The latest news from the Government of Yukon. View news releases from 2009 to 2017 in our news archive.
News
Statement from Minister of Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
July 28, 2023
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued a statement for World Day Against Trafficking Persons.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on health centre service reductions and staffing shortages
July 28, 2023
Minister McPhee releases statement addressing the current health human resources challenges in the Yukon.
Government of Yukon provides update on Minto mine
July 27, 2023
Unpaid royalties resolved, receiver appointed and reclamation planning begins for Minto mine.
Yukon government waives tipping fees for Southern Lakes region affected by windstorms
July 27, 2023
The Government of Yukon waives tipping fees for storm debris in the Southern Lakes region.
Health Human Resources Steering Committee formed to help bolster Yukon healthcare
July 27, 2023
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Hospital Corporation have formed a Health Human Resources Steering Committee to tackle the territory’s health human resources challenges.
Government of Yukon announces support for the City of Whitehorse's 2026 Arctic Winter Games bid
July 27, 2023
Government of Yukon supports 2026 Arctic Winter Games bid.
Statement from Minister Streicker on the Haa Ḵusteeyí celebration
July 27, 2023
Minister John Streicker sends well wishes for the upcoming Haa Ḵusteeyí celebration in Atlin, British Columbia.
Yukon retains ‘AA Stable’ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings for 2023
July 26, 2023
Global rating agency affirms Yukon’s ‘AA Stable’ credit rating.
Governments of Yukon and Nova Scotia to work together to enhance training, recruitment, retention and labour mobility for Health Human Resources
July 26, 2023
Today, Premier Ranj Pillai and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston agreed to work together to advance shared health care interests.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Tisha B’Av
July 26, 2023
Premier Pillai extends his respect to the Jewish community on Tisha B’Av.