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Yukon’s response to national Shared Health Priorities
June 3, 2019
The Canadian Institute of Health Information released the results on their first three Shared Health Priorities this week.
Statement from Minister Dendys on the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
June 3, 2019
This is a difficult and emotional time for Yukon families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and survivors.
Statement from Premier Silver on the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
June 3, 2019
Yukon was honoured to host the first public hearings of the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Yukon Advisory Committee welcomes release of final report of National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
June 3, 2019
The formal release of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls final report was released on June 3.
New affordable housing units open in Dawson City
May 31, 2019
Eight new affordable housing units in Dawson City officially opened today.
Interim Electrical Rebate renewed
May 31, 2019
The Government of Yukon renews Interim Electrical Rebate for 2019-20.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations governments meet in Carmacks for Yukon Forum
May 30, 2019
The Premier, Ministers and Chiefs discussed climate change and signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration in heritage management.
Heritage management agreement signed at Yukon Forum
May 30, 2019
Significant agreement on heritage management signed at Yukon Forum
Nominate an exceptional Yukoner for the Order of Yukon
May 30, 2019
Order of Yukon information and nomination forms, in French and English, are now available online at www.commissioner.gov.yk.ca.
Housing program for government employees in Yukon communities modernized
May 29, 2019
The Government of Yukon’s Employee Housing Policy has been updated to ensure that government housing is allocated fairly and equitably.