Yukon

On June 1, 2023, B.C.’s minimum wage will rise from $15.65 to $16.75 per hour, an increase of $1.10. The government has said that the increase reflects the average annual inflation rate for 2022. B....Learn More

On April 1, 2023, Yukon’s minimum wage will rise from $15.70 to $16.77 per hour, the territorial government confirmed on February 23, 2023. The Yukon government’s increase is based on the 2022 Con...Learn More

As a reminder, the Government of Yukon previously released a discussion paper and is consulting on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for three priority categories: • printed paper and packaging...Learn More

Starting in 2023, September 30 will be recognized as a statutory holiday across the territory in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. To mitigate additional costs to businesse...Learn More

Last week, the Government of Yukon released a discussion paper on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for three priority categories: • printed paper and packaging (PPP),• household hazardous wa...Learn More

The Yukon government has informed RCC that their Department of Environment is beginning stakeholder consultation to develop a proposed EPR regulation. Yukon has committed to implementing EPR by 2025, ...Learn More

The Yukon government has informed RCC that their Department of Environment is beginning stakeholder consultation to develop a proposed EPR regulation. Yukon has committed to implementing EPR by 2025, ...Learn More

Yukon has enacted a new regulation that will ban single-use plastic bags, with some exemptions. The ban will also expand to single-use paper bags as of January 1, 2023. RCC provided input to the Yukon...Learn More

The Government of Yukon has opened consultation on the implementation of a single-use shopping bag ban (both plastic and paper). They are seeking input on: timing of implementation, exemptions that sh...Learn More

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