Minister of Education and Minister of Women and Gender Equity Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:

“Since 1926, February 22 has been designated as World Thinking Day, a day devoted to celebrating Girl Guides and their efforts to empower girls in the Yukon, across Canada and around the world.

Premier Pillai and Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker have issued the following statement:

"For more than 47 years, Yukoners have marked Heritage Day as a chance to recognize and celebrate the essence of living in this remarkable territory. This day provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our territory's history, celebrate its diverse cultures and appreciate the contributions of those who came before us.

Today, Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee provided an update on progress made with action items identified in the Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action Plan.

Actions since the December 20, 2023 update include:

The Government of Yukon is addressing health care labour shortages by facilitating the recognition of credentials for internationally educated health professionals.

Today in Whitehorse, Premier Ranj Pillai, alongside the federal Minister of Small Business Rechie Valdez, on behalf of federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages of Canada Randy Boissonnault, alongside Yukon MP Dr. Brendan Hanley, announced the $3.6 million Foreign Credential Recognition Project for internationally educated health care workers.

Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:
 

“Congratulations to the five recipients of the 2023 Yukon Heritage Awards! These annual awards are presented by the Yukon Historical and Museums Association to individuals, organizations and businesses which have made a significant contribution to the conservation or interpretation of Yukon’s heritage. The awards were presented at an event yesterday evening at the Yukon Archives to honour all of the recipients.

Snowshoeing, dogsledding, ice fishing, fat tire biking in the Yukon… it’s a little bit metal.

Sightseeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, helicopter touring in the Yukon… it’s a little bit metal.

Northern lights, hot springs, Yukon in the winter… it’s a little bit metal.

"Metal" isn’t just for mining anymore. As part of its ongoing work to promote the Yukon as a year-round tourism destination, the Department of Tourism and Culture (Tourism Yukon) has launched a sick new winter tourism marketing campaign about all the ways the Yukon is metal.

The Government of Yukon is seeking input for the After Action Review of the Mayo wildfire evacuation last summer. The Village of Mayo was under an Evacuation Order due to threat from the Talbot Creek wildfire in August 2023.

The Government of Yukon has contracted Loomex to conduct the After Action Review. The review is intended to capture feedback from emergency responders, governments and residents affected by the wildfire and evacuation. The review will also provide recommendations to help improve preparedness, response and recovery processes for future incidents.

Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn has issued the following statement:

“In recent years, a number of locations across the Yukon have been impacted by severe flooding. I know flood preparedness is on top-of-mind for many Yukoners. While it is too early to predict what the spring will hold, we are taking steps to prepare for potential spring flooding.

Furthering the Government of Yukon’s commitment to inclusivity and building a society where all people are valued and recognized as their true selves, the Yukon government is launching the Inclusive Yukon Families public engagement from February 15 to March 15, 2024. This public engagement will include an online survey and targeted in-person engagement aiming to better reflect parenthood and explore how naming options can be expanded to address barriers, burdens and inequities experienced in the current system.