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Budget makes life more affordable with historic investments in Yukon families, infrastructure and renewable energy
March 4, 2021
2021–22 Budget supports Yukoners through COVID-19 and beyond with investments in families, communities and the green economy.
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.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and Deputy Chief receive COVID-19 vaccine
March 3, 2021
The clinic opened for all residents age 18 and older on Monday, March 1.
Statement from Minister of Environment Pauline Frost on commitments to caribou and climate change in new US-Canadian agreement
March 2, 2021
Minister of Environment Pauline Frost offers the following statement on commitments to caribou and climate change in new US-Canadian agreement.
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.
Affordable seniors housing coming to Whitehorse
March 2, 2021
New senior’s housing, Normandy Manor, under construction.
Yukon societies and business corporations have updated legislation
March 2, 2021
Yukon societies and business corporations have new legislation to guide them.
Campgrounds opening early in 2021
March 1, 2021
Yukon’s camping season is getting longer. Many government campgrounds are set to open May 1, 2021.
Sixth Project Agreement reached in Yukon Resource Gateway Project
March 1, 2021
The Government of Yukon and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun have signed a Project Agreement to enhance the safety of the Silver Trail to Mayo and Keno City.