Yukon Liberals release platform for a stronger, more affordable, and sustainable Yukon
Posted by Yukon Liberal Party President on October 16, 2025
WHITEHORSE, YT – Today, the Yukon Liberals released their platform for the next territorial election, outlining a bold, progressive plan to make life better for Yukoners over the next four years.
This platform is built on a simple principle: when Yukoners thrive, the Yukon thrives. It reflects the priorities that matter most to families, seniors, workers, and communities across the territory. From housing and healthcare to energy, economic opportunity, arts, and community safety, the Yukon Liberals are presenting a roadmap to build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient territory.
The platform was shaped directly by conversations with Yukoners, including residents in every community, stakeholders in housing, health, and education, and local businesses and non-profits. It combines fresh ideas and new energy from a team of experienced and emerging leaders, reflecting a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and results.
This platform is about more than promises—it’s about practical, measurable impact: housing more Yukoners, lowering electricity costs, expanding access to healthcare, improving mental health and wellness, creating economic opportunities, and building communities where everyone feels safe, included, and supported. It’s about positioning Yukon for the future while delivering results today.
"This platform reflects the voices and priorities of Yukoners from every community. Housing, healthcare, and affordability are what matter most, and this plan meets those needs while building real partnerships for Reconciliation and a strong, sustainable economy. I’m proud of the hardworking, diverse team we’ve built from rural Yukon to Whitehorse and together we’re ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work.”
- Mike Pemberton, Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party
Backgrounder - Platform priorities
Housing
● Release 1000 lots over the next 4 years.
● Increase land releases through partnerships with First Nations, municipalities, and the private sector, including incentives for abandoned and brownfield lots.
● Break down barriers to building by collaborating with the City of Whitehorse and improving the land lottery system.
● Support creative solutions to reduce costs, including a made-in-Yukon modular housing industry and support for non-profit building projects.
● With new units completed in 2026, reduce the Whitehorse housing waitlist by 90%.
Accessible Health Care and Wellness
● Expand team-based primary care clinics with more full-scope nurse practitioners.
● Expand the Whitehorse Walk-In Clinic and Whitehorse General Hospital.
● Review the medical travel program and increase subsidies by 15%.
● Provide more supports to prevent burnout among healthcare professionals.
● Expand aftercare programs for Yukoners maintaining a sober lifestyle and increase home care in rural communities.
● Support recreation as part of wellness, including hosting (or co-hosting) the 2035 Canada Winter Games and building a new arena, alongside expanding the Yukon Community Recreation Assistance Grant.
● Increase access to arts as a component of lifelong wellness and create a public art policy.
Affordability, Community Safety & Arts
● Invest $30 million in the Winter Electricity Rebate Program, saving households ~$600/year.
● Increase the Children’s Fitness and Arts Tax Credit by 50%.
● Increase funding to maintain $10/day childcare, saving families $8,000+ annually.
● Support local agriculture by sourcing 5% of government food purchases from Yukon producers by 2025.
● Establish outreach workers at 405 Alexander, convert upper-floor housing units into structured support programs, remove barriers to substance use treatment, and implement text-to-911 for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or unable to speak.
● Strengthen community connection through arts, culture, and recreation programs, improving overall safety and well-being.
Economy & Environment
● Support a responsible modern mining industry through legislative modernization and independent inspections.
● Support the tourism sector, including the Yukon Convention Centre project, and developing wilderness and heritage assets like trails.
● Connect Yukon to the B.C. power grid and pursue energy partnerships with First Nations.
● Continue protecting important areas across Yukon in partnership with First Nations.
● Modernize the education system by reviewing the Education Act and introducing a new post-secondary support program, including a forgivable loan program.
Partnerships & Reconciliation
● Advance Shäw Kwä’ą – Health and Wellness Yukon, built in collaboration with Yukon First Nations.
● Improve the Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy across all stakeholders.
● Build infrastructure and community projects across the territory as identified by partners.
● Create separate departments for Protective Services and First Nations Relations to better support emergency preparedness and governance.