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Senior leadership appointments in the Government of Yukon public service
Premier Ranj Pillai has made three senior leadership appointments.
Government of Yukon introduces the Technical Amendments (Estates, Unclaimed Bodies and Related Matters) Act (2025)
Today, the Government of Yukon proposed to amend four acts in the Technical Amendments Act (2025) to help estate planning and administration in the Yukon.
Canada and Yukon increase investments in popular Heat Pump Program
The governments of Canada and Yukon announce increase in funding to help Yukon homeowners transition to energy-efficient heat pump systems.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Holi
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement on Holi.
The governments of Canada and Yukon finalize a 10-year agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon have signed the new 10-year Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
Joint statement from Premier Pillai, Minister Mostyn and MLA for Mount-Lorne Southern Lakes on Tagish Community Centre
Premier Ranj Pillai, Minister Richard Mostyn and Member of the Yukon Legislative Assembly for Mount-Lorne Southern Lakes John Streicker have issued a statement.
Government of Yukon announces plans for new community sport and recreation facilities in Whitehorse
Two new sport and recreation facilities are coming to help ease the strain on local sports groups and expand opportunities for play.
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.
The Government of Yukon provides an update about drinking water testing in public schools
In 2024, 32 schools or programs had their drinking water tested. Test results do not suggest that students and school staff at Yukon schools are being exposed to lead levels at school that put their health at risk.
Date modified: 2024-12-03