Our mandate is to develop a thriving, prosperous and diversified Yukon economy to enrich the quality of life of all Yukoners. This means working with First Nations, business and industry partners, and the federal and municipal governments to: broaden our economic base; build local capacity; and encourage the competitiveness of new and existing businesses and services. Our investments support sustainable job creation for Yukoners, innovative approaches to existing and new industries, increased investment opportunities, market expansion outside Yukon, and business and industry growth.
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Watson Lake receives funding for regional economic development project
June 6, 2019
The Government of Yukon awards $49,700 to the Town of Watson Lake for a regional economic development project.
Engagement underway to improve economic development funding programs
June 5, 2019
The Government of Yukon seeks feedback from organizations in the territory to improve its economic development funding programs.
Two Yukon films are screening at Cannes
May 17, 2019
Two Yukon films, The Changeling and Grey Mountain, are part of a showcase at Cannes this week.
Minister responsible
Hon. Ranj Pillai
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
ranjpillai@gov.yk.ca
Phone number:
867-393-7418
Fax number:
867-393-7135