Yukon News Releases
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Yukon Permanent Art Collection exhibits new acquisitions
An exhibition featuring the 16 new works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection opened today in the main foyer of the Jim Smith Building in Whitehorse.
Entitled Dis Orientation, the show explores the points of connection between artist, artwork, and viewer and features a wide range of media including stained glass, illustration, carving, painting, textile and digital collage. The artists featured are Claire Falkenberg, Jared Kane, Annie Kierans, Rebecca Manias, Calvin Morberg, Cole Pauls, Krystle Silverfox and Amy Tessaro.
Clean Energy Act receives assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
The Clean Energy Act, which legislates the Yukon’s targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensures long-term climate change accountability, received assent today.
Animal Protection and Control Act receives assent
The new Animal Protection and Control Act received assent today.
The new Act will provide a comprehensive, enforceable legal framework for managing all aspects of animal protection and control in the Yukon and establishes higher standards of care than what previously existed. The Act includes permits and inspections of animal-related businesses, expands enforcement tools to address high-risk and feral animals and empowers local officers to take action.
Amendments to the Legal Profession Act and the Technical Amendments Act receive assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
Bill No. 16, which amends the Legal Profession Act, 2017, and Bill No. 19, the Technical Amendments Act (2022), received assent today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
Yukoners can expect an emergency alert test on their cell phones, TVs and radios on November 16
The Yukon is participating in a national test of the AlertReady system this week. A test alert will be sent to radio, TV and cell phones on Wednesday, November 16, at approximately 1:55 pm.
The message will clearly state that it is a test. These types of alerts are designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving information about emergencies including floods, landslides, wildfires and Amber Alerts.
Support for affordable housing projects in the Yukon available through sixth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund
The sixth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund launched today to support the construction of affordable housing for Yukoners across the territory.
This call for projects includes three streams:
Statement from the Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean on Canada’s National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:
“The Government of Yukon is proud to endorse Canada’s first-ever National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
“Our government has long recognized and worked towards addressing the high rates of gender-based violence in the North. This historic national plan lays out a broad framework for how we can work together to ensure that no matter where anyone lives in Canada, we all have timely and reliable access to necessary services and protections.
Statement from Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn on 2027 Canada Winter Games
Minister Richard Mostyn has issued the following statement:
Xplore extends satellite service to Yukoners into 2023
The Government of Yukon is pleased that Xplore, formerly Xplornet, has extended satellite services to the Yukon into 2023.
These services are critical for Yukoners living in rural locations and the Yukon government advocated on behalf of Yukoners to have services remain available until the end of September 2023.
While Xplore will be available for longer than anticipated, Yukoners will need to switch to a new provider after September 30, 2023.
Charting the Course: Living with and managing COVID-19
The Government of Yukon has released Charting the Course: Living with and managing COVID-19, which includes next steps that will guide the Yukon’s ongoing response to the pandemic.
Statement from Minister of Education Jeanie McLean on the School Board trustee elections
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:
“Thank you to all the candidates who were nominated in the recent school board and council elections for the First Nation School Board, commission scolaire francophone du Yukon, and the Whistle Bend Elementary School Council. It is promising and exciting to see Yukoners have such enthusiasm to be involved in the community and our educational system.
Tagish River Habitat Protection Area management plan recognizes an important habitat in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon, the Carcross/Tagish First Nation and the Government of Canada have signed the final management plan for the Tagish River Habitat Protection Area.
The Tagish River Habitat Protection Area includes the Tagish River channel connecting Tagish Lake to Marsh Lake on the upper Yukon River drainage system. The management plan affirms the importance of the area to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, as well as community members. The completion of the plan also marks a milestone in implementation of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Final Agreement.
Canadian Open Data Summit held in the North
Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai welcomed delegates from across Canada, both virtually and in person, to the Canadian Open Data Summit that was held in Whitehorse this week. This was the first time the Summit has been held in Canada’s North.
New campaigns aim to decrease stigma, increase awareness of substance use supports available in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon has launched two territory-wide public awareness and education campaigns as part of its ongoing response to the Substance Use Health Emergency.
Through a variety of print and digital advertisements and promotional methods, these campaigns aim to address the toxic drug supply present in the Yukon, promote awareness of the variety of substance use supports and services available in the territory, and increase compassion and understanding around substance use.
Two Klondike Valley farms win Yukon Agriculture Award
The Government of Yukon is awarding the 2022 Yukon Agriculture Award to Lastraw Ranch and Klondike Valley Nursery. The two Klondike Valley farms are recognized for their leadership and contribution to Yukon agriculture.
Statement from Premier Silver on Canada’s 2022 Fall Economic Statement
Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:
“Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has provided an update on the current state of Canada’s economy and released the 2022 Fall Economic Statement.
“At a time when the world is dealing with high levels of inflation, Yukoners and all Canadians are looking to all governments for solutions that will make life more affordable.
New Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre opens on November 7
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Association franco-yukonnaise
The Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre will start seeing clients on Monday, November 7, at the Nuvo Building at 102 – 4149 4th Avenue in Whitehorse. Constellation will be the first primary health care clinic of its kind in the Yukon and serve as a model of care to build upon in the future.
Government of Yukon and Yukon RCMP team up to launch new Mobile Crisis Response Team
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have launched a new Mobile Crisis Response Team in Whitehorse. The new unit, named Car 867, will respond to calls for service related to mental health issues and suicide risks.
Single use paper bags will be banned in the Yukon starting January 1, 2023
The Yukon is continuing to move forward with a more responsible waste management in the territory. Starting January 1, 2023, single-use paper bags will be banned in the Yukon.
Disposing of waste is expensive and can tarnish natural environments. Single-use products like paper bags are resource-intensive and create emissions when being produced and transported. This ban is another step in reducing waste and protecting the Yukon’s environment.
Yukon heritage awareness campaign wins national award
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations
An awareness campaign launched earlier this year promoting the value of the Yukon’s heritage resources and what to do with chance finds has been recognized by the National Trust for Canada with a Governors’ Award.
