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Online self-assessment tool for COVID-19 now available
March 18, 2020
Yukoners now have access to online screening for COVID-19.
Chief Medical Officer of Health declares public health emergency
March 18, 2020
This declaration enables the Chief Medical Officer of Health to respond more quickly to the rapidly changing situation to ensure the health and safety of Yukoners.
Premier Silver announces a stimulus package to support businesses and workers
March 16, 2020
Premier Sandy Silver announces economic support for local workers and businesses affected by COVID-19.
Chief Medical Officer of Health recommends broad new measures for Yukon
March 16, 2020
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is telling all individuals who have travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days to self-isolate.
Yukoners recommended to cancel or postpone all international non-essential travel
March 13, 2020
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health advises Yukoners to cancel or postpone all non-essential travel outside of Canada.
Legislation to ban conversion therapy tabled
March 12, 2020
Minister Jeanie Dendys tabled legislation to ban conversion therapy in Yukon.
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement regarding the First Ministers' Meeting
March 11, 2020
The risk for COVID-19 in Yukon and Canada remains low and Yukon’s medical system is well prepared for this situation.
Cutting taxes proposed to support Yukon businesses
March 11, 2020
Proposed tax cuts would save Yukon businesses approximately $2 million per year.
New Tobacco and Vaping Products Control and Regulation Act in force
March 10, 2020
The Government of Yukon has proclaimed the Tobacco and Vaping Products Control and Regulations Act regulating the sale, display, use and promotion of tobacco and vaping products
Leave provisions for domestic and sexualized violence proposed
March 10, 2020
Proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act would provide leave for victims of domestic and sexualized violence.