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Premier Pillai issues mandate letters to Cabinet Ministers
March 2, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai presented mandate letters to each Cabinet Minister outlining their responsibilities for implementing the government’s commitments to Yukoners.
Leadership update in the Department of Justice
March 1, 2023
A new senior leader has been appointed for the Department of Justice.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 23, 2023
Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
Premier Pillai welcomes Japanese Consul General Maruyama to the Yukon
February 22, 2023
Discussions focused on advancing the Yukon and Japan’s shared interests and opportunities.
2023 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly to begin
February 21, 2023
The 2023 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly will begin at 1 pm on Thursday, March 2.
Premier Pillai advances negotiations for increased federal health funding
February 14, 2023
Negotiations continue on Federal health care funding.
Commissioner of Yukon launches new funding program for Yukon Francophonie Day
February 14, 2023
The Commissioner of Yukon launches $15,000 fund to create opportunities for all Yukoners to participate in Yukon Francophonie Day’s celebrations.
Statement from Premier Pillai on meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau
February 13, 2023
Premier Pillai issues statement following his meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau.
Statement from Premier Pillai regarding high altitude object shot down over the Yukon
February 11, 2023
Premier Pillai issues statement regarding high altitude object shot down over the Yukon.
Statement from Premier Pillai regarding object shot down over Alaska
February 10, 2023
Premier Pillai issues statement about object shot down over Alaska.