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New partnerships and new connections for the Yukon at annual mineral exploration convention
Government of Yukon delegates promote investment in Canada’s northern mining sector at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention.
Yukon minimum wage to increase on April 1, 2025
The Yukon’s minimum wage rises to $17.94 per hour on April 1, 2025.
Major new investments in health care take centre stage in Budget 2025–26
Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled the Government of Yukon’s 2025–26 budget today in the Legislative Assembly.
Government of Yukon advances 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion
Government of Yukon announces continued funding for Queer Yukon Society as part of advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.
The Government of Yukon provides update on heap leach failure at Eagle Gold Mine
The Government of Yukon provides latest update on the heap leach failure at Eagle Mine.
Statement from Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek) Steering Committee on Chasàn Chùa protected area What We Heard report
The What We Heard report captures feedback from First Nations Citizens and Beneficiaries, the Yukon public and stakeholders on protecting Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek).
Government of Yukon proposes record-level investment in Yukon Hospital Corporation in Budget 2025–26
Proposed 2025–26 budget for the Yukon Hospital Corporation addresses rising health care costs and expands acute care capacity.
In Budget 2025–26, Government of Yukon significantly increasing investments in health care system
The Government of Yukon is proposing a $206.1 million investment in insured health services for 2025–26, subject to legislative approval, marking a 29.8 per cent increase over the previous year. The majority of the increase is directed toward operational costs, ensuring a stronger, more accessible health care system for Yukoners.
Funding and investment for Yukon RCMP in Budget 2025–26
The Department of Justice provides highlights from the 2025–26 main budget to be tabled during the spring Legislative Assembly including important investments in the Yukon RCMP.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent
Premier Ranj Pillai wishes Yukoners observing Ash Wednesday a peaceful and compassionate Lenten journey.