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The general election date in Yukon has been announced
March 12, 2021
Premier Sandy Silver has announced that Yukon's general election will be held April 12, 2021.
Yukon remains on permanent time
March 12, 2021
Don’t spring forward: Yukon remains on permanent time.
Yukon featured in first episode of Promising Practices podcast
March 12, 2021
Canada’s Premiers launch new podcast series called Promising Practices featuring Yukon’s Mental Wellness and Substance Use Hubs.
Statement from Premier Silver on the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic
March 11, 2021
Premier Silver has issued the following statement on the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement from Premier Silver on passing of Archie Lang
March 11, 2021
Premier Silver has issued the following statement on the passing of Archie Lang.
New Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act tabled
March 10, 2021
Minister Jeanie McLean tables Bill to modernize the Workers’ Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Statement from Premier Silver on the passing of Darius Elias
February 18, 2021
Statement from Premier Silver on the passing of Darius Elias.
Statement from Premier Silver regarding the Kudz Ze Kayah Project
January 25, 2021
Statement from Premier Silver regarding the Kudz Ze Kayah Project
Candidates selected for Youth Panel on Climate Change
January 20, 2021
Thirteen young Yukoners have been selected to serve on the new Youth Panel on Climate Change.
Support provided for Haines, Alaska
January 13, 2021
The Government of Yukon provides financial support for the relief and recovery efforts in Haines, Alaska.