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Statement from Premier Pemberton and Minister Streicker on the Haa Ḵusteeyí celebration
Haa Ḵusteeyí is taking place July 24 to 26 in Carcross and is hosted by the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.
Statement from Minister McPhee on the Change of Command ceremony for the Yukon RCMP
Minister McPhee recognizes the appointment of Chief Superintendent Lindsay Ellis as the new Commanding Officer of the Yukon RCMP as the official ceremony takes place in Whitehorse.
Government of Yukon strengthens trade and labour mobility across Canada through new intergovernmental agreements
Premier Mike Pemberton, on behalf of the Government of Yukon, has signed three memoranda of understanding to promote trade within Canada.
Statement from Premier Pemberton on the Council of the Federation summer meeting
Premier Pemberton has issued the following statement on the summer Council of Federation meeting.
Statement from Premier Pemberton on the First Ministers’ meeting in Ontario
Premier Pemberton has issued the following statement on the First Ministers’ meeting.
Safe and supportive housing program launches at 5131 5th Avenue
Operations at 5131 5th Avenue changed to a new model of supportive housing on July 1.
Minister Streicker marks Kwäday Dän Kenji’s 30th anniversary
Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker recognizes the 30th anniversary of Kwäday Dän Kenji (Long Ago Peoples Place).
Nine Yukon community projects funded by the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust through spring 2025 intake
Nine Yukon community projects awarded $304,392 in funding for spring 2025 from the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust.
Government of Yukon provides over $2 million to strengthen sport and recreation opportunities across the territory
Annual funding is granted to territorial sport and recreation organizations, athletes, coaches and officials.
Government of Yukon launches Trade Resilience Program
The Trade Resilience Program will have three components to increase the Yukon’s economic resiliency and to support businesses and sectors adapt.