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The modernized Exemptions Act receives assent
April 26, 2024
Bill 36 modernizes the Exemptions Act’s framework, balancing the rights of Yukoners going through serious debt problems and the rights of their creditors.
Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act Receives Assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
April 25, 2024
The Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2024, received assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
Government of Yukon releases What We Heard report on expanding Sexualized Assault Response Team services
April 3, 2024
Discover the findings from the Yukon's engagement on expanding SART services to rural communities.
Update on work to address break-in at Whitehorse Victim Services office
March 21, 2024
The Government of Yukon provides an update on the break-in at Whitehorse Victim Services office.
Victim Services office in Whitehorse to remain closed until March 25 – services still available through phone and email
March 19, 2024
Whitehorse Victim Services office to remain closed this week.
Public notice of break-in at Whitehorse Victim Services office
March 18, 2024
The Government of Yukon reports a break-in at the Whitehorse Victim Services office.
Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2024 tabled
March 13, 2024
Today, the Government of Yukon tabled the Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2024.
Government of Yukon introduces revised legislation for the Exemptions Act
March 12, 2024
Bill 36 would repeal and replace the Exemptions Act with a modern framework to balance the rights of Yukoners going through serious debt problems and their creditors.
The Government of Yukon provides update on Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan
February 21, 2024
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee announces progress made on enhancing downtown safety.
Nine projects awarded Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funds in fall 2023 intake
January 17, 2024
Nine Yukon community projects were awarded $175,860 in funding for fall 2023 from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.