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Government of Yukon signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Arctic Training Centre
Premier Mike Pemberton, on behalf of the Government of Yukon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arctic Training Centre to promote the Yukon as a global hub for Arctic technology development.
Statement from Minister Pillai on the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security LATITUDE meeting
Statement from Minister Ranj Pillai on the Canadian Institute for Arctic Security LATITUDE meeting.
The Yukon receives additional allocations under the Yukon Nominee Program
The Yukon has received additional allocations under the Yukon Nominee Program for 2025.
Launch of Economic Development fund management online portal
The Government of Yukon has launched an online portal for submitting applications for economic development funding programs, starting with the Tier 2 Community Development Fund.
Twelve Yukon-based projects approved for support from the Community Development Fund
Tier 1 and Tier 2 Community Development Fund recipients represent a broad range of projects, events and initiatives that provide long-term benefits to Yukon communities.
Yukon Community Program pilot concludes
The Yukon Community Program pilot stream of the Yukon Nominee Program has ended in accordance with the Government of Yukon’s agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Territorial governments sign Memorandum of Understanding towards creating a Territorial Trade Zone
Premier Mike Pemberton, on behalf of the Government of Yukon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut on a Territorial Trade Zone.
Government of Yukon strengthens trade and labour mobility across Canada through new intergovernmental agreements
Premier Mike Pemberton, on behalf of the Government of Yukon, has signed three memoranda of understanding to promote trade within Canada.
Government of Yukon launches Trade Resilience Program
The Trade Resilience Program will have three components to increase the Yukon’s economic resiliency and to support businesses and sectors adapt.
Statement from Minister Pillai on work to reduce trade barriers in Canada
Minister Pillai has issued a statement on the ongoing work to reduce trade barriers in Canada, following the July 8 meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade.
Date modified: 2026-05-27