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TechYukon now accepting applications for the Canada Digital Adoption Program
September 27, 2022
TechYukon is now accepting applications for the Digital Adoption Program.
Paid Sick Leave Rebate program extended for additional six months
September 22, 2022
The Paid Sick Leave Rebate program has been extended until March 31, 2023.
Air North, Yukon’s Airline celebrates hosting its three millionth passenger
September 21, 2022
Air North, Yukon’s Airline celebrates hosting its three millionth passenger.
Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on Hecla Mining Company’s acquisition of Alexco Resource Corporation
September 12, 2022
Statement from Minister Pillai on Hecla Mining Company’s acquisition of Alexco Resource Corporation.
Community Development Fund provides over $1.1 million to fund 21 Yukon projects
August 1, 2022
Community Development Fund provides over $1.1 million to fund 21 Yukon projects
Minister Pillai meets with immigration Ministers to plan the future of Canada’s immigration system
July 29, 2022
Canadian immigration Ministers discussed increasing the allocations of provincial and territorial nominee programs to help address labour shortages.
Guru Nanak Sikh Organization of Yukon completes restoration of Gurdwara with support from the Government of Yukon
July 7, 2022
The Guru Nanak Sikh Organization of Yukon has completed restoration of a Gurdwara in Whitehorse with support from the Community Development Fund.
Recoding Futures coding training course begins
July 4, 2022
Free coding training for Yukon First Nations students begins today.
Support for tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 extended
June 23, 2022
The Government of Yukon has extended the Tourism Non-Accommodation Sector Supplement to provide continued pandemic support to Yukon tourism businesses.
Nominations are open for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award
June 23, 2022
Premier Sandy Silver is encouraging nominations for Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who help people with literacy.