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New Procurement Business Committee to advise on improvements
May 15, 2018
The Government of Yukon will establish the Procurement Business Committee to foster collaboration with industry associations and First Nation developm
Government of Yukon connected with municipal leaders at Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting
May 15, 2018
The Government of Yukon thanks Association of Yukon Communities for a productive meeting.
23 community groups supporting Yukon youth receive funding
May 11, 2018
Youth Investment Funding awarded to 23 community groups across Yukon.
Government of Yukon, Association of Yukon Communities and City of Whitehorse set course to improve solid waste management
May 11, 2018
Territorial and municipal governments, along with AYC, are taking immediate action to improve the territory’s solid waste management system.
Government of Yukon to attend Association of Yukon Communities annual general meeting
May 10, 2018
The Premier and Ministers look forward to the Association of Yukon Communities’ annual general meeting in Dawson City.
Government of Yukon wins 2018 ENERGY STAR® Award
May 8, 2018
The Government of Yukon has won the 2018 ENERGY STAR® Canada Award in the category of Utility Energy Efficiency Program Administrator of the Year.
Official launch of Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services branch
May 8, 2018
Alcohol and Drug Services, Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Services and Mental Health Services have been integrated to form the new branch.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet for first Yukon Forum of the year
May 7, 2018
The Premier and Chiefs discussed progress on joint priorities including procurement, education, resource royalty sharing and health and wellness.
Statement from Deputy Premier Pillai on White River First Nation’s request to YESAB
May 3, 2018
A statement from the Deputy Premier.
New learning program launched to strengthen competitiveness of tourism sector across Canada’s North
May 3, 2018
The program is being launched as a result of a partnership between Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Canada and Yukon to make significant investments that will improve the lives of Northern Canadians
May 3, 2018
The governments of Canada and Yukon announce the signing of a bilateral agreement that will provide shared funding dedicated to infrastructure.
Premiers meet in Ottawa to promote the North
May 1, 2018
The Premiers of Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon will meet in Ottawa this week to discuss several topics including infrastructure and climate.
Government of Yukon seeks feedback on proposed changes to Societies Act
May 1, 2018
Yukoners are invited to comment on proposed changes from May 1 to June 30.
New deputy minister for the Department of Education
April 27, 2018
New deputy minister for the Department of Education.
Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and Government of Yukon sign renewed agreement on forest management priorities
April 26, 2018
The agreement outlines the shared forest management priorities between the two governments.