More than 1,500 Yukoners shared their suggestions for improvements to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act as part of the Government of Yukon’s review of this important piece of legislation.
Following an advertising and public information campaign by the Government of Yukon, 1,420 Yukoners responded to an online and paper survey developed in partnership with the Yukon Bureau of Statistics. From February 1 to 29, respondents shared their input on key issues impacting landlords and tenants, as well as revisions to Act.
An additional 120 Yukoners participated in public engagement events, including nine facilitated in-person sessions held in Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Dawson City and Watson Lake along with two online public information sessions. Approximately 100 additional people participated in 12 stakeholder meetings held with First Nations and municipal governments, not-for-profit organizations and other stakeholders. Meetings were also held with individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity to ensure their feedback will be included in future work.
The following steps include analyzing the feedback obtained from the surveys, meetings, and sessions, with the objective of publishing a What We Heard report this summer.
The introduction of a revised Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is planned for 2025.
Thank you to all those who contributed their ideas and lived experiences. Every piece of feedback has been acknowledged and will be thoroughly evaluated for its potential to strengthen this significant legislation. Together with the policy initiatives of the Department of Community Services, this feedback will serve as the cornerstone for crafting legislation that treats all Yukoners fairly and supports a sustainable and equitable rental market.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
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Bonnie Venton Ross
Communications, Community Services
867-332-5513
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