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Council of Yukon First Nations, Indigenous Services Canada and Government of Yukon working together to address menstrual equity in Yukon
The Government of Canada, Council of Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon are working together to address menstrual equity in the Yukon.
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of signing the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with the Yukon
Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care grows our economy, allows more women to enter the workforce and gives children the best start in life.
Fourteen community crime prevention and victim service projects awarded funding
Fourteen Yukon community projects that aim to address crime provide services to victims have been awarded funding.
Premier Silver attends Pacific Northwest Economic Region summit
Premier Sandy Silver attended the Pacific Northwest Economic Region summit in Calgary to discuss issues across territorial, provincial and state boundaries in the Pacific Northwest
Canadian Agriculture Ministers reach an agreement in principle that will increase funding for the Yukon’s agricultural sector
Canadian Agriculture Ministers signed a national agreement in principle that will provide a 25 per cent increase in funding for the Yukon’s agriculture sector.
Joint agreements commit to better future for Äshèyi
Agreements signed between Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, the Government of Yukon and Yukon Energy Corporation, marking new management of the Aishihik Generating Station.
Housing Action Plan progress report for 2019 to 2022 released
The Government of Yukon has released the fourth Housing Action Plan progress report that highlights housing initiatives in the #Yukon from April 2019 to March 2022.
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health on the Yukon’s first case of monkeypox
The Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health confirms the Yukon’s first monkeypox case.
Leadership changes in the Yukon government public service
New senior leaders appointed for the Public Service Commission, the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, and the Department of Highways and Public Works.
New hours of service at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre
COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre’s hours have changed. As of July 24, CTAC will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4pm; Saturday 8:30 am to 12 pm; and closed Sunday.
Date modified: 2026-05-27