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Major investments continue for North Klondike Highway upgrades
July 29, 2021
A total of $180 million announced to upgrade the North Klondike Highway.
Construction of Dempster Fibre Line underway
July 27, 2021
Construction officially started on July 15.
Construction started on Health and Wellness Centre and housing unit in Old Crow
July 16, 2021
Construction work is set to begin on the Health and Wellness Centre and 10-plex housing complex in Old Crow.
Dempster Fibre Line construction set to begin
May 19, 2021
Construction of the line will start in summer 2021.
Governments of Canada and Yukon sign multi-million-dollar contribution agreement for Yukon Resource Gateway Program
March 12, 2021
The agreement represents a major investment in northern transportation infrastructure.
Public Airports Act Regulation set to come into force April 1, 2021
March 11, 2021
Yukon’s Public Airports Act Regulation set to come into force. This Act gives Yukon aviation stakeholders the clarity and certainty they need to plan for the future.
Construction contract awarded for Old Crow Health and Wellness centre, and 10-plex housing unit
March 11, 2021
The Government of Yukon has awarded the design-build contract to Yukon-based KetzaTSL Construction Ltd.
Yukon First Nations Procurement Policy update
March 3, 2021
Portions of Yukon’s First Nations Procurement Policy are now in effect. This marks a milestone for the policy and is a sign of how genuine collaboration can advance reconciliation.
New Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act coming into force April 1, 2021
March 2, 2021
The new ATIPP Act will come into force on April 1, 2021.
Government of Yukon holds aviation lease parcel lottery
February 24, 2021
New and established aviation businesses along with recreational aviators can now apply for an aviation lease parcel for land in Mayo and Whitehorse.