This engagement is now closed.
It ran from 2023-06-09 to 2023-08-07.
Check below for where to find results.
A summary of all the feedback received is available in a What We Heard report.
The Government of Yukon is developing regulations under the new Animal Protection and Control Act. The regulations are the details required to implement the new act.
We will meet with local governments and stakeholder groups about regulations that will affect them, but we also want to hear from Yukoners.
We want to hear your thoughts about which animal species should be allowed as exotic pets, which cosmetic surgeries should be allowed or banned for animals, and what standards of care, if any, should be adopted for dogs and livestock.
The Government of Yukon will take all feedback into consideration as we finalize the Animal Protection and Control Act regulations.
Share your thoughts on the engagement process by sending an email to env-comms@yukon.ca.
Government documents:
- Read the information sheet about changes under the new Act.
- Read the information sheet about enforcement under the new Act.
- Read the discussion paper about permitting processes for animal related operations.
- Read the discussion paper for standard of care for horses.
- Read the discussion paper for standard of care for dogs.
- Read the Animal Protection and Control Act .
Additional resources:
- Read the Mush with P.R.I.D.E. Sled Dog Care Guidelines.
- Read the British Columbia Sled Dog Standards of Care Regulation.
- Read the National Farm Animal Care Council's National Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals for livestock.