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Last updated: 2026-05-27
Statement from Premier Dixon marking Remembrance Day
Premier Currie Dixon issues a statement to commemorate Veterans this November and honour their and their families’ sacrifices.
Presumptive cancer coverage expands for wildland firefighters with assent of Bill No. 6
Wildland forest firefighters are now covered under the Firefighter Cancer Presumption.
Ross River Dena Council and the Government of Yukon sign agreement to establish a Collaborative Stewardship Authority on fish and wildlife matters
The agreement brings the Government of Yukon and Ross River Dena Council together to discuss fish, wildlife and habitat for the Ross River Area and provide recommendations.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of Quebec’s new Premier
Premier Currie Dixon congratulates new Quebec Premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, on his swearing in.
Yukon leaders bring shared priorities to Ottawa for the First Nations–First Ministers’ Meeting
Yukon leaders confirmed the Yukon’s shared priorities of energy security, health system transformation and treaty implementation at the First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting
Statement from Premier Dixon on British Columbia’s provincial election
Premier Currie Dixon congratulates Lorne Doerkson and the Conservative Party of British Columbia on their election victory.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation’s new Chief and Council
Premier Dixon congratulates Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation on the swearing in of their new Chief, Lance Nagwan, and four new Councillors.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the fire at CFB Wainwright
The Yukon joins Canadians in mourning the lives lost in the tragic fire at CFB Wainwright.
Government of Yukon tables bill to extend cancer presumption to wildland forest firefighters
Proposed changes to the firefighter cancer presumption to extend coverage to wildland forest firefighters.
Yukoners invited to share views on the safe use of e-scooters
The engagement will gather broad public input to help inform any future rules developed for e-scooters and other electric micromobility devices.