WHITEHORSE – The presence of radon in homes and how to detect it continues to be a growing concern for many Yukoners. Last year, it was discovered that certain subdivisions around Whitehorse showed radon levels significantly above Health Canada guidelines.

WHITEHORSE - On November 22, 2017 the Minister of Housing announced a Housing First project with no consultation with local residents.

WHITEHORSE - Legislation tabled by the Yukon Party today would give the government the power to get rid of the practice of Daylight Saving Time after a legally mandated 60-day consultation.

WHITEHORSE – On March 13^th, 2019 the Minister of Highways and Public Works announced that the Government of Yukon had budgeted $5 million to be spent on upgrading the Mayo aerodrome during the Summer of 2019.

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Liberals are refusing to tell Yukoners why they are lapsing $3.85 million of the $5 million they promised to spend on the Mayo aerodrome during the summer of 2019.

WHITEHORSE – The Liberals are refusing to release a report conducted on the safety of highways and the need for guard rails across the territory, despite increased concerns from Yukoners about the government’s disregard for areas with the highest need.

WHITEHORSE – At a time when the Liberal government is conducting a survey of Yukoners to see if they support the Southern Lakes Enhanced Storage Project, Yukon Energy is running biased social media advertisements that only promote the benefits of the project, with no mention of the negative impacts it will have on homeowners along the southern lakes. 

WHITEHORSE – This week it was reported that the average cost of a home in Whitehorse has risen significantly. This comes at a time when the Liberal government has made cuts to several loan programs meant to help Yukoners, which will make homeownership more unattainable.

WHITEHORSE – Despite many Yukoners already struggling to pay out of pocket for health services such as increased costs for medical travel, the Liberal government is currently consulting on whether or not Yukon should introduce health care premiums.

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party Official Opposition has called a motion to debate on Opposition Members’ day urging the government to make necessary changes to Yukon’s Medical Travel program. This will be the very first motion debated in the Legislature following the Liberals’ third Speech from the Throne.