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Eleven Yukon community projects funded by the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust through fall 2024 intake
Eleven Yukon community projects awarded $282,839 in funding for fall 2024 from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.
Statement from Minister McPhee on the vote to accept proposed plan for tobacco compensation
Minister McPhee calls on tobacco companies to accept the proposed plan accepted by all provincial and territorial governments and plaintiffs for compensation to be paid by the tobacco industry for past practices.
Statement from Minister McPhee on efforts to enhance community safety in the Yukon
The Minister of Justice provides an update on how federal funding from the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund will help community groups and law enforcement fight gun violence
Yukoners recognized for crime prevention and community safety during 2024 Minister of Justice Community Safety Awards
Yukoners recognized for their efforts to prevent crime and foster community safety with Minister of Justice Community Safety Awards.
Statement from Minister McPhee on National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
Minister McPhee highlights National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month.
Amendments to the Land Titles Act, 2015 passed the Legislative Assembly
The 2024 Act to Amend the Land Titles Act, 2015 received assent in the Legislative Assembly and was proclaimed in force.
Statement from Minister McPhee on the recognition of Persons Day
The Minister of Justice recognizes Persons Day to commemorate women being recognized as persons under Canadian law.
Statement from Minister McPhee supporting the court filed proposed plan for tobacco compensation
Minister McPhee expresses support for the court-filed proposed plan detailing a resolution for ongoing tobacco litigation in Canada to address health impacts on Yukoners.
Amendments to the Land Titles Act, 2015, have been introduced
The Government of Yukon introduces amendments to the Land Titles Act, 2015 with a goal of increasing long term protections for affordable housing.
Statement from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on the Supreme Court decision regarding the SCAN Act
The Minister of Justice comments on the Supreme Court decision of the SCAN Act and will not appeal the decision.