Yukon NDP calls on Liberal Party and Yukon Party to come clean about their donations

July 2, 2024

WHITEHORSE, YT — Yukon NDP leader Kate White says the Liberals and Yukon party should reveal where their donations are coming from.

While the Yukon NDP does not take corporate or union donations and all individual contributions over $250 are publicly reported, the Yukon Party and Liberals both take corporate and union donations.

Last year the Yukon Party and Liberals each raised over $40,000 in funds that were listed as “other revenue”, meaning that their sources are hidden.

White says, “With both parties receiving such significant income from secret sources, it raises questions. I’m asking them to be transparent and let Yukoners know who’s influencing their decisions.

We’re incredibly proud of our transparency and not taking corporate and union donations. We are proud that the Yukon NDP is funded by people for people. That’s how we believe politics should be.”

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Quick Facts:

• The sources of money reported as “other revenue” do not need to be reported under
  the Elections Act.
  
• Expenses associated with raising “other revenue” are not deducted from this revenue
  and are not reported.