Proposed changes – Civil Emergency Measures Act

Since early in the pandemic, my Caucus colleagues and I have pushed for more public debate and democratic involvement in the decisions being made.

During the Fall Sitting of the Legislative Assembly, I tabled a private members bill proposing improving democratic accountability during a state of emergency.

Bill #302 proposes amending the Civil Emergency Measures Act to increase legislative scrutiny, require review of Ministerial Orders, and allow for more public input.

A screenshot of Bill #302’s explanatory note is below – and here is a link to the full text of the Bill: Bill #302, Act to Amend the Civil Emergency Measures Act

Strengthening the Taxpayer Protection Act

In December, I tabled Bill #303, Act to Amend the Taxpayer Protection Act (2020).

The Yukon government currently has the ability to borrow money without the approval of the Legislative Assembly. This bill proposes changing that, and would require prior authorization by the Legislature before government borrows money.

The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen democratic oversight, including requiring government to seek approval of the Legislature before taking on long-term debt.

A screenshot of Bill #303’s explanatory note is below – and here is a link to the full text of the Bill: Bill #303, Act to Amend the Taxpayer Protection Act (2020).