Yukoners Paying for Flawed Territorial Liberal Policies
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is again asking the territorial Liberals to abandon their ineffective policies and help Yukoners with the cost of living.
Statement from Kluane MLA Wade Istchenko on Rural Landfills
“I continue to hear from rural Yukoners upset at being ignored by this Liberal government.
Statement from Leader Currie Dixon on Hosting 2026 Arctic Winter Games
“The Yukon Party Official Opposition urges the Government of Yukon to support the unanimous vote by Whitehorse City Council on July 10, 2023 to host the 2026 Arctic Winter Games. The Yukon is a proven host in the past and the majority of the required infrastructure already exists in the city.
Yukon Party Efforts Reduce Housing Costs and Avoid Delays to Market
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition would like to thank the Yukon Contractors Association, (YCA) and the Yukon Real Estate Association (YREA) for first identifying the change made by the Liberal government’s Land Title Transfer Policy that happened last year. That change was increasing costs and delaying sales of newly built homes, and our efforts successfully pressured the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources to reverse his policy decision.
Premier Needs to Highlight Yukon Priorities at Council of the Federation Meeting
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is highlighting Yukoners’ priorities for Yukon’s Liberal Premier in advance of the Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers. Yukoners continue to be challenged by the rising cost of living, and Yukon municipalities remain concerned about the looming gap in infrastructure funding, as well as climate change adaptation funding. On Monday, July 10, he will join his counterparts from across the country and be able to push for these Yukon issues at the 2023 multi-day meeting in Winnipeg.
Liberals Continue to Impose Unnecessary Red Tape on Housing Construction
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is renewing its call for the Liberal Government to reverse its change to the land title transfer policy. Changed without consultation, the policy now issues land titles for new homes after a City of Whitehorse occupancy permit is in place, instead of earlier in the construction process when the home is clad to weather – meaning the structure can withstand the elements. This change has increased uncertainty, costs, delays, and red tape for the housing construction industry.
Statement from Leader Currie Dixon on Ottawa’s Clean Fuel Standard
“The Yukon Party Official Opposition supports the Atlantic Premiers’ fight for the federal Liberals to rethink the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations and address the rising cost of living for rural Canadians.
Evidence, Community Suggests Liberals Need New Approach to 405 Alexander
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition is urging the Liberal government to respond and act on serious issues noted in various reports, from area business owners, the City of Whitehorse, and from the public about the state of disarray outside the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter.
Statement from the Yukon Party Caucus on the Yukon’s 125th Birthday
“June 13, 2023, marks a milestone in the Yukon’s long and storied history.
