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Act to create the Order of Yukon tabled
March 5, 2018
This legislation will form the basis for the Order of Yukon.
Government of Yukon releases performance plan and progress report
March 5, 2018
Outcome-focused performance plan contains a set of key Yukon indicators that establish a baseline on critical issues.
Government of Yukon and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun reach agreement on ATAC tote road
March 5, 2018
Governments reach agreement that may lead to construction of an all-season tote road.
Regional economic development boosted by trade agreement exceptions
March 2, 2018
Yukon is the first jurisdiction in the country to use this provision.
Premier Sandy Silver delivers 2018–19 budget that includes five-year capital plan
March 1, 2018
2018–19 budget aims to put government's finances on a more sustainable path featuring a five-year capital plan.
A statement from Premier Sandy Silver on the 2018 federal budget
February 28, 2018
Premier Sandy Silver responds to the 2018 federal budget.
Government of Yukon announces minimum wage review
February 27, 2018
Employment Standards Board asked to conduct a review of Yukon's minimum wage.
Government of Yukon announces plan for early learning and child care funding
February 27, 2018
Early learning and child care funding to improve quality, affordability and accessibility of child care programs.
Minister of Justice has agreed to an extension of Whitehorse Correctional Centre inspection
February 26, 2018
Date for Whitehorse Correctional Center final inspection report and recommendations extended.
Statements about discussions between the Village of Haines Junction and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
February 26, 2018
Statements about possible changes to Haines Junction municipal boundaries.