Yukon News Releases
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Old Crow winter road is complete
This is a joint news release with the Government of Yukon and Vuntut Gwitchin Government (VGG).
Last week the Old Crow winter road opened to restricted traffic. The road will help move materials into the community to support infrastructure projects in the coming years, including the new Health and Wellness Centre, a 10-plex housing unit and the Old Crow Elders Complex.
The road spans 280 kilometres from Eagle Plains to Old Crow. The road will not be publicly accessible and the Vuntut Gwitchin Government (VGG) will control access.
Association of Yukon Communities renews three-year partnership agreement with the Government of Yukon
Joint news release with the Association of Yukon Communities and the Government of Yukon
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn and Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) President Gord Curran have signed a renewed partnership agreement at the AYC’s quarterly board meeting on March 5, 2022. The agreement sets the foundation for how the Yukon government and the Association of Yukon Communities will continue to work together over the next three years based on principles of fairness, cooperation and collaboration.
Proposed income tax amendments provide support for businesses
Today, Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled Bill #12 in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The Income Tax Amendments Act, (2022) includes a range of proposed administrative changes that will ensure that the Yukon’s Income Tax Act remains up to date with its federal equivalent and continues to meet the needs of the territory. The changes to the Yukon’s Income Tax Act do not involve any new or increased taxes for Yukoners.
Lottery for new lots in Whistle Bend, Logan and Mayo
The Government of Yukon is releasing 74 residential lots by public lottery in the Whistle Bend and Logan subdivisions in Whitehorse and three lots in Mayo.
Lottery applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on March 28, 2022. The draw will take place at 1 p.m. on March 31, 2022.
Yukoners recognized through Community Safety Awards
Eighteen Yukoners and one program are recognized for their efforts to prevent crime and foster community safety through the 2020–2021 Community Safety Awards. To respect public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, an in-person ceremony was unable to be held.
The 2020–2021 Community Safety Award recipients are:
Leaders meet for the first Yukon Forum of 2022
Today, Premier Sandy Silver and his Cabinet, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston and the Yukon First Nations Chiefs met in-person and virtually at the Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre for the first Yukon Forum of 2022.
Government of Yukon reaches a decision that advances the Coffee Gold project
The Government of Yukon and the Government of Canada, in partnership with Yukon First Nations, have come to a joint decision to accept the Executive Committee’s recommendation that the Coffee Gold project be allowed to proceed.
The Coffee Gold project, proposed by the Newmont Corporation, will consist of four open pit gold mines located about 130 kilometres south of Dawson City. The project is expected to have a construction period of 30 months followed by a 10-year operation phase and an 11-year closure phase.
Surplus budget advances commitments under Our Clean Future and Putting People First
Today, Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled the Government of Yukon’s 2022–23 Budget.
COVID-19 public health measures continue to ease
The Yukon government has announced plans to lift all remaining COVID-19 public health measures in the territory.
As previously announced, starting on March 4, 2022, there will be no longer limits on the size of gatherings, events or capacity at venues. Bars and restaurants will also be able to return to normal operations.
As of March 4, the following public health measures will remain in place:
Total deaths due to COVID-19 rises to 22
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is reporting the death of a Yukon resident from COVID-19. This brings the total to 22 since the first death was reported in October 2020.
Out of respect for the individuals and their families, we will not be releasing any additional information.
Engagement for a new Public Lands Act has begun
The Government of Yukon is modernizing the way public land is managed in the territory by creating a new Yukon Public Lands Act. The act will support many different types of land use for residential development, conservation, business ventures and recreational activities in the Yukon.
The new act will replace two existing pieces of legislation, the Lands Act and the Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act. It will recognize First Nations Final Agreements in the spirit of co-operation and day-to-day management of land in the Yukon.
2022 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly to begin
The 2022 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.
The 2022–23 Budget will be tabled during the sitting along with several pieces of legislation.
Legislative Assembly procedures will be adjusted to align with the territory’s most current COVID-19 health measures and could be subject to change over the course of the spring sitting.
Government of Yukon donates $50,000 to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Today, the Government of Yukon announced a donation of $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and neighbouring countries in response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Donations will support the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s work to provide relief through health facilities and supporting families in the region. Support is needed for the humanitarian and refugee response, including coordination for moving people to areas where they can receive food, clothing, shelter, psycho-social support and other assistance.
The total deaths due to COVID-19 rises to 21
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott is reporting the death of one Yukon resident from COVID-19. This brings the total to 21 deaths due to COVID-19 since the first death was reported in October 2020.
Out of respect for the individuals and their families, we will not be releasing any additional information.
Yukon Liquor Corporation stops selling Russian-produced products
In response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the Yukon Liquor Corporation will no longer buy or sell products made in Russia for the foreseeable future.
Effective immediately, Russian Standard will be removed from the Yukon Liquor Corporation’s six liquor stores and warehouse.
New hours of service at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre
Starting today, the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre (CTAC) in Whitehorse will be open between Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed between 12 and 12:30 p.m. during the week. The centre will also be open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The centre will continue to offer lab-based PCR testing to people at a high-risk of developing serious illness, such as:
Canadian Paediatric Society emphasizes the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for children and youth
The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) confirmed earlier this month the safety and effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and recommends them for children and adolescents five years of age and older.
The acting Chief Medical Officer of Health continues to recommend that children and youth keep their vaccines up-to-date to protect against the impacts of COVID-19 during the current wave and in the coming months as people consider increasing contacts and travel.
Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report action plan released
At the request of the Yukon’s Ombudsman, the implementation action plan has been updated to reflect that the Ombudsman’s report is expected to be complete in mid-2022.
The Government of Yukon is implementing the recommendations from the Hidden Valley Elementary School Independent Review Report.
Yukon Wildland Fire Management and Yukon First Nations Wildfire enter into new, three-year agreement
This is a joint release with the Government of Yukon’s Wildland Fire Management Branch and Yukon First Nations Wildfire.
The Government of Yukon’s Wildland Fire Management Branch and Yukon First Nations Wildfire have entered a new, three-year Unit Crew Services Agreement.
More public health measures to be eased in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon is continuing to ease public health measures.
Effective March 4, 2022, only the following public health measures will remain in place in the territory:
