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Statement from Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate John Streicker on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
June 23, 2023
The Minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate invites Yukoners to celebrate and gather on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Statement from Premier Pillai on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
June 23, 2023
Premier Pillai extends his respect to victims and survivors of terrorist attacks.
Premier Pillai meets with leadership from Municipality of Dawson City, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and Selkirk First Nation Government
June 22, 2023
Premier Pillai met with leadership from the Municipality of Dawson City, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and Selkirk First Nation Government.
Statement from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on Yukon Coroner’s Inquest Report
June 22, 2023
The Minister of Health and Social Services statement on Yukon Coroner’s Inquest Report recommendations.
Government of Yukon strengthens student safety through full implementation of Safer Schools Action Plan
June 20, 2023
Government of Yukon remains committed to continuing the important work of protecting students in their places of learning.
Joint Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Community Services on the Office of the Auditor General of Canada's Report on Yukon's COVID-19 Response
June 20, 2023
Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Community Services respond to OAG's COVID-19 report and acknowledge resilience of Yukoners during this pandemic.
Statement from Premier Pillai on World Refugee Day
June 20, 2023
On World Refugee Day, Premier Pillai urges Yukoners to extend a hand of friendship and support to those forced to flee their homes.
Yukoners responding to wildfires across Canada
June 20, 2023
The Yukon has sent a total of 76 staff, including three unit crews, to incidents in the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Quebec.
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 20, 2023
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Leaders meet for Yukon Forum at Ta’an Kwäch’än Council’s Fish Camp on Lake Laberge
June 19, 2023
At Yukon Forum, leaders had discussions related to supporting the work of the Residential Schools and Missing Children Project and responding to the Substance Use Health Emergency.