In a scathing five-page letter to the Yukon government and the four affected First Nations, Ian Robertson says the current situation is "untenable" and will take "courageous leadership" to restore the public's trust and confidence.
"To put it bluntly, the Peel plan has become a boat anchor and a lightning rod for division on a number of fronts," says the letter.
"The Peel is also a distraction for industry and undermines government efforts to demonstrate that the Yukon is a good place to invest. Land use certainty, clear rules and an effective land use administration system based on best practices is a goal shared by all."
His four main concerns regarding the government's handling of the plan:
- The approval process did not follow key sections of the letter of understanding that the parties agreed to in January 2011.
- The development and release of plan principles was done independent of any consultation with First Nations or input from the council.
- The proposed modifications were not based on consultation outcomes but cobbled together with little "support evidence as to their validity."
- It is desirable that the land designation system used across all Yukon regional plans should be relatively consistent in terms of definition and application. The approved North Yukon regional land use plan provided a guide to build upon.
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