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Government silence on violation of mine water licence shows contempt for Water Board and rule of law

October 8, 2012
WHITEHORSE—The Yukon NDP Official Opposition is condemning the Yukon government’s... (read more)

Resource Access Roads Framework demonstrates an unbalanced approach
September 21, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The following is a summary of a submission made by Lois... (read more)

Action needed now to prevent another oil-fired furnace tragedy

September 14, 2012
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Excerpt from Yukon NDP Official Opposition submission to YESAB re oil and gas exploration drilling in Eagle Plains

September 10, 2012
I am writing today with regards to Northern Cross (Yukon) Limited's proposal to utilize ... (read more)

Yukoners still not getting a fair deal on natural resources

August 22, 2012
WHITEHORSE—Despite Tuesday’s announcement by Prime Minister Harper, Yukoners will not... (read more)

Government puts corporate interests ahead of environment with Waters Act changes

August 22, 2012
WHITEHORSE—Friday’s announcement that mine inspections, enforcement and security under... (read more)

NDP letter to CRTC on Northwestel's Modernization Plan

August 10, 2012
The following is the text of a letter from Jim Tredger to the CRTC regarding Northwestel's proposed... (read more)

Food bank use grows as more Yukoners fall behind
August 7, 2012
WHITEHORSE--Yukon’s NDP Official Opposition is responding to the increase in people using the... (read more)

Government opens door to fracking for oil and gas exploration
August 2, 2012
WHITEHORSE—Yukon’s Department of Energy, Mines and Resources appears to have thrown the... (read more)

Open Letter from Liz Hanson re Shortage of Family Doctors
July 31, 2012
The following is the text of an open letter to the Minister of Health and Social Services regarding... (read more)