WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party today announced new critic roles for the Official Opposition.

WHITEHORSE - “Business as usual.” 

That’s how Yukon’s Minister of Tourism and Culture referred to this year’s tourism season on March 9^th when opposition asked her what the Liberal government was doing to protect the economy given the pending collapse of the cruise industry and tourism sector due to COVID-19. At the time, it was already clear how off-base the Minister was.

WHITEHORSE – Shortly after the Yukon Liberal government was called out for potentially violating the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, their abuse of power continues as the government’s debt limit was doubled without any legislative oversight or public scrutiny.

WHITEHORSE – Earlier this week, the Government of the Northwest Territories announced that it was rolling back its border restrictions to more closely align with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The NWT’s previous border restrictions are similar to the Yukon’s current restrictions.

WHITEHORSE – Today, the Yukon Party sent a letter to the government in support of a number of local restaurants who have requested the ability to create or expand outdoor dining areas. Recognizing the urgency of these requests, the Yukon Party also offered to work collaboratively with the government to quickly recall the Legislature and pass any legislation required to support these local small businesses.

WHITEHORSE – On May 27^th the Yukon News reported on documents they obtained through an Access to Information request which showed that the Minister of Highways and Public Works misled the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

WHITEHORSE – On April 6^th, the Liberal government, without receiving direction from the Chief Medical Officer, announced that campgrounds would be closed and would not reopen until June.

WHITEHORSE – On May 27^th, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association wrote to the Yukon Liberal government expressing concerns that some of the government’s actions may violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

WHITEHORSE – The Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories will resume sitting on May 26^th to allow elected representatives to provide democratic oversight of their government’s response to COVID-19.

Please see the letter from MLA Wade Istchenko to the Minister of Environment regarding the government's decision to delay the opening of Yukon campgrounds.