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Amendment to Family Property and Support Act tabled
October 7, 2021
The proposed amendment would provide equal access to spousal support for common-law and married spouses.
Government supports Yukoners through COVID-19 and historic flooding while providing early learning opportunities for children
October 7, 2021
The 2021–22 Supplementary Estimates include funding for ongoing COVID-19 supports, flooding mitigation and early learning.
Housing Summit held to advance development of the Yukon’s housing solutions
October 6, 2021
Summit addresses key housing issues in the Yukon.
October 6, 2021: COVID-19 case update
October 6, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health reports 15 new cases since noon Monday, October 4.
Statement to Hidden Valley Elementary School Community
October 6, 2021
Statement to Hidden Valley Elementary School Community
Independent review of Hidden Valley Elementary School incident response launched
October 6, 2021
Independent review of Hidden Valley Elementary School incident response launched.
Department of Education working with Child and Youth Advocate on review of safety and supports at Hidden Valley Elementary School
October 6, 2021
The Department of Education is working with the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office on a public review of safety policies and supports in place at Hidden Valley Elementary School
2021 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly to begin
October 6, 2021
The 2021 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 7.
October 5, 2021: public exposure notifications
October 5, 2021
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has issued COVID-19 public exposure notices.
Carcross residents being asked to mask up
October 5, 2021
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health is advising Carcross residents to wear a mask in indoor public spaces.