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Public engagement begins for new school in downtown Whitehorse
Yukoners are invited to help shape the future of education in downtown Whitehorse.
Early Learning and Child Care Act receives assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
Early Learning and Child Care Act (2025) Bill No. 48 received assent today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly, marking a significant milestone in modernizing child care legislation in the territory.
Statement from Minister McLean on Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office reports
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean issues statement on Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office reports.
Yukoners invited to attend open house about relocation plans for École Whitehorse Elementary School
With the Traffic Impact Assessment now complete, the government is releasing its findings ahead of a public open house on April 10.
Rural Experiential Model returns to bring hands-on learning opportunities to rural students
Students from four rural communities are in Dawson this week for hands-on learning at the Rural Experiential Model, earning credits while exploring new skills.
Yukon school calendar dates finalized for 2025–26
Yukon school calendar dates confirmed for the 2025-26 school year.
Statement from Minister McLean on National Indigenous Languages Day
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean issues statement on National Indigenous Languages Day.
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.
Statement from Ministers on the five-year extension of Canada-Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreements
The governments of Canada and the Yukon have reached a five-year extension to the Canada-Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreements.
Government of Yukon tables the Early Learning and Child Care Act
The Government of Yukon tables the Early Learning and Child Care Bill, a replacement for the Child Care Act.
Date modified: 2026-05-27