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New partnerships and new connections for the Yukon at annual mineral exploration convention
Government of Yukon delegates promote investment in Canada’s northern mining sector at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention.
Program providing paid sick leave to Yukon workers extended until April 2026
Subject to legislative approval, the Yukon government is extending the Yukon’s Paid Sick Leave Rebate Program until March 31, 2026.
Statement from Premier Pillai on the Yukon Sustainability Award winners
Premier Pillai has issued the following statement on the winners of the Yukon Sustainability Awards.
Statement from Premier Pillai on the crime prevention programming available with the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce
Premier Pillai has issued a statement on crime prevention programming and ongoing work with the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce.
Governments of Canada and Yukon announce funding to support private investment in Yukon businesses
Governments of Canada and Yukon announce funding to support private investment in Yukon businesses.
Statement from Premier Pillai on notification of reduction for the Yukon Nominee Program in 2025
The Yukon receives reduction in allocations under the Yukon Nominee Program for 2025. The intake of new applications will be postponed.
Navigation Service facilitates foreign credential recognition for health care workers
New service helps internationally trained health professionals get their credentials recognized in the Yukon.
The Government of Yukon and the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce announce community safety funding
The Government of Yukon and the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce are administering the Crime Prevention Grant to provide crime and theft prevention and de-escalation tools to Whitehorse businesses and organizations.
Government of Yukon announces updates to Yukon Nominee Program application process for 2025
The Yukon Nominee Program will reopen for applications on an intake basis in 2025.
Community Development Fund advances Yukon-based projects
The Community Development Fund has awarded nearly $540,000 to 17 projects throughout the Yukon.
Date modified: 2026-05-27