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Minister Pillai chairs annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting in Toronto
Minister Pillai Chaired annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting in Toronto
Statement from Minister John Streicker on the Yukon government being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
The Government of Yukon is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the 10th year in a row.
211 helpline will continue to connect Yukoners to health and social programs and services
211 connects Yukoners with the supports and services they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Order of Yukon 2022 inductees announced
Three Yukoners receive the Order of Yukon from Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet in Ottawa for Yukon Days
This year’s Yukon Days helped elevate shared priorities of the Yukon government and Yukon First Nations with federal Ministers.
Child Development Centre to move into new, permanent space in 2023
Yukon government to support the Child Development Centre to move to a permanent location in downtown Whitehorse next summer.
New funding program for Indigenous artists and cultural carriers available January 1
The Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant offers fast and simple access to funding for creation, performance, development and export activities.
Timelines announced for Yukon schools considering joining the First Nation School Board
Yukon schools have the option to consider joining the First Nation School Board in 2023.
New retention and signing bonuses for Yukon nurses
New bonuses will help sign and retain nurses in the Yukon over the next two years.
Canada and Yukon open 84-suite seniors’ supportive living community in Whitehorse
The Yukon’s first private seniors’ supportive living community has officially opened its doors.
Date modified: 2026-05-27