Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn issued the following statement:
“As fire and flood season winds down for another year, I’m pleased to update Yukoners on the important work of our emergency responders and staff whose dedication, preparations and quick actions continue to keep our communities safe.
“Our priority is always to protect our land and ensure the safety and wellbeing of Yukoners.
Through the Canada-Yukon Nature Agreement, the Government of Yukon is advancing efforts to protect and conserve the Yukon’s natural landscapes while supporting Indigenous leadership in conservation, protecting species at risk and monitoring cumulative effects on the environment.
The Yukon’s total protected area has increased to 21.1 per cent under the Canada-Yukon Nature Agreement, the highest percentage of any province or territory in Canada. The Yukon now has 101,710 square kilometres of protected land, which is comparable to the size of the country of Iceland.
Premier and Minister responsible for Yukon Housing Corporation Ranj Pillai and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued the following statement:
On October 21, 2024, the Yukon Legislative Assembly unanimously passed Bill No. 42, the 2024 Act to Amend the Land Titles Act, 2015. The amendments passed in this legislation will help ensure that purpose-built affordable housing developments remain affordable over the long term through the use of statutory covenants.
A statutory covenant is an agreement attached to a land title that outlines obligations or restrictions that must be followed by the landowner. The covenants are “statutory” because they are set out in and can be enforced by law.
The Government of Yukon has released a new Conservation and Action Plan for the Aishihik bison population. The new collaborative plan articulates a longer-term vision and recommendations for conservation and management of the Aishihik bison population.
The plan promotes:
The Government of Yukon's Department of Education is launching two Social Studies curriculum units – one new and one updated – for Grades 5 and 10, focusing on the history and legacy of Indian Residential Schools in the Yukon and Canada. These resources, designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the impacts of residential schools, represent a significant step toward truth and reconciliation in the Yukon’s education system.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I would like to congratulate Susan Holt and the Liberal Party of New Brunswick on their success in yesterday’s election.
"This is truly a historic moment, not just for New Brunswick but for all of Canada, as Premier-designate Holt will become the first woman to serve as Premier in the province's history. Her success marks a significant milestone for leadership, gender equality and the advancement of progressive politics across our country.
Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:
“The Yukon is home to fascinating and internationally significant human and natural history. Protecting, preserving and interpreting that history is a core component of the Government of Yukon’s mandate. We do all of it in collaboration with Yukon First Nations – ensuring that everyone from youth to Elders to other community members have opportunities for involvement and knowledge exchange.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“It is with great sadness that I mark the passing of beloved Elder Patrick James.
“Mr. James was a former Chief of Carcross/Tagish First Nation who was involved in negotiating the Self-Government Agreement and championed the recovery of the Southern Lakes caribou over 30 years ago.
The Government of Yukon provides an update to Yukoners regarding the progress of the remediation work and environmental monitoring at the Eagle Gold heap leach failure.
On site, the berm is now 30 per cent complete. The pit pond extension is now complete adding 70,000 m3 of water storage bringing the total to 216,000 m3 built since the Receiver has been on site.