Minister Richard Mostyn has issued the following statement:

“Workplace safety is an issue that impacts all Yukoners and something to which I am deeply committed to. As the Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board (WSCB), I am part of an organization focused on working with employers and workers to prevent workplace injuries.

Lotteries Yukon is pleased to announce significant enhancements to its funding programs, to support community initiatives and enhance access to cultural and recreational activities across the Yukon.

The Yukon is home to some of the country’s most beautiful campgrounds and the Government of Yukon is committed to enhancing recreation opportunities across the territory for Yukoners while improving fair access to campsites.

Starting Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 9 am, Yukoners will be able to reserve selected campsites at Pine Lake, Marsh Lake, Wolf Creek and Tombstone Mountain campgrounds. This pilot project will run for two years and is intended to help campers plan their camping trips in advance, knowing that there will be a campsite available when they arrive.

The Government of Yukon Water Resources Branch has released the April 1 Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast to help forecast water levels and flow conditions across the Yukon. The April snow survey typically represents peak snowpack and is one of the key factors that informs the development of the early-season flood potential forecast.  

The survey found that the snowpack ranges from below average across the central Yukon to record setting in Old Crow.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“It is with deep sadness that I mark the passing of respected and beloved Elder Percy Henry.

“Mr. Henry was a true Dawson legend. As one of the last fluent Hän language speakers, he tirelessly dedicated himself to sharing knowledge of his people, culture and language.

In recognition of high interest rates, heating costs and the overall cost of living, in March 2024, eligible Yukon homeowners with low or moderate incomes were invited to apply for a one-time payment to help them with their housing costs. Yukon Housing Corporation received 353 applications from 10 communities over the four-week program period, with 289 of these applications from Whitehorse homeowners.

In keeping with its commitment to modernizing regulations and legislation to meet the needs of Yukoners, the Government of Yukon has finalized the Animal Protection and Control regulations under the 2022 Animal Protection and Control Act.

Minister Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:

“The North Klondike Highway is an integral link between our communities and the traditional territories of the Yukon. This route serves the Yukon’s industry, small businesses, Yukoners and tourists from across the globe.

The Government of Yukon believes that all victims of sexualized assault should have access to the supports they need, when and where they need them.

Following a summer 2023 engagement on expanding Sexualized Assault Response Team (SART) services to rural Yukon communities, the Government of Yukon and partners today released a What We Heard report. This report represents a milestone in the Government of Yukon’s commitment to addressing sexualized violence in rural Yukon.

Minister John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“The Government of Yukon is committed to collaborative solutions for heritage management in the territory.

"Working together in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration ensures that the heritage resources of the territory are preserved and managed for the benefit and understanding of all.