this upcoming flood season. In addition, the party presented several community-based solutions to help prepare for any potential flooding this year in light of heavy snow this winter.
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Yukon Legislative Assembly concluded with the NDP propping up the out-of-touch Liberals and passing a budget that was outdated before it was even introduced.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.
