A News Release from the Yukon Party Government Caucus
WHITEHORSE – Members of the Government Caucus today supported Motion 1031 in the Yukon Legislative Assembly, calling for delaying the debate on Bill #82, Civil Forfeiture Act until a further sitting.
The postponement will allow sufficient time to have meaningful public consultation on its implications for Yukoners.
“It should be recognized that Bill 82 is a ‘child of the legislature’ itself as it emanated from a motion that was passed unanimously in the Yukon Legislative Assembly on December 16, 2009″, said Premier Dennis Fentie. “The government will only proceed with this bill when we get it right.”
Motion 1031 was passed unanimously.
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Roxanne Vallevand
Cabinet Communications
Government of Yukon
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