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Statement from Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker on National Forest Week
September 19, 2023
The Government of Yukon joins Canadian Institute of Forestry in declaring September 17-23rd as National Forest Week.
Joint statement from Teslin Tlingit Council Naa Sháade Háni Eric Morris, Minister John Streicker and Minister Richard Mostyn on Win-Win Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation project
September 6, 2023
Minister Streicker and Minister Mostyn are pleased to support Chief Eric Morris of Teslin Tlingit Council for a natural firebreak north of Teslin.
Statement from Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker on the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference
September 1, 2023
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker has released the following statement on the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference.
The Government of Yukon and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency launch new Forestry Support Program
August 31, 2023
The new Forestry Support Program offers up to $15,000 to commercial timber harvesters or retailers through reimbursements.
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Canada, Northwest Territories and Yukon sign the Western Arctic – Tariuq (Offshore) Accord
August 10, 2023
Today, Premier Ranj Pillai, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Canada and Northwest Territories signed the Western Arctic Arctic – Tariuq (Offshore) Accord.
Statement from Premier Pillai on mineral tour with Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne
August 9, 2023
Premier Pillai issued a statement on mineral tour with federal Minister Champagne.
Statement from Minister John Streicker on Food Day Canada
August 4, 2023
Happy Food Day Canada! Let’s celebrate the Yukon’s farmers and food processors! Support the Yukon’s farmers and food producers who work hard to put food on our tables.
Government of Yukon provides update on Minto mine
July 27, 2023
Unpaid royalties resolved, receiver appointed and reclamation planning begins for Minto mine.
Forest Resources Act and Regulation “What We Heard” report now available
July 6, 2023
Review the What We Heard Report for the Forest Resources Act and Regulation engagement.
What We Heard Report released for the Recommended Dawson Regional Land Use Plan
June 28, 2023
Find out what Yukoners had to say about the Recommended Plan for the Dawson Regional Planning Area here.
