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Rent cap, minimum wage, paid sick leave and dental plan are among items in the agreement

Oil and Gas Act among topics discussed by political leaders at 23rd Yukon Forum

Party leaders mark the end of the Yukon Legislative Assembly’s fall sitting

The party announced the Jan. 28 convention date at its private leadership party

Pillai, whose chief portfolio is economic development, launched his bid to be the next leader of the Liberal Party Friday morning in downtown Whitehorse among roughly 60 supporters, which included Larry Bagnell, former member of parliament for the territory.

Rules for the upcoming Yukon Liberal leadership race were released by the party on Wednesday. A date for the leadership convention, however, has not yet been set.

As Premier Sandy Silver looks to step down as leader of the Yukon Liberals, the party is set to reveal "important details" of its coming leadership contest.

While the government agrees in principle with the aims of the NDP’s bill, ministers told the House Thursday the third party hasn’t contacted all Yukon First Nations over the issue. The NDP received seven letters of support from First Nations and one from the Council of Yukon First Nations.

All three Yukon political parties agree on one thing: public engagement

Yukon moves to bring territory in line with federal requirements