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The governments of Canada and Yukon finalize a 10-year agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon have signed the new 10-year Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
Joint statement from Premier Pillai, Minister Mostyn and MLA for Mount-Lorne Southern Lakes on Tagish Community Centre
Premier Ranj Pillai, Minister Richard Mostyn and Member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly for Mount-Lorne Southern Lakes John Streicker have issued a statement.
Government of Yukon announces plans for new community sport and recreation facilities in Whitehorse
Two new sport and recreation facilities are coming to help ease the strain on local sports groups and expand opportunities for play.
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and Government of Yukon award recipients recognized in Ottawa for 2024 Old Crow flooding emergency response
Representatives of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and the Government of Yukon received an award for their work on the 2024 high-risk spring breakup of Old Crow’s Porcupine River.
Yukon minimum wage to increase on April 1, 2025
The Yukon’s minimum wage rises to $17.94 per hour on April 1, 2025.
New vehicle will support fire service in Champagne
The pickup truck will be used by Champagne’s Scene Safety Response Unit. The delivery is part of the government's work to strengthen volunteer fire services in unincorporated communities through education, training and equipment
Government of Yukon announces $4.96 million increase to the Comprehensive Municipal Grant
Substantial increase to the Comprehensive Municipal Grant announced.
The Government of Canada and Government of Yukon invests in new building for Biathlon Yukon
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada invest in the sport of biathlon
Government of Yukon celebrates recipients of the 2024 sport awards
Government of Yukon, Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle, Sport Yukon and Special Olympics Yukon honour Yukon athletes with 2024 sport awards.
2025 rent index set at 2.0 per cent
Yukon 2025 residential rent index set at 2 per cent, starting on May 15, 2025.
Date modified: 2026-05-27