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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.
Statement from Minister McPhee on Law Day
Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued a statement on Law Day, a yearly event celebrating the signing of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Premier Pillai urges federal action on bail reform
Premier Pillai joined Canada’s Premiers in sending a letter to Prime Minister Carney calling for comprehensive legislative changes to address critical issues in Canada’s bail system.
Government of Yukon introduces the Technical Amendments (Estates, Unclaimed Bodies and Related Matters) Act (2025)
Today, the Government of Yukon proposed to amend four acts in the Technical Amendments Act (2025) to help estate planning and administration in the Yukon.
Government of Yukon seeks public input on improvements to the Human Rights Act
The Government of Yukon invites Yukoners to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the Human Rights Act that will enable it to be more consistent with other Canadian jurisdictions.
Statement from Minister McPhee on the national tobacco litigation
Minister McPhee expresses thanks to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on approval of the final plan for compensation from the tobacco industry to address health impacts from smoking.
Funding and investment for Yukon RCMP in Budget 2025–26
The Department of Justice provides highlights from the 2025–26 main budget to be tabled during the spring Legislative Assembly including important investments in the Yukon RCMP.
New agreement enhances policing for Kluane First Nation through collaborative tripartite partnership
The Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon and the Kluane First Nation have entered into a First Nations and Inuit Policing Program Community Tripartite Agreement.
Date modified: 2024-12-03