On October 9, the Yukon Electoral District Boundaries Commission 2024 final report was tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. This report outlines key recommendations on proposed boundaries to ensure effective representation in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

Proposed changes would result in an increase of electoral districts, from the current 19 to 21. These proposed changes are designed to improve representation across the Yukon, accounting for demographic shifts while maintaining the legal principle of voter parity.

Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:

“I am pleased to take this opportunity to provide Yukoners with an update on the great work our Health and Social Services and health care staff have accomplished this year.

On October 7, the Government of Yukon introduced amendments in the Yukon Legislative Assembly to the Forest Resources Act as well as technical amendments to the Environment Act.

The Government of Yukon has released flood hazard maps that cover Morley Bay, the Village of Teslin, Deadman Creek, Brook's Brook and Johnson's Crossing. These maps provide critical flood information to help the public and all levels of government better adapt to climate change, reduce flood risk and make informed decisions. They are part of a series planned for all 14 flood-prone communities, as committed to in the Our Clean Future climate strategy.

Today, the Government of Yukon introduced the Act of 2024 to Amend the Land Titles Act, 2015  in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

The proposed amendments to the Land Titles Act, 2015, will provide a legal framework for registration and enforcement of statutory covenants by the Government of Yukon to ensure that affordable housing developments remain affordable over the long term.

On Monday, October 7, the Government of Yukon introduced revised draft amendments to the Clean Energy Act in the Yukon Legislative Assembly that will legislate an intensity-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction target – or mining intensity target – of 45 per cent by 2035 for placer and quartz mining and the post-production and abandoned mine sectors.

Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“The past several years have certainly brought unique challenges to our territory’s aviation industry, yet it has continued to rise to the occasion. Throughout it all, Yukon aviation has kept us connected with the rest of the country, enriching our way of life and supporting our economy through tourism, business and travel.

As part of the Government of Yukon’s commitment to reducing recruitment barriers and creating culturally safe work environments, the Government of Yukon has released two key documents, including a What We Heard report on Identifying Barriers to Indigenous Recruitment and Retention and the Breaking Trail Together Operational Plan 2023–26.

These documents follow public engagements with Indigenous people to identify and address challenges in the recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees within the Government of Yukon’s public service.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS).

Volunteer firefighters in unincorporated communities across the Yukon will be compensated more for their volunteer service as of October 1, 2024.

The volunteer honorarium will be increased to $30.74 per hour, up from $22 per hour. Volunteer firefighters will receive honorarium for each hour responding to calls. In addition, the increased honorarium will be provided for each hour of fire service training.