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Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on Hecla Mining Company’s acquisition of Alexco Resource Corporation
Statement from Minister Pillai on Hecla Mining Company’s acquisition of Alexco Resource Corporation.
Community Development Fund provides over $1.1 million to fund 21 Yukon projects
Community Development Fund provides over $1.1 million to fund 21 Yukon projects
Minister Pillai meets with immigration Ministers to plan the future of Canada’s immigration system
Canadian immigration Ministers discussed increasing the allocations of provincial and territorial nominee programs to help address labour shortages.
Guru Nanak Sikh Organization of Yukon completes restoration of Gurdwara with support from the Government of Yukon
The Guru Nanak Sikh Organization of Yukon has completed restoration of a Gurdwara in Whitehorse with support from the Community Development Fund.
Recoding Futures coding training course begins
Free coding training for Yukon First Nations students begins today.
Support for tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 extended
The Government of Yukon has extended the Tourism Non-Accommodation Sector Supplement to provide continued pandemic support to Yukon tourism businesses.
Nominations are open for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award
Premier Sandy Silver is encouraging nominations for Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who help people with literacy.
Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on strategic tungsten investment
Minister Pillai has issued the following statement on Fireweed Zinc acquiring the Mactung Tungsten Project.
New funding program launched to support Yukon performing musicians
New Performing Musicians Fund will better support the territory’s recording artists.
Registration opens for Yukon First Nation Citizens to receive free coding training
Registration has opened for Yukon First Nations students to accessing free virtual coding training and an opportunity for an entry-level technology position upon graduation.
Date modified: 2026-05-27