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WHITEHORSE – After a lifetime of hard work and contributions to our families and communities, Yukon’s Elders and seniors deserve a secure, dignified retirement of their choosing.
For many, that means living in their homes and communities for as long as is possible. All too often, however, those without adequate supports are forced to leave places of comfort and life-long memories for long-term care homes or other facilities. This reality will change under a Yukon Party government.
“We have our Elders and seniors to thank for so much and it is the responsibility of government to ensure we show them they are valued,” said Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon. “A Yukon Party government will introduce new measures to empower our Elders and seniors to live their very best lives.”
A Yukon Party government will implement the Aging in Place Plan and will:
A Yukon Party government would also reverse the decision of the current government to increase camping fees on the Yukon’s seniors.
A Yukon Party government will also prioritize improving health outcomes for Elders and seniors by taking action to respond to the recently released report by CanAge which gave the Yukon a failing grade on vaccine policy for older adults.
The Yukon Party is committed to Action for a Change. The party’s platform document puts the focus on Economic Recovery, Supporting Yukon Families, and Safe and Growing Communities. These pillars rest on a foundation of Good Governance and result in a Strong Yukon Recovery, which includes:
You can read the Yukon Party’s Action for a Change plan here.
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.
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For further information, please contact:
Tim Kucharuk
Media Director
(867) 689-7874
Change Starts Now!
Add your name if you will stand with Currie Dixon and the Yukon Party!