Modernizing Workforce & Immigration Policies to Support Municipalities
- 2025
Action
AYC work with YG to review and update the employment standards act. YG makes enhancements to the Yukon Nominee Program, collaborate with municipalities to develop territorial-municipal partnerships for workforce recruitment and retention, and provide dedicated funding or direct training opportunities to support skill development of municipal employees.
Response
Response Received July 23, 2025- YG made CTTS funding permanent, funding is available for municipal staff. Training is offered through the sustainable communities forum. YG has made significant investments to the CMG which reflect the commitment to ensuring local governments have the financial stability and flexibility needed. YG is committed to working with AYC. Departments of CS and Ec Dev will reach out to AYC to initiate discussions.
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.
RCMP Staffing In Rural Yukon
- 2025
Action
Minister of Justice collaborate with Commanding Officer of M Division RCMP to allow members who are suitably posted to extend their posting in communities based on feedback from the respective municipalities and to develop more stable and consistent relief staffing strategies for members on extended leave.
Response
DOJ Response Received August 14, 2025- Noted RCMP will attend AYC board meeting to discuss. RCMP Response Received August 4, 2025- RCMP staffing policies address a minimum tenure at post, the policy does not address the maximum amount of time a member is allowed to stay in a community. Individuals can request extensions at their post; requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Members may be directed to leave their posts for operational requirements.
Strengthening Emergency Management, Fire Service, and EMS Support
- 2025
Action
YG take a leadership role in emergency management by enhancing territorial coordination for evacuation planning, increasing Fire Marshal funding, negotiating municipal EMS cost recovery agreements. AND YG to provide stable and sufficient funding for wildfire prevention, disaster mitigation, and infrastructure resilience to support municipal emergency preparedness and response efforts.
Response
Response Received August 6- Your recommendations are in line with our shared commitment to public safety. The department is actively assessing how to strengthen the approach to emergency preparedness and response. AYCs input is welcomed.
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
Urging the Government to Adequately Fund the Fire Marshals office to support municipal fire departments
- 2025
Action
YG to increase funding to the Fire Marshals office to ensure that fire departments receive consistent and sufficient support and to commit to long term support for fire services by adhering to the recommendations in the 2021 Fire Service Review.
Response
Response Received Aug 6- CS uses the 2021 Fire Service Review report as guiding framework for long-term improvements. YG has made significant investments in Yukon’s fire service.
Vulnerable Persons Management in Yukon Communities
- 2025
Action
YG to amend relevant legislation to enable the sharing of pertinent information between government departments as needed to provide access to all services which will allow for development of a comprehensive wellness or case management plan.
Response
Response Received July 23, 2025- HSS is subject to HIPMA and ATIPPA, as well as other pieces of legislation that they must follow to collect, use, disclose, secure and manage personal health information. When required, departments work together to ensure that privacy protocols are upheld and that individuals information is handled with care, transparency, and accountability. These efforts are guided by privacy legislation and best practices to protect rights and dignity of all Yukoners. HSS welcomes the opportunity to hear more from AYC and specific examples around where vulnerable individuals may be experiencing barriers. DM is available to meet to discuss further.
National Building Code
- 2025
Action
YG to stop the automatic adoption of all future revisions to the NBC until a full review of the changes is conducted and consultations held with municipal governments, FNs, builders and other stakeholders. And that YG consider revising, replacing, or exempting certain provisions of the NBC as needed to better reflect Yukon’s unique construction conditions, bringing the adoption process in line with how other provinces implement the NBC.
Response
Response Received August 6- Workshop was held in May- a key outcome was a shared understanding that enhanced training and capacity building opportunities for the building community could address many of the concerns raised. CS is working with CoW to explore how best to deliver training.
Community Recreation Assistance Grant
- 2025
Action
YG to increase funding for the CRAG for unincorporated communities and in its future budgets, at a minimum, keep the CRAG amount consistent with inflation.
Response
Response Received August 6- Sport & Rec Branch is conducting a review of the CRAG program funding.
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-02 Automated Traffic Enforcement
- 2024
Action
AYC call upon YG to ensure Yukon municipalities are enabled to implement automated traffic enforcements without restrictions in the forthcoming Motor Vehicles Act and Summary Convictions Act amendments and that YG action theses changes as soon as possible, preferably no later than the 2024 fall sitting of the Legislate Assembly.
Response
AYC received a response on August 8, 2024 from Minister Mostyn and Minister Calrke, acknowledging that YG has considered stakeholder feedback in regards to the new legislation to replace the Motor Vehicles Act.
24-AT-03 Negotiation of Comprehensive Municipal Grant
- 2024
Action
AYC ensures YG continues negotiations with AYC and Yukon municipalities on substantial enhancements to the Comprehensive Municipal Grant, including a factor addressing the service pressures of peripheral residents, and that these negotiations accommodate some immediate or short-term enhancements to the grant.
Response
AYC send a letter to Minister Mostyn on July 12, 2024.
Further action
CMG Task Force completed work in early 2025
24-AT-05 Yukon Housing Corporation – RGI Assistance Program Review
- 2024
Action
AYC acknowledge the need for the review and potential adjustment of the Rent Geared to Income assitance framework to address the unique challenges faced by communities affected by housing shortages and high-income resident requiring rental solutions; AYC advocates for a collaborative approach involving the Yukon Housing Coproration, relevant stakeholders, and community representatives to assess the effectiveness of the current RGI assitance model and explore ptential modifications that ensure equitable access to affordable housing solutions for all residents, while also addressing the specific needs of communities experiencing housing shortages and demographic diversity; AYC encourages the Yukon Housing Corporation to consider implementing a tiered RGI assistance system or other appropriate mechanisms that consider varying income levels and local housing market conditions, with the aim of providing giar and sustainable housing assistance to residents across the Yukon; AYC commits to actively engage with the Yukon Housing Corporation, territorial gov, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate ongoing dialogue, collaboration, and action towards addressing housing affordability challenges and promoting inclusive and resilient communities throughout the Yukon.
Response
AYC received a response on August 1, 2024 from the Premier stating they would be interested in meeting with AYC to discuss this further.
Further action
YHC will present at the 2025 September Admin Forum in Carmacks
24-AT-06 End of Life Vehicle Responsibilty
- 2024
Action
AYC advocate for YG to conduct a study on the environmental, social, and fiscal impact of abandoned vehicles, including electric vehicles in the Yukon; AYC advocates for YG to create an action plan to address, manage and pay for end-of-life vehicles, including electric vehicles across the Yukon.
Response
AYC send a letter to Minister Clark on July 12, 2024
Further action
Response received November 21, 2024- Proposed to discuss at the quarterly meeting with AYC & Minister Mostyn.
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.
24-AT-08 Development of Comprehensive Evacuation Plans
- 2024
Action
AYC communities request that YG immediately lead the development of comprehensive evacuation plans in collaboration with the Yukon Communities, including First Nations Govs facing potential full-scale evacuations due to the threat of disasters, including the threat of wildfire; and AYC be included in the development of these comprehensive plans.
Response
AYC received a response on September 6, 2024 from Minister Mostyn giving an overview of current evacuation plans.
23-AT-01 Comprehensive Joint Review of the Municipal Act
- 2023
Action
AYC call on YG to undertake a comprehensive joint review of the Municipal Act with municipalities.
Response
Ayc received two responses from Minister Mostyn on July 27 and October 12, stating YG understands the importance of having an updated and modern Municipal Act, however opening it in 2023 would not be possible.
Further action
Municipal Act Review Committee initiated Sept. 2025
23-AT-04 Yukon Territorial Disaster Financial Assistance and Mitigation Projects
- 2023
Action
YG better support municipalities with long-term mitigation projects to address the impacts of natural disasters and climate change on infrastructure.
Response
AYC received two responses from Minister Mostyn on August 2 and November 15 stating that YG is developing a territorial disaster financial assistance policy.
23-AT-05 Yukon Government to Undertake Meaningful Consultation with Municipalities
- 2023
Action
YG ensure meaningful and respectful consultation and advance notice on territorial decisions that may impact municipalities.
Response
AYC received a response on July 12 from Minister Mostyn outlining the efforts YG takes to have meaningful consultations with municipalities.
23-AT-06 Emergency Medical Services
- 2023
Action
AYC request that YG develop and implement a communication protocol for communicating with communities about lapses in EMS service.
Response
AYC received a response on July 12 from Minister McPhee outlining the effort YG is taking with emergency medical services.
Further action
23-AT-07 Sustainable and Long-Term Funding for the Humane Society Yukon
- 2023
Action
AYC requests that YG provide long-term sustainable funding to the Humane Society Yukon and AYC be included in the assessment and development of a financially sustainable model.
Response
AYC received a response on June 27 from Minister Clark outling engagement with the City of Whitehorse, Humane Society Yukon, Kwanlin Dun, and Ta an Kwach an Council regarding funding for the Humane Society.
Further action
HSY participated in the 2024 Annual Conference
23-At-08 Peripheral Property Tax Rate
- 2023
Action
YAC lobby YG to reviewcurrent property taxes in areas peripheral to Yukon municipalities, and increase those property taxes appropriately; and AYC lobby YG to provide an update of the 2018 resolution, review current property taxes in areas peripheral to Yukon municipalities, and increase those property taxes appropriately.
Response
AYC received a response on August 24 from Minister Mostyn asking for public support from AYC as YG proceeds with the request, as well as asking AYC to provide additional details.
Further action
AYC responded on September 14
23-AT-02 Review of the Municipal Act to Allow Permanent Residents to Vote in Municipal Elections
- 2023
Action
AYC call upon YG to review the Municipal Act for the purpose of allowing permanent residents to vote in municipal elections; and AYC to call upon YG to review the Municipal Act for the purpose of allowing permanent residents to vote and run in municipal elections.
Further action
Municipal Act Review Committee initiated Sept. 2025