Today, the Government of Yukon introduced the Act of 2024 to Amend the Land Titles Act, 2015  in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

The proposed amendments to the Land Titles Act, 2015, will provide a legal framework for registration and enforcement of statutory covenants by the Government of Yukon to ensure that affordable housing developments remain affordable over the long term.

On Monday, October 7, the Government of Yukon introduced revised draft amendments to the Clean Energy Act in the Yukon Legislative Assembly that will legislate an intensity-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction target – or mining intensity target – of 45 per cent by 2035 for placer and quartz mining and the post-production and abandoned mine sectors.

Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“The past several years have certainly brought unique challenges to our territory’s aviation industry, yet it has continued to rise to the occasion. Throughout it all, Yukon aviation has kept us connected with the rest of the country, enriching our way of life and supporting our economy through tourism, business and travel.

As part of the Government of Yukon’s commitment to reducing recruitment barriers and creating culturally safe work environments, the Government of Yukon has released two key documents, including a What We Heard report on Identifying Barriers to Indigenous Recruitment and Retention and the Breaking Trail Together Operational Plan 2023–26.

These documents follow public engagements with Indigenous people to identify and address challenges in the recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees within the Government of Yukon’s public service.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS).

Volunteer firefighters in unincorporated communities across the Yukon will be compensated more for their volunteer service as of October 1, 2024.

The volunteer honorarium will be increased to $30.74 per hour, up from $22 per hour. Volunteer firefighters will receive honorarium for each hour responding to calls. In addition, the increased honorarium will be provided for each hour of fire service training.

Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:

“This week, from October 6 to 12, we observe Mental Illness Awareness Week, an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma and advocate for better access to mental health care for all.

Deputy Minister of the Department of Health and Social Services Matt King and CEO of the Yukon Hospital Corporation Jason Bilsky have issued the following statement:

“Today, leaders from the Yukon Employees' Union and the Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada informed Yukon’s Health Human Resources Steering Committee that they would be withdrawing from the committee.

Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn has issued the following statement:

“The Government of Yukon continues work to strengthen and grow the vibrant community of Whistle Bend.

Minister of the Public Service Commission Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:

"The Government of Yukon values the work and contributions of education professionals in nurturing the intellectual, social and personal development of Yukon students. Yukon teachers are amongst the highest paid in Canada, with average salaries more than 30 per cent higher than in British Columbia.