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New action plan expands work of Sexualized Assault Response Team
Stronger support, closer to home. See the Sexualized Assault Response Team’s Expansion Action Plan to expand services across Yukon communities.
The modernized Exemption Act and Garnishee Act now in effect
The Exemption Act and the Garnishee Act came into force with the publishing of their regulations balancing the rights of Yukoners with serious debt problems and their creditors.
New judge appointed to the Yukon’s Territorial Court
David Christie has been appointed to the Yukon's Territorial Court.
Government of Yukon seeks input on the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act
The Government of Yukon is looking for input on the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Act which addresses property-based illegal activities in the Yukon.
Amendments to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act and new Regulation are in effect
The Government of Yukon has brought changes to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act and its Regulation into effect. It gives Yukoners more options when planning their financial future.
Statement from Minister McPhee on the Change of Command ceremony for the Yukon RCMP
Minister McPhee recognizes the appointment of Chief Superintendent Lindsay Ellis as the new Commanding Officer of the Yukon RCMP as the official ceremony takes place in Whitehorse.
Nine Yukon community projects funded by the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust through spring 2025 intake
Nine Yukon community projects awarded $304,392 in funding for spring 2025 from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.
Enhancing support for victims of non-consensual disclosure of intimate images
Share your thoughts on the non-consensual sharing of intimate images and help enhance support for victims of this crime.
New regulation authorizes the Yukon sheriff’s office to provide repossession services to creditors
Today, the Government of Yukon brought into force a new regulation that authorizes the Yukon sheriff’s office to provide repossession services to creditors. It also establishes a fee structure that ensures the costs of repossession services are covered by creditors.
Government of Yukon makes improvements to estate planning and administration
Bill 49, the Technical Amendments (Estates, Unclaimed Bodies and Related Matters) Act (2025) received assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly today.
Date modified: 2026-05-27