Yukon officials clash with mine manager over testimony refusal

April 25, 2025, 3:21 pm

Yukon politicians have taken a hard line over a mine manager’s refusal to answer questions, with PricewaterhouseCoopers insisting a court order is needed to compel testimony. The standoff underscores the mounting political tension over transparency in the mining sector.

theglobeandmail.com / Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager’s refusal to answer questions

Lawyers for PricewaterhouseCoopers argued in a letter this week that only a court order could force them to appear

winnipegfreepress.com / Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager’s refusal to answer questions

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