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Draft Condominium Regulations released for extended consultation
January 22, 2019
Owners and developers of condominiums asked to see the current draft regulations as they are used frequently by these groups.
Feedback sought on proposed condominium regulations
November 27, 2018
Condominium regulatory framework will outline the rights and responsibilities of developers, condominium corporations and unit owners.
Government of Yukon tables Technical Amendments Act (No. 2), 2018
October 9, 2018
Proposed amendments would update and clarify the Human Rights Act and the Territorial Court Act.
Modernized Coroners Act tabled in the Legislative Assembly
October 2, 2018
Bill clarifies the duties of coroners and updates the 60-year old existing legislation.
Corrections branch takes over provost services from RCMP
September 27, 2018
Corrections Officers will provide provost services in Whitehorse as of October 1.
Government of Yukon and RCMP announce policing infrastructure plans
September 25, 2018
New capital plan approves building of new detachment in Carcross and building renovations in Ross River and Faro.
Implementation working group formed to advance Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection recommendations
August 29, 2018
Core members of the implementation working group created in response to the Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection report are announced.
Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection report released, next steps announced
August 15, 2018
Department of Justice announces next steps in response to David Loukidelis’ final Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection report.
Eight projects receive Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funds
July 30, 2018
Projects funded are reaching youth and providing opportunities to form relationships, build life skills and encourage healthy lifestyles.
Yukon’s policing priorities set for 2018–19
July 18, 2018
The policing priorities include addressing violence against women and building stronger relationships with First Nations, communities and youth.