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Floyd McCormick

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Retired Clerk of the Yukon Legislative Assembly (2007-19), Deputy Clerk (2001-07), PhD polisci (UAlberta 1997), oldest goalie: Whitehorse Oldtimers Hockey League. Yukon politics mostly.

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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 8h
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social following the Oral Question Period and prior to Orders of the Day, the Hon. Scott Kent, Govt House Leader, will inform the House of the number of sitting days for the 2026 Fall Sitting. Government Private Members’ motions have precedence under Orders of the Day.
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 19h
Today (October 13) @yukonassembly.bsky.social Justin Ziegler (Riverdale South, NDP) gave notice of the following motion: “THAT this House urges the Government of Yukon to hold public consultations on amending the Elections Act to lower the voting age to 16 and report to the House on the results…
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
During today’s Orders of the Day @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Scott Kent, Govt House Leader, will move Motion No. 173. If the House adopts the motion it will not sit on Thursday, November 12, as it normally would. The House does not, by rule, sit on Remembrance Day. The House will resume...
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Scott Kent, Minister of Education, will table the Yukon University 2025-26 Annual Report and the Yukon University Consolidated Financial Statements — Year Ended March 31, 2026. Hon. Ted Laking, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and...
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 08/10/2026
Discover your options at the Ombudsman's office. If you feel you have been treated unfairly by a public organization you can contact us by email, video conference, or in-person. We listen, offer advice, and provide options. Today is Ombudsman Days. Learn how we can help you: www.YukonOmbudsman.ca
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Laura Lang, Minister of Justice, will move a motion for introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 11, Yukon Firearms Act. Opposition motions have precedence under Orders of the Day. The three motions on the agenda are: Motion No. 168 re Substance use health...
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
yukon-news.com/2026/10/05/y... Requesting capital appropriations during the Fall Sitting of @yukonassembly.bsky.social is not a new idea but the current Yukon Govt’s approach is different from that of its predecessors. From my research the last time a Yukon govt introduced a capital...
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Yukon gov introduces bill to authorize $138M in capital projects earlier - Yukon News
Government tables advance capital budget as fall legislature sitting opens Oct. 5
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Laura Lang, Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board, will move a motion for Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 6, Act to amend the Workers' Safety and Compensation Act (2026). Following Question Period and prior to Orders...
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Yukon Legislative Assembly @yukonassembly.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
La Chambre reprend ses travaux. L’honorable Yvonne Clarke, présidente de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon, les greffiers et la sergente d’armes sont prêts pour la session d’automne 2026 de la première session de la 36e législature.
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
1/8 #ytpoli #yukon Today is the first sitting day of the 2026 Fall Sitting of the 36th Yukon Legislative Assembly. The full projected Order of Business is in the post from @yukonassembly.bsky.social. Of particular note: Hon. Yvonne Clarke, Speaker, will table Report from the Clerk of the…
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Yukon Legislative Assembly @yukonassembly.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Fall Sitting will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5. Visit the Yukon Legislative Assembly website for more information about the scheduling of the Fall 2026 Sitting. yukonassembly.ca/.../2026-fal...
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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25 years later, Whitehorse remembers its own 9/11 emergency: Korean Air Flight 085 | CBC News
As chaos filled the streets of New York, Whitehorse had to deal with its own aviation scare on 9/11. Community members reflect on the event on its 25th anniversary.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 27/08/2026
"The Yukon government says it's reviewing its land lottery system, after the territory's ombudsman found that people were cheating the system to boost their chances of obtaining a building lot in Whitehorse. Ombudsman Jason Pedlar says the issue is a "well-known secret...". bit.ly/4igMCqf
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Yukon's land lottery system encourages cheating, ombudsman finds | CBC News
The Yukon government says it's reviewing its land lottery system, after the territory's ombudsman found that people were cheating the system to boost their chances of obtaining a building lot in Whitehorse.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 25/08/2026
If something unfair happens in the Yukon, we can’t do anything until someone submits a complaint to our office. If you believe you have been treated unfairly by a public organization, we can help. We are free, confidential, and independent from government. Learn more at YukonOmbudsman.ca.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 20/08/2026
Hear how the Ombudsman resolved a fairness complaint related to the lot lottery in Whitehorse. The Authority has accepted our recommendations. yukonaccountability.ca/ombudsman/ne… www.cbc.ca/player/play/audio/9.7312…
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An investigation by the Yukon Ombudsman has revealed applicants are abusing the residential lot lottery system in Whitehorse
Hear Jason Pedlar, the Yukon's ombudsman.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 19/08/2026
"The Yukon’s ombudsman found the territory’s land lottery in Whitehorse had become structurally unfair, prompting the government to halt future draws until it can ensure the system complies with the Yukon Lands Act and its regulations." bit.ly/4cjcoX5
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Yukon halts Whitehorse land lottery after ombudsman finds widespread proxy abuse - Yukon News
Developers’ widespread proxy use leads Energy, Mines and Resources to suspend Whitehorse land lotteries
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 18/08/2026
We received a complaint about how the use of proxies in the Whitehorse single-family lot lottery makes it difficult for those following the rules to obtain a lot. Our investigation found the lot lottery process unfair. The Authority fully accepted our recommendations. bit.ly/4x5SN4F
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Yukon Legislative Assembly @yukonassembly.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The 2026 Fall Sitting will convene at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. _ La séance de l’automne 2026 de l’Assemblée législative du Yukon est convoquée à 13 h, le lundi 5 octobre 2026.
2026 Fall Sitting Notice of SittingAvis de séance
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Yukon Legislative Assembly @yukonassembly.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
News release: Public Accounts Committee Releases Second Report yukonassembly.ca/news/public-... In the report, the committee makes 20 recommendations.
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Public Accounts Committee Releases Second Report | Yukon Legislative Assembly
Download news release Whitehorse – The Standing Committee on Public Accounts of the 36th Yukon Legislative Assembly has released its Second Report – Child and Family Services in Yukon.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 24/07/2026
"A judge has dismissed the Yukon government's petition to ignore summons as part of an ongoing Information and Privacy Commission investigation." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/suprem…
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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Supreme Court sides with Information and Privacy Commission over Yukon government | CBC News
A judge has dismissed the Yukon's government's petition to ignore summons from Privacy Commissioner as part of an ongoing Information and Privacy Commission investigation.
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Yukon Legislative Assembly @yukonassembly.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
News release: New Yukon Legislative Assembly Activity and Colouring Book yukonassembly.ca/news/new-yuk... The Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, the Hon. Yvonne Clarke, is pleased to announce the creation of the Yukon Legislative Assembly Activity and Colouring Book.
Speaker Clarke with children and activity book
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 20/07/2026
The future is looking even brighter for protecting the rights of Yukoners. Our 30th anniversary will be celebrated with the gift of amending the outdated Ombudsman Act, in addition to an open house on Thursday, July 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where there will be food, prizes, and resources.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 17/07/2026
"The Yukon Supreme Court has dismissed a pair of petitions from the territorial government that sought to overturn summonses issued to five Justice Department employees by the territory’s privacy commissioner." yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports
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Yukon Legislative Assembly @yukonassembly.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
News release: Special Committee on Electoral Financing Seeking Written Submissions. The Yukon Legislative Assembly’s Special Committee on Electoral Financing is inviting written submissions from individuals and organizations on electoral financing in the territory. yukonassembly.ca/news/special...
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Special Committee on Electoral Financing Seeking Written Submissions | Yukon Legislative Assembly
Download news release Whitehorse – The Yukon Legislative Assembly’s Special Committee on Electoral Financing is inviting written submissions from individuals and organizations on electoral financing i...
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 09/07/2026
Stop by and celebrate our 30th anniversary with food and prizes on Thursday, July 23rd! yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 03/07/2026
We are hiring a Director of Intake and Informal Case Resolution who plays a key role in supporting all three of our mandates and oversees a team of three investigator and compliance review officers. The closing date is August 7th or until filled. Apply now! yukonaccountability.ca/careers
Close-up of the word 'Hiring!' written in white chalk on a blackboard, ideal for recruitment themes.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 02/07/2026
It's been a privilege to support fairness, privacy, and access to information for 30 years. Please join us in celebrating this occasion with food, prizes, and resources at our open house later this month. yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Happy Canada Day!
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Yukon Legislative Assembly @yukonassembly.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
News release: Retirement of Clerk of the Yukon Legislative Assembly Dan Cable will end his 7-year tenure as Clerk of the Yukon Legislative Assembly on June 19, 2026. Allison Lloyd will replace Dan Cable after his retirement. yukonassembly.ca/news/retirem...
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
"On May 29, 1985, Margaret Commodore became one of the first two First Nations people appointed to Yukon’s Cabinet. She was also the first First Nations woman to serve as a minister in a Canadian legislature." Commodore served as a member from 1982 to 1996.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 28/05/2026
Healthcare providers hold sensitive information about their patients so it needs to be secure. Today, we present Best Privacy Practices for Communications to Yukon doctors. Discover how our resources support health care providers (custodians) under Yukon's HIPMA. yukonaccountability.ca/ipc
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
"Following a scathing report on the territory's child and family services in March from Canada’s auditor general, the territorial government failed to reach out to the Kwanlin Dün First Nation about the audit findings." (+) www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Deputy minister regrets failed outreach to Yukon First Nation after child welfare audit | CBC News
Following a scathing report on the territory's child and family services from Canada’s auditor general in March, the territorial government failed to reach out to the Kwanlin Dün First Nation about th...
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Yukon Legislative Assembly @yukonassembly.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Listen live to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts' public hearing starting at 1:00 p.m. May 25 on 93.5 FM or online yukonassembly.ca/house-busine...
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 12/05/2026
We investigated a complaint about how the Department of Environment changed wildlife harvesting quotas from multi-year to yearly. We found that their new quota process was fair but they need to improve how they consult with outfitters. They accepted all our recommendations. bit.ly/432sb7h
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Elections Yukon @electionsyukon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Polls are now closed! Unofficial results will be posted to our website as they are reported. Thank you to all the candidates who ran. Visit tinyurl.com/yvectump for up-to-date results.
Polls are now closed!
Unofficial results will be posted to our website as they are reported. 
Thank you to all the candidates who ran.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/yvectump for up-to-date results.
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Elections Yukon @electionsyukon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Voting is open from 3 pm to 8 pm. Visit tinyurl.com/yvectump for more information. Cast your vote at: • Del Van Gorder School (Faro) • Elijah Smith Elementary • Holy Family Elementary • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary • Tantalus School (Carmacks) Good luck to all the candidates!
Voting is open from 3 pm to 8 pm.
Find voter eligibility and candidate bios at https://tinyurl.com/yvectump
Cast your vote at: 
• Del Van Gorder School (Faro)
• Elijah Smith Elementary
• Holy Family Elementary 
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary 
• Tantalus School (Carmacks)
Good luck to all the candidates!
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
1/6 Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Yvonne Clarke, Speaker, will table Report of the Chief Electoral Officer – Election Financing Return – 2025 Territorial General Election and Report of the Chief Electoral Officer to the Legislative Assembly 2025 Annual Revenue Return on Political Party…
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Elections Yukon @electionsyukon.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Early voting takes place on May 9 from 11 am to 4 pm at: • Del Van Gorder School (Faro) • Elijah Smith Elementary School • Holy Family Elementary School • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School • Tantalus School – Carmacks Visit tinyurl.com/yvectump
Early voting will take place on Saturday, May 9, from 11 am to 4 pm at the following locations:
•	Del Van Gorder School (Faro)
•	Elijah Smith Elementary School
•	Holy Family Elementary School
•	St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School
•	Tantalus School (Carmacks)

Each school has a designated poll. 

Find voter eligibility and candidate bios to prepare to vote! Visit https://tinyurl.com/yvectump
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
1/2 Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Laura Lang, Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate, will table Minister’s Advisory Council on Women and Gender Equity Annual Report 2025-2026. According to the Projected Order of Business no bills or motions have been identified…
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
1/3 Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Yvonne Clarke, Speaker, will table the Report on Subsistence, Travel & Accommodations of Members of the Yukon Legislative Assembly 2025-2026. Once the House proceeds to Orders of the Day, Committee of the Whole will resume (from yesterday) general debate on…
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Elections Yukon @electionsyukon.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Can I vote? To be eligible* in a school council election, you must be 1) a Canadian citizen 2) at least 18 years old 3) *see the qualifications for voting in the graphics Not sure which attendance area you live in? Check out the school maps: tinyurl.com/bddbvb6a
Can I vote?
To be eligible* to vote in a school council election, you must be
 1) a Canadian citizen
 2) at least 18 years old
3) *see the qualifications for voting in the graphics
Not sure which attendance area you live in? Check out the school maps: https://tinyurl.com/bddbvb6a
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
1/4 Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Yvonne Clarke, Speaker, will table Yukon Conflict of Interest Commission Annual Report to the Legislative Assembly for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Following Question Period Hon. Scott Kent, Government House Leader, will inform the House…
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Elections Yukon @electionsyukon.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Want to learn about the candidates? Their biographies are available on our website, tinyurl.com/mnxrjp7n Early voting is on May 9, from 11 am to 4 pm Election Day is on May 11, from 3 pm to 8 pm Not sure if you can vote or where to vote? Find information at tinyurl.com/yvectump
Want to learn about the candidates? 

Their biographies are available on our website, https://tinyurl.com/mnxrjp7n 

Early voting is on Saturday, May 9, from 11 am to 4 pm
Election Day is on Monday May 11, from 3 pm to 8 pm

Not sure if you can vote or where to vote? Find information at https://tinyurl.com/yvectump
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
1/4 Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Hon. Laura Lang, Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board, will table Annual Report 2025 Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board. Hon. Wade Istchenko, Minister of Environment, will respond to Petition No. 2 re diesel generator noise…
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 04/05/2026
May the 4th (force) be with you! If you need extra support regarding fairness, access to information and privacy rights, and whistleblowing protection, contact us. We help the public and the organizations that serve them. Our mandates guide us to protect your rights. yukonaccountability.ca
Cute Baby Yoda toy figurine in a cozy outfit reaching forward, perfect for fans.
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Elections Yukon @electionsyukon.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Eligible electors can vote in person on: • Saturday, May 9, from 11 AM to 4 PM or • Monday, May 11, from 3 PM to 8 PM Find eligibility information and who the candidates are at tinyurl.com/yvectump
Eligible electors can vote in person on: 
•  Saturday, May 9, from 11 AM to 4 PM or 
•  Monday, May 11, from 3 PM to 8 PM

Find eligibility information and who the candidates are at https://tinyurl.com/yvectump
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Elections Yukon @electionsyukon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Candidate nominations closed at noon for 17 school councils today. School council members in 12 schools were elected by acclamation. 5 schools will hold a poll to elect members to their school council. Read more at electionsyukon.ca/.../2026-sch....
Candidate nominations closed at noon for 17 school councils today. 
School council members in 12 schools were elected by acclamation. 
5 schools will hold a poll to elect members to their school council, they are:
• Del Van Gorder School (Faro) 
• Elijah Smith Elementary School 
• Holy Family Elementary School 
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary 
• Tantalus School (Carmacks)
Read more at  https://electionsyukon.ca/.../2026-school-council-close...
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
1/3 Today @yukonassembly.bsky.social Committee of the Whole will continue debate on Bill No. 201, First Appropriation Act 2026-27. The committee’s agenda includes: Resuming (from yesterday) general debate on Vote 8 Justice ($143.650 million O&M; $4.506 million capital = $148.156 million total);
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
1/6 Opposition motions have priority today during Orders of the Day @yukonassembly.bsky.social. The list of motions for debate are: Motion No. 39 re: Territorial Youth Strategy (Brent McDonald, Klondike, NDP); Motion No. 134 re: Medical travel & lodging (Debra-Leigh Reti, Vuntut Gwitchin, Liberal);
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