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Tagish River Habitat Protection Area management plan recognizes an important habitat in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon and Carcross/Tagish First Nation are pleased to announce the final management plan for the Tagish River Habitat Protection Area.
Single use paper bags will be banned in the Yukon starting January 1, 2023
The Yukon is continuing to move forward more responsible waste management in the territory. Starting January 1, 2023, single-use paper bags will be banned in the Yukon.
Government of Yukon seeking feedback on waste diversion in the territory
Engagement opens on Extended Producer Responsibility in the Yukon.
Government of Yukon representatives part of Yukon delegation to attend COP27 United Nations climate conference
A Yukon delegation will attend COP 27 United Nations climate conference.
Recycling Summit to be held in Whitehorse
The Government of Yukon and City of Whitehorse are co-hosting a Recycling Summit from November 1 to 3.
New Animal Protection and Control Act tabled
The proposed Animal Protection and Control Act would address longstanding issues that have been raised in rural communities around the protection of animals and human safety.
Government of Yukon invests in Trans Canada Trail upgrades
Paving of the Trans Canada Trail from Haines Junction to Pine Lake Campground is complete.
Statement from Minister Clarke and Minister Streicker on the Yukon Climate Leadership Council’s report
Minister Clarke, Minister Streicker thank the Yukon Climate Leadership Council for providing ambitious recommendations on meeting the Yukon’s 45 per cent emissions reduction target
Government of Yukon shares progress on Our Clean Future goals and releases territory-wide climate risk and resilience assessment
The Yukon government released the second annual report of the progress made under the Our Clean Future strategy along with the territory's climate risk and resilience assessment.
Statement from Minister Clarke on hunting in Yukon First Nations traditional territories
Minister Clarke asks all hunters to be respectful of the land and the First Nations and Inuvialuit traditional territories they hunt on.
Date modified: 2026-05-27