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Cost of living, ‘opioid crisis’ paramount for opposition MLAs as Yukon legislature returns - CBC

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NorthYukon MLAs are expected to discuss affordability, the rising cost of living, and other items related to energy, health, mining and more over the next couple of months after the Legislature's fall sitting begins on Monday. Fall sitting of Yukon Legislative Assembly gets underway MondayDana Hatherly · CBC News · Posted: Oct 02, 2026 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 2Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Official Opposition Leader Kate White of the NDP says she plans to press the government on many things during the upcoming fall sitting of the Legislative Assembly, including things such as health care, mining roads and hunting outfitters. (Dana Hatherly/CBC)Keeping the heat and lights on, the price of gas and groceries, and housing rates are top of mind for many Yukoners these days, as the weather turns colder. Yukon MLAs are expected to discuss affordability, the rising cost of living, and other items related to energy, health, mining and more over the next couple of months.

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