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Leadership changes in Government of Yukon departments
May 5, 2021
New senior leaders appointed for the Public Service Commission, the Department of Environment, the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, and the Yukon Liquor Corporation.
Yukon lifting restrictions as vaccine uptake increases
May 5, 2021
Yukon’s self-isolation requirements will be lifted for fully vaccinated travellers and bars and restaurants will be able to return to 100 per cent capacity as of May 25.
Premier Silver announces date of first Legislative Assembly sitting
May 4, 2021
The first sitting of the 35th Yukon Legislative Assembly will take place on Tuesday, May 11.
Jeremy Harper to be nominated for Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly
May 3, 2021
Today, Premier Sandy Silver has announced his intention to nominate Jeremy Harper for the Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
New Yukon Cabinet sworn in by Commissioner
May 3, 2021
Premier Sandy Silver and the new Government of Yukon Cabinet were sworn in today by the Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard.
Government of Yukon issues special warrant to meet financial commitments during budget debate
May 3, 2021
Special warrant ensures government can continue providing services for Yukoners while the 2021–22 Budget is debated during the Spring Legislative sitting.
May 3, 2021: New COVID-19 case confirmed
May 3, 2021
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirms one new case of COVID-19 in Yukon.
Premier Silver announces new Chief of Staff
April 28, 2021
Today, Premier Sandy Silver announced the appointment of his new Chief of Staff.
Yukon Premier Sandy Silver extends condolences after fatal helicopter crash in Nunavut
April 28, 2021
Primer Silver has issued the following statement after fatal helicopter crash in Nunavut.