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Statement from Minister McLean on the one-year progress report to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office
The Government of Yukon provides a progress update to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate.
Statement from Minister Richard Mostyn on 2 Billion Trees funding agreement with the Government of Canada
Today the Yukon government announced a $1.1 million joint investment with the Government of Canada under the 2 Billion Trees program.
Statement from Premier Pillai on call with western Premiers
Today Premier Pillai held a call with western Premiers to discuss shared concerns around emergency management.
Government of Yukon tables a New Technical Amendments Act
Bill No. 34 makes changes to three Yukon statutes to bring them in line with federal legislation or other changes to the law and addresses unclear language and other minor updates.
Amendment tabled to streamline nurse and nurse practitioner licensing and registration in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon tables bill to cut red tape for nurses in the territory.
Statement from Premier Pillai on City of Chortkiv, Ukraine Sister City Partnership
Premier Ranj Pillai welcomes the newest sister city of Whitehorse, the Ukrainian city of Chortkiv.
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada announce the signing of a bilateral funding agreement on the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
The Governments of Canada and Yukon sign a bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence.
The Government of Yukon announces rollout of COVID-19 and flu vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccine and the influenza vaccine launch October 16. If eligible, Yukoners will be able to get both vaccines at the same appointment.
Amendments to the Environment Act tabled
Amendments to the Environment Act are required to fully implement extended producer responsibility in the territory.
Government of Yukon proposes legislation to clarify fiduciary access to digital assets
Fiduciary access to digital assets clarified under new Fiduciaries Access to Digital Assets Act.
Date modified: 2026-05-27