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Fiduciaries Access to Digital Assets Act receives assent
Fiduciary access to digital assets is clarified under the Fiduciaries Access to Digital Assets Act, which has received assent.
New Yukon First Nations Land-Based Healing Fund Announced
The Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations have launched the Land-Based Healing Funding Initiative.
Technical Amendments (Finance) Act 2023 receives assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
Bill No. 34 brings three Yukon statutes in line with federal legislation or other changes to the law, addresses unclear language and makes other minor updates.
Statement from Minister of Finance and Minister of Health and Social Services regarding the Yukon’s intention to join the federal coordinated vaping products taxation framework
The Government of Yukon intends to join a federal taxation framework for vaping products.
New strategic framework for French-language services released
The Government of Yukon has released the third strategic framework for French-language services to prioritize actions and investments for the growing Yukon Francophone community.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on National Nurse Practitioner Week
The Minister of Health and Social Services acknowledges National Nurse Practitioner Week.
Extension of deputy minister
Michael Prochazka extended as acting deputy minister of the Department of Economic Development at the Government of Yukon.
Statement from Minister McPhee on World Pneumonia Day
The Yukon joins the world to commemorate World Pneumonia Day and reinforce the commitment to fight this leading infectious killer.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Diwali
Premier Ranj Pillai issues a statement on Diwali – the festival of lights celebrated by millions around the world.
Government of Yukon launches five-year Innovation Strategy to grow innovation, drive investment and diversify the economy
The Government of Yukon has launched Innovation Yukon: Bringing Northern Ingenuity to the World.
Date modified: 2026-05-27