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Government of Yukon and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun sign a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate Na-Cho Nyäk Dun regional land use planning
The Government of Yukon and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun sign a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Regional Land Use Plan.
Statement from Premier Pemberton on Parliamentary Secretary Turnbull’s visit to the Yukon
Premier Pemberton meets Parliamentary Secretary Ryan Turnbull to discuss the Yukon’s priorities for the upcoming federal budget.
Government of Yukon and Alkan Air sign a new $157 million 10-year air ambulance services contract
The Government of Yukon awards a new 10-year, $157 million air ambulance contract to Alkan Air to help ensure reliable emergency medical transport across the territory.
Government of Yukon, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and Kwanlin Dün First Nation celebrate a step forward in management of Kusawa Territorial Park
The adoption of the Kusawa Park Management Plan represents a significant step forward in management and protection of the park.
Yukon Community Program pilot concludes
The Yukon Community Program pilot stream of the Yukon Nominee Program has ended in accordance with the Government of Yukon’s agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Territorial governments sign Memorandum of Understanding towards creating a Territorial Trade Zone
Premier Mike Pemberton, on behalf of the Government of Yukon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut on a Territorial Trade Zone.
Statement from Premier Pemberton on Virginia Mearns’ appointment as Canada’s Arctic Ambassador
Premier Pemberton congratulates Virginia Mearns on her appointment as Canada’s Arctic Ambassador
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.
Date modified: 2026-05-27