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Joint statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and the acting Chief Medical Officer of Health on the National Day of Observance for COVID-19
Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee and acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott have issued the following joint statement on the National Day
Yukon First Nations Wildfire’s Warrior Program to provide First Nation youth with critical skills and experiences
Yukon First Nations Wildfire and the Government of Yukon has launched the Warrior Program that prepares participants to be workforce ready.
Public engagement underway to review Sharing Common Ground
Government of Yukon, Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon RCMP to review final report on the Yukon’s policing services.
Twenty-third Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon confirms the death of another Yukon citizen from COVID-19. This brings the total to 23 since the start of the pandemic.
Amendments to Miscellaneous Statute Law Act tabled
A new miscellaneous statute law amendment Bill would update several pieces of legislation
Amendments to Legal Profession Act, 2017 tabled
The Government of Yukon tabled an amendment to the Legal Profession Act, 2017 today.
Private seniors residence to pursue Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Canada accreditation
Normandy Living, the Yukon’s first private seniors residence, will pursue accreditation with a nationally recognized organization.
Act to Amend the Child and Family Services Act tabled
These amendments focus on the over-representation of Yukon First Nations children in care, and work to embed the importance of culture and community throughout the Child and Family
Work to develop Student Outcome Strategy underway
A Student Outcome Strategy will better support evidence-based decisions and actions to improve student outcomes.
Eagle feathers unveiled for use in Yukon courtrooms
Eagle feathers to be used in Yukon courtrooms as part of a series of initiatives aimed at making the experience of attending court more culturally-inclusive for Yukon First Nations
Date modified: 2026-05-27