The Government of Yukon continues to closely monitor and respond to the impacts of the June 24, 2024, heap leach facility failure at Victoria Gold Corporation’s Eagle Gold Mine on the Traditional Territory of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun.
In keeping with its promise to investigate causes and factors contributing to the June 24, 2024, heap-leach failure at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold mine, the Government of Yukon has launched an Independent Review Board. The Independent Review Board process is consistent with the Yukon’s Mine Waste Facilities Management Guidelines.
The independent review is a part of the Government of Yukon’s response, as a responsible regulator, to the catastrophic failure and its impact on the environment and human health and safety.
Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
The Government of Yukon is commemorating the territory’s 125th anniversary by awarding 125 medals to Yukoners who embody the values of leadership and reconciliation and contributed significantly to the wellbeing of the territory.
Today’s announcement celebrates the first 25 of the 125 recipients. Over the course of the next month, another 25 recipients will be announced each week.
The Government of Yukon is committed to ensuring schools are safe and inclusive environments for all students. The Government of Yukon recently provided a six-month progress report to the Yukon Ombudsman related to the recommendations provided by that office in February 2024.
Over the past year, significant steps have been made to strengthen policies, enhance training and improve school infrastructure to support students across the territory, including:
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“Labour Day is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible commitment and hard work of the Yukon’s entire workforce. From Whitehorse to rural communities, each worker plays a vital role in keeping our territory moving forward.
Premier Ranj Pillai has made three senior leadership appointments.
Dennis Berry has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Environment.
This news release has been updated to correct information on consultations.
The Government of Yukon has released a What We Heard report following an extensive public engagement on new minerals legislation.
The report presents feedback received during a three-month public engagement in spring 2023, which included meetings across the territory and consultations with Indigenous governments.
This news release has been updated to reflect the traditional title of Kwänathi inlį (Chief) of Kluane First Nation.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I congratulate Robert (Bob) Dickson on his re-election as Kwänathi inlį (Chief) of Kluane First Nation.
“The Government of Yukon values our government-to-government relationship with Kluane First Nation. I look forward to our continued collaboration to advance our shared priorities.