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Minister of Justice calls for nominations for Community Safety Awards
March 6, 2018
Community Safety Awards recognize Yukoners who have made a difference in the lives of others.
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.
Whitehorse embarks on Smart Cities Challenge
February 22, 2018
The Smart Cities Challenge encourages communities to increase their livability through innovation.
Government of Yukon funds Gladue pilot project
February 20, 2018
The Government of Yukon is funding a $530,000 three-year pilot project to develop a Gladue Report Writing program for Indigenous offenders.
Whitehorse residents benefit from community infrastructure projects
February 20, 2018
The Governments of Canada and Yukon today announced the completion of seven infrastructure projects in Whitehorse.
Flight simulator investment to boost Yukon’s aviation industry
February 19, 2018
The Governments of Canada, Yukon and Alkan Air announced the opening of a new flight simulator for Yukon College.