Yukon News Releases
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Improvements to medical travel support
The Government of Yukon is making travel easier and more affordable for Yukoners. Starting January 1, 2021, the medical travel subsidy for patients will double, from $75 per day to $150 per day, for multi-day travel. A new $75 subsidy will also be introduced for same day travel for both patients and escorts.
Medical travel to cities such as Prince George, Victoria and Kelowna will also be included in the medical travel subsidy program. Increased options will give patients more flexibility in determining the most appropriate destination to respond to their treatment needs.
Amendments to Condominium Act, 2015 proposed
Today, Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee tabled Bill No. 16, which would modernize the legislative framework and adopt best practices for condominium ownership and development in Yukon.
Proposed amendments to the Condominium Act, 2015 focus on balancing consumer protection with development and economic opportunities. These amendments bring clarity to how condominiums will be developed and regulated, facilitating a stable housing market in Yukon.
The proposed amendments:
Corporate Statutes Amendment Act tabled
Minister of Community Services John Streicker tabled Bill 15 today. The Bill would amend the 2018 Societies Act, the Business Corporations Act and the Cooperative Associations Act.
The amendments incorporate best practices and lessons learned from other jurisdictions into Yukon’s societies legislation. For consistency, some related technical amendments are also proposed to the Business Corporations Act and the Cooperative Associations Act.
Enduring Powers of Attorney Bill tabled in the Legislative Assembly
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee tabled Bill No. 17 today. The Bill proposes amendments to the Enduring Power of Attorney Act that would enhance protections and accessibility for individuals and align Yukon with the Uniform Law Conference of Canada.
October 7, 2020: COVID-19 update
The Government of Yukon has the following updates for the Yukon public on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 cases and recoveries
As of today, October 7, at 11 a.m., the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 15. Everyone has recovered. We have tested 3,542 people.
COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre
From Tuesday, September 29, to Monday, October 5, we tested 108 people at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre (CTAC) in Whitehorse.
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Production support and funding available for Yukon filmmaking team
The Government of Yukon, in partnership with the Harold Greenberg Fund, will contribute a total of $20,000 to help one Yukon filmmaking team produce a dramatic short film. This marks the second year of the Northern Shorts Program, which aims to develop the media industry in Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. In addition to the funding, the program will also provide production support and advice.
Applications to the Harold Greenberg Fund Northern Shorts Program are now open. Yukon filmmaking teams are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is December 4, 2020.
Fixed election dates proposed
Today, Premier Sandy Silver tabled amendments to the Elections Act that would set fixed dates for territorial elections. The amendments would set territorial elections for the first Monday in November every four years, starting on November 3, 2025.
Ban on single-use products proposed
The Government of Yukon is proposing amendments to the Environment Act to strengthen the territory’s waste reduction efforts by allowing for the banning certain types of single-use packages and products. Minister of Environment Pauline Frost tabled Bill 14 today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The Bill would allow for new rules around how single-use products and packages are made, supplied, distributed and used.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations governments partner to improve access to technology for K–12 Yukon First Nations students
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations governments are partnering to provide $950,000 to purchase 1,300 devices to improve access to technology for Yukon First Nations students in Kindergarten to Grade 12.
The Government of Yukon has committed $478,400 to this initiative, which is being matched by Yukon First Nations governments who will determine how devices are distributed to Citizens in their communities.
Women’s History Month celebrated with new tourism banners by female artists
A new series of banners featuring the artwork of six Yukon women were unveiled in Whitehorse today in recognition of Women’s History Month.
The selected artists are Emma Barr, Esther Bordet, Amber Church, Maegan Garrett, Violet Gatensby and Sharon Vittrekwa. Their designs explore the themes of Only in the Yukon, Natural Wonders and Transformational Experiences.
Economy remains resilient as supports for Yukoners continue
Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled the 2020–21 First Supplementary Estimates in the Legislative Assembly today.
The $92.2 million supplementary budget Bill includes an increase of $95.9 million in Operations and Maintenance spending and a decrease of $3.7 million in gross capital expenditures. A total of $52.1 million is recoverable from the Government of Canada and other third parties.
Government of Yukon will fully fund the costs of continuous glucose monitors for all Yukoners
All Yukoners with type 1 diabetes will now have access to fully funded continuous glucose monitoring.
Glucose monitors can help individuals living with type 1 diabetes to monitor their glucose levels.
Yukon was the first jurisdiction in Canada to provide coverage for continuous glucose monitors to youth age 18 years and younger. Now, Yukon again leads the nation in providing continuous glucose monitors for all Yukoners with type 1 diabetes.
September 30, 2020: COVID-19 update
The Government of Yukon has the following updates for the Yukon public on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 cases and recoveries
As of today, September 30, at 2 p.m., the COVID-19 case count for Yukon is 15. Everyone has recovered. We have tested 3,402 people.
COVID-19 Testing Centre
From Tuesday, September 22, to Monday, September 28, we tested 157 people at the COVID-19 Testing Centre (CTC) in Whitehorse.
2020 fall sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly to begin
The 2020 fall sitting of the 34th Yukon Legislative Assembly will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 1.
In addition to new Bills to be tabled this fall, four Bills tabled in the spring are scheduled to be debated:
Support for certified training available for Yukon coaches
The Government of Yukon is supporting the continued development of Yukon coaches by covering registration fees for online courses offered by the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).
Between now and the end of 2020, Yukon coaches who take NCCP multi-sport introduction or development courses online can have their registration fees reimbursed. These courses cover topics related to all sports and include such topics as coaching in secondary schools, designing a basic sport program and making ethical decisions.
New water reservoir for Faro
Construction of a new water reservoir in Faro is now complete. With a capacity of 625 cubic metres, the new reservoir replaces an old reservoir constructed in 1971 that was nearing the end of its useful life.
Water storage facilities like reservoirs are essential to keep a town like Faro supplied with clean drinking water. The reservoir buffers community water supply during peak demands, provides redundancy to other reservoirs while they are offline for maintenance, provides additional chlorine contact time for disinfection and provides water for local firefighting purposes.
Have your say on how non-cannabis vapour products should be regulated in Yukon
The Government of Yukon wants to hear from Yukoners about the minimum legal age for access to tobacco and vapour products and how vapour products should be sold, used and promoted. The feedback will inform amendments to the Smoke-Free Places Act.
Non-cannabis vaping has increased across Canada with adolescents reporting the highest levels of vapour product use. More adults are also choosing vaping as a smoking cessation tool.
Yukon Aging in Place Action Plan released
The Government of Yukon has released its Aging in Place Action Plan, which sets the collaborative direction for how governments, community groups, families and individuals can work together to support the health and wellness outcomes of seniors and Elders in the territory.
Government of Yukon announces funding for shingles vaccine
To support Yukoners’ long-term wellbeing and quality of life, the Government of Yukon is publicly funding a shingles vaccine for Yukoners between the ages of 65 and 70, the age at which the vaccine is most effective.
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash, caused by the same virus as chickenpox. After someone has had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles.
The shingles vaccine, Shingrix, will be publicly funded in Yukon beginning January 1, 2021.
