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WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party is committed to fighting climate change and ensuring the territory develops a portfolio of renewable energy sources and programs.
By acting, the Yukon will do its part to help Canada meet its target of producing net-zero emissions by 2050.
“A Yukon Party government will make immediate investments in green energy solutions as we work together as a territory to reduce our emissions,” said Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon. “By continuing these supports and enhancing them we will help do our part in the fight against climate change.”
A key piece of this plan to fight climate change will be enhancing current investments in energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy upgrades for government buildings by creating a specific $20 million fund for First Nations and municipal governments to apply for energy retrofit and renewable energy projects for their facilities.
To further achieve our goals to reduce emissions a Yukon Party government will:
“The Yukon Party wants the Yukon to be a leader in helping our country fight climate change,” added Dixon. “We can protect the environment while also supporting economic growth and providing a clear path of action to lead the Yukon into a prosperous future.”
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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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!