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Quartz Mining Act amendments deferred
October 1, 2018
Results of the public engagement on a proposed amendment to the Quartz Mining Act are available online.
Consultation on Final Recommended Plan for the Peel Watershed begins
September 24, 2018
The parties working together to complete the Regional Land Use Plan for the Peel Watershed are seeking input on the Final Recommended Plan.
Minister Pillai attends Canadian Council of Forest Ministers’ meeting in Halifax
September 7, 2018
Canada’s Forest Ministers, including Yukon’s Minister Ranj Pillai, wrap up meetings in Halifax today.
Nomination Period Extended for Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission
August 31, 2018
The Government of Yukon and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in have agreed to extend the nomination period.
Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers meet to discuss energy and mining
August 17, 2018
Energy and mines Ministers met to explore additional opportunities for federal, provincial and territorial collaboration.
Personal Use Fuelwood Permits now available online
July 16, 2018
The new Personal Use Fuelwood e-service allows convenient service for Yukoners who want to get out in the forest quickly.
Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission being formed
July 9, 2018
Yukon and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in governments seek nominees to re-establish the Dawson Regional Land Use Planning Commission.
Zoning Committee to be formed for Shallow Bay area
June 7, 2018
The Government of Yukon and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council are working towards new zoning regulations in the Shallow Bay area.
Government of Yukon seeking input for Agriculture Policy
May 29, 2018
The territorial government is updating its agriculture policy and is seeking your input.
Government of Yukon is seeking feedback on regulating resource roads
May 25, 2018
The territorial government is developing regulations specifically for resource roads and is seeking public input.