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Government of Yukon tables bill to update references to Sovereign of Canada in legislation
March 8, 2023
The References to the Sovereign Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 amends the Yukon’s legislation to reflect the identity of the current Sovereign of Canada.
The Government of Yukon seeks feedback on draft resource roads regulation
March 8, 2023
Government of Yukon seeks feedback on Resource Roads Regulation
Liard First Nation, Government of Yukon and Town of Watson Lake working together to advance residential lot development
March 8, 2023
The Liard First Nation and Government of Yukon have signed an agreement that will see the First Nation hold title to 18 of 43 new residential lots on Frances Avenue in Watson Lake.
Team Yukon’s Canada Winter Games a huge success
March 8, 2023
Team Yukon traveled to Prince Edward Island to compete at the 2023 Canada Winter Games, winning three medals and achieving many new records for Yukon athletes.
Yukon government announces third extension of Inflation Relief Rebate
March 7, 2023
Inflation Relief Rebate extended to help reduce the impacts that inflation continues to have on Yukoners
Yukon government tables bill to streamline effectiveness of municipal and local advisory councils
March 7, 2023
Bill No. 26 will streamline the effectiveness of local governments by adjusting the terms of office for elected members of Yukon municipal and local advisory councils.
Government of Yukon tables Bill 27 to reduce red tape
March 6, 2023
Government of Yukon tables Bill 27 to streamline licensing and registration requirements in the territory.
Three schools to transition to the First Nation School Board
March 3, 2023
Three school communities are set to join the First Nation School Board next school year.
Budget invests in Yukoners’ health, housing and wellbeing to create a place everyone can call home
March 2, 2023
Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled the Government of Yukon’s 2023–24 Budget.
Premier Pillai issues mandate letters to Cabinet Ministers
March 2, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai presented mandate letters to each Cabinet Minister outlining their responsibilities for implementing the government’s commitments to Yukoners.