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Joint Statement from Minister of Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on International Non-Binary People’s Day
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued the following statement:
“On July 14, International Non-Binary People’s Day is a day to celebrate and raise awareness of individuals who exist outside of the gender binary.
The Government of Yukon wishes Team Yukon good luck at the North American Indigenous Games
The Yukon government wishes all the members of Team Yukon good luck as they begin travelling to the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth, Millbrook First Nation and Sipekne'katik in Nova Scotia. The Games will take place for the 10th time on July 15 to 23, 2023.
Team Yukon is composed of more than 130 athletes, cultural performers, coaches and support staff who represent eight different Yukon communities. Yukon athletes will compete in 11 of 16 sports, including 3D archery and canoe/kayak.
Minister McLean attends national Early Learning and Child Care meeting
Minister Jeanie McLean joined federal, provincial and territorial ministers in Iqaluit, Nunavut this week where discussions focused on the three pillars of the multilateral early childhood educator workforce strategy framework: recruitment, retention and recognition. The Minister shared the Government of Yukon’s work, since implementing universal child care, to recognize and value the work of early childhood educators in the territory.
Statement from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on the 25th anniversary of the Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Final and Self-Government agreements and completion of Jëje Zho
Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“Congratulations to the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government on 25 years of self-government. On July 16, 1998, the Yukon, federal and Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in governments signed the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Final and Self-Government agreements. I was honoured to represent Premier Ranj Pillai and join the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in in the celebrations today in Dawson City as well as participate in the naming ceremony and opening of Jëje Zho, the new men’s shelter.
Minister McLean attends 111th Council of Ministers of Education meeting
The Government of Yukon is committed to working with federal and territorial counterparts to promote access to Indigenous knowledge and improve our education system overall. On July 10, 2023, Minister Jeanie McLean represented the Yukon at the 111th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) in Saskatoon, chaired by Saskatchewan’s Minister of Advanced Education and Chair of CMEC Gordon Wyant, K.C.
Forty-one additional campsites now open at the Congdon Creek Campground
On July 21, join Minister Nils Clarke and campers for a free BBQ celebration at the Congdon Creek Campground for the opening of an additional 41 campsites.
These campsites bring the total number of campsites at Congdon Creek Campground to 103. This campground is approximately a two and a half hour drive from Whitehorse located at milepost 1071.5 on the Alaska Highway on the western shore of Kluane Lake, also known in Southern Tutchone as Łù'àn Män. It offers spectacular views with plenty of activities to do along the way.
Council of the Federation summer meeting concludes
The Government of Yukon is committed to fostering collaboration with other provinces and territories to help strengthen and grow the territory, the North and the broader country for generations to come.
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai attended the Council of the Federation summer meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba this week where he discussed these and other shared priorities with his fellow Premiers from across the country.
At this meeting, Premier Pillai brought the Yukon’s perspectives and interests to discussions on a diverse range of issues, including:
Proactive maintenance continues this summer at Yukon schools
Recognizing the importance of maintaining educational facilities, the Government of Yukon undertakes a range of maintenance activities in Yukon schools every year. This work addresses infrastructure service needs to ensure Yukon schools are safe environments for all students and staff.
Some notable examples of larger projects in the past year include:
Whitehorse Public Library temporarily changing its hours
The Whitehorse Public Library will have new temporary public hours beginning July 12.
On Mondays, the library will be open from 12 pm to 6 pm and from Tuesday to Sunday it will be open from 10 am to 6 pm. These temporarily reduced hours will be in effect until July 31.
This change only affects the Whitehorse Public Library.
The e-library, the drop box and other online resources will be available 24/7. All scheduled programming will continue as planned. Patrons can look forward to the library returning to regular hours in August.
Government of Yukon accepts housing recommendations from the Yukon Standing Committee on Public Accounts
The Yukon government is committed to creating meaningful change that benefits vulnerable Yukoners and will continue to work with partners and stakeholders to ensure that all Yukoners have a place to call home.
On behalf of the Government of Yukon, the Yukon Housing Corporation (YHC) and the Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) have accepted all recommendations from the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Northern Premiers issue Pan-Northern Statement on Senate Committee’s Arctic Security Report
Premier of the Northwest Territories and Chair of the Northern Premiers’ Forum Caroline Cochrane, Premier Ranj Pillai and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok have issued the following statement on the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs’ report entitled Arctic Security Under Threat: Urgent needs in a changing geopolitical and environmental landscape:
Government of Yukon expands organics composting to Carcross, Tagish, Deep Creek and Marsh Lake solid waste facilities
The Government of Yukon is taking another important step towards a modern and sustainable solid waste management system across the territory. Effective July 5, 2023, users of the Carcross, Tagish, Deep Creek and Marsh Lake solid waste facilities can compost their organic waste.
Premier Pillai to attend Council of the Federation meeting
Premier Ranj Pillai will attend the Council of the Federation meeting of Canadian Premiers from July 10 to 12 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The meeting presents an opportunity to share the priorities of Yukoners, while engaging on common issues facing all Canadians.
On July 11, discussions will focus on the state of the federation, health care, labour force and immigration, public safety, Arctic security and sovereignty, and affordability and housing.
Joint Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on Disability Pride Month
Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued the following statement:
“July is Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to honour and commemorate the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities while acknowledging their unique lived experiences.
“This month was designated to commemorate the efforts of Canadians living with disabilities, which led to the enactment of the Accessible Canada Act on July 11, 2019. The Act aims to find, remove and prevent barriers that people with disabilities face.
The Government of Yukon invests in supports for strong and resilient communities
The Government of Yukon’s Community Development Fund (CDF) has awarded $728,187 in funding for 16 projects that benefit Yukoners while enhancing the availability of community resources and opportunities.
This support marks the most recent round of Tier 2 funding by the Community Development Fund. Recipients include the Friends of Mount Sima Society, Yukon Little League, Champagne Community Association and the Food Action Hub Society, among others. Tier 2 funding is specific to projects between $20,000 and $75,000.
Forest Resources Act and Regulation “What We Heard” report now available
A report on the feedback the Government of Yukon received on the proposed recommended changes to the Forest Resources Act and Regulation is now available.
In spring 2023, the Yukon government asked Yukoners to review a list of proposed changes to the Forest Resources Act and Regulation. The proposed changes will help ensure the legislation continues to be effective for the Government of Yukon, First Nations, industry and communities. Proposed changes to the Act and Regulation include:
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada reach an Agreement in Principle to improve health care services for Yukoners
Yukoners take great pride in the territory’s universal, accessible, and publicly-funded healthcare system. Yukon health care workers face significant challenges delivering the level of care that patients deserve. The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon are partnering to deliver immediate and collaborative action to improve healthcare services for all Yukoners.
Statement from Minister Clarke on Plastic Free July
Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:
“This month is Plastic Free July, a global initiative built on sharing plastic free resources and solutions, with an overall vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. For the month of July, we are encouraging Yukoners to take part and do what we can to reduce dependence on plastics.
Yukoners encouraged to apply to second intake of the Yukon Home Ownership Loan Program
The Government of Yukon has launched the second intake of the Home Ownership Loan Program to support Yukoners with buying or building a home.
The program was launched in 2020 and was initially open for rural properties only. Changes were made in April 2023 to include applications from Whitehorse residents to help address the growing need for safe, affordable and stable housing.
The Home Ownership Loan Program can be combined with Good Energy rebates on renovations and upgrades to make homes more energy efficient.
Applications open for special one-time prize available for projects marking the Yukon’s 125th anniversary
Yukoners are invited to mark the Yukon’s 125th anniversary of joining the Confederation of Canada by applying for the new 125 Prize. As Yukoners look ahead to the next 125 years of the territory, three to five exceptional Yukon-based projects will be selected to receive up to $125,000 to achieve something extraordinary.
