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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.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations governments sign declaration to advance shared education priorities
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations governments sign a declaration to continue advancing shared priorities for improving education outcomes for Indigenous learners through the Joint Education Action Plan 2025–2035.
Improved water treatment services coming to Mount Lorne
Improved water treatment services are coming to Mount Lorne, after an investment of more than $3.6 million from the Government of Canada.
Amendments to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act and new Regulation are in effect
The Government of Yukon has brought changes to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act and its Regulation into effect. It gives Yukoners more options when planning their financial future.
Date modified: 2026-05-27