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Statement from the Minister of Health and Social Services on the Report of the Auditor General of Canada regarding Child and Family Services
Minister of Health and Social Services responds to the Auditor General’s report on Child and Family Services, accepting the findings and committing to strengthen oversight and accountability.
Government of Yukon participates in national discussion on responsible mineral development
Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Ted Laking met Tuesday with federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for mines at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Conference.
Government of Yukon prepares for 2026 camping season
Campers can now book Tombstone backcountry sites; frontcountry reservations open April 8, offering more options for the 2026 camping season.
Government of Yukon provides update on Victoria Gold Corporation receivership
The Government of Yukon provides an update on the Victoria Gold Corporation receivership.
Northern mining and energy ministers meet to strengthen collaboration on development of critical minerals
Ministers responsible for mining in Canada's three territories met on March 1, 2026, at a Pan-Northern Ministers’ Meeting prior at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada conference.
The Yukon takes decisive action to make mining more predictable
The Government of Yukon announces changes to strengthen the territory’s competitiveness as a mining jurisdiction.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the Yukon government’s first three months in office
Premier Currie Dixon highlights the new Government of Yukon’s first three months in office.
Government of Yukon and the University of New Brunswick launch third cohort of Learn Where You Live nursing program
Applications for the third cohort of the Learn Where You Live virtual nursing program is now open for licensed practical nurses living and working in the Yukon.
Public engagement begins on location for new École Whitehorse Elementary School
Whitehorse residents are invited to share their views on potential locations for the new École Whitehorse Elementary School through a public survey and information sessions.
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and the Government of Yukon begin master planning process for new Dawson subdivision
The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and the Government of Yukon sign a memorandum of understanding to begin joint master planning of land parcels in Dawson.
Date modified: 2026-05-27