Wednesday, September 12, 2012 

The following is a summary of a submission made by Lois Moorcroft on behalf of the Yukon NDP Official Opposition regarding the Yukon government’s Resource Access Roads Framework.

I am writing today with regards to Northern Cross (Yukon) Limited's proposal to utilize hydraulic fracturing in its exploration programme in the Eagle Plains area. 

The Yukon NDP Official Opposition Caucus is opposed to the use of hydraulic fracturing (a.k.a. fracking) in the Yukon and therefore urges the Yukon Environmental & Socioeconomic Assessment Board to reject Northern Cross (Yukon) Limited’s proposal, insofar as it pertains to hydraulic fracturing. 

Precautionary Principle 

WHITEHORSE—Despite Tuesday’s announcement by Prime Minister Harper, Yukoners will not get a fair deal on natural resources until the territory’s resource revenue system is brought into the 21st century.

WHITEHORSE—Friday’s announcement that mine inspections, enforcement and security under the Waters Act are now the responsibility of the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources is another example of the Yukon Party putting their corporate friends and insiders ahead of caring for our environment.

Yukon government should work with First Nations, Alaska and Canada on recovery plan

Yukoners need a strong voice at meeting of territorial and provincial leaders

WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Party government’s announcement today of a five-year prohibition on mineral staking in parts of the City of Whitehorse leaves environmentally sensitive areas vulnerable to industrial activity. According to the City’s Official Community Plan, areas excluded from the mineral staking prohibition also include lands designated for future parks.