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Amendments to the Corrections Act and Regulations come into force
Amendments to the Corrections Act and Corrections Regulations will come into force on June 19, 2020.
Free Independent Legal Advice program launched
The Independent Legal Advice program will provide free, confidential legal advice to victims of intimate partner violence and/or sexualized assault.
Government of Yukon sets policing priorities for 2020–21
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee communicates five policing priorities for 2020–21 to the Yukon RCMP.
New adult supervised residential program operated by John Howard Society
New program provides 24/7 community supervised services and supports for justice-involved clients.
New orders under Civil Emergency Measures Act come into force
Three new Ministerial Orders under Yukon’s Civil Emergency Measures Act come into force.
Amendments to the Land Titles Act tabled
The proposed Land Titles Act amendments would allow more Yukon First Nations to register Category A and B Settlement Land in the Yukon Land Titles Office.
Feedback sought on proposed amendments to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act
Engagement on the Enduring Power of Attorney Act is being sought from March 4 to April 22, 2020.
Council of Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon collaborate on Whitehorse Correctional Centre cultural programming
The Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon announce a sweat lodge and culture program for clients at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.
Funding available for Yukon projects that prevent crime or support victims
Applications are open for the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Fund, providing funding to eligible organizations with projects that support crime prevention or victims of crime
Family mediation pilot project granted extension
Yukon’s free family mediation service available to separating or divorcing Yukoners is extended to 2022.