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Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai, Minister Jeanie McLean and Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on Pride celebrations in the Yukon
August 4, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai, Minister Jeanie McLean and Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued a joint statement to recognize Pride Season celebrations in the Yukon.
Statement from Minister John Streicker on Food Day Canada
August 4, 2023
Happy Food Day Canada! Let’s celebrate the Yukon’s farmers and food processors! Support the Yukon’s farmers and food producers who work hard to put food on our tables.
Government of Yukon to regulate psychologist profession
August 3, 2023
Work begins to regulate the psychology profession in the Yukon.
Statement from the Minister Responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on the annual meeting of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women
August 3, 2023
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued a statement to mark the annual meeting of Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women.
Employment Standards Office shares wage recovery information for former employees of Minto Metals Corporation
August 3, 2023
Former Minto Metals Corp. employees can now file for unpaid wages with Yukon government and receiver.
Signing ceremony held for Gindèhchik / Rampart House and Zheh Gwatsàl / LaPierre House historic sites
August 1, 2023
The Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and Government of Yukon have signed an updated management plan for the Gindèhchik / Rampart House and Zheh Gwatsàl / LaPierre House historic site.
Government of Yukon introduces new online student financial assistance application portal
August 1, 2023
Post-secondary students can now apply for financial assistance online through the new web portal.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Emancipation Day
August 1, 2023
On Emancipation Day, Premier Pillai encourages Yukoners to learn Canada's history of enslavement and segregation, and its impacts, for a stronger, more inclusive future.
Statement from the Government of Yukon on the death of a wildfire fighter in British Columbia
July 31, 2023
The Government of Yukon and Wildland Fire Management extend deepest condolences to B.C. and Ontario after the loss of an Ontario wildfire fighter in B.C. on Friday.
Statement from Minister of Environment Nils Clarke on the Canadian Council for Ministers of Environment meeting
July 28, 2023
Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has released the following statement on the Canadian Council of Ministers of Environment meeting.