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The Yukon’s minimum wage to increase to $16.77 per hour
February 23, 2023
Effective April 1, 2023, Yukon’s minimum wage will increase from $15.70 to $16.77 per hour. This increase is based on the 2022 Consumer Price Index for Whitehorse which is 6.8 per
Premier Pillai welcomes Japanese Consul General Maruyama to the Yukon
February 22, 2023
Discussions focused on advancing the Yukon and Japan’s shared interests and opportunities.
The Government of Yukon and Connective to operate supervised community housing program for women in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations
February 22, 2023
The Government of Yukon and Connective announce the opening of a supervised community housing and services for women who are justice-involved — the first of its kind in the North.
Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in expanded services for City of Whitehorse
February 22, 2023
The Government of Yukon is partnering with the Government of Canada to provide $4.2 million in funding for two infrastructure projects in the City of Whitehorse.
2023 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly to begin
February 21, 2023
The 2023 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly will begin at 1 pm on Thursday, March 2.
Government of Yukon provides funding to support response to escarpment slide
February 20, 2023
The Government of Yukon is providing financial support to the City of Whitehorse to offset their costs related to the 2022 escarpment slide.
Yukon municipalities sign on to Better Buildings program
February 16, 2023
Residential and commercial building owners throughout the Yukon can now access low-interest funding to support energy efficient upgrades.
Team Yukon ready for the 2023 Canada Winter Games
February 16, 2023
Team Yukon athletes are ready to compete in Canada's largest multi-sport competition.
Premier Pillai advances negotiations for increased federal health funding
February 14, 2023
Negotiations continue on Federal health care funding.
Commissioner of Yukon launches new funding program for Yukon Francophonie Day
February 14, 2023
The Commissioner of Yukon launches $15,000 fund to create opportunities for all Yukoners to participate in Yukon Francophonie Day’s celebrations.