Village of Haines Junction Regular Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. June 9, 2021 via Zoom

In order to comply with territorial regulations to reduce the risk of COVID-19 virus transmission, Council Chambers is closed to the public, who are invited to attend through Zoom web or teleconferencing (Meeting ID 867 634 7100). Please visit the Village website (www.hainesjunctionyukon.com) or call the Village Office (634-7100) for instructions.

AGENDA 1. Call to Order

2. Acknowledgement of Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Traditional Territory

3. Adoption of Agenda

4. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

5. Adoption of Minutes of Regular and Special Council Meetings a. Draft Council Minutes 2021-05-26

6. Proclamations

7. Delegations a. Jordan Stackhouse, YG Community Advisor

8. Public Hearings and Public Input Sessions

9. Old Business a. RTC re Approval of Audited Financial Statements b. RTC re Yurt Update (verbal) c. RTC re Board of Variance Update (verbal)

10. New Business a. Accounts Payable to June 9, 2021 b. RTC re Pride Flag and Flag Policy

11. Bylaws – Reports, Readings and Adoption

12. Correspondence a. Dakwa �ka �da nda d�n kų̀ Haines Junction Health Centre News: June 2021 b. RCMP Monthly Mayor’s / Chief’s Policing Report: May 2021 c. Police Council re 2020 Community Perceptions of the RCMP Survey d. Leader Currie Dixon re Role of MLA Istchenko in the Yukon Legislative Assembly e. Timber Supply Analysis Technical Committee re Timber Supply Analysis Status Update f. Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs re Bill C-21, An act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms) g. Brad MacKinnon re Municipal Building Lots h. YG Energy Mines and Resources Land Officer re Land Application #2020-6260; Lease Macintosh Pit, Km 1589 3RHS Alaska Highway i. Donna Istchenko re Pride Month

13. Council Reports and Notice of Motions

14. Questions from the Public

15. Motion to Close Meeting to the Public

16. Adjournment

The next Regular Council Meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. on June 23, 2021, via Zoom.

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RE: APPROVAL OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ______Recommendation: That Council review this report adopt a resolution approving the 2020 Audited Financial Statements.

Resolution

That the Council of the Village of Haines Junction approve the 2020 Audited Financial Statements as presented by Auditor Phil Dirk of Metrix Group Chartered Professional Accountants at the May 26, 2021 Council Meeting.

Background Yukon Municipalities are required to be audited each year. Mayor and Council received a presentation by the Auditor on the 2020 Audited Financial Statements at the May 26, 2021 Council Meeting. The Auditor advised Council that the Village was in good financial shape and no material problems were found during the audit. Current Status: Prior to the Auditors completing the audit by signing their Audit Opinion, they require Council to approve the financial statements. Conclusion Council by reviewing this report and adopting a resolution approving the 2020 Audited Financial Statements will fulfil financial oversight role for the 2020 Audited Financial Statement process.

Prepared by: Dan Rodin CAO

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Municipal Accounts Payable to June 9, 2021 Cheque No. Name Amount Department Description Transfer Payroll Account #4305418 $ 28,943.91 Administration Net Pay - Pay Period 11 $ 4,304.49 Administration RRSP Contribution - Pay Period 11 $ 21,817.27 Administration Receiver General - May 2021 $ 570.65 $ 55,636.32 Administration Union Dues - May 2021

Transfer Visa $ 380.89 Administration Adobe Pro monthly, postage, job postings $ 1,955.34 Public Works Net, hose, gloves, mower part, helmet, box liner, batteries, oil $ 106.84 Water and Sewer Water testing for metals $ 28.61 Legislative Plaque for outgoing employee $ 2,797.19 Recycle Centre Cardboard trailer $ 1,149.75 Capital Foosball table for arena $ 62.99 $ 6,481.61 Arena Hose

26436 Twiss and Shine Custodial Services $ 2,709.00 Convention Centre Custodial contract: May 2021 (including floor buffing) $ 913.50 Mezzanine Custodial contract: May 2021 (including floor buffing) $ 630.00 Administration Custodial contract: May 2021 $ 157.50 $ 4,410.00 Fire Department Custodial contract: May 2021

26437 Petty Cash - Noelle Palmer $ 2,876.85 Recycle Centre Refunds paid out: May 21 - June 3, 2021

26438 Dan Rodin $ 114.24 Roads and Streets Steamer valves $ 128.63 $ 242.87 Administration Recruitment luncheons

26439 44478 Yukon Inc. $ 1,089.90 Administration IT Services and licensing fees: May 2021

26440 Augusto! Children's Festival $ 200.00 Administration 2021 Pine Lake Trail Clean-Up*

26441 BGC Yukon $ 25,850.48 Capital Summer recreational programming

26442 Big Bud Contracting $ 1,748.25 Recycle Centre Recycling pickup: May 2021

26443 Boge & Boge (1980) Ltd. $ 567.00 Capital St. Elias Centre energy upgrades engineering fees to May 31 $ 189.00 $ 756.00 Capital Public Works wash bay addition engineering fees to May 31

26444 CMP Engineering $ 10,712.22 Capital Confined Space Program inspection report and travel expenses

26445 Computrol $ 1,756.99 Water and Sewer Control board for water card reader at bulk fill station $ 1,695.75 $ 3,452.74 Water and Sewer ProFuel technical support contract: June 2021 - June 2023

26446 Laura Gorecki $ 200.00 Administration Romp n Run: 2021 Pine Lake Trail Clean-Up* $ 1,152.26 $ 1,352.26 Administration Romp n Run: 1st installment of 2020 Lottery Grant*

26447 Home Hardware $ 22.75 Landfill Free Store door hinge and hasp $ 351.44 Public Works Paint for rainbow crosswalk $ 799.39 $ 1,173.58 Recycle Centre Lumber for cardboard trailer * Denotes an item not directly funded by the Village **Grant funded Municipal Accounts Payable to June 9, 2021

26448 Jacobs Industries Limited $ 497.70 Water and Sewer CO2

26449 Kusina Gracia $ 525.53 Legislative Outgoing employee luncheon: April $ 676.20 $ 1,201.73 Legislative Outgoing employee luncheon: May

26450 Metrix Group LLP $ 14,700.00 Administration 2020 Financial Audit

26451 Metro Compactor Service Inc. $ 1,470.00 Landfill Free Store door

26452 Northwestel Inc. $ 471.62 Administration Internet and phones: June billing $ 690.54 Water and Sewer Radio, internet and phones: June billing $ 653.72 Fire Department Radio, internet and phones: June billing $ 100.43 Convention Centre Phones: June billing $ 50.22 Mezzanine Phones: June billing $ 50.22 Arena Phones: June billing $ 57.57 Recycle Centre Phones: June billing $ 103.72 $ 2,178.04 GST Radio, internet and phones: June billing

24653 Parkland Industries (Fas Gas) $ 252.50 Public Works Gas and diesel: May 2021

24654 Silver Sled Race Committee $ 200.00 Administration 2021 Pine Lake Trail Clean-Up*

24655 Territorial Treasurer $ 283.50 Administration Replace-stale dated Cheque #26111

24656 TK Elevator (Canada) Limited $ 1,071.32 Convention Centre Elevator maintenance contract: June - November 2021

24657 Top Spot Ltd. $ 116.23 Public Works Gas: May 2021

24658 Yukon Service Supply Company $ 9.40 Public Works Gum remover $ 293.79 $ 303.19 Water and Sewer Hypochlorite

Municipal Accounts Payable $ 138,257.29

Adopted on______Motion#______

Mayor______CAO______

* Denotes an item not directly funded by the Village **Grant funded Report to Council Village of Haines Junction Open Meeting June 9, 2021

RE: PRIDE FLAG REQUEST AND FLAG PROTOCOL POLICY ______Recommendation: That Council review this report and by resolution provide direction to staff.

Background In September 2020 Council approved the attached Flag Protocol Policy (Appendix “A”). One of the policy parameters set by Council resolution was that flags or banners would be flown on the courtesy pole for one (1)week. Current Status: The Village has received a letter (Correspondence 12i) from a local resident requesting that the Pride Flag be flown for the month of June. Analysis: The Flag Protocol Policy Parameters were adopted by resolution and Council may diverge from the policy by resolution. Options: Several options have been developed: Option One (1) Follow the policy as it is written. Option Two (2) Diverge from the policy by adopting a resolution allowing the flag to be flown on a one-time basis for the month of June. Option Three (3) Modify the policy by allowing changing the parameter to one that states that Courtesy Flags may be flown for up to a month unless there is competing interest(s); and if there are competing interests, each interest will receive an equal portion of time during which their flag will be flown. Option Four (4) Modify the policy by adding a parameter that the Pride Flag will be flown for the month of June.

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Conclusion Council by reviewing this report and then giving staff direction by resolution will exercise their oversight on this matter. Prepared by:

Dan Rodin Chief Administrative Officer

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Appendix “A” Village of Haines Junction Flag Protocol Policy #30-20

Objective

This Policy defines the which, how and when flags should be flown on the five (5) municipal flag poles outside the St. Elias Conference Centre.

Parameters

General

• The Flag of Canada will be flown pursuant to the guidelines defined by Canada • Territorial, First Nation Government and Municipal Flags will be flown pursuant to the Canada Order of Precedence with the First Nation Government Flag being flown after the Municipal Flag. • The fifth flagpole is designated as the Courtesy Pole. • The decision to fly a flag on the Courtesy Pole will be made by Council. • The Mayor will have the authority to make a decision on any flag protocol not covered by this policy.

Courtesy Pole

• Flags and banners will be flown on request of local organizations, territorial organizations, national organizations, and international organizations • A request from the organization should be in writing or email • Council Members and staff will also consider verbal requests. • The organization does not necessarily have to be a registered society or corporation • The flag or banner will be flown for one (1) week • The flag or banner will be provided by the organization and the flag or banner must not be defaced, torn or frayed. • In case of conflicting requests for the same time period, the following order of precedence will be followed: o International Organization; o National Organization; o Territorial Organization; and, o Local Organization.

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Half-masting

• The Village will follow an abridged version of the mandatory half-mast protocols defined by Canada (current abridged version attached).

• The Village will also follow the direction of the Yukon Government

• The Village will also fly the municipal flag at half-mast at the passing of the current or previous Village Mayor or Councillor. • The Village may upon resolution by Council determine to fly municipal flag at half- mast as a sign of respect at other times.

Adopted by Resolution #343-20 on the 17th day of September 2020.

______Dan Rodin, Chief Administrative Officer

Flag Policy Procedures

Implementation

• Responsibility for implementing the Village of Haines Junction Flag Policy will be senior staff member of the Village of Haines Junction Public Works Department.

Replacement of Flags

• Flags will be replaced as soon as possible if they become defaced, torn or frayed.

Definitions

• Half-masting it is defined as flying the Flags at exactly half-way down the flagpole.

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Federal Government Abridged Mandatory Half-masting

1. The Sovereign, the Governor General and the Prime Minister Upon the death of the Sovereign, the current Governor General or the current Prime Minister, the Flag is flown at Half-mast on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad, including the Peace Tower, from the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or the memorial service.

2. Sovereign's Family Upon the death of the Sovereign's spouse, the Heir to the Throne or the Heir of the Heir to the Throne, the Flag is flown at Half-mast on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad, including the Peace Tower, from the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or, if there is to be a memorial service, the Half-masting should take place from the time of notification of death until sunset the following day and from sunrise to sunset on the day of the memorial service.

3. Former Governor General Upon the death of a former Governor General, the Flag is flown at Half-mast on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada, including the Peace Tower, from the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or, if there is to be a memorial service, the Half-masting should take place from the time of notification of death until sunset the following day and from sunrise to sunset on the day of the memorial service.

4. Former Prime Minister Upon the death of a former Prime Minister, the Flag is flown at Half-mast on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada, including the Peace Tower, from the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or, if there is to be a memorial service, the Half-masting should take place from the time of notification of death until sunset the following day and from sunrise to sunset on the day of the memorial service.

5. Chief Justice of Canada and Members of the Canadian Ministry Upon the death of the current Chief Justice of Canada or a current member of the Canadian Ministry, the Flag is flown at Half-mast on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada, including the Peace Tower, from the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or, if there is to be a memorial service, the Half-masting should take place from the time of notification of death until sunset the following day and from sunrise to sunset on the day of the memorial service.

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6. Lieutenant Governors Upon the death of a current Lieutenant Governor, the Flag is flown at Half-mast on all federal buildings and establishments in the affected Province and on the Peace Tower, from the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or, if there is to be a memorial service, the Half-masting should take place from the time of notification of death until sunset the following day and from sunrise to sunset on the day of the memorial service.

7. Members of the House of Commons Upon the death of a current member of the House of Commons, the Flag is flown at Half-mast:

• on all federal buildings and establishments in his or her riding, excluding the Peace Tower if the riding is in Ottawa, from the time of notification of death until sunset on the day of the funeral or the memorial service; • on the Peace Tower from sunrise to sunset on the day of the funeral or the memorial service, as the case may be.

Special Days The Flag will be Half-masted on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada, including the Peace Tower, from sunrise to sunset on the following days:

• April 28, Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace (Workers' Mourning Day); • June 23, National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism; • Second Sunday in September, Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, unless Half- masting occurs near the place where a memorial is being observed, then Half-masting can occur according to the prescribed order of service, until sunset; • Last Sunday in September, Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day, unless Half-masting occurs near the place where a memorial is being observed, then Half- masting can occur according to the prescribed order of service, until sunset; • November 11, Remembrance Day, unless Half-masting occurs at the National War Memorial or a place where remembrance is being observed, then Half-masting can occur at 11:00 or according to the prescribed order of service, until sunset; • December 6, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

In addition, the Flag will be Half-masted on the Peace Tower:

• from sunrise to sunset on April 9, Vimy Ridge Day

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Flying flags at half-mast

Flying flags at half-mast is a sign of respect and mourning for an individual or to mark a special day. The position of half-mast generally means the position of the flag is exactly half- way down the flag pole. The determines the occasions when the Canadian flag is flown at half- mast. Apart from these occasions dictated by national protocol, the approves when Yukon flags fly at half-mast.

Days the flags fly at half-mast

• April 9: National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge; • April 28: National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace; • June 23: National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism; • Last Sunday in September: Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial; • November 11: Remembrance Day; and • December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Occasions for half-masting flags at Government of Yukon buildings Flags will be flown at half-mast at Government of Yukon buildings after the passing of people who hold the following positions:

• Commissioner of Yukon (current and former); • Premier of Yukon (current and former); • Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly (current); • member of the Yukon Executive Council (current); • member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly (current); • Yukon Supreme Court Chief Justice (current); and • Yukon Member of Parliament (current).

Flags will be flown at half-mast outside the Yukon Legislative Assembly after the passing of people who hold the following positions:

• Yukon Member of Parliament (former); • Yukon Senator (current and former); • Yukon First Nations Chiefs and Grand Chief (current); • member of the Yukon Executive Council (former); • member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly (former);

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• member of the Privy Council from Yukon; and • mayor of (current).

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Dakwa�ka�da Nda Dän Ku ̨̀ Haines Junction Health Centre News June 2021

COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS FOR YOUTH HOURS OF OPERATION

A COVID-19 youth vaccine clinic will be in Haines Junction on June 2 from 1 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at St. Elias Community School. Youth appointments are available for those who are 12 to 17 years old. FOR EMERGENCIES AFTER HOURS PLEASE CALL 634-4444 OR 911 What to expect: APPOINTMENTS A small team of immunizers will join one of the nurses from our health centre to provide the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to youth from the community. We will be Appointments are available daily. offering the vaccine at school but please note that is not part of the routine Please call 634-4444 school based vaccination program. These clinics will run similar to the clinics that were held for adult COVID-19 vaccinations. WALK-IN CLINICS

For the most kids will still be attending school. This will not be first dose visit, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and the case for the second dose visit. Both clinics will run on an appointment- Friday: 9 to 11:30 a.m. based system. We will not be calling entire classrooms of students to attend the clinic. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and We strongly recommend booking an appointment and encourage parents to Friday: 1 to 4:30 p.m. attend the appointment with their youth. This is especially important for those *Walk-in visits will be assessed and seen youth whose parents believe they may not be capable of providing consent for in order of urgency. This may result in themselves. For information on consent, go to longer wait times. We will stop taking How to book an appointment: patients ½ hour before lunch and ½ hour before the end of the day. Book an appointment online or by phone the week before the clinic or the same day the clinic is taking place. To book an appointment visit: LAB HOURS https://yukon.ca/this-is-our-shot or call 1-877-374-0425. Tuesday: 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Can you book an appointment on behalf of a family member? ADMINISTRATION TIME Yes. You'll need: Thursday: 1 to 3 p.m.

• their name; *Open for emergencies 24/7 • health-care card number; and DOCTOR SERVICES • contact information. Call 634-3838 to inquire about You'll need to complete the COVID-19 screening form for your family medical travel or how to access MD at member to book an appointment. Every person will be re-screened Haines Junction Health Centre.

before they enter the vaccination clinic.

COVID-19 Vaccines

In Yukon, there are two different types of mRNA vaccines available:

• Moderna vaccine is available to adults 18 years of age and older. • Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available to children 12-17 years of age.

Ensuring that every eligible Yukoner has access to proper information about the vaccine is essential. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine visit: https://yukon.ca/this-is-our-shot vaccine questions or call the health centre to speak with a nurse.

Please note that this is not the only opportunity for youth in the community to be immunized. If your youth is unable to attend the Pfizer clinic in our community, you have two options:

1. Travel to a nearby community for their scheduled clinic or to Whitehorse. • Medical travel costs are supported for this travel. Check in with the health centre for more details and for medical travel documents before you go. 2. Wait until the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is approved for youth (expected sometime this summer) and have your youth attend a mini clinic organized by our health centre, in the future.

MONTHLY MAYOR’S / CHIEF’S POLICING REPORT MAY 2021

Haines Junction Detachment “M” Division Yukon

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The Haines Junction Detachment responded to a total of 53 calls for service during the month of May, 2021.

Year May Year Total May OCCURRENCES Total 2021 2021 2020 2020 Assaults 2 11 0 26 Break and Enters 1 4 1 7 Thefts (all categories) 3 8 1 15 Drugs (all categories) 0 0 0 0 Uttering Threats 0 2 0 10 Driving Complaints 3 7 3 26 Cause Disturbance / Mischief 4 19 2 42 Impaired Driving 5 11 1 28 Vehicle Collisions 2 11 1 21 Fail to Comply 0 4 1 17 Mental Health Act 0 0 2 12 Assistance 4 23 4 52 Missing Persons/Wellbeing Check 3 6 1 22 Sexual Assault 0 0 0 3 Quarantine Act Checks 15 24 N/A N/A Other Complaints 11 60 15 169 Individuals charged 15 52 1 47 Instances where people not 5 17 2 41 charged* Total Charges laid (CC only) 4 44 1 62 Total Calls for Service 53 192 32 471

• * where grounds existed to lay a charge

2 Year May Year Total May Total 2021 2021 2020 2020 Prisoners held locally 3 19 1 42

SUMMARY OF FILES BY LOCATION Location Calls for Service for Total for the Total % Month current Year for the current year Champagne 1 4 2% Haines Junction 34 108 56% Klukshu (incl. Haines Road) 1 7 4% Canyon Creek / Otter Falls Cutoff 1 7 4% Destruction Bay – Burwash 7 29 15% Landing Alaska Highway (all locations) 8 33 17% All other locations 1 4 2% 53 192

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Annual Performance Plan (A.P.P.) Community Priorities

Community approved priorities are:

(1) Building and maintaining community relationships (2) Youth – crime prevention and relationship building (3) Road Safety

1) This month the detachment addressed the issue of Building and maintaining community relationships by.....

• Members have continued to conduct regular patrols within Haines Junction and to the surrounding communities. • Cst. Dixon participated in a Lions Club meeting for a proposed playground replacement project. • Members met with partner agency members with Natural Resources. • Cst. Van Hussen attended the KFN office in Burwash to visit with staff members. • Cst. Dixon assisted with meals on wheels for the senior center. • Cpl. Stelter submitted a letter of support to the VOHJ for the swimming pool project.

2) This month the detachment addressed the issue of Youth – crime prevention and relationship building by.....

• Regular patrols during school hours are being made be made. • Members attended the Haines Junction and Destruction Bay school for a total of eight visits.

4 • Cst. Van Hussen made a visit to the Daycare in Burwash. • All members attended a soccer tournament at St. Elias School. • Cpl. Stelter submitted a letter of support for summer youth programming. • Cst. Dixon met with several youths for a stranger danger presentation. • Members educated some local youth on prank 911 calls. • Cpl. Stelter and Cst. Van Hussen facilitated a school tour of the detachment.

3) This month the detachment addressed the issue of Road Safety by.....

• 23 patrols to Burwash Landing / Destruction Bay; 6 conducted by Beaver Creek Detachment. • 10 patrols to Champagne / Canyon Creek / Otter Falls. • 7 patrols to Klukshu / Haines Highway. • 2 Patrols to Kloo Lake area. • 2 investigations of motor vehicle collisions. • 8 investigations into driving complaints / impaired driving. • 11 Motor Vehicle Act charges issued (tickets). • 114 hours of highway patrol / remote community visits / radar enforcement conducted. • Request for the VOHJ to consider a full set of traffic lights at the intersection of the Haines and Alaska Highway. • RCMP conducted a Checkstop, issuing a 24 hr suspension and issuing several warnings.

5 Notable Occurrences for the Month

• Three people were charges with assault. • One individual was charged with Impaired Operation and Over 80.

New Community Concerns (update on concerns raised in the past not yet resolved)

None identified.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please feel free to contact me to discuss.

Haines Junction RCMP respectfully acknowledges that we work within the traditional territories of the Champagne-Aishihik First Nation and the Kluane First Nation.

Detachment Commander: Corporal Shannon Stelter Telephone: 867-634-2677 email: [email protected]

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May 26, 2021

Mayor Thomas Eckervogt and Council Village of Haines Junction P.O. Box 5339 Haines Junction, YT Y0B 1L0

Dear Mayor Eckervogt and Council,

RE: Yukon Police Council Survey

We are pleased to advise you that the Yukon Police Council (YPC) has finished compiling the results of the 2020 “Community Perceptions of the RCMP” survey.

In September 2020, YPC initiated a survey seeking input from Yukoners on their experience with policing in Yukon. We are incredibly thankful to all Yukoners who took the time to contribute to this survey and help shape Yukon’s policing priorities.

The survey results are now available at yukonpolicecouncil.ca, and a paper copy of the survey results, as well as this letter, will be sent via mail in short order.

YPC remains interested in receiving feedback about policing services in your community on an ongoing basis. I encourage you to provide further input through the YPC Secretariat at [email protected].

Sincerely,

John Phelps Chair of the Yukon Police Council Community Perceptions of the RCMP A Report on the Survey

Message from the Chair On behalf of the Yukon Police Council, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation to everyone who participated in this survey, particularly during these difficult times. What we heard is that while the RCMP has demonstrated success in certain areas, there are also opportunities for systemic improvement. There continues to be opportunity for change, including continued efforts in providing service to marginalized groups, a need for increased awareness around mental wellness, and to meaningfully and proactively engage with communities. There were many

positive comments about RCMP members — mostly recognizing that they provide invaluable service and face difficult situations. In the interest of transparency, we have provided a website link with more information about what Yukoners contributed. We value the input of Yukoners. This critical feedback will guide our policing priorities over the coming years, and we look forward to working with all Yukoners on this journey toward effective policing and safe communities.

John Phelps, Chair, Yukon Police Council

yu kon.calyukon-police-council

= Building Relationships of Trust

Public messages to the RCMP Improve approach to dealing with mental health challenges. Ensure members are bettertrained and more appropriately equipped to deal with the mental Promote safer communities. Strengthen efforts to health and wellness ofthose they serve. combat crime associated with gangs and drug dealers Address racism. Acknowledge and reduce systemic operating in our communities, property theft and factors that contribute to racism while making sure all damage, domestic violence, alcohol and drugs, and Yukoners receive culturally-sensitive and appropriate greater enforcement ofthe rules that govern traffic policing services. safety. Increasevisibility and presence. Enhance public visibility by Increase inclusivity. Continue efforts to understand increasing foot patrols and in person attendance so that and support the policing needs ofyouth, Elders, members connect with Yukoners more frequently and in Indigenous people, visible minorities and the more meaningful ways. community. LGBTQ2S+ I. Promote traffic and pedestrian safety. Increase initiatives that keep our roadways safe by enforcing traffic laws, Focus on client service. and cracking down on distracted and impaired driving. Demonstrate greater consistency in showing patience, courtesy and Demonstrate greater accountability. Ensure that members for level respect when dealing with the are held accountable for their actions and the and public, particularly the victims of of service they provide. This is a key step in building crime and their families. maintaining relationships oftrust with all Yukon communities.

Photo courtesy of Government of Yukon

For more information, E 867.456.6758 please contact the r [email protected] Yukon Police Council p Box 2703 J-1O, Whitehorse, YT ViA 2C6

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Community Perceptions ofthe RCMP in Yukon: Themes and Charts

In this Report:

About the Survey Respondents: Key Demographic Information page 1

A. What should the ROMP locus on in terms of community policing priorities? page 3

B. How the ROMP fares at building relationships of trust and engagement with Yukoners. page 4

0. How the ROMP fares at enforcing laws equally and fairly. page 5

D. Oritical factors in establishing trust with Yukoners. page 6

E. The extent to which the ROMP currently exhibits certain trust-building qualities. page 7

F. How the ROMP can continue to build relationships of trust: Key Themes page 8

G. The ROMP and community perceptions oftrust: Key Themes page 10

Appendix I Notes on a “Glitch” regarding the Surveys implementation page 12 About the Respondents: Key Demographic Information

By Gender Identity By How They Self-Identify

2% none ofthe above

35% Male 13% prefer 65% White not to say

55% Female

0.7% Other 16% Indigneous

.. - -. .- c:.11 \_ 5% Visible Minority

By Age Distribution

24% are 60 or over

9% are i- under 30 62% are between 30 and 60

COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OFTHE RCMP IN YUKON: THEMES AND CHARTS MARCH 2021 1 I PAGE

Population, by Region’

This chart shows the population distribution ofthe survey relative to Yukon’s population (as identified by the 2016 Census).

Population (by Survey Respondent) Population (by 2016 Census)

(68%) Whitehorse Whitehorse (70%)

Didnt Say (4%) Residents who do not Residents who reside reside in any of the in communities other than Whitehorse (from Other (1.5%) communities identified in survey (12%) those identified in the survey (18%) Non-Whitehorse Communities (27%)

Non-Whitehorse Communities (from Survey):

West Region (5% response rate, but 2% of Yukon population) Haines Junction, Beaver Creek, Burwash Landing North Region (13% response rate, but 10% of population) Carmacks, Dawson, Faro, Ross River, Mayo, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing Southern Lakes Region (9% response rate, but 8% of population) Marsh Lake, Carcross, Tagish, Mt. Lorne, Watson Lake, Teslin

figures, these are actually estimates based on the Census, 1 The population percentage for each community is based on Census 2016 statistics. White the Yukon Stats Bureau has 2019 population and for which the populations of Marsh Lake and Mt. Lorne were included in Whitehorse’s numbers, which is not conducive for this study.

2IPAGE COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF THE RCMP IN YUKON: THEMES AND CHARTS I MARCH2021 What We Heard: Charts and Key Themes

A. What should the RCMP focus on in terms of community policing priorities? (by Selected Demographic Groups)

Indigenous White

gangsldrug-dealers 72% 68%

property theWB&E 54% 45% 53% 56% 65% 51% 54%

domestic violence 47% 54% 51% 42% 40% 56% 46%

alcohol/drug offences 46% 47% 49% 48% 48% 55% 44%

speeding/traffic safety 43% 37% 38% 45% 40% 37% 45%

violence against Indigenous 38° 40% 66% 43% 31% 42% 56% Women and Girls

sexual violence 39% 54% 41% 35% 42% 56% 37%

31% 8 working with children/youth 33% 79% 38% 31% 35% 40%

29% 9 needs of vulnerable populations 31% 47% 34% 25% 30% 46%

27% I 0 local gov’UNGOs partnerships 28% 42% 32% 25% 32% 37%

49% 24% I I Indigenous approaches 27% 52% 31% 21% 26%

28% 23% I 2 people/sex trafficking 22% 24% 23% 18% 25%

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B. How the RCMP fares at building relationships of trust and engagement with Yukoners.

Excellent Job Reasonable Job Poor Job

PoorJob, Ranked Excellent Job, Ranked All Respondents 16% 39% 36%

1 . LGBTQ2S+ (55%) 1. Males (23%) Females 15% 39% 36% (48%) 2. Non-Whitehorse (22%) Males 23% 39% 32% 2. Indigenous 5% 32% 55% Minority (42%) 3. White (16%) LGBTQ2S+ 3. Visible 4. ALL (16%) 4. Whitehorse (38%) White 16% 41% 34% 5. Females (15%) 5. Females (36%) Indigenous 14% 30% 48% 6. ALL (36%) 6. Visible Minority (15%) Visible Minority 15% 33% 42% (35%) 7. Indigenous (14%) 7. Non-Whitehorse White (34%) 8. Whitehorse (13%) Whitehorse 13% 41% 38% 8. 22% 36% 35% (32%) 9. LGBTQ2S+ (5%) Non-Whitehorse 9. Males

Requested Analysis:

LGBTQ2S+ Whitehorse 13% 41% 38% LGBTQ2S+ Non-Whitehorse 22% 36% 35%

Indigenous Females 16% 41% 34% Non-Indigenous Females 14% 30% 48%

4IPAGE COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OFTHE RCMP IN YUKON: THEMESAND CHARTS I MARCH 2021 C. How the RCMP fares at enforcing laws equally and fairly.

sexual orientation

Jr ‘I Jr Jr By Selected race and/or culture income level gender identity age sexual orientation Demographic Groups excellent poor excellent poor excellent poor excellent poor excellent poor

Male 37% 23% 39% 23% 39% 16% 41% 15% 39% 13%

Female 24% 26% 23% 24% 26% 18% 27% 14% 25% 13%

LGBTQ2S+ 10% 48% 13% 45% 13% 32% 16% 23% 15% 30%

Indigenous 19% 39% 19% 37% 19% 29% 20% 27% 20% 23%

White 27% 24% 27% 24% 29% 17% 31% 14% 28% 13%

Visible Minority 31% 31% 31% 33% 33% 25% 33% 22% 33% 16%

from Whitehorse 25% 27% 27% 27% 28% 19% 30% 16% 28% 14%

non-Whitehorse 29% 27% 27% 25% 30% 20% 30% 19% 29% 16%

COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF THE RCMP IN YUKON: THEMES AND CHARTS I MARCH 2021 5IPAGE

D. Critical factors in establishing trust with Yukoners. (out of 12 options, by Demographic Group)

#3 #4

understand my community timely, sincere seen as a partner in crime openness about their work All Respondents and its people (84%) communication (80%) preventionleducation (78%) in the community (73%)

understand my community seen as a partner in crime timely, sincere openness about their work in Men and its people (75%) prevention/education (74%) communication (70%) the community (68%) understand my community timely, sincere seen as a partner in crime understanding Yukon history Women and its people (90%) communication (86%) prevention/education (84%) and Indigenous Relations (82%) understanding Yukon history understand my community a clear process to address timely, sincere LGBTQ2S+ and Indigenous Relations (90%) and its people (89%) complaints (87%) communication (82%)

#3 #4 understand my community timely, sincere communication seen as a partner in crime openness about their work in White and its people (85%) (82%) preventionleducation (79%) the community (76%) understand my community understanding Yukon history a clear process to address timely, sincere Indigenous and its people (89%) and Indigenous Relations (86%) complaints (79%) communication (79%) timely, sincere understand my community and seen as a partner in crime openness about their work in Minority Visible communication (85%) its people (83%) prevention/education (76%) the community (75%)

#3 #4 understand my community timely, sincere seen as a partner in crime openness about their work in Whitehorse and its people (81%) communication (80%) prevention/education (76%) the community (73%) understand my community timely, sincere seen as a partner in crime understanding Yukon history Non-Whitehorse and its people (89%) communication (82%) prevention/education (82%) and Indigenous Relations (79%) understand my community openness about their work timely, sincere seen as a partner in crime West Region and its people (83%) in the community (80%) communication (79%) prevention/education (78%) understand my community seen as a partner in crime timely, sincere understanding Yukon history Region North and its people (91 %) prevention/education (85%) communication (83%) and Indigenous Relations (83%) understand my community timely, sincere seen as a partner in crime a clear process to address Southern Lakes and its people (88%) communication (82%) prevention/education (81%) complaints (79%)

COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF THE RCMP IN YUKON: THEMES AND CHARTS I MARCH 2021 6 I PAGE E. The extent to which the RCMP currently exhibits certain trust-building qualities.

8 Overall Ranking I I 2 3 I 4 I 6 I 7 I I understands Yukon visible and dernonstrates understands the involved in the understands provides timely demonstrates and impact on present in the integrity and issues facing my social fabric of my community and sincere transparency history Indigenous people corn rn Unity honesty community my community and its people communication and openness 26% I agree 47% 44% 42% 39% 36% 36% 28% 27% 1m neutral 27% 25% 26% 31% 31% 28% 29%

28% I disagree 25% 27% 24% 18% 26% 30% 35% 3r ‘I ‘I Jr 3r 4r 4 understands Yukon provides timely demonstrates By Selected visible and demonstrates understands the involved in the understands history and impact social fabric of my community and sincere transparency Demographic present in the integrity and issues facing my on Indigenous honesty community my community and its people communication and openness Groups community people Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Agree Disagree 31% 23% Male 51% 23% 53% 24% 41% 22% 43% 15% 41% 22% 38% 27% 34% 32% 24% 30% Female 47% 25% 41% 26% 44% 25% 40% 18% 35% 27% 39% 27% 29% 34% 11% 55% LGBTQ2S+ 34% 24% 21% 48% 16% 55% 31% 29% 18% 53% 19% 44% 18% 61%

22% 49% Indigenous 41% 28% 30% 39% 33% 43% 39% 26% 27% 45% 24% 42% 24% 48% 25% 23% White 46% 25% 48% 24% 44% 20% 39% 15%. 37% 21% 40% 26% 29% 32% 22% 34% Visible Minority 54% 15% 39% 30% 42% 30% 34% 19% 34% 28% 24% 34% 27% 43%

29% 35% 25% 28% in Whitehorse 44% 25% 46% 26% 43% 22% 34% 17% 35% 23% 39% 27% 29% 28% non-Whitehorse 53% 22% 41% 30% 43% 31% 53% 19% 38% 31% 37% 31% 27% 36%

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The final two sections provide a summary of key themes that were expressed as comments or narrative contributions as respondents completed the survey. This summary, presented alongside the preceding charts, offers qualitative data that lends context to the ROMP’s ongoing efforts to build relationships of trust with Yukoners.

F. How the RCMP can continue to build relationships of trust: Key Themes

. Promote Road and Pedestrian Safety. Related to the above theme, many indicated that the RCMP should place significantly more focus on traffic safety, particularly in terms of consistent enforcement of traffic laws, particularly those related to impaired, dangerous and distracted U rivi ng. [Note that 54 respondents provided similar comments]

. Visibility and Presence. A key theme expressed was the need for the RCMP to enhance its public visibility (for example, more foot patrols, more of a presence on highway system, etc.). Those who expressed this view suggested that people are much less likely to commit crimes ifthere is a consistent RCMP presence, especially in areas or at night where crime is more prevalent. Respondents also noted that RCMP officers need to connect better with Yukoners by being consistently friendly and helpful. [Note that 34 respondents provided similar comments]

. Cultural Training. A number of respondents felt that RCMP service delivery would be significantly improved with more focus and effort placed on understanding Indigenous cultural protocols, traditional teachings and values, as well as ensuring appropriate and respectful

interactions with Elders. These respondents also indicated that RCMP officers — particularly those new to the Yukon — need to be equipped with a better understanding ofthe historical relationship between the RCMP and First Nations in Yukon. [Note that 23 respondents provided similar comments]

. Resources. Some respondents noted that the RCMP are under-resourced and under-supported, particularly given the number of priorities and expectations placed on the RCMP with respect to community policing. Improving service delivery likely means more policing resources, not less. [Note that 19 respondents provided similar comments]

. Property Theft. Numerous respondents specifically identified property damage, thefts and break-ins as an area where the RCMP could be more responsive, as many believe that this type of crime is not taken as seriously as it should be. [Note that 78 respondents provided similar comments]

. Bootleggers and Drug Dealers. Many respondents indicated that the RCMP need to do more to stem the tide of bootleggers in our communities, given the negative impact of drugs and alcohol on families and youth. [Notethat l5respondents provided similar comments]

COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF THE RCMP IN YUKON: THEMES AND CHARTS I MARCH 2021 8IPAGE More Focus on LGBTQ2S+Nisible Minority Community. The RCMP need to build stronger relationships with certain groups, such as the LGBTQ2S+ community, visible minorities, Indigenous citizens and Elders. Some noted that they were disappointed that the RCMP did not respect requests to not wear their uniforms at a Pride event. Others noted that the RCMP need greater awareness of what is perceived to be a rise in the incidence of hate crimes, speech or language. [Note that 17 respondents provided similar comments]

be more present and visible in schools, adding I. RCMP in Schools. A number of respondents indicated their concern that the RCMP not that it is ‘not their place’ to educate youth about crime, in part due to the RCMP’s historical role in colonialism. [Note that9respondents provided similar comments]

the RCMP need to be more vigilant and responsive to internet scams, . Focus on Internet Crime. Numerous respondents indicated that particularly those targeting seniors, and computer pornography in relation to minors. [Note that 8 respondents provided similar comments]

Need for Community Liaisons. Some respondents noted that each community should have an Indigenous liaison person (or an Indigenous com m u nity safety progra m) to facilitate i nteractions between the com m u nity a nd the RCM P. [Note that 7 respondents provided similar comments] poor Public Accountability and Transparency. Respondents continue to note the importance of holding RCMP officers accountable for from the public are addressed. [Note that6respondents — about how complaints behaviour - criminal or otherwise and being more transparent provided similar comments]

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G. The RCMP and community perceptions oftrust: Key Themes

that they provide an invaluable service and . Support for Policing. There were many positive comments about the RCMP, mostly recognizing do a ‘tough, hard’ job. [Note that 78 respondents provided similar comments]

issues and other marginalized . Policing and Marginalized Groups. The RCMP need to enhance its ability to deal with those with mental health groups. Many respondents acknowledged that the issue may be less about the RCMP and more about the inadequacies of Yukon’s mental health systems, and that the RCMP cannot be expected to ‘be everything, to everyone’. Many of the ‘defund the police’ comments were in this vein, advocating that policing resources should be redirected to community supports. However, most respondents indicated that they believe that the RCMP need more training in dealing with individuals with FASD, and mental health and other challenges, particularly in Indigenous communities. Many also noted that when dealing with these individuals or situations, the primary focus should be on using de escalation techniques first before a decision to use force is made. [Note that5l respondents provided similar comments]

officer level and systemically. Some . Racism. Many respondents raised the perception that the RCMP have a ‘racism problem’, both at the also noted that regardless of what the RCMP will do to address this perception, it will remain difficult for many Indigenous citizens and others to trust the RCMP, given historical incidents that they may have experienced earlier in their lives.INotethat 48 respondents provided similar comments]

who engage in bad behaviour. . Accountability. Some indicated that there must be greater consequence and accountability for RCMP officers

Ensuring that these instances are addressed appropriately - and with full transparency - is key to building relationships of trust, as is ensuring that how complaints are addressed is both transparent and effective. [Note that 23 respondents provided similar comments]

its staff and officers, and to . Get Own House in Order First. A number of respondents indicated that the RCMP need to do more to support demonstrate diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices. Put another way, it is argued, having their own ‘house in order’ would demonstrate their commitment to representing and reflecting the communities they serve. [Note that 74 respondents provided similar comments]

lack of RCMP integration into the . Community Posting Policy. Some argued that the RCMP’s community posting policy has resulted in a reassigned community, at least over the long run - once trust with a particular officer is built within the community, the officer is typically elsewhere and the process begins anew. One suggestion was for the RCMP to do more to help new officers and their families understand what life is Ii ke i n a s mall cc m m u n ity before they a re h i red for that post. [Note that 14 respondents provided similar comments]

to reflect the Yukon’s demographic . Diversity. The RCMP must do more to recruit and train Indigenous, visible minority and LGBTQ2S+ officers make-up. More diversitywould mean that more RCMP officers would better understand the needs and perspectives ofvarious demographic grou p5, a nd act accord i ngly. [Note that 13 respondents provided similar comments] coMMuNn-YPERCEpTI0Ns0FTHERcMPINyuK0N:THEME5ANDcHARTS I MARCH2021 10 I P A 6 E Officer Supports. Respondents also indicated concern that RCMP officers themselves need better access to mental health supports, given the difficult and dangerous nature of their job. [Note that 9 respondents provided similarcomments]

Don’t Need a Military. Some respondents noted that the RCMP must take care not to resemble a military force (for example, wearing bulletproof vests, wearing sidearms when at coffee shops or at schools, etc.), as this can be very intimidating and triggering for some citizens. [Note that 8 respondents provided similar comments]

RCMP to initially treat each situation and each Equal and Fair Treatment — No Place for Bias. Some respondents noted the need for the individual with fairness and respect, and to not presume facts or adopt bias prior to the situation being fully assessed. [Note that 5 respondents provided similar comments]

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Technical Difficulties Encountered. 1. Despite a number of pilot tests conducted prior to the survey’s launch, two minor survey glitches went undiscovered until approximately 360 respondents had already completed the survey. The first glitch was that the LGBTQ2S+ selection choice was initially left off Question 15. To ensure that the percentage of those who self- identified as LGBTQ2S+ was reflected in the final results, a correction was applied by calculating the percentage ofthose who responded after the glitch, and applying this ratio to the initial 360 respondents. This correction was intended to ensure that the survey, as a whole, was representative of the LGTBQ2S+ community’s contribution to the survey. The second glitch, again involving only 360 respondents, involved an error in which those respondents who indicated that they were not a victim of crime (Question #8) were unable to bypass Questions 9-12 (which related to the experiences of those who did report being a victim of crime). Fortunately, this error did not affect those who indicated that they were a victim of crime, as they were still able to respond to Questions 9-12. This did not significantly skew the overall results.

2. Despite a better-than-expected result in survey response, more effort will be required to ensure those who are unwilling or unable to respond

- to surveys (online or otherwise) — particularly those residing outside Whitehorse have an opportunity to contribute their perspectives. Respondents recommended that the Yukon Police Council continue to employ surveys while also offering in-person community meetings (once COVID-19 ends) to ensure a balanced understanding of community perceptions with respect to Council outreach.

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May 25, 2021

The Village of Haines Junction PO Box 5339 Haines Junction, Yukon Y0B 1L0

To whom this may concern,

Timber supply analysis status update:

On behalf of the Timber Supply Analysis Technical Committee, we are pleased to inform you that the timber supply analysis is complete for the Champagne and Aishihik Traditional Territory Strategic Forest Management Plan area.

In 2012, the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and Government of Yukon made a commitment to undertake a timber supply analysis to support an annual allowable cut determination from the Champagne and Aishihik – Government of Yukon Forestry Implementation Agreement. The timber supply analysis is a technical process where forest inventory and other land base data is modelled, taking into account both short and long-term effects of current forest management practices to provide an estimated volume of harvestable timber.

In November 2015, the Committee was formed to lead a timber supply analysis for the Champagne and Aishihik Traditional Territory Strategic Forest Management Plan area. Members of the Committee included representatives from the Champagne and Aishihik Government, Alsek Renewable Resource Council and Government of Yukon (Forest Management Branch and Environment Yukon).

The Committee held regular meetings throughout the process and hosted a public open house in June 2016 to communicate the timber supply analysis process and background information on technical factors incorporated into timber supply information.

Next Steps:

The Committee’s final timber supply analysis report provides information and assumptions that influence timber supply including social, economic, and environmental considerations. The timber volumes included in the final report provide information for the next step of the process, which is determining the annual allowable cut. The annual allowable cut is the sustainable amount of timber that can be harvested each year within the defined area.

The Director of Forest Management Branch is set to begin the annual allowable cut determination process, at which time the final timber supply analysis report will be released for public and First Nations review. Feedback regarding the annual allowable cut determination will be considered during this review period, which will run for 30 days in summer 2021. The exact dates of the public engagement are still being finalized.

For more information, please contact Marc Meyer, Operations Manager at the Forest Management Branch at (867) 456-6506.

Sincerely,

The representatives of the Timber Supply Analysis Technical Committee:

Marc Meyer, Operations Manager, Forest Management Branch 867-456-6506

Bryan Levia, Lands & Planning Manager, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (867) 323-2269

Shannon Stubbs, MP Lakeland

May 28, 2021

Mayor and Council/Reeve and Council,

On February 16, 2021 Bill C-21, a bill that makes changes to the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act, and targets law abiding firearms owners, was introduced and is being debated in the House of Commons. Conservatives constituently call for cracking down on illegal gun smuggling, trading, gang and crime gun use, but Bill C-21 misses the mark if the aim really is to improve and protect the personal and public safety of . Bill C-21 focuses on the wrong people and groups, while also creating uncertainty and adding undo pressure on other levels of government.

Bill C-21 includes provision to allow municipalities to create handgun bylaws, which would place conditions on federal firearms licenses relating to handgun use, storage, or transportation within municipalities that have passed such bylaws.

Residents in cities and other places, with ever increasing gang shootings and violence rightfully expect their government ought to be taking action to keep them safe, but a regulation that gives municipalities the ability to pass bylaws does not do that. The municipal provision in Bill C-21 would be a bylaw on licenses, so this measure literally, specifically, and only targets Canadians who have licenses. This does nothing to stop dangerous criminals who certainly would never comply with a municipal bylaw when they do not obtain their guns legally, do not get licenses and who frankly do not care about criminal laws. What this purposed municipal bylaw section would do is lead to yet another layer of confusing, overlapping regulations and a patchwork of rules for already law-abiding Canadians within and between communities, while violations could result in two years imprisonment or permanent license revocations.

I have been hearing from municipalities concerned with being tasked by the Federal government to create these types of bylaws. They are sharing fears about economic and housing impacts by the perception that one community has higher safety standards than others, or that law-abiding firearms citizens will literally be unaware they are in violation just by crossing a municipal boundary that has different bylaws.

[email protected] 5009 50th Street, P.O. Box 599, Two Hills, , T0B 4K0 659 Wellington Building, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6 Tel.: 780-657-7075 Fax: 780-657-7079 Tel.: 613-992-4171 Fax: 613-996-9011

Some municipalities are saying that they do not have the expertise to create these bylaws and certainly would not have the resources to enforce such regulations. They are also concerned these bylaws potentially violate their own provinces’ jurisdiction. Some provinces in opposition to the federal legislation have already passed or are proposing laws that would prohibit this type of power to shift to individual municipalities. Saskatchewan has already passed such a provincial law, and Alberta’s bill received royal assent on April 29, 2021.

Due to these concerns, some municipalities have already opposed Bill C-21 and have taken the steps to pass resolutions in opposition to this potential new power that they neither requested, nor have the resources to impose and enforce.

I have attached a copy of the resolution passed by the council in Kingsville, Ontario. I encourage you to seek feedback from your rate payers, and to discuss this issue in council. You may decide to pass a similar resolution on behalf of your community. Please feel free to advise my office if you do so, and to reach out if you require any additional information on Bill C-21.

Sincerely,

Thank you

Shannon Stubbs, MP Lakeland

2021 Division Road North Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9 Phone: (519) 733-2305 www.kingsville.ca [email protected]

Sub-Item 3 SENT VIA EMAIL

March 25, 2021

The Right Honourable , MP Prime Minister of Canada Langevin Block Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2

Prime Minister:

RE: Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms)

At its Regular Meeting held on March 8, 2021 Council of the Town of Kingsville passed the following Resolution:

“205-2021 Moved By Councillor Thomas Neufeld, Seconded By Councillor Larry Patterson A Resolution concerning Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), specifically Amendment 26, Section (58.01 (1-8), Conditions-bylaw. WHEREAS municipalities have never been responsible for gun control laws in Canada; AND WHEREAS law abiding Kingsville residents who own legal handguns have already been thoroughly vetted through the CFSC, PAL and ATT applications; AND WHEREAS illegal gun owners and smugglers do not respect postal codes; AND WHEREAS if one municipality enacts a ban and not a neighbouring municipality, this will create a patchwork of by-laws; AND WHEREAS a municipal ban would be difficult to enforce and easy to get around. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville is OPPOSED to the adoption of any by-laws restricting the possession, storage and transportation of legally obtained handguns; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to the following public officials: MP -Essex, MPP Taras Natyshak-Essex, Premier of Ontario The Honourable Doug Ford, Leader of the Official Opposition Andrea Horwath, Prime Minister of Canada The Honourable Justin Trudeau, and Leader of Official Opposition The Honourable Erin O'Toole.”

..2/ If you require any further information, please contact the undersigned.

Yours very truly,

Sandra Kitchen Deputy Clerk-Council Services Legislative Services Department [email protected] cc: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier [email protected] cc: Hon. Andrea Horwath, Official Leader of the Opposition [email protected] cc: Hon. Erin O’Toole, Official Leader of the Opposition [email protected] cc: MP Chris Lewis- Essex cc: MPP Taras Natyshak-Essex cc: Hon. , Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness cc: MP Shannon Stubbs cc: Mayor Aldo DiCarlo, Town of Amherstburg cc: Mayor Larry Snively, Town of Essex cc: Mayor Tom Bain, Town of Lakeshore cc: Mayor Marc Bondy, Town of LaSalle cc: Mayor Hilda MacDonald, Municipality of Leamington cc: Mayor Gary McNamara, Town of Tecumseh cc: all Municipalities in Ontario May 26, 2021

Attention of Mayor and Council – VHJ Re: Municipal Building Lots

Most lots for sale in Haines Junction are now sold, yet I have not seen any action as to new development. Perhaps I have just missed something.

There are rumours that the new lot development by Castle-Rock or C/A First Nation plan to provide lots for lease agreements.

I know from experience that banks are already reluctant to finance new building projects within rural communities due to a perceived lack of re-sale opportunity. It would seem unlikely that banks in general would lend money to someone that is planning to build on untitled land.

Maybe new lot development is already under way for VHJ, and if so, perhaps this should become public knowledge.

Regards, Brad MacKinnon

Energy, Mines and Resources Land Management Branch (K-320) PO Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 yukon.ca/en/housing-and-property/land-and-property File No: 2800-45-115A13/206260

May 25, 2021

Dear Village of Haines Junction:

RE: Land Application #2020-6260; Lease Macintosh Pit, Km 1589 3RHS Alaska Highway

The Land Management Branch, Energy Mines & Resources, has received an application for land from Allan’s Backyard Services/535902 Yukon Inc. for the purpose of Commercial/Industrial (copy attached). As part of the public review of all land applications, property owners in the vicinity of a proposed activity are contacted.

The activities proposed in the application does trigger an assessment by the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) under project number 2020- 0136. You can review the information on-line at the YESAB website www.yesab.ca. Seeking views has closed but comments can still be make to the Land Management Branch.

Please provide comments within 30 days of date of this letter, which is 6/21/2021 by email to [email protected], or by hand to the Land Management Branch at Rm. 320, Elijah Smith Bldg, by mail or by fax (867) 667-3214.

Note that all third-party written submissions received on an application, are made available to the applicant and considered to be part of the public record and the application review. If you have questions on this matter, please contact me directly at (867) 667-3238, or by e-mail at [email protected]. If you are outside the Whitehorse area and within Yukon please telephone toll-free at 1-800-661-0408 extension 3238

Sincerely,

Maren Bradley Lands Officer

Enclosure (Application & sketch)

EMR Lands Legal Surveys Parks & Protected Areas Easements Protected Area Parcel of Interest Parcels Territorial Park Application National Park ´ Disposition 1:5,000 First Nations' Interests Licence 0 80 160 *# Heritage Sites Notation Metres Heritage Routes Mining Interests EMR Agriculture Heritage Site Areas Mineral Claim Placer Claim AG Application Settlement Land (surveyed) Quartz Claim AG Disposition Settlement Land (unsurveyed)

2020-6260 -137.68076 1.9 ha± 60.804267 .! 115°± -137.679247 89m± 60.80396 .!

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CAFN S-417B1 LOT 1074 QUAD 115A/13 2 3 0 1 5 L T O Y T

4 3 4 9 5 C L S R Y T 82456 CLSR YT

Y U K O N H WKluane Y N O 1 (A L A S K A H W Y ) Wildlife Sanctuary

YUKON HWY NO 1 (ALASKA HWY) LOT 1043 40906 CLSR YT 75132 CLSR YT 22307 LTO YT 93-73 LTO YT

LOT 1003 LOT 1004 68513 CLSR YT LOTGovernment 1112 of Yukon 68513 CLSR YT 66963 LTO YT 98445 CLSR YT 66963 LTO YT 2011-0044 LTO YT T h e w a te rb o d y b a s e d a ta is a g ra p h ic a l re p re s e n ta tio n o n ly a n d m a y d iffe r fro m th e a c tu a l gImagery e o g dated ra p 1989-2020, h ic a l Courtesyfe a tu of re Geomatics . Yukon. ! KM 1598

137°40'50"W Mapsheet:115A13 KM 1596 60°48'11"N April 17, 2020 ! ¯ KM 1594 Allan’s Backyard Services !

KM 1592 ! Application for Kluane 2020-6260 Lease Wildlife ! KM 1590 KM 1570 Sanctuary ! KM 1588 ! KM 1572 ! KM 1574 !

KM 1586 ! Macintosh Pit, Km 1589 3RHS Alaska Highway KM 1584 ! KM 1576 ! KM 1582 !

KM 1580 ! ! KM! 1578 Kluane National Haines KM 244 Park and Reserve ! Junction KM 242 3,000 !

PID: 200022442 Application: 2020-6260 Metres KM 240 ! Intitials: Date: Drawn by: GBGARROW Date: Apr 17, 2020 June 3, 2021

Mayor and Council

Villageof I lames junction HON 5339

I lames Junction, Yukon YOB IIM

Dear Mayor IckenTogt and Council:

Iirst, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the SICS students, Cruncil and Villagestaff who

contributed to the creation of the beautiful rainbow crosswalk at the St. Ilias Centre — what a \vonderftll display of community’love and support — thank you all!

Continuing in that spirit of recognition, I would like to request that the Pride flag he flown on the courtesy flagpole at the St. Elias Centre for the remainder of the month of June in honor of Pride Month, and for future years, as long as Pride Month is internationally recognized, and barring any conflicting flag requests.

Thank you for your consideration. c

I)oiina lstchenko