Yukon gives RCMP more money to solve homicide, missing persons cases – CBC

by ahnationtalk on March 7, 2018337 Views

Government provides $1.3 millon over 3 years, for creation of new Historical Case Unit

Mar 06, 2018

The government of Yukon is giving more money to the RCMP to investigate unsolved homicides and missing persons cases in the territory.

The force’s M Division in Yukon will receive $442,000 annually for three years, to create a Historical Case Unit. Three new full time officers will be hired.

In a statement, Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee says the decision is in response to “the unusually high number of recent homicides in Yukon.”

“We want those responsible to be held accountable and for families who have lost their loved ones to be supported in their efforts to find answers and seek justice.”

The government says the new investigative unit’s work will relate to the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and its mandate will include liaising with First Nations, victims’ families, and community groups.

Read More: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-rcmp-historic-case-unit-homicides-1.4564946

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