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Statement from Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai on the Hyatt Place Whitehorse hotel development
Minister of Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“On December 9th, Northern Vision Development announced plans to construct a 100-room Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Whitehorse on Main Street. This development represents a significant private sector investment in the recovery of the Yukon’s tourism sector.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations meet to discuss Yukon Days meetings
Today, Premier Sandy Silver and his Cabinet, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston and the Yukon First Nations Chiefs met for the final Yukon Forum of 2021.
The Yukon Forum began with the lighting of a sacred fire at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre to support healing for communities and families across the territory, lift up leadership and promote strength and safety throughout the upcoming holiday season. Leaders discussed this year's Yukon Days along with ongoing collaborative initiatives.
Yukoners to receive higher carbon rebate payments in 2022–23
The Yukon Government Carbon Price Rebate will continue to benefit Yukoners in 2022–23 as individuals are set to receive more money, on average, than they pay in carbon pollution pricing.
Booster shot appointments now available for Yukoners aged 18 and over
Following recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) and the Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, COVID-19 boosters are now available to eligible Yukoners aged 18 and over.
People in Whitehorse aged 18 and older are now able to book their booster shots at the Whitehorse Vaccine Clinic. In communities, some booster clinics are now open for people aged 18 and older and more clinics will be added in the coming weeks. All Yukoners aged 18 and over who are eligible to get a booster should be able to receive one before the end of January.
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals reach tentative agreement
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals, formerly known as the Yukon Teachers’ Association (YTA), have reached a tentative agreement in collective bargaining on December 2, 2021.
The agreement will be submitted for ratification by the respective parties. No details will be released until the agreement is ratified.
Work on new Yukon First Nations School Board moves forward
The Yukon First Nation School Board Framework announced in June 2021 sets out the process for the creation of a First Nation School Board under the Education Act.
As of October 31, 2021, the following school councils have submitted a resolution to trigger a referendum on their school falling under the authority of a newly established First Nation School Board:
Yukon Permanent Art Collection celebrates 40 years and new acquisitions
In honour of the 40th anniversary of the Yukon Permanent Art Collection, a retrospective exhibition of more than 75 works from different eras of the collection’s holdings is now on display in the Main Gallery at the Yukon Arts Centre.
Entitled Collective Memory, the exhibition features a selection of pivotal works from the past four decades, highlighting the depth and diversity of the collection. Also included in the exhibition are the 21 works added to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection from the 2020/21 call for submissions.
The Commissioner of Yukon introduces the 2021 Inductees to the Order of Yukon
The Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard, in her capacity as Chancellor of the Order of Yukon, is honoured and thrilled to announce the 2021 inductees to the Order of Yukon. These names were chosen among the nominations submitted to the Advisory Council.
The following 2021 inductees demonstrated excellence, achievement and outstanding contributions to the social, cultural or economic wellbeing of the Yukon and its residents:
Some public health measures loosened as COVID-19 transmission decreases
Based on new recommendations from the acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Government of Yukon is loosening some public health measures.
The Yukon remains in a state of emergency in response to a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and widespread community transmission. New public health measures were introduced on November 8 to limit the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the territory’s health care system is not overwhelmed.
2021 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
The 2021 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concluded today. The 2021–22 First Supplementary Estimates received assent along with seven pieces of legislation on the final day of the 31 day sitting.
The 2021–22 First Supplementary Estimates includes funding to support Yukoners through COVID-19 and historic flooding while providing early learning opportunities for children. The supplementary budget includes:
Fourteenth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Catherine Elliott has reported another death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19. This brings the total to 14 since the first death was reported in October 2020.
There are currently 62 active cases of COVID-19 in the territory.
Independent review will help shape the future of fire services in the Yukon
The Government of Yukon has received the final report of the independent Review of the Yukon Fire Marshal’s Office Fire Suppression and Rescue Resource Distribution. The review contains 104 recommendations in the areas of governance, operations, strategy and risk management and compliance.
The Yukon’s 2021 State of the Environment report released
Today, Minister of Environment Nils Clarke tabled the 2021 State of the Environment report. The report brings together scientific and technical data from across government organizations and helps identify trends about the health of the Yukon’s environment.
COVID-19 vaccine verification ID requirements changed for youth
The Government of Yukon has changed the vaccine verification requirements for youth under the age of 18. Government-issued identification that does not include a photograph, such as a birth certificate, may now be shown along with proof of vaccination for youth aged 12 to 17 to access designated settings.
Youth under the age of 18 had previously been required to show government-issued photo identification.
This change was made to ensure that youth who do not have government-issued photo identification are still able to access designated places.
Vaccination requirements for employment now in effect
Based on recommendations from the Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Government of Yukon is requiring all public servants, volunteers and contractors to have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of today. This includes teachers, health care professionals employed by the Government of Yukon and other public servants.
Employees are legally required to complete an attestation for their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by midnight today or they will be placed on leave without pay starting tomorrow, December 1, 2021
The Yukon’s first ever creative and cultural industries strategy released
Today, the Government of Yukon released Creative Potential: Advancing the Yukon’s Creative and Cultural Industries, a 10-year strategy to support the growth and development of the creative and cultural industries in the Yukon.
Thirteenth Yukon resident dies of COVID-19
The Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. André Corriveau has reported another death of a Yukon citizen from COVID-19. This brings the total to 13 since the first death was reported in October 2020.
There are currently 99 active cases of COVID-19 in the territory.
The Government of Yukon increases Annual Allowable Cut for Dawson
The Government of Yukon has increased the annual allowable cut to 28,000 cubic metres per year on public lands in the Dawson Forest Resources Management Plan area. This decision was supported through collaborative work between Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin First Nation, the Dawson District Renewable Resources Council and the Government of Yukon. This determination incorporated the multiple forest values provided in the Dawson Forest Resources Management Plan to help ensure the long-term health and viability of the forests and forest sector in the Dawson area.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics set to begin for children aged five to 11
The Government of Yukon will begin COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged five to 11 on December 6. Children will be receiving the Pfizer (Comirnaty) pediatric vaccine. First and second doses will be administered eight weeks apart.
Vaccination clinics will be held across the Yukon through the month of December, starting the week of December 6. In Whitehorse, the vaccination clinic will be at the Coast High Country Inn Convention Centre. In communities outside of Whitehorse, appointments will be at health centres.
