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Government of Yukon seeks input on intensity-based emissions targets for mining and rebate options for emission-intensive facilities
August 17, 2022
The Government of Yukon is engaging with the mining industry, First Nations governments, environmental groups and the public to develop intensity-based emissions targets.
Canadian Agriculture Ministers reach an agreement in principle that will increase funding for the Yukon’s agricultural sector
July 25, 2022
Canadian Agriculture Ministers signed a national agreement in principle that will provide a 25 per cent increase in funding for the Yukon’s agriculture sector.
Public input sought on the regulation of geothermal resources
June 22, 2022
The legislation will provide opportunities for developing geothermal resources as a source of renewable energy for generating heat and electricity.
Government of Yukon seeking agriculture industry’s priorities
April 1, 2022
The Government of Yukon is seeking public input on the local agriculture and agri-food sector’s current priorities and future needs.
Engagement for a new Public Lands Act has begun
March 2, 2022
Public engagement has begun for the new Yukon Public Lands Act.
Lorne Metropolit wins the Yukon’s 2022 Agriculture Award
February 22, 2022
Meet the winner of the 2022 Yukon Agriculture Award
Electric vehicles can now easily travel most of the Yukon’s highways
February 17, 2022
We’ve expanded our electric vehicle fast charging network across the Yukon with seven new fast chargers. Five are available for use now.
Mineral claims released by claimholders in Peel Conservation Areas
January 31, 2022
The Government of Yukon has entered agreements with seven claimholders who are relinquishing their mineral claims in the Peel Regional Land Use Plan Area.
New funding project to incentivize the installation of up to 200 electric vehicle chargers across the Yukon
January 31, 2022
The Government of Yukon and Natural Resources Canada are collaborating to support the installation of up to 200 Level-2 electric vehicle chargers across the Yukon.
The Government of Yukon increases Annual Allowable Cut for Dawson
November 26, 2021
The Government of Yukon has increased the annual allowable cut to 28,000 cubic metres per year on public lands in the Dawson Forest Resources Management Plan area.