Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Today is the start of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.

Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement: 

“June 23 is International Women in Engineering Day. We celebrate this day to honour women in the field of engineering. 

“Female engineers are largely under-represented, with women making up only 13.9 per cent of Canadian Engineers in a statistic from 2019.

Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate John Streicker has issued the following statement for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

“On the eve of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, the Yukon joins Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrating Francophone culture. This day is a special occasion to come together with friends and family and be proud of the rich traditions of the Francophonie here in the Yukon and across the country.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Today, flags on Government of Yukon buildings across the territory are flying at half-mast to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

“First proclaimed in 2005, today is an opportunity to honour those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world. As Yukoners, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our fellow Canadians, united in remembrance, as we solemnly reflect upon the lives that were cut short.

The Government of Yukon is committed to improving the lives of Yukoners across the territory and believes that to do this, positive, respectful relationships with municipal and First Nations governments are necessary.

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

“The Yukon coroner’s inquest into the death of Kaiya Stone-Kirk has been completed. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the presiding coroner and the jurors for their thorough examination and recommendations that were shared with the Government of Yukon in their final report.

The Government of Yukon has fully implemented the 23 action items in the Safer Schools Action Plan, which focuses on improving the safety and wellbeing of students.

While recognizing that the work to ensure students are safe at school will never end, the action items in the Safer Schools Action Plan emphasize creating safe and caring environments, transparency, accountability, victim-centred approaches, collaboration and reconciliation in education settings.

Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee and Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn have issued the following statement:

“Our thanks go to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) for their examination and constructive feedback on the Yukon’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Their analysis serves as a resource to steer our future initiatives and enhance our public health preparedness. The recommendations put forth are accepted and with a commitment to swift and effective action.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Today, as we observe World Refugee Day, we reflect upon the global refugee crisis and reaffirm our commitment to compassion.

“This day serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by millions of individuals around the world who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution and unimaginable hardships. Each person forced to leave their homeland carries with them a unique story. Refugees who come to the Yukon bring talents, skills and dreams that enrich our territory.

 The Government of Yukon continues to send wildland fire personnel to support wildfire response operations across Canada, while ensuring that the Yukon maintains adequate firefighting capacity at home.

Since May 8, the Yukon has sent a total of 76 staff, including three unit crews, to incidents in the Northwest Territories, Alberta and Quebec.