WHITEHORSE – The Official Opposition is disappointed to see the Yukon Liberal government refuse to support an opposition proposal to create an All Party Select Committee to examine the potential and serious economic impacts COVID-19 could have on the territory, and how to properly respond to them.

WHITEHORSE - We join all Yukoners in disappointment over the recent cancellation of the 2020 Arctic Winter Games, while understanding that this decision was made based on medical advice. Our hearts go out to the volunteers and organizers, but most of all the athletes.

WHITEHORSE – This week the Yukon Liberal government tabled the 2020-21 territorial budget, and while they try to claim a rosy picture of the territory’s finances, it is simply to distract Yukoners from the fine print.

WHITEHORSE – Today it was announced that Yukon Party efforts to eliminate the policy of daylight saving time have paid off.

WHITEHORSE – The results are in from the Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies, and it is bad news for the Yukon Liberal government.

WHITEHORSE – Below is a statement from Official Opposition Leader Stacey Hassard on the results of the 2019 Arctic Inspiration Prize:

WHITEHORSE – Today the Yukon News confirmed that Minister Mostyn misled Yukoners about the government’s plans to expropriate the Salvation Army’s Adult Resource Centre (ARC) in Hillcrest.

WHITEHORSE – Last week the Yukon News discovered that the Liberals’ new Housing First project remains closed over two months after its supposed “opening”. 

WHITEHORSE – On November 13^th and November 27^th, the Minister of Highways and Public Works was asked whether or not the government was in discussions to take over the Salvation Army’s property along the Alaska Highway where the Adult Resource Centre is located.

WHITEHORSE – Yesterday, the Liberals announced a newly appointed Renewable Energy Panel that will be asking Yukoners how they think the government should address the territory’s energy needs. Unfortunately, the inadequate consultation time and limited opportunity for input has raised concerns about the process.