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The 2025 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
Today, with the conclusion of the 2025 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, the Government of Yukon passed its 2025–26 Budget and several other pieces of legislation received assent.
Inclusive Yukon Families Act receives assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The Inclusive Yukon Families Act has passed, making Yukon laws more inclusive of diverse families, modernizing parentage, and removing barriers to reclaiming Indigenous names.
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.
Early Learning and Child Care Act receives assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
Early Learning and Child Care Act (2025) Bill No. 48 received assent today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly, marking a significant milestone in modernizing child care legislation in the territory.
Amendments to the Yukon’s Income Tax Act, including new fertility and surrogacy expense tax credit, receives assent
Income Tax Amendments will result in tax credit for fertility treatments and other updates.
The new Residential Tenancies Act receives assent, strengthening rental protections
The Government of Yukon modernizes landlord and tenant relationships with new Residential Tenancies Act.
Senior leadership appointments in the Government of Yukon public service
Premier Ranj Pillai has made senior leadership appointments.
Statement from Minister McLean on Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office reports
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean issues statement on Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office reports.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Asian Heritage Month
Premier Pillai celebrates Asian Heritage Month.
Government of Yukon renews three-year partnership agreement with the Association of Yukon Communities
Government of Yukon renews three-year partnership agreement with the Association of Yukon Communities
Date modified: 2026-05-27