Minister of Finance Sandy Silver tabled the 2024–25 Supplementary Estimates No. 1 in the Yukon Legislative Assembly today. The Supplementary Estimates forecasts a $150.1 million increase to the operations and maintenance (O&M) budget from the spring, offset by $20.7 million in recoveries. Capital funding has decreased by $299,000.
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn has issued the following statement:
“October is National Library Month, and I’m thrilled to invite Yukoners to join us in celebrating the incredible impact libraries have on our communities. Across the country, and here in the Yukon, libraries are more than just places to borrow books. They are hubs of cultural enrichment, learning and community engagement.
“Yukon Public Libraries is joining libraries across the country in celebrating and raising awareness of the valuable role libraries play.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
"This evening at sunset, the Jewish community in the Yukon will join with Jewish communities across Canada and around the world to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
“Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the 10-day High Holy Days, culminating in Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It’s a time of deep reflection and a moment to look back on the past year, seek forgiveness and prepare for the year ahead with hope and renewal.
Starting October 1, the Government of Yukon will begin offering respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 and flu vaccines for high-risk individuals, including those 75+ and those aged 60+ and living in long-term care facilities. For the first two weeks priority will be given to high-risk individuals.
Minister for Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
"Today, on National Seniors Day, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of our Seniors and Elders. They have shaped our communities, built our families and laid the foundation for a better future for all of us.
“Our government is committed to supporting their wellbeing through a range of services that help Yukoners age with dignity, independence and security.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“September 28 marked International Safe Abortion Day, a global day of advocacy and action to demand access to safe and legal abortions for women, girls and gender-diverse individuals everywhere.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee and Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate John Streicker have issued the following statement:
"Last week, the Government of Canada announced a new funding partnership with the Government of Yukon to enhance access to French-language health care services in the Yukon through leveraging technologies.
The Yukon has entered into an agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to facilitate the issuance of work permits to prospective applicants of the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). Foreign nationals living in the Yukon with work permits that have expired since May 16, 2024, or that are set to expire before December 31, 2024, will be eligible to apply for a new Yukon-specific work permit. This permit will be valid for up to two years.
The Government of Yukon has selected the site for the new École Whitehorse Elementary School, which will be built at the northwest corner of the Takhini Educational Land Reserve. The project aligns with the Government of Yukon's commitment to modern, state-of-the-art educational facilities that meet community needs and environmental standards.
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