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Government of Yukon shares its 2025 progress report to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts
A progress report provides summary updates on actions the department has taken to address the recommendations in the 2019 Report of the Auditor General of Canada on Kindergarten through Grade 12 education in the Yukon.
The Government of Yukon and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations partner on $1.87M retrofit initiative to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency
The Government of Yukon and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations sign agreement to reduce carbon emissions
Statement from Premier Pillai on housing initiatives underway
Premier Pillai offers a progress update on Government of Yukon housing initiatives.
Dempster Highway now part of Yukon Resource Gateway Project
The Dempster Highway is now part of the Yukon Resource Gateway Project, strengthening Arctic security, regional connectivity and year-round access. Planned upgrades will improve safety, reliability and climate resilience, while supporting economic growth and job creation in northern communities.
Government of Canada and Government of Yukon invest over $11.1M to enhance water services in Mayo and Whitehorse
The Village of Mayo and the City of Whitehorse receive funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon.
Statement from Premier Pillai, Minister Mostyn and Minister McLean on Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
Game on. The puck drops on the 45th Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
Statement from Minister Streicker on International Francophonie Day
Happy International Francophonie Day! Minister John Streicker has issued the following statement on International Francophonie
Government of Canada signs pharmacare agreement with Government of Yukon to improve universal access to free medications
The governments of Canada and Yukon sign a $9.5 million pharmacare deal for contraceptives and diabetes medications, improving health care access for Yukoners.
Government of Yukon shares What We Heard report on proposed new Contaminants Regulation
The engagement was open from August 6 to September 30, 2024, to Indigenous governments and groups and stakeholders who work with contaminated sites and spills.
What We Heard report released on proposed Little Atlin Lake fishing regulation amendments
The Government of Yukon has released a What We Heard report following engagement related to proposed changes to fishing regulations for Little Atlin Lake.