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WHITEHORSE – A new Yukon Party government will address the lack of affordable housing across the Yukon by taking Action for a Change and make it easier for Yukoners to afford a place to live.
The shortage of affordable housing has caused a strain on young families, seniors on fixed incomes are struggling with rising monthly costs, and businesses are suffering as it is difficult to recruit and retain employees if there are no affordable housing options.
“For years, the housing market and lack of affordable housing has kept the dream of homeownership out of reach for many Yukoners and this reality has been holding back our economy,” said Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon. “A Yukon Party government will work with its partners to focus on land development and availability across the territory to address this issue, unlock the territory’s potential, and make life more affordable.”
Addressing this issue cannot be done alone. It needs to be done in concert and collaboration with First Nations, municipalities, and the private sector. In order to increase land availability for development, a Yukon Party government will work in partnership to address this important issue by:
As noted by the 2017 Financial Advisory Panel: “A well-functioning housing market is an essential element of any successful economy.” In order to implement measures to help address the territory’s housing crisis, a Yukon Party government will:
“The strained housing market is not confined to Whitehorse as it also negatively affects our rural citizens,” added Dixon. “In order for our communities to grow and succeed, we need to work with our partners to ensure there are accessible lots and houses throughout the territory.”
In order to achieve this, a Yukon Party government will:
“A Yukon Party government will be a government for all Yukoners to foster success across the entire territory,” said Dixon. “Unlike some places in Canada, our lack of land availability is not due to a lack of raw land or space. It is the lack of political will, the Yukon Party team is ready to take action for a change to make life more affordable for Yukoners.”
Today’s announcement is part of the Yukon Party’s plan to give Yukoners Action for a Change to increase affordability for citizens and businesses and lead the territory out of the pandemic into a prosperous future by:
The 2021 territorial general election will be held on Monday, April 12. Advanced polling dates have been announced for Sunday, April 4 and Monday, April 5, 2021.
To learn more about the Yukon Party and its campaign outlining Action for a Change, please visit www.yukonparty.ca.
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