Renewable energy leadership pays off: MLA Tredger
The Yukon NDP’s Energy, Mines and Resources Critic, Mayo—Tatchun MLA Jim Tredger, wrote the following open letter regarding the Yukon government’s role in building a local renewable energy industry:
Read moreYukon NDP mourns First Nations self-government trailblazer Robert Hager
The Yukon NDP caucus is mourning the passing of former Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Chief Robert Hager this morning.
Read moreWhat solar power can do for Yukon
I recently read an article pointing out that on for several hours on Sunday morning, 90% of Germany's electricity was provided through renewable energy sources. At one point, there was so much on the grid that pricing was actually measured in negative kilowatt hours: for several hours, Germany was paying its citizens to consume!
Read moreCooperation top of mind for Yukon NDP representatives at Mineral Exploration Roundup
Yukon NDP MLAs are in Vancouver this week to meet with Yukon’s mineral development partners by participating in the Association for Mineral Exploration BC’s Mineral Exploration Roundup. Yukon NDP leader Liz Hanson and Energy, Mines and Resources Critic Jim Tredger are taking part in the annual event, which brings together a wide spectrum of industry stakeholders with a significant role in Yukon’s economy.
Read moreJim Tredger: standing up to violence against women
On Wednesday, 25 November, Yukon NDP MLA Jim Tredger made the following statement to mark the beginning of the 12 Days to End Violence Against Women campaign:
Read moreMedevac access to Pelly airfield a critical priority: Tredger
On Wednesday, November 25th Yukon NDP MLA for Mayo--Tatchun Jim Tredger asked the following question about improving the Pelly airfield to allow medevac flights to access Pelly Crossing:
Read moreJim Tredger seeks clarity on the Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Plan
Yukon NDP MLA Jim Tredger asked the following question in the Yukon legislature regarding the Ddhaw Ghro Habitat Protection Plan on Tuesday, 24 November 2015.
Read moreSupporting veterans' transition to civilian life
On Monday, November 9 Yukon NDP MLA Jim Tredger asked the following question about making it easier for veterans to efficiently transition military driver's licences and address hunting residency requirements:
Read moreQuestion Period: holding the Yukon Party government to account on oil and gas
On Tuesday, 3 November and Wednesday, 4 November Yukon NDP leader Liz Hanson and Yukon NDP Energy, Mines and Resources Critic Jim Tredger asked the following questions on land use planning and oil and gas during Question Period in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
Read moreJim Tredger pays tribute to Mining and Geology Week
On Thursday, May 7th, Yukon NDP MLA Jim Tredger gave the following speech in the Yukon Legislative Assembly:
I am pleased to rise on behalf of the Yukon NDP caucus to pay tribute to Yukon Mining and Geology Week. I would like to begin by saying thank you to the mining industry and to all those who work in the industry for their many contributions. You have made Yukon a better place.
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