Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:

“Alzheimer's Awareness Month is an annual campaign that takes place every January to raise awareness and understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on Yukoners. It is also an opportunity to educate about the signs, risks and possible preventative measures related to dementia and Alzheimer’s.

The Government of Yukon has released a What We Heard report following engagement with Dawson City residents on the Yukon River crossing.

In spring and summer of 2023, the Government of Yukon collected feedback from Dawson residents on the current methods of crossing the Yukon River and what is important to them when planning for the future of this crossing.

Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:

“Today, our government, alongside the Government of Canada, announced funding towards reconstructing the main runway and other critical improvements at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.

“Our government is proud to invest $62 million towards these projects. We are grateful for the Government of Canada’s contribution of more than $186 million to further strengthen this important work.

The Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:  

“The Nisutlin Bay Bridge project is the most significant infrastructure project ever undertaken in the territory. Not only will this new bridge result in significant positive economic outcomes for the territory, local businesses, and the community of Teslin, it will improve safety for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists. 

“Our government remains committed to keeping Yukoners informed about the progress of this important undertaking.

Premier Ranj Pillai has announced senior leadership changes in the departments of Environment, Economic Development and the French Language Services Directorate.

The current deputy minister of the Environment and French Language Services Directorate Manon Moreau will be retiring from the Government of Yukon.

Michael Prochazka will be the deputy minister of the Department of Environment. Mr. Prochazka has been serving as the acting deputy minister of the Department of Economic Development since May 2023.

The Government of Yukon is seeking public feedback on draft flood hazard maps for the Southern Lakes area and the community of Carmacks. Feedback received can contribute to refinements in the maps where the data inputs did not fully capture real conditions.  

The Government of Yukon has released the inaugural 2022 Yukon Sustainable Tourism Annual Report. The report establishes baseline data for key elements identified in the Yukon Sustainable Tourism Framework.

Monitoring and reporting on the key elements will provide the tourism sector with knowledge on the state of sustainability within the industry from year to year and go beyond traditional measurement techniques.

Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:

“Making it safer and easier for people to walk, cycle, kicksled, ski and use other forms of active transportation creates opportunities for Yukoners to live healthier lives while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building more inclusive communities. Our government aims to incorporate active transportation wherever possible in major infrastructure projects, including in the design of highways and other transportation infrastructure.

This is a joint release with Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024–25 school year for Every Student, Every Day, a funding program run by the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society in collaboration with the Government of Yukon.

This funding initiative allocates $400,000 for projects aimed at improving student attendance in the 2024–25 school year.

Premier Pillai has issued the following statement:

“On January 5, I met with the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson about mining and critical minerals in the Yukon alongside Yukon MP Brendan Hanley and Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker.