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Essential workers to receive income support from Government of Yukon
May 22, 2020
Wage subsidy available for low-income essential workers.
Government of Yukon extends support to Yukon businesses
May 20, 2020
Yukon Business Relief Program extended to July 23, 2020.
Yukon businesses to receive relief funding
April 9, 2020
Government of Yukon to provide relief to local businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Yukon businesses to benefit from funding for cancelled events
April 1, 2020
The Government of Yukon today announced details of supports available to address the economic impacts of event cancellations related to COVID-19
New financial support for Yukon businesses and workers
March 26, 2020
The Government of Yukon today announced a new criteria-based rebate program for Yukon employers and self-employed individuals in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Government of Yukon establishes a COVID-19 Business Advisory Council
March 25, 2020
Government of Yukon establishes a business advisory council to address the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Yukon’s mineral industry promoted on global stage
March 4, 2020
Premier Silver and Minister Pillai touted Yukon’s competitive advantages at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual conference in Toronto.
Whitehorse Firefighters Charitable Society and Raven Recycling unveil new textile baler
February 24, 2020
The Whitehorse Firefighters Charitable Society and Raven Recycling along with the Government of Yukon unveil a new textile baler.
Twenty projects awarded more than $518,000 from the Community Development Fund
December 2, 2019
Twenty community projects receive more than $518,000 through the Community Development Fund.
Community Development Fund awards more than $70,000 to seven projects
October 10, 2019
Community Development Fund recipients include the Village of Teslin, Golden Age Society and Ross River Recreation Society.