CHON-FM has provided a summary of question period for the first week of the 34th sitting of the legislature.
The first week of the 34th Legislature wrapped up on Thursday with the government of Yukon presenting a $1.5 Billion budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
The government is projecting a $5.9 million deficit this year with a $5 million surplus next year.
The government will start this fiscal year with a net debt of $11.2 million, which is estimated to grow to $57.9 million by the end of the fiscal year.
Government support and funding for non-government organizations was the issue most asked about in question period this week. Pauline Frost Minister of Health and Social Services responded to the questions with the reminder that Yukon women need to have a safe place to go in times of trouble.
Other issues covered in question period this week included school capacity, school replacement, and school bus safety in Yukon.
Yukon’s mining sector and mining industry investment were also questioned.
One surprising question from Brad Cathers, MLA for Lake Laberge involved the Canadian Border Services Agency executing a warrant at the Yukon Government’s Department of Economic Development. Tracy-Anne McPhee, Minister of Justice confirmed that the warrant had been executed, but had no further information on the matter at the time.
Since then, it has been revealed the investigation involves one Whitehorse resident and two others from British Columbia. The search warrants involved both the workplace and residence of the individuals.
Finally, people in the Legislature mourned the loss of long-time Yukoner Ken McKinnon following the news of his passing on Thursday.
Commissioner of Yukon receives Order of St. John
Two missing Champagne and Aishihik First Nations citizens found dead in Whitehorse
The end of one Star sparks the birth of another
UPDATE: Missing First Nations Haines Junction residents located
Minister's home vandalized with threats and profanity
Whitehorse Community Thrift Store donates $100K to community organizations.
Whitehorse residential school ground searches completed
Arrested parent accuses department of Education of escalating matters at Holy Family School
Government of Canada announce over $45M to protect Whitehorse Escarpment and Robert Service Way
Yukon government passes Health Authority Act
Regalia workshop for special traditional occasions holds in Whitehorse
Unity in the Community Walk for four Yukon women who died at the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter held in Whitehorse
Testimony hearing into the deaths of four Yukon women comes to an end.
Ground searches at two former Whitehorse residential school sites begin this week
Coroner's Inquest sees footage of lifeless body ignored for more than 12 hours
How We Walk with the Land and Water holds two open houses
Whitehorse Emergency Shelter staff not trained for emergencies, inquest hears
Premier pledges to meet with Yukoners living in tents to help them find housing
