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Northern Premiers issue pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change
May 9, 2022
Northern Premiers issued the first pan-northern leaders’ statement on climate change, in collaboration with Indigenous leaders across the North.
Northern Premiers’ Forum to take place in Whitehorse
May 4, 2022
Northern Premiers to meet in Whitehorse on May 8 and 9 to continue their joint work to strengthen the North.
Surplus budget passes as 2022 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
April 28, 2022
Surplus budget with record capital spending along with several pieces of legislation pass during Spring Sitting.
Literary program update from the Office of the Commissioner of Yukon
April 11, 2022
The Commissioner of Yukon would like to update Yukoners with details on her Literary Program.
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the 2022–23 federal budget
April 8, 2022
Premier Silver issued a statement about the 2022-23 federal budget.
Northern Premiers meet with Prime Minister Trudeau
April 4, 2022
Northern Premier’s meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau focused on Arctic sovereignty and security.
Third call for COVID-19 Recovery Research Program launched
April 4, 2022
The Government of Yukon launches the third call for proposals for the COVID-19 Recovery Research Program that supports research on COVID-19 impacts.
The Daisy Mason Wellness Fund is open for applications
April 1, 2022
The Daisy Mason Wellness Fund is open for applications.
Canadian Index of Wellbeing highlights quality of life in the Yukon
March 28, 2022
A report by the Canadian Index of Wellbeing highlights quality of life in the Yukon.
Several bills receive assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
March 24, 2022
Six pieces of legislation debated in the Spring Sitting have now received assent.