Yukon Party Thanks Stacey Hassard for Service to Yukoners
WHITEHORSE – Former Yukon Party Interim Leader and long-time MLA Stacey Hassard has announced that he will not seek another term.
Linda Benoit Will Represent the Yukon Party in Whistle Bend South
WHITEHORSE – Private sector advocate, committed volunteer, and local businessperson Linda Benoit will be the Yukon Party candidate in the new riding of Whistle Bend South in the 2025 territorial election. Nominations for the riding closed at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24. Benoit was acclaimed.
Statement from Currie Dixon on the New Yukon Liberal Party Leader
“On behalf of my Yukon Party Caucus colleagues, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Mike Pemberton on his election as the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party, and in the coming days, the Yukon’s 11th premier.
Aurora Viernes Acclaimed as Yukon Party Candidate in Riverdale South
WHITEHORSE – Health care worker and small business owner Aurora Viernes will represent the Yukon Party on the ballot in the 2025 territorial election in Riverdale South. Viernes was acclaimed as the candidate as no other nominations were submitted before the 5 p.m. deadline on June 17.
Yukon Party Urges Action for Log Home Builders as Layoffs Loom
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition calls on the Liberal government to follow up on promises made by the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources during the Spring Sitting of the Legislative Assembly to source Yukon logs for Yukon log home builders.
Ted Laking Will Represent the Yukon Party in Porter Creek Centre
WHITEHORSE – Former President of the Association of Yukon Communities and City Councillor Ted Laking will be the Yukon Party candidate in Porter Creek Centre for the upcoming territorial election. Nominations for the riding closed at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. Laking was acclaimed.
Carmacks Flood Mitigation Measures Funded
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is pleased to see that the federal government has signed a March 19, 2025, agreement to fund permanent flood mitigation measures that help protect the community of Carmacks and the Little Salmon-Carmacks First Nation.
An Open Letter From Leader Currie Dixon
An Economy in Need of Change.
The Yukon’s economy is at a crossroads.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a stronger, more productive national economy and has urged provinces and territories to act. The weak response from the Yukon’s Liberal-NDP government, though, has been driven by a lack of leadership, vision, and energy.
Linda Benoit Seeks Yukon Party Nomination in Whistle Bend South
WHITEHORSE – Private sector advocate, committed volunteer, and local businessperson Linda Benoit has announced she will seek the Yukon Party nomination in the new riding of Whistle Bend South in the 2025 territorial election. The election must be held on or before November 3.
