Amendments to the Clean Energy Act receives assent

The Act to amend the Clean Energy Act (2024) Bill 40 received assent today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. This will legislate an intensity-based target for reduced greenhouse gas emissions generated by the mining sector. The amendments will set a reduction target of 45 per cent in greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2035 for placer, quartz (hard rock) mining and the post-production and abandoned mines sectors. This target supports the territory in achieving its overall goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 onwards.   

The Clean Energy Act is an important tool in the Government of Yukon’s efforts to address climate change, reduce its carbon footprint and build a green economy.  

These amendments are an important and innovative step towards achieving the Yukon’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 as set in Our Clean Future. I look forward to working with the mining industry to reduce emissions in the sector.

Minister of the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources Department John Streicker 

Media contact

Laura Seeley 
Cabinet Communications 
867-332-7627 
Laura.Seeley@yukon.ca 

 

Kate Erwin  
Communications, Energy, Mines and Resources 
867-667-3138 
kate.erwin@yukon.ca 

News release #:
24-535
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