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Public input sought on extending term of office for municipal councils
Government of Yukon seeks public input on extending the term of office for municipal councils.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on International Overdose Awareness Day
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has released a statement recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day.
Environment Ministers meet in Whitehorse
Environment Minister Nils Clarke hosted his national, provincial and territorial counterparts in Whitehorse for the annual meeting of Canadian Council for Ministers of Environment.
Government of Yukon proud of Team Yukon’s performance at the 2022 Canada 55+ Games
Congratulations to Team Yukon on its achievements at the Canada 55+ Games.
The Yukon and Northwest Territories sign Bilateral Water Management agreements
The Government of Yukon signs water management agreements with the Government of Northwest Territories for the Peel and Liard river sub-basins.
New framework proposed for mineral staking and development in planned and zoned communities
The Government of Yukon is seeking public feedback on the proposed Mineral Staking and Development Framework for Planned and Zoned Communities.
Joint statement from Canada’s territorial Premiers following the Arctic Circle Forum in Greenland
The territorial Premiers reflect on their discussions at the Arctic Circle Forum in Nuuk, Greenland.
Premier Silver promotes Yukon priorities at Arctic Circle Forum
Premier Silver met with circumpolar leaders and promoted a more secure, healthy and sovereign Arctic at the Arctic Circle Greenland Forum.
Newly complete Whitehorse Rapid Housing Initiative triplex
The Whitehorse triplex for vulnerable people in need of affordable housing solutions is now complete.
Premier Silver strengthens pan-Arctic relations in Iceland
Premier Silver met with government, business and civic leaders in Iceland on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Iceland.
Date modified: 2026-05-27