On Demand Energy Charges for Yukon Municiaplities
- 2025
Action
YUB implement a fourth rate group to cover Yukon Municipalities so that they pay for actual energy consumption without demand charges or energy riders.
Response
Response Received July 7, 2025- YUB cannot implement a new rate class. The board is a quasi-judicial established under the Public Utilities Act. Under this act, a public utility applies for rates and the Board must consider it and then set just and reasonable rates for the provision of safe electricity service. Either of the 2 public utilities (YEC or AEY) must apply to the board by filing an application. After applications are filed, The board and interveners examine the information in the application in a public proceeding. AYC can be involved as an intervener. YUB suggests that AYC bring concerns or proposals to AEY or YEC.
Streghtening Municipal Election Support and Standardization
- 2025
Action
YG to establish standardized municipal election administration procedures and YG will recognize Elections Yukon as the authority on elections under the municipal act, provide them with the necessary funding and resources, and develop a centralized support system to assist municipal election officials in delivering well-administered and accessible elections.
Response
Response Received July 23, 2025- This can be addressed through the Municipal Act Review
24-AT-01 Administration of Municipal Elections
- 2024
Action
AYC call upon YG via Elections Yukon to assume responsibility for the conduct and administration of municipal elections in Whitehorse and across the Yukon, with a target to come into effect in 2028.
Response
AYC sent a letter to the Premier on July 12 2024
24-AT-07 Municipal Boundaries and First Nation Sovereignty
- 2024
Action
AYC advocates for YG to work with FN Gov and municipalities to review the Municipal Act and make changes as necessary to allow for boundary expansion to Settlement Lands while maintaining First Nation Government’s Sovereignty rights; AYC advocates for YG to explore options to boundary expansion that allow for the provision of Municipal services to FN citizens on Settlement land and payment of services to municipalities while maintaining First Nation Sovereignty rights and allow First Nations Citizens to vote and run in municipal elections.
Response
This issue will be discussed at the Chief and Mayors Forum.