The Yukon government has now fully implemented its Yukon First Nations procurement policy, meant to increase Yukon First Nations participation in bidding for and securing contracts for government work.
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.”