Yukon News Releases
Government of Yukon and Yukon Teachers’ Association reach tentative agreement
Joint news release with the Yukon Teachers’ Association
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Teachers’ Association reached a tentative agreement in collective bargaining on December 6, 2018.
This agreement will be submitted for ratification by the respective parties. No details will be released until the agreement is ratified.
The current collective agreement expired on June 30, 2018.
Government of Yukon’s Performance Plan updated
The Government of Yukon has released the first update to the Performance Plan it issued in March 2018, continuing to outline the steps it is taking to make Yukon a more just, prosperous and sustainable society.
The Performance Plan tracks the Government of Yukon’s progress in eight priority areas: health and wellbeing, education, reconciliation and government-to-government relationships, environmental quality, housing and infrastructure, safety, jobs and the economy, and responsible government.
The governments of Canada and Yukon work together to increase access to treatment options for people with substance use disorders
The opioid crisis is devastating individuals, families and communities across the country. Without increased access to effective, evidence-based treatment options, people with substance use disorder will continue to be at risk for overdose.
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, Member of Parliament, the Honourable Larry Bagnell and the Honourable Pauline Frost, Yukon’s Minister of Health and Social Services, announced a bilateral agreement under the Government of Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet for final Yukon Forum of 2018
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon First Nations governments
Yukon’s Premier, Cabinet members and Yukon First Nations Chiefs met today in Whitehorse for the fourth Yukon Forum of 2018.
Leaders discussed a range of issues and initiatives, including fish and wildlife, corrections, child welfare, land use planning and a newly-created Joint Senior Executive Committee made up of Government of Yukon Deputy Ministers and Yukon First Nations Executive Directors.
Family enhancement team established in McIntyre
This is a joint news release with Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
In partnership with Kwanlin Dün First Nation, the Government of Yukon has established a family enhancement team in the McIntyre subdivision in Whitehorse to foster reconciliation and improve outcomes for Kwanlin Dün families and children.
Challenge receives $1.15 million for Cornerstone Housing project
The Government of Yukon has provided $1.15 million to the Challenge Disability Resource Group towards the development and construction of their Cornerstone Housing project in Whitehorse. The money will support project development, including land preparation, architect fees and other design costs, and will help Challenge leverage additional funding from other sources to advance the project.
A statement from Premier Silver about the appointment of a new Yukon Senator
Premier Sandy Silver issued the following statement about the appointment of Pat Duncan as Yukon Senator:
Memorandum of understanding signed to support Indigenous Tourism
The Government of Yukon, the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Yukon First Nations Culture & Tourism Association (YFNCT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Advancing Indigenous Tourism Conference today in Carcross.
French First Language Secondary School design-build contract awarded
Joint news release with the Government of Canada and Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon
A $29,357,080 contract for the new French First Language Secondary School and community spaces has been awarded to Whitehorse-based company Ketza Construction.
The project was tendered as a negotiated request for proposals, which considers Yukon First Nations’ participation and northern experience as part of the construction contract. Construction on the project is expected to begin in spring 2019 and be completed in winter 2020–2021.
Dawson City ice bridge construction contract awarded
Whitehorse-based Cobalt Construction has been awarded a contract to construct an ice bridge in Dawson City this winter.
The Yukon River in Dawson did not freeze over the past two winters and has yet to freeze over this winter. This means that the territorial government is looking for ways to induce ice formation to build the bridge.
New program to help seniors age in place opens in Whitehorse
A new 10-bed reablement and respite unit opened at Thomson Centre today. The new reablement program will provide an option for individuals who do not need acute care but cannot yet manage at home or are struggling in their home.
The reablement program will help individuals regain strength, endurance, functioning and independence to allow them to stay in their homes longer. The respite program provides temporary support to individuals living independently or being cared for by a friend or family member.
Government of Yukon receives minimum wage review
The Employment Standards Board has submitted its review of Yukon’s minimum wage to the Minister of Community Services.
The report includes recommendations for changes to Yukon’s minimum wage based on numerous factors including:
Premier presents Yukon priorities at national meeting in Montreal
Premier Sandy Silver participated in a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau, the federal Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade, and Premiers at the annual First Ministers’ Meeting.
The meeting heard from Ambassador David MacNaughton, federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Katherine McKenna, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and federal Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade Dominic LeBlanc on a range of economic and environmental issues.
Report summarizes 35 years of licensed harvest in Yukon
A new summary report provides a 35-year picture of licensed harvest for 6 key big game species in Yukon. The Licensed Harvest Trends Report 1980–2014 presents data collected by the Department of Environment from licensed hunters and brings together information previously available in various reports, including annual hunting regulations summaries. Consolidating existing harvest data in one place allows long-term patterns to be identified, and helps increase public awareness around harvest activity in the territory.
Community Development Fund updated to be more responsive to the needs of Yukoners
The Community Development Fund guidelines have been updated to make the program more responsive to the needs of Yukoners and improve the overall delivery of the fund.
The deadline for Tier 2 applications will now be April 15 (previously May 15) and September 15 in order to allow seasonally dependent projects to be approved earlier and start sooner.
Yukon First Nations and Government of Yukon meet with federal Ministers on Yukon priorities
This is a joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon First Nations governments
The Yukon Premier, Ministers, the Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief and several Yukon First Nations Chiefs met with federal Ministers to jointly advocate on key issues important to Yukoners. These meetings were an opportunity to seek the federal government’s support, understanding and collaboration on a number of made-in-Yukon solutions to Yukon priorities.
Yukon priorities to be championed at national discussions
Premier Sandy Silver is raising support for Yukon priorities at meetings with federal Ministers, Canada’s Premiers and the Prime Minister in Ottawa and Montreal. The main topics of the Premier’s discussions will be investment in Yukon with a focus on housing, infrastructure and Yukon University.
Yukon’s permit hunt lottery review underway
The Government of Yukon is conducting a comprehensive review of the data, processes and policies involved in the Permit Hunt Authorization (PHA) lottery to enhance it prior to the 2019/20 lottery.
Make IT, a local business, has been contracted to conduct an independent review of all technical aspects of the lottery, including software, hardware, data and data administration, and quality controls.
Feedback sought on proposed condominium regulations
The Government of Yukon is inviting input on proposed provisions to regulate condominium developments in Yukon. The engagement period will run from November 27, 2018, to January 25, 2019.
The feedback received will help clarify key procedures and requirements such as:
Government of Yukon and Water Board sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Water Board have signed an agreement to clarify their roles with respect to looking after the territory’s water.
The agreement supports a constructive working relationship between the Yukon Water Board and the Government of Yukon and maintains the independence of the board in dealing with water licence application decisions. It also clarifies the staffing and administrative relationship between the Yukon Water Board and the Government of Yukon.
