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Government of Yukon tables changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
The Government of Yukon has tabled changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to end the rent cap and allow for no-cause evictions.
Yukon government endorses A Place to Be framework to help prevent and reduce homelessness
The Yukon government is supporting a shared, community-led vision to prevent and reduce homelessness by endorsing A Place to Be.
Yukon government continues to deliver on housing initiatives
The Yukon government continues to deliver on its commitment to provide stable, affordable and quality housing that creates opportunity and builds strong communities across the territory.
Yukon government tables Yukon Firearms Act to support responsible firearm owners
The Yukon Firearms Act was tabled today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly by the Minister of Justice Laura Lang.
Doctors and nurse practitioners help reduce patient waitlist by 60 per cent
More Yukoners are connected to a primary care provider due to expanding clinic capacity and the recruitment of new family doctors and nurse practitioners.
Government of Yukon tables bill to extend cancer presumption to wildland forest firefighters
Proposed changes to the firefighter cancer presumption to extend coverage to wildland forest firefighters.
Yukon government introduces fall capital appropriation and updates on Yukon finances
The Yukon government introduces fall capital appropriation to support contractors and businesses, plus updated estimates showing progress toward fiscal balance.
Government of Yukon launches online French-language services complaint process
The Government of Yukon has launched a new online platform that provides Yukoners with a clear, accessible and transparent way to raise concerns about French-language services.
Yukoners invited to share views on the safe use of e-scooters
The engagement will gather broad public input to help inform any future rules developed for e-scooters and other electric micromobility devices.
Government of Yukon takes action to reduce impact of rising fuel costs on electricity bills
Rider F is increasing due to global fuel costs. Expanded Affordability Rate Relief provides up to $657 from October to March, directly on bills.
Date modified: 2026-05-27