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Statement from Minister Istchenko on the meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers
Minister of Environment Wade Istchenko issued a statement on his participation in the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers meeting.
Joint statement from Minister Laking and Minister Lang on ATCO Electric Yukon billing practices, systems and processes
Minister Ted Laking and Minister Laura Lang have issued a joint statement on ATCO Electric Yukon's billing practices, systems and processes.
Wildland Fire Management supports Tok wildfire response
The Government of Yukon Wildland Fire Management branch is sending three initial-attack crews and a division supervisor to support the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection’s response to the Mukluk Fire near Tok, Alaska.
National School Food Program and local partners deliver kitchen upgrades for Robert Service School in Dawson
National School Food Program funding and private sector contributions will support a major upgrade to the Robert Service School kitchen.
Statement from Premier Dixon on Yukon measures for U.S.-made alcohol products
In the event of a trade deal with the U.S., the Yukon will lift restrictions on the Yukon Liquor Corporation purchasing U.S.-made alcohol products.
Yukon government expands medical, nursing and health education bursaries
The Yukon government is helping more Yukoners train for health careers by increasing medical, nursing and health careers bursaries. A $200,000 increase in Budget 2026 supports this expansion.
Yukon government begins work to modernize Court of Appeal Act
The legislation governing the Court of Appeal of Yukon, which was enacted in 1971, is getting an update.
Government of Yukon increases purchasing limit for direct award contracts
The Government of Yukon has increased direct award thresholds to reflect today's costs, reduce administrative requirements and improve the efficiency of government procurement.
Statement from Minister Ted Laking on the release of the Ombudsman land lottery report
The Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources has issued the following statement on the ombudsman land lottery report
Yukon government releases MMIWG2S+ annual report and hears direction from families on next steps
The Yukon’s latest MMIWG2S+ annual report tracks progress and gaps, while families and survivors provide direction on governance, accountability and next steps.
Date modified: 2026-05-27