Where's the Election Call?

31-Aug-2009

Whitehorse – Official Opposition Leader Arthur Mitchell is disappointed that Premier Fentie has not called an election and instead appears to be bunkering down. Following the defection of Brad Cathers on Friday morning Mitchell believes it is the only honourable course of action.

“The Premier has lost the confidence of the public and should have called an election this morning,” Mitchell said.

“Instead, after taking the weekend to think it over, he has decided to bunker down and cling to power.”

Mitchell says the Premier spent the weekend talking to his colleagues and advisors and unfortunately chose not to do the right thing.

“This is a Premier and a government in denial,” he said. “Yukoners deserve a chance to choose a government they can trust and instead Mr. Fentie is refusing to give people that opportunity.”

Mitchell reminded the Premier he intends to table a non-confidence motion at the earliest opportunity, when the legislature resumes sitting this fall.

“We have heard from hundreds of Yukoners over the summer months who all share the same point of view,” he said.

“They don’t trust the government and they want an opportunity to vote in a general election.”

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