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Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on the holidays
December 12, 2022
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Offer of Health on the holidays.
Regulatory change enables insurance coverage for Gender-Affirming Care services
December 9, 2022
Gender-affirming care including tracheal shave, vocal surgery and hair removal is now covered under the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan.
Statement from Premier Silver after meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau and federal Ministers to discuss shared priorities
December 9, 2022
Bilateral engagements this week between Premier Silver and federal Cabinet advanced Yukon priorities in Ottawa.
Minister Pillai chairs annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting in Toronto
December 8, 2022
Minister Pillai Chaired annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting in Toronto
Statement from Minister John Streicker on the Yukon government being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
December 7, 2022
The Government of Yukon is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the 10th year in a row.
211 helpline will continue to connect Yukoners to health and social programs and services
December 7, 2022
211 connects Yukoners with the supports and services they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Order of Yukon 2022 inductees announced
December 7, 2022
Three Yukoners receive the Order of Yukon from Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet in Ottawa for Yukon Days
December 6, 2022
This year’s Yukon Days helped elevate shared priorities of the Yukon government and Yukon First Nations with federal Ministers.
Child Development Centre to move into new, permanent space in 2023
December 6, 2022
Yukon government to support the Child Development Centre to move to a permanent location in downtown Whitehorse next summer.
New funding program for Indigenous artists and cultural carriers available January 1
December 5, 2022
The Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant offers fast and simple access to funding for creation, performance, development and export activities.