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Statement from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on Yukon Coroner’s Inquest Report
The Minister of Health and Social Services statement on Yukon Coroner’s Inquest Report recommendations.
Government of Yukon strengthens student safety through full implementation of Safer Schools Action Plan
Government of Yukon remains committed to continuing the important work of protecting students in their places of learning.
Joint Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Community Services on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada's Report on Yukon's COVID-19 Response
Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Community Services respond to OAG's COVID-19 report and acknowledge resilience of Yukoners during this pandemic.
Statement from Premier Pillai on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, Premier Pillai urges Yukoners to extend a hand of friendship and support to those forced to flee their homes.
Yukoners responding to wildfires across Canada
The Yukon has sent a total of 76 staff, including three unit crews, to incidents in the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Quebec.
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Leaders meet for Yukon Forum at Ta’an Kwäch’än Council’s Fish Camp on Lake Laberge
At Yukon Forum, leaders had discussions related to supporting the work of the Residential Schools and Missing Children Project and responding to the Substance Use Health Emergency.
Master plan finalized for a Range Point neighbourhood development
KDFN and the Yukon government have completed a joint master plan to develop a new neighbourhood in Range Point.
Statement from the Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued a statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre celebrates opening of new exhibits
On Saturday, the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre hosted a grand reopening celebration in honour of their recently renovated main exhibit hall. The event featured free admission,