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Fourteen community crime prevention and victim service projects awarded funding
July 26, 2022
Fourteen Yukon community projects that aim to address crime provide services to victims have been awarded funding.
New Judge appointed to the Yukon’s Territorial Court
July 14, 2022
Minister McPhee appoints John Phelps as Judge of the Yukon’s Territorial Court
The Government of Yukon sets policing priorities for 2022–23
April 28, 2022
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued six policing priorities for 2022–23 to the Yukon RCMP.
Phase one of new Community Safety Planning program announced
March 14, 2022
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee announced the Government of Yukon’s new Community Safety Planning program today.
Public engagement underway to review Sharing Common Ground
March 11, 2022
Government of Yukon, Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon RCMP to review final report on the Yukon’s policing services.
Amendments to Miscellaneous Statute Law Act tabled
March 10, 2022
A new miscellaneous statute law amendment Bill would update several pieces of legislation
Amendments to Legal Profession Act, 2017 tabled
March 10, 2022
The Government of Yukon tabled an amendment to the Legal Profession Act, 2017 today.
Eagle feathers unveiled for use in Yukon courtrooms
March 8, 2022
Eagle feathers to be used in Yukon courtrooms as part of a series of initiatives aimed at making the experience of attending court more culturally-inclusive for Yukon First Nations
Amendment to the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act tabled
March 8, 2022
A proposed amendment to the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act was tabled today.
Yukoners recognized through Community Safety Awards
March 7, 2022
Yukoners recognized for their efforts to prevent crime and foster community safety with Minister of Justice Community Safety Awards.