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Enduring Powers of Attorney Bill tabled in the Legislative Assembly
October 7, 2020
Amendments to the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act proposed to enhance protections and accessibility.
Fifteen projects receive Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funding
July 27, 2020
Projects aim to address root causes of crime in Yukon, and provide support and services to those who have been a victim of crime.
Amendments to the Corrections Act and Regulations come into force
June 18, 2020
Amendments to the Corrections Act and Corrections Regulations will come into force on June 19, 2020.
Free Independent Legal Advice program launched
June 8, 2020
The Independent Legal Advice program will provide free, confidential legal advice to victims of intimate partner violence and/or sexualized assault.
Government of Yukon sets policing priorities for 2020–21
May 15, 2020
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee communicates five policing priorities for 2020–21 to the Yukon RCMP.
New adult supervised residential program operated by John Howard Society
May 1, 2020
New program provides 24/7 community supervised services and supports for justice-involved clients.
New orders under Civil Emergency Measures Act come into force
May 1, 2020
Three new Ministerial Orders under Yukon’s Civil Emergency Measures Act come into force.
Amendments to the Land Titles Act tabled
March 9, 2020
The proposed Land Titles Act amendments would allow more Yukon First Nations to register Category A and B Settlement Land in the Yukon Land Titles Office.
Feedback sought on proposed amendments to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act
March 4, 2020
Engagement on the Enduring Power of Attorney Act is being sought from March 4 to April 22, 2020.
Council of Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon collaborate on Whitehorse Correctional Centre cultural programming
February 28, 2020
The Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon announce a sweat lodge and culture program for clients at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.