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New funding partnership with Government of Canada will benefit Yukon farmers and support local food production
May 17, 2018
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement will provide up to $7.4 million in programming and funding between now and 2023.
Government of Yukon wins 2018 ENERGY STAR® Award
May 8, 2018
The Government of Yukon has won the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Canada Award in the category of Utility Energy Efficiency Program Administrator of the Year.
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and Government of Yukon sign renewed agreement on forest management priorities
April 26, 2018
The agreement outlines the shared forest management priorities between the two governments.
New solar energy generating projects displacing diesel in communities
April 19, 2018
Three new solar energy generating systems are installed in three First Nation communities throughout the territory.
New Whistle Bend lots to be available for 2018 building season
March 12, 2018
Another busy building season is expected for Whitehorse’s Whistle Bend as the Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse release 80 lots.
Government of Yukon and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun reach agreement on ATAC tote road
March 5, 2018
Governments reach agreement that may lead to construction of an all-season tote road.
Statement from Minister Pillai about Goldcorp's Coffee project
February 16, 2018
Ranj Pillai's statement about Goldcorp’s Coffee project and its review status with the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Board.
Government of Yukon and First Nations leaders set course for final Regional Land Use Plan for the Peel watershed
February 1, 2018
Government of Yukon and affected First Nations leaders met in Dawson to discuss finalizing the Regional Land Use Plan for the Peel watershed.
Government of Yukon celebrates partnerships and strong presence at industry forums
January 29, 2018
Premier Silver and Minister Pillai have returned from the Vancouver Investment Conference and Mineral Exploration Roundup.
Exploration, energy and First Nations top Government of Yukon agenda in Vancouver, January 20–25
January 19, 2018
Premier Silver will host a meeting with Yukon First Nations Chiefs and mineral industry executives.