Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister of Education Jeanie McLean have issued the following statement:

“Today marks the 17th anniversary of Pink Shirt Day, a movement that stands against bullying in all forms. Originating in Canada in 2007, Pink Shirt Day has grown into a global initiative, reaching more than 110 countries last year. It represents our collective commitment to fostering environments of respect, diversity and empowerment.

Recognizing the important role that the tourism industry plays in the territorial economy, today Minister John Streicker announced the Spark Tourism Micro-grant, a new funding initiative to support budding entrepreneurs in the Yukon's tourism industry, particularly those offering innovative and sustainable visitor experiences and services.

The Government of Yukon has released the What We Heard report following the collection of feedback from Yukoners on proposed Animal Protection and Control Act regulations.

The input received emphasized the importance of collaboration, education and a relationship-based approach to animal welfare and control while fostering growth within the agriculture industry.

Between June and September 2023, the Government of Yukon extended invitations to the public, asking respondents to provide feedback on the following topics:

The Government of Yukon is offering a $2.4 million financial contribution over two years to the City of Whitehorse to offset implementation costs for a new municipal curbside recycling program.

The Government of Yukon, in partnership with members of the Housing Action Plan Implementation Committee, has published the Housing Action Plan’s latest progress report for April 2022 to December 2023.

The report provides a high-level analysis of the Yukon’s housing landscape and summarizes the progress, milestones and key achievements made under the Housing Action Plan’s three pillars during this reporting period.

The Government of Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services has been recognized as a national leader for its progress towards reconciliation throughout the Yukon’s health and wellness systems.

In an article featured in the Hill Times, a Canadian digital and print news publication based in Ottawa, the department was highlighted alongside other notable organizations for its dedicated work towards implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.

This is a joint news release with the Yukon Food for Learning Association and the Yukon First Nation Education Directorate.

The Government of Yukon is making life more affordable for Yukoners and increasing a child’s opportunities for success by investing half a million dollars to strengthen existing school food programs across the territory. This funding is a crucial part of the Yukon government's efforts to further support nutrition programs in all Yukon schools and help ease the financial burden on families with school-aged children.

The Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“Yukoners need access to reliable, affordable and renewable energy.

“We continue to work alongside the federal and British Columbia governments to support the proponents of Atlin Hydroelectric Expansion Project to close the funding gap for the project. There are several requirements that must still be finalized before the project is in a position to receive Government of Yukon construction funding.

Delivering patient-centred health care continues to be a top priority for the Government of Yukon. At the same time, the Government of Yukon has made significant progress in advancing major capital infrastructure projects like the Dempster Fibre line and Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement.

This is a joint release with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.

In May of 2023, an ice jam formed at the confluence of the Forty mile and Yukon rivers 88 km downriver from Dawson City, resulting in extensive ice and water damage to the co-managed Ch'ëdähdëk (Forty Mile) Historic Site, one of the eight component sites that make up the Tr’ondëk-Klondike UNESCO World Heritage Site.