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Statement from Minister McPhee on the national tobacco litigation
Minister McPhee expresses thanks to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on approval of the final plan for compensation from the tobacco industry to address health impacts from smoking.
Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon leaders meet for first Yukon Forum of 2025
The Premier and Cabinet, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief and Yukon First Nations Chiefs meet for the first Yukon Forum of 2025.
Statement from Minister McLean on International Women’s Day
Minister Jeanie McLean issued a statement to mark International Women’s Day.
Yukoners advised to stay up to date with immunizations
As travel picks up, check your immunization records to protect against measles, pertussis and other diseases. Stay informed and safe!
New partnerships and new connections for the Yukon at annual mineral exploration convention
Government of Yukon delegates promote investment in Canada’s northern mining sector at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention.
Yukon minimum wage to increase on April 1, 2025
The Yukon’s minimum wage rises to $17.94 per hour on April 1, 2025.
Major new investments in health care take centre stage in Budget 2025–26
Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled the Government of Yukon’s 2025–26 budget today in the Legislative Assembly.
Government of Yukon advances 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion
Government of Yukon announces continued funding for Queer Yukon Society as part of advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.
The Government of Yukon provides update on heap leach failure at Eagle Gold Mine
The Government of Yukon provides latest update on the heap leach failure at Eagle Mine.
Statement from Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek) Steering Committee on Chasàn Chùa protected area What We Heard report
The What We Heard report captures feedback from First Nations Citizens and Beneficiaries, the Yukon public and stakeholders on protecting Chasàn Chùa (McIntyre Creek).
Date modified: 2026-05-27