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Canada and Yukon chart new path with agreement to help protect and conserve nature
The governments of Canada and Yukon announced today that they have finalized the Canada-Yukon Nature Agreement to advance nature conservation and protection across the territory.
Yukon Advisory Committee on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-spirit+ People releases priority action items
New guiding document provides path forward for achieving Yukon’s MMIWG2S+ Strategy’s priority action items.
Yukon Archives celebrates 50 years with open house and artist-in-residence program
To celebrate 50 years of operation, Yukon Archives hosted an open house and announced an artist-in-residence program.
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ranade on the holidays
Statement from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Offer of Health on the holidays.
Regulatory change enables insurance coverage for Gender-Affirming Care services
Gender-affirming care including tracheal shave, vocal surgery and hair removal is now covered under the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan.
Statement from Premier Silver after meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau and federal Ministers to discuss shared priorities
Bilateral engagements this week between Premier Silver and federal Cabinet advanced Yukon priorities in Ottawa.
Minister Pillai chairs annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting in Toronto
Minister Pillai Chaired annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting in Toronto
Statement from Minister John Streicker on the Yukon government being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
The Government of Yukon is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the 10th year in a row.
211 helpline will continue to connect Yukoners to health and social programs and services
211 connects Yukoners with the supports and services they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Order of Yukon 2022 inductees announced
Three Yukoners receive the Order of Yukon from Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard.