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Public engagement on the Yukon Nominee Program is now open. The Government of Yukon is seeking feedback from Yukoners, employers and people with experience in the program to help inform its future. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
The twelfth annual Ember Fire Academy concluded Saturday with 11 recruits completing the program. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/embe...
The Government of Yukon is providing an update on significant improvements to mining permitting timelines. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
Following the successful first round of the Residential Builders Lottery, the Yukon government plans to offer additional lots through future lottery rounds and make more lots available to developers. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/seve...
Canada’s internal trade ministers met today in Iqaluit to make it easier for Canadians to work, do business and invest across the country. Strengthening Canada’s economy at home remains a key priority in building a more prosperous and resilient future. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/cana...
Public engagement on non-consensual sharing of intimate images shows a need for more legal options and more education and awareness on cyber victimization, especially for young people. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/enga...
Following extensive geotechnical and engineering assessment, a solution to address the impacts of soil condition issues near the new bridge abutments has been identified and a permanent remediation design is being developed. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
The combined departments of Economic Development and Tourism and Culture are now the Department of Economy, Tourism and Culture. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
Thanks to a donation from Yukon collector Ron Carr, 18 works by renowned Yukon and northern artists are now on display as part of a special Yukon Permanent Art Collection exhibition at the Jim Smith Building in Whitehorse. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/new-...
Premier Dixon has issued a statement in response to new U.S. tariffs and is focused on supporting local businesses and building a stronger, more resilient economy. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
Jeff Stephenson is the recipient of the second ever Hestia Award, given by the Government of Yukon to members of the Yukon Fire Service who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, courage and leadership. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/jeff...
Last week, firefighters from across the Yukon assembled in Atlin for the Fire Rescue Yukon 2026 Conference, organized by the Association of Yukon Firefighters and Chiefs. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
Minister of Education Scott Kent has issued a statement welcoming students, families and staff as the new school year gets underway at different times across the Yukon, and wishes everyone a safe, successful and rewarding school year. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
Minister of Environment Wade Istchenko issued a statement on his participation in the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers meeting. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
Minister Ted Laking and Minister Laura Lang have issued a joint statement on ATCO Electric Yukon's billing practices, systems and processes. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/join...
The Government of Yukon Wildland Fire Management branch is sending four initial-attack crews to support the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection’s response to the Mukluk Fire near Tok, Alaska. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/wild...
The Yukon government is helping more Yukoners train for health careers by increasing medical, nursing and health careers bursaries. A $200,000 increase in Budget 2026 supports this expansion. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
In the event of a trade deal with the U.S., the Yukon will lift restrictions on the Yukon Liquor Corporation purchasing U.S.-made alcohol products. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/stat...
The Yukon’s 2024–25 MMIWG2S+ annual report is now available. It tracks progress and gaps reported by 27 partners. At a recent gathering, families and survivors also came together to discuss governance, accountability and what should happen next. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
The Government of Yukon is raising direct award thresholds to boost efficiency in procurement, cut red tape and create more opportunities for local and First Nations businesses. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
You can participate in a public engagement to inform the modernization of the Yukon’s Court of Appeal Act, created in 1971, and the Court of Appeal of Yukon’s rules of court. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
Yukon Wildland Fire Management is sending seven personnel to support wildfire response in Washington state and Oregon. Departing August 14 and 15, the group includes four task force leaders, two time recorders and one agency representative. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/yuko...
The Receiver for Victoria Gold Corp. has entered an agreement with Sitka Gold Corp to accelerate Sitka’s options to acquire its remaining interests in the Clear Creek property. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
The Government of Yukon is recognizing Pride Month by supporting events and opportunities that celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners, including a Pride flag raising and the 2026 YXY Pride Parade. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/gove...
26 projects across the Yukon have been approved for support through the Community Development Fund. The funding will help organizations strengthen community facilities, build skills, support local events and create new opportunities. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/twen...
