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FOR RELEASE     #08-303
December 1, 2008

Yukon Premier Expresses Concern Over Federal Opposition Parties’ Takeover

WHITEHORSE – Government of Yukon is concerned with plans by federal opposition parties to seize power from the democratically elected Conservative government, Premier Dennis Fentie said today.

“In the current economic climate, political stability at the national level is critical and the actions of the opposition parties in Ottawa are threatening that stability,” Fentie said. “Canadians have made their choice for leadership and I don’t believe they are ready or willing for a change in government that does not reflect their vote.

“Canadians did not vote for a Liberal/NDP coalition government supported by the separatist Bloc Quebecois,” Fentie added.

Yukon supports plans already agreed to by the provinces and territories through the Council of the Federation and discussions with the federal government to address the current global economic downturn.

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Contact: 
Matthew Grant
Cabinet Communications Advisor
867-633-7961
matthew.grant@gov.yk.ca