Yukon government passes bill to allow it to halt health authority, minister says – CBC

Apr 02, 2026

Opposition motion calling on health authority board representatives to testify in legislature defeated

The Yukon government has passed legislation that the health minister says gives it the legal authority to press pause on the implementation of a proposed health authority.

Ahead of a vote on Bill 5, Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers said the Yukon Party committed to “reassessing” plans for the health authority and better directing health resources. The government will work toward shared priorities with First Nations, he said.

Opposition members in the legislative assembly voted against the bill. Not all MLAs were present for the 10-6 vote on Tuesday.

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