Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: 

“I extend my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali. This Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist festival of lights represents the triumph of good over evil and the power of knowledge over ignorance. It is a time for reflection, renewal and the strengthening of community bonds.

“Diwali serves as a reminder of the values all Yukoners hold dear – compassion, kindness and unity. In our community, let us celebrate the vibrant cultures that contribute to our shared identity.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Tonight, we celebrate the scariest day of the year, Hallowe’en, an evening for kids and adults alike to dress up in costumes and visit their neighbours to collect candy and special treats. This Hallowe’en, I want to encourage Yukoners to make safety a top priority.  

 “For those on the road, please be extra careful and cautious of all the extra pedestrians out this evening. Keep a watchful eye out for ghosts, superheroes, dinosaurs and other ghouls, goblins and creatures of the night.

Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:

 “The Yukon is home to some of the country’s most beautiful campgrounds and parks that provide world-class camping and recreation experiences to many Yukoners and visitors each year.  

“This past summer, the Yukon's 2024 camping season was a great success, with locals and visitors alike enjoying everything our beautiful outdoors has to offer. 

Yesterday, the Traffic Safety Act received Assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.  The new legislation will replace the outdated Motor Vehicles Act, which was drafted in 1977, with a modern, forward-thinking approach to safety on the Yukon’s highways. Developed with feedback from Yukoners at the forefront, this much-needed legislation paves the way for the Government of Yukon to address major concerns like road-user safety and dangerous driving.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I would like to congratulate Premier David Eby and the British Columbia New Democratic Party on their success in the B.C. provincial election.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I would like to congratulate Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party on their success in yesterday’s provincial election.

“I also want to congratulate the Saskatchewan NDP on their historic surge in support as they continue as Saskatchewan’s official opposition.

This news release has been updated to correct a mathematical error. 

The Government of Yukon is investing in a new 45-unit residence at 6095 6th Avenue in downtown Whitehorse in response to the community’s housing needs. The building’s 45 units will comprise studios and units ranging from one to three bedrooms, with 12 designated accessible units.

This development will give people a place to call home once completed and help reduce the housing waitlist.

The Government of Yukon continues to provide updates to Yukoners regarding progress on the remediation work and environmental monitoring at the Eagle Gold heap leach failure.

Support for former employees

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I offer congratulations to Ruth Massie on her election as Chief and to Michelle Telep on her election as Deputy Chief for the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.

“Chief Massie previously served as Chief of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council as well as two terms as Grand Chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations and most recently served as Chair of her First Nation’s Elders Council.

Today the 2023–24 Public Accounts was tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The Public Accounts present the Government of Yukon’s financial statements and reflect the government’s finances for the previous fiscal year. The 2023–24 Public Accounts show the government’s financial position on March 31, 2024.