2015 fall sitting of the 33rd Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
- Six acts receive assent
- Important motions receive unanimous support
WHITEHORSE—The fall sitting of the 33rd Yukon Legislative Assembly came to a close today with the passage of the 2015/16 Supplementary Budget. Six pieces of legislation – both new acts as well as amendments to existing ones – passed with the unanimous consent of all members.
“Yukoners trust us to do what we say we will do. The legislation passed during this sitting will make our laws more current, effective, and responsive to the needs of Yukoners,” Yukon Party Leader Darrell Pasloski said. “We are very pleased to have accomplished most of the commitments set out in our 2011 election platform.”
The acts that were passed are: Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Act; Act to Amend the Municipal Act; Land Titles Act, 2015; Act to Amend the Elections Act and the Electoral District Boundaries Act; Act to Amend the Travel for Medical Treatment Act; and Act to Amend the Education Act.
“The Yukon Party MLAs focused on short- and long-term goals that will bring opportunities and prosperity to Yukoners,” Pasloski said. “The Yukon Party is the only party with a plan for Yukon’s future and the only party that is committed to building Yukon’s economic future while also protecting the environment.”
The Land Titles Act, 2015 reflects this government’s commitment to modernize the land titles system and the legislative frameworks that support Yukon’s real estate market. “The new act includes provisions that allow for registration of First Nations Settlement Land with the Yukon Land Titles Office, while safeguarding Aboriginal title,” Pasloski added. “We believe this is a first for Canada.”
MLAs also unanimously supported a number of motions. Among these were motions urging the Government of Yukon to: work with Yukon First Nation governments to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action; consult with Yukoners about declaring National Aboriginal Day a statutory holiday in Yukon; urge the Government of Canada to enhance and continue its Mineral Exploration Tax Credit program.
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