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Public engagement begins on regulatory approach to off-road vehicles
February 8, 2019
The Government of Yukon wants to hear from Yukoners about its proposed approach for regulating off-road vehicles in Yukon.
Government of Yukon attending Mineral Exploration Roundup
January 28, 2019
The Mineral Exploration Roundup in Vancouver is the world’s largest technical mineral exploration conference and brings together exploration companies
Government of Yukon’s Independent Power Production policy implemented
January 25, 2019
The Independent Power Production policy allows larger scale renewable energy generating projects to move forward.
Yukon ranked one of Canada’s top mineral exploration jurisdictions
November 15, 2018
Mineral exploration plays a key role in the long-term viability of Yukon’s mineral sector.
Scott and Jackie Dickson are Yukon’s 2018 Farmers of the Year
November 5, 2018
Meet Yukon’s 2018 Farmers of the Year!
Amendments to Territorial Lands and Forest Resources Acts tabled
October 1, 2018
Proposed amendments to close loopholes and increase fines for violations under the Forestry and Territorial Lands acts were tabled today.
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.