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Statement from Minister McPhee on Mental Health Awareness Week
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Minister McPhee highlights the theme of "Unmasking Mental Health" and calls for deeper compassion, understanding and connection.
Inclusive Yukon Families Act receives assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The Inclusive Yukon Families Act has passed, making Yukon laws more inclusive of diverse families, modernizing parentage, and removing barriers to reclaiming Indigenous names.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides updated recommendations on the use of COVID-19 vaccines
The Government of Yukon is encouraging eligible Yukoners to get an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are available through local health centres and pharmacies.
Inaugural Tri-territorial Health and Social Professionals Conference launches in Whitehorse
Hundreds of health professionals from across the North gather in Whitehorse this week for the Tri-territorial Conference focused on collaboration and innovation in health care.
Statement from Minister McPhee on Green Shirt Day
April 7 is Green Shirt Day, an important day to honour the legacy of Logan Boulet and raise awareness about organ donation.
Government of Canada signs pharmacare agreement with Government of Yukon to improve universal access to free medications
The governments of Canada and Yukon sign a $9.5 million pharmacare deal for contraceptives and diabetes medications, improving health care access for Yukoners.
Statement from Minister McPhee on the Jim Smith Building Community warming space
Minister McPhee provides an update on the Jim Smith Building community warming space.
Government of Yukon and Yukon Medical Association entering negotiations on next Memorandum of Understanding
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Medical Association are entering negotiations on a new MOU to strengthen collaboration and advance key health care priorities.
The Government of Yukon tables the Inclusive Yukon Families Act
Proposed amendments will make Yukon laws more inclusive by recognizing diverse families, modernizing parentage, and removing barriers to reclaiming Indigenous names.
Government of Yukon and Connective sign short term agreement to maintain shelter services
The Government of Yukon is extending agreements with Connective for three months, while it works with the community to determine next steps.
Date modified: 2026-05-27