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Statement from Minister Kent on Independent Education Review Panel’s First status report
Statement from Minister of Education Scott Kent on the Independent Education Review Panel’s initial status report and discussion progress to date.
Yukon government supports Whitehorse’s growing FireSmart program
The Government of Yukon is supporting the City of Whitehorse’s FireSmart program with $125,000 to increase municipal wildfire risk reduction this year.
Statement from Minister Lang on launching engagement on territorial firearms legislation
Minister Lang announces engagement on developing territorial firearms legislation.
Government of Yukon advances key trade priorities
The Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement on the Sale of Goods in now in effect in the Yukon.
Yukon government launches pilot program to boost wildfire resilience in Mount Lorne
The Yukon government is committed to public safety through the reduction of wildfire risk. A pilot project will use volunteer firefighters to look at a new way to reduce a neighbourhood's wildfire risk.
Yukon government announces next steps to develop new minerals legislation
The Government of Yukon announces next steps to develop new minerals legislation.
Minister Laking updates on the Yukon’s Winter Reliable Energy Plan
Minister Laking gives an update on the Yukon’s Winter Reliable Energy Plan to ensure a dependable, safe and affordable supply of peak winter energy to power thriving communities and a growing economy for the next twenty years.
Minister Bellmore assumes Chair of provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for local government
This role gives the Yukon a stronger voice in national discussions that affect municipalities and local advisory councils.
Statement from the Government of Yukon on the deaths of three people in the Northwest Territories wildfire plane crash
The Government of Yukon and Wildland Fire Management send our deepest condolences to the Northwest Territories on the deaths of three people whose airplane crashed while responding to a wildfire near Fort Simpson on June 24.
Funding applications open for Yukon post-secondary students
Applications are now being accepted for student financial assistance for the 2026–27 academic year.
Date modified: 2026-05-27