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Public engagement on acts review to launch this fall
October 15, 2019
Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board is conducting a public engagement about modernizing the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Modern health information system to be launched in Yukon
October 11, 2019
The Government of Yukon is investing in a modern health information system for Yukon’s hospitals, health facilities and services.
Modernized Liquor Act tabled in Legislative Assembly
October 10, 2019
New Bill would replace 40-year-old Liquor Act.
Amendments to Elections Act tabled
October 10, 2019
Proposed amendments to the Elections Act would give Yukoners more convenient and modern options to register and vote in territorial elections.
Community Development Fund awards more than $70,000 to seven projects
October 10, 2019
Community Development Fund recipients include the Village of Teslin, Golden Age Society and Ross River Recreation Society.
Yukon University Act tabled in the Legislative Assembly
October 9, 2019
Bill No. 2 would set the legal framework for a university in Yukon.
New Technical Amendments Act tabled
October 9, 2019
Proposed amendments to three current laws would align with court decisions and recent federal legislation changes.
LGBTQ2S+ engagement informs action plan
October 9, 2019
The Government of Yukon has released results of public engagement about improving government services for LGBTQ2S+ Yukoners.
Supplementary Estimates reflect economic growth
October 8, 2019
Supplementary Estimates forecast an increase of capital as the territory keeps up with economic growth.
Amendments to Corrections Act tabled
October 8, 2019
The proposed Corrections Act amendments focus on the use of segregation and restrictive confinement.