Government of Yukon releases Report on French-language services 2023–24

The Government of Yukon has released the 2023–24 Report on French-language services. The report highlights the government’s strategic initiatives and progress to enhance access to timely services and information in French and support a thriving Yukon Francophone community.

Report highlights include:

• setting new priorities to enhance access to services and information in French through the 2023–25 Strategic framework for French-language services;
• securing over $2.2 million in additional funding from the Government of Canada over five years to develop two strategies to increase access to health care services in French in the Yukon;
• leveraging existing communications channels and developing new ones to share relevant and valuable bilingual information to the public in a timely manner, such as the Wildfire Hub; and
• continuing to build bilingual capacities within government by providing employees with the training, support and tools they need to deliver French-language services. This leads to an increase in bilingual services, such as prenatal and postnatal care, and contributes to the long-term sustainability of these services.

This report also showcases how the government helps foster a vibrant Yukon Francophonie by supporting community-based projects and organizations.

The Government of Yukon remains committed to ensuring that all Yukoners have access to the services they need. Improving access to bilingual services and supporting the needs of the growing Francophone community helps the government fulfill this commitment.