What a Yukon injunction tells nonprofits about enforcing court orders
A 2025 Yukon judgment shows the limits and practical force of court orders protecting a community nonprofit.
A Whitehorse nonprofit providing housing and social services obtained an injunction addressing particular online statements and requiring removal of posts. In a 2025 followup judgment, the Yukon Supreme Court found intentional breaches of the order and applied the civil contempt standard beyond reasonable doubt. The court ordered a $2,500 fine paid to the territorial treasurer and special costs for the nonprofit, but declined imprisonment as disproportionate. The ruling concerned compliance with a court order, not a final decision on the underlying accusations against the organization.
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