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Government of Yukon updates legislation to continue supporting sustainable park management
Amendments to the Summary Convictions Act support effective park management and help protect Yukon parks for future generations.
Government of Yukon announces extension of nurse signing bonuses and exam fee reimbursement
The Government of Yukon and Yukon Employees Union agree to continued financial incentives to support recruitment and retention of Yukon nurses.
Government of Yukon issues special warrant to advance key priorities and maintain essential services
The Government of Yukon issues special warrant to advance key priorities and maintain essential services.
Northern Ministers unite in the Yukon to drive gender equity across the territories
Leaders from the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut meet in Whitehorse to advance shared priorities, from gender-based violence prevention to cross-border collaboration.
Update on staffing in Yukon schools for the 2025–26 school year
The Government of Yukon is sharing staffing numbers as K–12 students head back to class in August.
Government of Yukon seeks input on the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act
The Government of Yukon is looking for input on the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Act which addresses property-based illegal activities in the Yukon.
Governments of Yukon and Alaska commit to joint action on MMIWG2S+ and MMIP
The Yukon and Alaska signed a cross-border agreement to strengthen responses to MMIWG2S+ and MMIP.
Government of Yukon supports school infrastructure updates to meet growing student population
The Government of Yukon supports school infrastructure updates to meet growing student population.
Yukon wildfire crews deployed to Saskatchewan
The Government of Yukon is sending additional firefighting resources to Saskatchewan to assist with wildfire response.
Draft flood hazard maps for Dawson and the Klondike Valley now available for public review
Draft flood maps for Dawson and Klondike Valley are now open for public review – share your feedback by September 10, 2025.
Date modified: 2026-05-27