This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Yukon Hospital Corporation.
The Government of Yukon is expanding the Yukon’s health care system by increasing the amount of both long-term care rooms at Whistle Bend Place and acute care beds at Whitehorse General Hospital.
Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate Jeanie McLean and Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee have issued the following statement:
“As Pride season events take place across the territory, our government proudly joins in the celebrations uplifting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and recognizes their significant contributions to the Yukon. Our government reaffirms its commitment to ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners feel seen, safe and supported.
With $400,000 in support from Yukon Housing Corporation’s Housing Initiatives Fund, Habitat for Humanity Yukon is on track to construct four new affordable homes in Whistle Bend, Whitehorse. Once completed, this partner-led development will increase the availability of affordable housing options and help more Yukoners become homeowners.
Today, the online student financial assistance portal opened for applications for the 2024–25 academic year.
Students must apply each year to receive financial assistance for their studies. Funding programs include the:
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“This Monday, July 1, across the country and here in the Yukon, Canadians are joining together to celebrate Canada Day.
“Canada Day is an opportunity to celebrate our unity, diversity and what makes our country one we can all be proud to call home.
“Since July 1, 1868, this day has been a time for all Canadians to come together and reflect on what it means to be Canadian, to take pride in our heritage, and to celebrate our vibrant cultures.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I congratulate Maria Benoit on her re-election as Ḵaa Sháade Héni for the Carcross/Tagish First Nation.
“The Government of Yukon values our government-to-government relationship with the Carcross/Tagish First Nation and I look forward to our continued collaboration as we advance our shared priorities.
As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and inclusivity of all students, the Government of Yukon has referred the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Policy to the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office for a comprehensive review.
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon, the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.
Travellers landing at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport will now be greeted by a new welcome sign acknowledging the Traditional Territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
The Government of Yukon, in partnership with the federal government and the local not-for-profit community, has launched the gender-based violence stream of the Canada-Yukon Housing Benefit program. This initiative marks a significant step in the Government of Yukon’s approach to addressing gender-based violence and the ongoing commitment to supporting a more equitable society. The program will provide more than $2 million annually to help survivors of gender-based violence to obtain and maintain safe housing.
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker has issued the following statement:
“The Government of Yukon is closely monitoring the situation at the Eagle Gold mine, following the failure of the heap leach facility on Monday, June 24.