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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.
Statement from Minister of Justice and Attorney General on the Government of Yukon’s application for a receiver to be appointed over the assets of Victoria Gold Corporation
The Government of Yukon has lost confidence in Victoria Gold Corp.’s willingness to take the environmental consequences of the heap leach facility failure seriously.
Nine Yukon community projects funded by the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust through spring 2024 intake
Nine Yukon community projects awarded $407,974 in funding for spring 2024 from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.
Call for nominations for the Community Safety Awards
Nominations are open for the Community Safety Awards to recognize Yukoners who have improved safety in their communities.
The modernized Exemptions Act receives assent
Bill 36 modernizes the Exemptions Act’s framework, balancing the rights of Yukoners going through serious debt problems and the rights of their creditors.
Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act Receives Assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2024, received assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
Government of Yukon releases What We Heard report on expanding Sexualized Assault Response Team services
Discover the findings from the Yukon's engagement on expanding SART services to rural communities.
Update on work to address break-in at Whitehorse Victim Services office
The Government of Yukon provides an update on the break-in at Whitehorse Victim Services office.
Victim Services office in Whitehorse to remain closed until March 25 – services still available through phone and email
Whitehorse Victim Services office to remain closed this week.
Date modified: 2026-05-27