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Engagement begins on Yukon’s Mineral Development Strategy
September 19, 2019
An independent panel has been to develop a draft mineral development strategy for Yukon. Find out how to participate in the panel’s engagement process.
Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan finalized
August 22, 2019
Historic agreement with Yukon First Nations covers 67,431 square kilometre Peel watershed region in Northeastern Yukon.
Yukon priorities discussed at Canada’s Ministers of Agriculture annual conference
July 19, 2019
Minister Ranj Pillai represents Yukon at national meetings of Canadian Agriculture Ministers in Quebec City.
Court petition filed to appoint receiver for Yukon Zinc
July 18, 2019
Government of Yukon files a petition in the Supreme Court of Yukon to have a receiver appointed to act for Yukon Zinc Corporation.
Yukon to host 2020 Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference
July 17, 2019
Yukon to host energy and mines ministers next year and coordinate work on several national initiatives.
Have your say on proposed forest resources management plan
June 18, 2019
Public engagement is now open for the recommended forest resources management plan for the Whitehorse and Southern Lakes area
Homeowners, businesses and communities to save money with energy efficiency upgrades
June 7, 2019
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon are taking action on climate change by helping reduce energy waste.
Interim Electrical Rebate renewed
May 31, 2019
The Government of Yukon renews Interim Electrical Rebate for 2019-20.
Land lease brings Mount Nansen sale one step closer to completion
May 8, 2019
The Government of Yukon approves land lease of 850 hectares as part of the sale of the abandoned Mount Nansen Mine site.
Yukon Prospectors Hall of Fame celebrated with refurbished display
May 7, 2019
The Yukon Prospector’s Association Hall of Fame has been relocated to the Yukon College’s Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining.
