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Nominations now open for the 2023 Council of the Federation Literacy Award
May 12, 2023
The Premier is encouraging nominations for the Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who support people with literacy, a foundation of lifelong learning.
Government of Yukon launches new Paid Sick Leave Rebate program to support Yukon workers and employers
April 25, 2023
A new government-funded Paid Sick Leave Rebate program is being offered to eligible Yukon workers and businesses.
Registration opens for the second cohort of Recoding Futures, offering Yukon First Nation Citizens free coding training
April 6, 2023
Registration has opened for Recoding Futures, a program which offers Yukon First Nations students free coding training.
The Yukon receives increase in allocations under the Yukon Nominee Program
March 16, 2023
The Yukon is receiving more allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program to support employers and future residents.
Yukon Government announces third extension of Inflation Relief Rebate
March 7, 2023
Inflation Relief Rebate extended to help reduce the impacts that inflation continues to have on Yukoners
Twelve Yukon-based projects awarded more than $395,000 from the Community Development Fund
January 6, 2023
The Community Development Fund provides funding for projects, events and initiatives that offer long-term, sustainable, cultural, social and economic benefits for Yukon communities
Government of Yukon announces partnership with Environmental Careers Organization Canada and launch of Yukon Sustainability Awards
December 22, 2022
The Yukon will be the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch its own set of green business recognition awards.
Minister Pillai chairs annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting in Toronto
December 8, 2022
Minister Pillai Chaired annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting in Toronto
Eight community projects receive funding from Community Development Fund
October 14, 2022
The Community Development Fund awards over $130,000 in funding to eight Yukon community projects.
Council of the Federation Literacy Award presented to Donald Inverarity
September 27, 2022
Council of the Federation Literacy Award presented to Donald Inverarity.
