Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued the following statement:

“July is Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to honour and commemorate the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities while acknowledging their unique lived experiences.

“This month was designated to commemorate the efforts of Canadians living with disabilities, which led to the enactment of the Accessible Canada Act on July 11, 2019. The Act aims to find, remove and prevent barriers that people with disabilities face.

The Government of Yukon’s Community Development Fund (CDF) has awarded $728,187 in funding for 16 projects that benefit Yukoners while enhancing the availability of community resources and opportunities.

This support marks the most recent round of Tier 2 funding by the Community Development Fund. Recipients include the Friends of Mount Sima Society, Yukon Little League, Champagne Community Association and the Food Action Hub Society, among others. Tier 2 funding is specific to projects between $20,000 and $75,000.

A report on the feedback the Government of Yukon received on the proposed recommended changes to the Forest Resources Act and Regulation is now available.

In spring 2023, the Yukon government asked Yukoners to review a list of proposed changes to the Forest Resources Act and Regulation. The proposed changes will help ensure the legislation continues to be effective for the Government of Yukon, First Nations, industry and communities. Proposed changes to the Act and Regulation include:

Yukoners take great pride in the territory’s universal, accessible, and publicly-funded healthcare system. Yukon health care workers face significant challenges delivering the level of care that patients deserve. The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon are partnering to deliver immediate and collaborative action to improve healthcare services for all Yukoners.

Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:

“This month is Plastic Free July, a global initiative built on sharing plastic free resources and solutions, with an overall vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. For the month of July, we are encouraging Yukoners to take part and do what we can to reduce dependence on plastics.

The Government of Yukon has launched the second intake of the Home Ownership Loan Program to support Yukoners with buying or building a home.

The program was launched in 2020 and was initially open for rural properties only. Changes were made in April 2023 to include applications from Whitehorse residents to help address the growing need for safe, affordable and stable housing.

The Home Ownership Loan Program can be combined with Good Energy rebates on renovations and upgrades to make homes more energy efficient.

Yukoners are invited to mark the Yukon’s 125th anniversary of joining the Confederation of Canada by applying for the new 125 Prize. As Yukoners look ahead to the next 125 years of the territory, three to five exceptional Yukon-based projects will be selected to receive up to $125,000 to achieve something extraordinary.

The Government of Yukon has released the What We Heard report for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) following public and stakeholder engagement on waste diversion and the future of recycling in the territory.

Today, the Government of Yukon launched the 2023 Flood Recovery Funding Program for the Klondike Valley. The program provides financial assistance to Yukoners for uninsured damages to their property and possessions caused by recent flooding in the Klondike Valley.

Eligible residents, farmers and business owners can access funding through three streams:

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Canada Day is an opportunity to celebrate our country and everyone who calls it home.

“It is a time to gather together and celebrate the culture and values that defines our country at home and abroad, while also reflecting on aspects of our history that continue to challenge us today. By recognizing these realities, we strengthen our commitment to creating a more inclusive and fair society for all.