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The Government of Yukon launches the five-year review of the Cannabis Control and Regulation Act
The Government of Yukon launches the five-year review of the Cannabis Control and Regulation Act
Prospective proponent identified for development of new Yukon convention centre
The Yukon Convention Bureau, working with the Government of Yukon, has selected a proponent for the development of a new Yukon convention centre.
Update on 2022–23 Public Accounts
The Government is working towards tabling its 2022–23 Public Accounts.
New Missing Persons Act comes into force in the Yukon
The Missing Persons Act came into force today. The Act balances personal privacy and the RCMP’s access to information needed to quickly find a missing person.
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister McPhee on Poverty and Homelessness Action Week
Premier and Minister responsible for the Yukon Housing Corporation Ranj Pillai and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued a statement.
Premier Pillai meets with Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee
Today, Premier Pillai joined members of the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee in Whitehorse.
Statement from Minister McLean on the one-year progress report to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office
The Government of Yukon provides a progress update to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate.
Statement from Minister Richard Mostyn on 2 Billion Trees funding agreement with the Government of Canada
Today the Yukon government announced a $1.1 million joint investment with the Government of Canada under the 2 Billion Trees program.
Statement from Premier Pillai on call with western Premiers
Today Premier Pillai held a call with western Premiers to discuss shared concerns around emergency management.
Government of Yukon tables a New Technical Amendments Act
Bill No. 34 makes changes to three Yukon statutes to bring them in line with federal legislation or other changes to the law and addresses unclear language and other minor updates.