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Posted: Feb 20, 2021 7:00 AM CT | Last Updated: February 20
A Whitehorse trucking company has hired a lawyer as it disputes the Yukon government s First Nations procurement policy. (Steve Silva/CBC)
A lawyer for a Whitehorse trucking company is questioning the validity of the Yukon government s First Nations procurement policy, and says legal action may be coming if the government can t alleviate his client s concerns.
Brian Beresh, lawyer for P.S. Sidhu Trucking Ltd., wrote to Highways and Public Works Minister Richard Mostyn on Feb. 12 asking for the data and information the Yukon government relied on to create the policy.
The letter accuses the government of failing to adequately consult the wider business community and claims the policy may be unconstitutional. The government spent two years working with First Nations but only met with businesses once the policy was completed, the letter states.
The Yukon government’s new First Nations procurement policy is continuing to not sit well with some people.
A lawyer representing a Whitehorse business has warned the government about the potential launch of a constitutional challenge of the policy.
Meanwhile, in a letter submitted to the Star recently, local resident Mandeep Sidhu outlined his objections to the process announced by the
Liberals before Christmas.
“I’m ashamed of the Liberals’ new procurement policy that is pushing for a re-evaluation for bids submitted by First Nation (FN) owned companies,” Sidhu wrote.
“The value can range from 15 per cent to 35 per cent. What this means is that First Nations-owned companies will be given an advantage by being able to bid 15-35 per cent more than a non-First Nation-owned company.”