Anti-fracking protesters greet Yukon legislature

Anti-fracking protesters gathered outside the Yukon legislature this afternoon as the house resumed today for its fall sitting.

About 60 people showed up to oppose fracking in the territory.

Dianne Homan was among them. I just feel as though big business expects people to get tired, she says. Sometimes I think they figure it will get drowned out by more day to day concerns."

Opponents worry about the large amount of water that's used in the fracking process.

They're also concerned about contamination of groundwater and emissions that could contribute to climate change.

The Yukon Government has committed to a public review process before fracking ispermitted in the territory. However, many people believe the practise is dangerous and should be kept out of the territory.

The Yukon Party is entering its third year at the helm.

In this session, members are expected todiscuss the Peel watershed, mining projects and expensive construction debacles.

Opposition leader Liz Hansen is calling on theYukon party to play fair with First Nations.

"This is about how the government to government relationship can and should be working," Hansen says.

Yukon premier DarrellPaslokihas bolstered his ranks withVuntutMLADarius Elias,who will add the only aboriginal voice to the government's line when it comes to the Peel andfracking.

Pasloskiinsists the economic picture is rosy....despite several big mining projects that haven't gotten off the ground.

"We continue to work on creating wealth forYukoners," Pasloski says. "We want to continue to encourage private sector investment in our territory."

Big ticket infrastructure items, like the Watson Lake and Dawson City hospitals, FH Collins School and affordable housing are also expected to come up for debate this session.

The sitting is set to wrap up by December19th.