Minister responsible for the Public Service Commission John Streicker has issued the following statement:
“As of now, all Government of Yukon public servants, volunteers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This requirement for employment is important to ensure all employees have a safe workplace and can safely provide programs and services to Yukoners.
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean is releasing the Independent Review Report on the response to the 2019 incident at Hidden Valley Elementary School. The report was completed by Vancouver-based lawyer Amanda Rogers following her comprehensive independent review of the response. The independent review began in October 2021 at the request of Minister McLean. Today, Ms.
Joint news release with the Yukon Association of Education Professionals.
On January 26, members of the Yukon Association of Education Professionals voted to ratify a new three-year collective agreement with the Government of Yukon. The new agreement will be in place until June 30, 2024.
A number of claim holders have agreed to give up their mining claims within the conservation areas specified in the Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan that was approved in August 2019.
Seven companies have relinquished 5,031 of the 7,298 claims that were located in Special Management Areas and Wilderness Areas.
This is a joint release with the Government of Canada.
Everyone in Canada deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Affordable housing is a key determinant of community safety as well as pandemic recovery in the Yukon and across Canada.
This is a joint release with the Government of Canada.
The Government of Yukon and Natural Resources Canada are collaborating to support the installation of up to 200 Level-2 electric vehicle chargers across the Yukon. The project, valued at $2.15 million, will encourage the expansion of Level-2 electric vehicle chargers in public places, on streets, at multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces throughout the territory.
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:
“Last night marked a historic moment in the Yukon, as we received the preliminary results of the referendum on the First Nation School Board. These results show that seven school communities have voted yes to have their schools operated by the new Yukon First Nation School Board. The official results of the referendum process will be announced on January 31 and we will have more information to share at that time.
The Government of Yukon temporarily indexed residential rent increases in 2021 to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Whitehorse. The index limits rental increases to the rate of change in the CPI for the previous year. The Yukon Bureau of Statistics has determined the CPI for Whitehorse has increased from 1 per cent for 2021–22 to 3.3 per cent for the year beginning May 15, 2022.
Effective April 1, 2022, the Yukon’s minimum wage will increase from $15.20 to $15.70 per hour. This increase is based on the 2021 Consumer Price Index for Whitehorse, which is 3.3 per cent.
The Fair Wage paid to people working on government-tendered construction contracts will increase April 1, 2022, by 3.3 per cent across all four wage categories.
The rise in inflation is increasing costs of everyday life for all Yukoners. This increase will help people earning minimum wage to afford necessities. It will also help businesses attract and retain employees.