Yukon News Releases
Statement from Minister of Finance on 2022-23 Public Accounts
Minister Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“On October 17, I provided an update to Yukoners about the progress and development of the 2022–23 Public Accounts.
“As Minister of Finance, I remain committed to keeping Yukoners informed about the preparation of this important document for the Government of Yukon.
Statement from Premier Pillai on meetings with B.C. Premier and Minister
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“Last week, I had the privilege of meeting with B.C. Premier David Eby and B.C. Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen.
The Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations announce plans for Mobile Downtown Outreach Initiative
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations.
The Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations are announcing plans to launch a mobile downtown outreach initiative as part of an approach to enhance safety in downtown Whitehorse.
Amendment to the Elections Act receives assent
We have removed the word "Royal" to correct an oversight.
The Government of Yukon is taking steps to ensure electoral boundaries respond to shifting populations and demographics in the territory, particularly in Whistle Bend in Whitehorse.
Statement from Premier Pillai on the Israel-Hamas conflict
Premier Pillai has issued the following statement:
“All Yukoners continue to be shocked and saddened by the news coming out of the Middle East.
“Over the past three weeks, the world has seen unspeakable atrocities occurring against innocent civilians and most tragically, innocent children. This is heartbreaking. The largest attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust and the ongoing blockades and bombardments of the Gaza Strip makes it easy for us to lose hope.
Operation NANOOK-TATIGIIT enhances Yukon's emergency preparedness
The Government of Yukon participated in a territory-wide emergency preparedness exercise, Operation NANOOK-TATIGIIT 2023, from October 23 to 26, together with partner agencies and governments.
Operation NANOOK-TATIGIIT is an interagency territorial exercise that takes place yearly in one of Canada’s three territories. It provides an important opportunity to test and improve territorial emergency preparedness and coordination between all levels of government, without the disruption associated with actual emergency responses.
School board celebrates taking on the operation of francophone early learning and child care centre
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon.
In September 2023, the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon (CSFY) officially assumed control and management of the Garderie du petit cheval blanc (Garderie) early learning and child care centre.
Statement from Minister Mostyn on the first-ever Yukon Chiefs and Mayors Forum
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn has issued the following statement:
“The Government of Yukon congratulates the elected officials who gathered for the first-ever Chiefs and Mayors Forum, held October 24 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
The Government of Yukon provides increased funding to Yukon municipalities
The Government of Yukon recognizes the need for healthy, thriving communities and the important role that municipalities play in delivering essential services to Yukoners. The territory’s eight municipalities are expected to receive a 10.3 per cent increase in Comprehensive Municipal Grant funding, for a total of $24.5 million in 2024-25. The funding will be transferred to municipalities on April 1, 2024.
The Government of Yukon awards 16 bursaries to Yukon students pursuing careers in health and social services
The Government of Yukon is committed to addressing the health human resources situation across the territory. As part of this commitment, the Government of Yukon has awarded 16 bursaries to support Yukon students pursuing priority health and social service professions.
This year’s health bursaries were awarded to recipients pursuing diploma, baccalaureate and master's level studies in nursing, medicine, social work and community and rehabilitation therapy.
Nurse and nurse practitioner licensing and registration will be streamlined in the Yukon
Bill No. 33, which amends the Registered Nurses Profession Act, received assent today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The amendment paves the way for flexible enrollment for registered nurses and nurse practitioners applying to work in the Yukon.
Government of Yukon passes the amendments to the Environment Act
Bill No. 28, amendments to the Environment Act, today received Royal Assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
Amendments to the Act are required to fully implement Extended Producer Responsibility across the territory. The amendments to the Act help ensure that the Government of Yukon can establish an effective producer hierarchy, exempt certain producers from the Extended Producer Responsibility system and capture producers outside of the Yukon under the new regulation.
Statement from Premier Pillai on meeting with US Consul General DeHart
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“Building on an initial conversation held in August, I had the opportunity to meet with US Consul General Jim DeHart last week in Whitehorse to discuss the Yukon's ties with the United States and avenues for enhanced cooperation between our governments in economic development and Arctic security.
Yukon First Nations and health system partners to guide development of Health and Wellness Yukon and Putting People First
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations.
Restaurant to open at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
The Government of Yukon has signed an agreement with Air North, Yukon’s Airline, to offer food services at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport. Air North’s new airport restaurant is set to open on February 1, 2024.
Statement from Premier Pillai on downtown Whitehorse community safety
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I want to thank the City of Whitehorse, the RCMP, Connective, the Council of Yukon First Nations, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, the Government of Yukon Department of Health and Social Services, the Government of Yukon Department of Justice and the Yukon Housing Corporation for participating in the Downtown Whitehorse Community Partners Roundtable Discussion on the evening of Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Inflation Relief Rebate extended for the fourth time to offset the continued impacts of cost of living and business for Yukoners
The Government of Yukon continues to work hard to make life more affordable for Yukoners and is announcing an extension of the temporary $150 Inflation Relief Rebate to reduce the impacts that inflation continues to have on Yukoners. The rebate will again be applied automatically to ATCO Electric Yukon and Yukon Energy electricity bills.
All non-government residential and commercial electricity customers will see a $50 credit on their bills starting in November 2023 and running through December 2023 and January 2024.
Statement from Minister Streicker on International Archaeology Day
Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:
“Every year on the third Saturday in October, International Archaeology Day is celebrated by archaeological organizations around the world. This initiative honours the vital role archaeology plays in illuminating our past and guiding our future.
The Government of Yukon launches rebate to support stability in rental market
The Government of Yukon believes in the importance of listening to Yukoners and responding to their needs, especially when it comes to housing and affordability.
In response to concerns from residential landlords about the timing of regulation changes setting the rent cap at a maximum of 5 per cent for 2023, the Government of Yukon is launching a per-unit rebate to ease the impacts of inflation on those who provide much-needed accommodations to Yukoners.
Government of Yukon and Canadian Red Cross partner to strengthen disaster response and emergency preparedness in Yukon communities
Today, the Government of Yukon and the Canadian Red Cross announced a new multiyear agreement to deliver Emergency Support Services (ESS) in the Yukon. The agreement will help enhance disaster response and emergency preparedness across the territory for events such as wildfires, flooding and personal disasters such as house fires.
