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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.
Public notice of break-in at Whitehorse Victim Services office
The Government of Yukon reports a break-in at the Whitehorse Victim Services office.
Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2024 tabled
Today, the Government of Yukon tabled the Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2024.
Government of Yukon introduces revised legislation for the Exemptions Act
Bill 36 would repeal and replace the Exemptions Act with a modern framework to balance the rights of Yukoners going through serious debt problems and their creditors.
The Government of Yukon provides update on Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee announces progress made on enhancing downtown safety.
Nine projects awarded Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust funds in fall 2023 intake
Nine Yukon community projects were awarded $175,860 in funding for fall 2023 from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.
Statement from Minister McPhee on International Human Rights Day
December 10 is International Human Rights Day where people around the world are invited to reflect on how to make a future free of all forms of discrimination.
Fiduciaries Access to Digital Assets Act receives assent
Fiduciary access to digital assets is clarified under the Fiduciaries Access to Digital Assets Act, which has received assent.
Statement from Minister McPhee on National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month, when Canadians are invited to reflect on crime prevention best practices and community safety.
The Act to Amend the Victims of Crime Act (2023) receives assent
Amendments to the Victims of Crime Act will give victim records more protection from potentially harmful access to information requests.