Yukon News Releases
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Engagement begins on Yukon’s Mineral Development Strategy
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon
A new independent panel will engage with Yukoners to develop a mineral development strategy for the territory. Its members are Math’ieya Alatini, Angus Robertson, and Doug Eaton. Robertson is the Chair of the panel. The three-member panel has been appointed based on recommendations from the Mining Memorandum of Understanding (MMOU) Main Table. The MMOU was signed in 2017 by the Government of Yukon and all 11 self-governing Yukon First Nations.
Film incentive helps pour more than $1 million into local economy, trains six Yukoners in production
Production of River of Life: Yukon poured more than $1 million into the territorial economy and provided six Yukoners with specialized training during filming, which took place between June and October 2018.
The Yukon Film Location Incentive Program provided a rebate of $267,421 for the production, which included $29,003 for the production company to train the Yukon film crew. The production spent $1,069,685 on Yukon services, wages and training.
Yukon Forum sees progress on justice, family and children services, fish and wildlife
Joint news release with the Council of Yukon First Nations and Yukon First Nations governments
Yukon’s Premier, Cabinet members, Council of Yukon First Nation’s Grand Chief and Yukon First Nations Chiefs met today at the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre for the third Yukon Forum of 2019.
Cannabis Yukon retail store to close
Updated on October 17, 2019, to correct details about cannabis sales
The Cannabis Yukon retail store will close permanently at 7 p.m. on October 17, 2019. Since legalization, just under $4 million worth of cannabis has been sold in Yukon, helping to displace the territory’s illicit market.
In addition to legal, controlled access to cannabis, the retail store has provided detailed product and health information to help Yukoners make informed decisions and engage in responsible consumption.
Five Yukon youth honoured for outstanding contributions to community
Five Yukoners are receiving the Outstanding Youth Achievement Award in recognition for outstanding service and contributions to their communities. Cassie Johnston, Emi Blanchard, Benji Robertson, Caius Taggart-Cox and Micah Taggart-Cox are recipients of the 2019 award.
The Government of Canada Launches Co-Developed Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Joint news release - A long-term, strategic vision for Canada’s Arctic and North
Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations launched Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework.
The Framework sets out a long-term, strategic vision that will guide the Government of Canada’s activities and investments in the Arctic to 2030 and beyond and will better align Canada’s national and international policy objectives with the priorities of Indigenous peoples and Arctic and Northern residents.
Northern Premiers release Pan-territorial Chapter for Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Joint news release
In order to ensure that the pan-territorial context is well understood within the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework, territorial Premiers are releasing a Pan-Territorial chapter. Located here, the chapter emphasizes the political and economic region, including key opportunities and challenges that territories share.
Unique tutor-learner pair receive literacy award
Ted Ackerman, a tutor-volunteer with Yukon Learn, and Kwanlin Dün First Nation Elder Louie Smith are this year’s recipients of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award. Premier Sandy Silver presented the tutor-learner pair with the award today in recognition of their contributions to literacy in the territory and the preservation of First Nation language, stories and history.
Measles Immunization Catch-Up Campaign
A school-based measles catch-up campaign will run in Yukon schools from September 16 to October 4. The purpose of this campaign is to promote and administer vaccination for eligible children from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine will be offered to children who have not previously been vaccinated or who may not have received both recommended doses. Vaccination will protect children who have not been vaccinated as well as those who cannot be immunized due to medical conditions.
Yukon Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Plan released today
The Government of Yukon and the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Interagency Advisory Committee are releasing a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Action Plan for Yukon on World FASD Awareness Day.
The Yukon FASD Action Plan is a response to the need for a coordinated approach to address the issue of FASD in Yukon. The plan identifies key priority actions that build on existing programs and services and work together to create better outcomes for citizens with FASD, as well as improve outcomes for families and communities throughout Yukon.
Yukoners to benefit from efficient and reliable green energy
A thriving economy needs strategic investments in green infrastructure to improve the lives of citizens while limiting impacts on the local environment. Investing in innovative green infrastructure also helps create jobs and improve the quality of life of Northerners.
Draft Yukon parks strategy open for comment
The Government of Yukon wants your input on a draft strategy for Yukon parks.
The draft strategy outlines ways communities across Yukon can experience the benefits of parks, which include healthy land, healthy people, and a healthy economy. It lays out strategic actions under eight priorities from 2020 to 2030 that aim to sustainably deliver the environmental, economic, social, and health benefits of parks and campgrounds to users today and for the future.
Northern commitments sought from national party leaders
Canada’s northern premiers have sent letters to each national party leader in advance of the federal election. The letters seek each federal leaders’ views on northern issues while calling for continued collaboration between all governments.
The letters are publicly available on each territorial governments’ website.
More information:
Statement from Premier Sandy Silver regarding the passing of former Premier Dennis Fentie
Premier Sandy Silver issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Premier Dennis Fentie:
Building stronger communities across Yukon with the federal Gas Tax Fund
Joint news release with Government of Canada
The Government of Yukon has received the first of two $8.25 million annual instalments of the federal Gas Tax Fund, along with a top-up of $16.5 million, made available through the Government of Canada’s Budget 2019. This top-up doubles the amount of money for municipalities, unincorporated communities and First Nations in Yukon.
Council of Yukon First Nations takes over administration of Gladue Report Writing Pilot Project
Joint news release with Council of Yukon First Nations
The Council of Yukon First Nations has begun to administer the Gladue Report Writing Pilot Project, taking over from the Yukon Legal Services Society, a non-profit organization also known as Legal Aid. The transfer took place August 1, officially putting the project into the hands of Yukon First Nations.
Government of Yukon signs Letter of Intent with the Republic of the Philippines
The Government of Yukon and the Government of the Philippines have signed a letter of intent to establish a framework to undertake negotiations on immigration programming and pursue cooperation on human resource development between the Philippines and Yukon.
Whitehorse Legion helps Yukon students learn about service and sacrifice
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 254 has donated $21,000 worth of DVD documentaries and educational plans for Yukon students to learn more about the significant service and sacrifice made by Canadian veterans.
These resources include a six-part documentary series and teachers guide created by the Thomega Entertainment Canada Remembers Commemorative School Project. The series covers Canadian men and women in the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air force and Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, Korean War, Afghanistan and world-wide NATO missions.
Corrections to Yukon student performance data
The Government of Yukon and BC Ministry of Education recently identified errors in Foundation Skills Assessment data provided by BC. These assessments are written at grades four and seven level and measure student progress in reading, writing and numeracy.
New delivery model will expand counselling services in Yukon
A new delivery model will provide Yukoners in all communities with a wider range of high-quality, accessible, and consistent counselling services. In Whitehorse, counselling services will be provided by the Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services (MWSU) branch along with two non-governmental organizations, the Canadian Mental Health Association – Yukon Division and All Genders Yukon Society. Each of these organizations has unique areas of expertise.
