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Government of Yukon is making sure Yukoners have home security during COVID-19
The Government of Yukon passed new regulations under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act today. These regulations prevent evictions over the next 90 days for residential tenants who are self-isolating or unable to pay their rent on time due to COVID-19.
The regulations will also allow tenants to pay their rent late if they are unable to pay it when it is due. This is to support individuals who have lost their jobs, are experiencing a reduction in income or because they are under a health protection measure.
Aviation fees waived
The Government of Yukon is waiving all airport landing, aircraft parking fees and loading fees in Yukon.
This change will save approximately $210, 000 for businesses and the tourism industry and incentivize carriers of all sizes to visit and stay in Yukon. These changes will help address the economic struggles brought on by COVID-19 and promote economic recovery for Yukon’s aviation businesses in the coming months.
New financial support for Yukon businesses and workers
The Government of Yukon today announced economic supports related to COVID-19.
A new rebate program for Yukon employers to benefit workers and self-employed individuals in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19 was announced by Minister Pillai today.
The Paid Sick Leave Program allows Yukon workers or those self-employed who are without sick leave to stay at home if they are sick and required to self-isolate for 14 days and still meet their basic financial needs. All eligible Yukon employers and self-employed individuals may apply.
Yukoners with Type 1 Diabetes receive continued support
Young Yukoners living with Type 1 Diabetes will continue to benefit from government support to manage their condition. As of April 1, the Government of Yukon will provide ongoing funding for continuous glucose monitoring to all Yukoners with Type 1 Diabetes from age 2 to 18.
Government of Yukon establishes a COVID-19 Business Advisory Council
The Government of Yukon has established a COVID-19 Business Advisory Council to ensure the needs of Yukon’s business community are heard as we address the economic impacts of COVID-19. This council includes stakeholders from a wide variety of sectors who will contribute their knowledge and experience representing diverse aspects of Yukon’s economy. Together they will inform the Department of Economic Development with local business intelligence, identify best practices and recommend mitigation strategies to address the economic impacts of COVID-19.
March 25, 2020: Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
This news release has been updated to provide further clarification.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has the following updates for the Yukon public on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 cases and test results
As of today, March 25, at 10 a.m. there are three cases of COVID-19 in Yukon.
New virtual care options for Yukoners
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Medical Association have worked closely together over the past few days to quickly set up new options for virtual care. All Yukoners now have the option to have their regular doctor’s appointment by phone or virtual health, using the doxy.me platform. This action is in response to COVID-19 and supports Yukoners while social distancing.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has the following updates on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 cases
As of today, March 22, at 7 p.m. there are two cases of COVID-19 in Yukon.
COVID-19 test results
Yukon is now seeing a faster turnaround time on COVID-19 test results. By early this coming week, the number of completed tests on Yukon.ca will be updated three times a week.
Non-essential travel outside of territory and into rural Yukon
COVID-19 confirmed in Yukon
Dr. Brendan Hanley, Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), has confirmed the first two cases of COVID-19 in the territory.
The two cases were confirmed Sunday morning.
The two Whitehorse residents are from the same household. They returned from the United States last week and went into self-isolation. When symptoms presented, they contacted Yukon Communicable Disease for testing. They have mild illness and are continuing to self-isolate at home.
Information for Yukoners on Canada-US border restrictions
Canada and the United States are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders to limit the spread of COVID-19. This is a precautionary measure, in line with the directions on social distancing that are being given by health officials across the country.
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provides update on COVID-19
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has the following updates for the Yukon public on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 cases
As of today, March 20, at 9:30 a.m. there are no cases of COVID-19 in Yukon.
COVID-19 test results
2020–2021 Budget passes and spring sitting of Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
The spring sitting of the Legislative Assembly ended early in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, with key budget and income tax Bills receiving assent.
The Honourable Angélique Bernard, Commissioner of Yukon, assented to the following bills:
Bill 203, the First Appropriations Act 2020–21, which is the main Government of Yukon budget for 2020-2021. It includes approximately $1.62 billion. Of that $369.7 million is designated as capital spending and $1.25 billion is designated for operations and maintenance.
New Yukon Tourism Advisory Board appointed
A new Yukon Tourism Advisory Board has been appointed to provide advice to the Minister of Tourism and Culture on strategic tourism issues affecting the industry as industry and government work to implement the Yukon Tourism Development Strategy.
The eight new board members bring a diversity of experience and a broad range of tourism sector expertise: Denny Kobayashi (Chair); Maxime Gouyou-Beauchamps; Denise McHale; June Hampton; Neil Hartling; Lisa Dewhurst; Teena Dickson; and Jackie Olson.
Respiratory assessment centre to open at Yukon Convention Centre
A respiratory assessment centre is being set up at the Yukon Convention Centre in Whitehorse as part of Yukon’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yukoners who need medical help will be directed to the centre’s services through telephone advice from healthcare professionals. It will not be a drop-in centre.
Online self-assessment tool for COVID-19 now available
An online self-assessment tool to help Yukoners determine if they need to be tested for COVID-19 is now available. The screening tool asks a series of questions and takes users through steps to help determine whether they should call the HealthLine at 811 or take other actions.
Chief Medical Officer of Health declares public health emergency
This news release has been updated, a fourth bullet has been added to reflect library closures.
Dr. Brendan Hanley, Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, today declared a public health emergency under section 4.3 of the Public Health and Safety Act.
This declaration enables the Chief Medical Officer of Health to respond more quickly to the rapidly changing situation and to ensure the health and safety of Yukoners. The public health emergency will be in effect until further notice.
Premier Silver announces a stimulus package to support businesses and workers
Premier Silver has announced an economic stimulus package to support local workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. This money is being made available to help offset the negative impacts of the evolving global situation.
The stimulus package will:
Chief Medical Officer of Health recommends broad new measures for Yukon
Corrected to clarify who should not visit hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Yukoners recommended to cancel or postpone all international non-essential travel
On the advice of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brendan Hanley, is advising all Yukoners to cancel or postpone all non-essential travel outside of Canada, including the United States.
As of today, there are still no cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Yukon. If Yukoners avoid non-essential international travel this may help slow the introduction of the virus to Yukon.
Legislation to ban conversion therapy tabled
Today, Minister responsible for the Women’s Directorate Jeanie Dendys tabled legislation to ban conversion therapy in Yukon.
Bill No. 9 would ban the practice of conversion therapy on minors or adults that have a court appointed guardian or substitute decision-maker and also clarify that conversion therapy is not an insured service. It would also introduce penalties for practicing conversion therapy in Yukon.
