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Statement from Premier Pillai on downtown Whitehorse community safety progress
November 3, 2023
405 Alexander provides essential, life-saving services to members of our community.
Statement from Minister McPhee on joint announcement with the Government of Canada regarding the Canada child benefit
October 31, 2023
Yukon parents now can apply for the Canada Child Benefit automatically when registering their newborn.
The Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations announce plans for Mobile Downtown Outreach Initiative
October 27, 2023
The Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon announce the launch of a mobile downtown outreach initiative.
The Government of Yukon awards 16 bursaries to Yukon students pursuing careers in health and social services
October 24, 2023
The Government of Yukon awards 16 health bursaries to support Yukon students pursuing careers in priority health and social service professions.
Yukon First Nations and health system partners to guide development of Health and Wellness Yukon and Putting People First
October 23, 2023
Legislation that will lay the base for the Yukon’s future health and social system is underway, with guidance from the health system representatives and Yukon First Nations.
Statement from Premier Pillai on downtown Whitehorse community safety
October 20, 2023
Premier Pillai provides latest update on downtown Whitehorse community safety.
Government of Yukon and Canadian Red Cross partner to strengthen disaster response and emergency preparedness in Yukon communities
October 19, 2023
New partnership agreement between the Yukon government and Canadian Red Cross strengthens disaster response and preparedness in Yukon communities.
The Government of Yukon and Safe at Home Society announce winter housing initiative
October 18, 2023
This Poverty and Homelessness Action Week, the Government of Yukon and the Safe at Home Society announce a winter housing initiative.
Recipients of the Yukon Seniors Income Supplement to receive payment in two instalments this month
October 17, 2023
This month only, Yukon Seniors Income Supplement recipients will receive their payment in two instalments instead of one.
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister McPhee on Poverty and Homelessness Action Week
October 16, 2023
Premier and Minister responsible for the Yukon Housing Corporation Ranj Pillai and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued a statement.