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Department of Education releases progress report to Standing Committee on Public Accounts
Progress report provides summary updates on actions the department has taken to transform the education system in the Yukon.
Leadership update in the Department of Justice
A new senior leader has been appointed for the Department of Justice.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Russian invasion of Ukraine
Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
The Yukon’s minimum wage to increase to $16.77 per hour
Effective April 1, 2023, Yukon’s minimum wage will increase from $15.70 to $16.77 per hour. This increase is based on the 2022 Consumer Price Index for Whitehorse which is 6.8 per
Premier Pillai welcomes Japanese Consul General Maruyama to the Yukon
Discussions focused on advancing the Yukon and Japan’s shared interests and opportunities.
The Government of Yukon and Connective to operate supervised community housing program for women in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations
The Government of Yukon and Connective announce the opening of a supervised community housing and services for women who are justice-involved — the first of its kind in the North.
Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in expanded services for City of Whitehorse
The Government of Yukon is partnering with the Government of Canada to provide $4.2 million in funding for two infrastructure projects in the City of Whitehorse.
2023 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly to begin
The 2023 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly will begin at 1 pm on Thursday, March 2.
Government of Yukon provides funding to support response to escarpment slide
The Government of Yukon is providing financial support to the City of Whitehorse to offset their costs related to the 2022 escarpment slide.
Yukon municipalities sign on to Better Buildings program
Residential and commercial building owners throughout the Yukon can now access low-interest funding to support energy efficient upgrades.
Date modified: 2026-05-27