Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Today, I express my deepest respect to the Sikh community as they observe the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. This significant occasion holds great importance for the Sikh community here in the Yukon and around the world.

“Guru Arjan Dev Ji was a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping Sikh philosophy and principles. His devotion, compassion and unwavering commitment to the betterment of humanity continue to inspire generations of Sikhs and people from diverse backgrounds.

The Government of Yukon is committed to ensuring that Yukon residents and businesses have the information they need to stay safe during natural disasters and times of crisis.

As the Donnie Creek wildfire complex in northeast British Columbia is burning within a few kilometres of the Alaska Highway, the Government of Yukon, through its Emergency Measures Organization (EMO), is holding daily meetings with emergency partners in British Columbia and within the Yukon to monitor the situation and prepare to respond if and when needed.

Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:

“Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an opportunity to raise awareness, to improve the safety and well-being of seniors and Elders and to check in on our parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends.

“The theme this year is ‘Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age Policy, Law and Evidence-based Responses’. The goal is to emphasize that we all have a vital role to play in protecting the rights of older persons.

Keeping with the Yukon government’s commitment to working in partnership with Yukon First Nations and being there for Yukoners in times of crisis, the Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations have renewed three-year agreements for managing wildfire in the territory. These agreements outline hiring procedures for initial attack firefighters across the Yukon.

The Government of Yukon has published a “What We Heard” report outlining feedback from  stakeholders regarding how funds generated by the Government of Canada's Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) can be reinvested into a carbon rebate program.

The OBPS, a component of the federal carbon pollution pricing system, was designed to lower emissions while maintaining the competitive edge of energy-intensive and trade-exposed industries.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government.

In Dawson City yesterday, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government and the Government of Yukon signed a Memorandum of Understanding that provides a framework for both governments to collaborate on the implementation and delivery of child and family services for Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Citizens.

This news release has been edited for added clarification on the topics discussed during the public engagement. 

The Government of Yukon has released a What We Heard report highlighting feedback from Yukoners and stakeholders regarding areas of success, potential improvements and future actions to enhance access to French-language services and information.

On June 1, the Government of Yukon and the Teslin Tlingit Council held an event to commemorate the signing of a cooperation agreement between Teslin Tlingit Council and the Government of Yukon, which provides the community with additional supports through the work of the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Unit.

Minister Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:

The Government of Yukon recognizes the importance of honouring the territory's history using an approach that honours the enduring presence of Indigenous peoples since time immemorial, while also commemorating the pivotal moments that shaped Yukon's role in joining the Confederation of Canada.

A special sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly was held in Dawson City today to commemorate the Yukon’s 125^th anniversary. It was June 13, 1898, that this land separated from the Northwest Territories and joined Confederation as the Yukon Territory.