The Government of Yukon is committed to supporting Yukoners in the face of higher costs of living and responding to high inflation and therefore will not be raising taxes on rural Yukoners, holding 2024 rural property tax rates at the same level as in 2023.

The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce two forms of increased funding to benefit the Yukon’s vibrant sports community. This funding will support Yukon organizations and athletes as they pursue their passion for sport.

The Government of Yukon increased Sport Yukon’s 2023–24 operational funding with a one-time increase of $130,000 to better enable the organization to prepare for upcoming major games. This funding will also support Sport Yukon’s inclusive and accessible initiatives, support staffing costs, and fund the development of sport across the territory.

Citizens of the Yukon and Alaska share an extensive common border, strong social and Indigenous ties, and shared economic interests. As part of the Government of Yukon and the Government of Alaska’s commitment to work closely together on matters of joint concern and mutual interest, Premier Ranj Pillai attended the Arctic Encounter Symposium in Anchorage on April 12.

Minister John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“I am pleased to join Yukoners and many others across Canada in marking National Tourism Week, celebrated from April 15 to 19 this year.

“Led by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Tourism Week is a national, grassroots initiative that celebrates and recognizes the importance of the travel and tourism sector.

The Government of Yukon is committed to improving access to housing across the territory and is pleased to announce that two newly constructed homes in Faro are now available for Yukon Housing Corporation tenants.

The Dawson City Recreation Centre project is advancing to design and construction tender using a new procurement method.

The replacement of the Dawson Recreation Centre is an important priority for the City of Dawson and the Government of Yukon. The facility will provide Dawsonites with a modern gathering place that supports recreational activities.

As the project enters the design and construction tender stage, it brings the community one step closer to realizing a contemporary hub that fosters physical activity, social connections and enhances overall wellbeing.

The Government of Yukon, the Yukon Hospital Corporation, and the Department of National Defence’s Canadian Forces Health Services have been working together to develop a memorandum of understanding to provide health care training and workforce supports in the Yukon.

This partnership will create new opportunities for Canadian Forces Health Services healthcare providers to maintain and enhance their skills while supporting the Yukon’s health care workforce.

Minister Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:

“As the largest airport in the Yukon, the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is essential to the territory.

“Not only does it allow Yukoners to travel to and from home, but it serves as a hub for many important services.

“Our airport is used for medevacs to move patients to the care they need.

“It acts as a conduit for the commercial industry to bring staff to their work sites.

“And it provides a warm welcome for travellers coming from all over the world.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Through a blend of partnership initiatives and in-house projects, our government continues to design, construct, tenant, fund and renovate homes across the Yukon – making a measurable difference in the housing landscape and helping Yukoners create homes.

“Our role doesn’t stop there. We are also committed to fostering environments in our buildings and in neighbourhoods that promote social connection and build community.

This has been updated to reflect the correct funding amount.

The Office of the Commissioner of Yukon is excited to award $14,605 to three community-based projects. These local groups are creating opportunities for all Yukoners to participate in the Yukon Francophonie Day celebrations on May 14 and 15, 2024. École Émilie-Tremblay, the Société d’histoire francophone du Yukon and Healthy Families, Healthy Babies are the recipients of the Yukon Francophonie Day Program. Events are taking place in both Whitehorse and Dawson City this year.