The Government of Yukon is committed to sustainable and effective energy solutions that meet the increasing needs of the territory.

Over the years, Yukoners have shown a strong interest in addressing the climate crisis by embracing renewable energy technologies. The high interest and rapid uptake in the Yukon government’s renewable energy programs has achieved its goal of adding renewable electricity onto the main electrical grid and in diesel-dependent communities seven years ahead of schedule.

Starting in July 2024, the remote supplement for Yukoners living outside Whitehorse will double as part of the territory’s carbon rebate program. This means more money will come back to Yukoners in communities who may have higher travel costs. The remote supplement will be 20 per cent in addition to the regular carbon rebate payment, an increase from the current 10 per cent.  

This new rebate amount will apply automatically to anyone who reports their primary address as outside of Whitehorse on their tax return.

The Government of Yukon is encouraging eligible Yukoners to attend the Canada 55+ Games in Quebec City from August 27 to 30, 2024. The games are open to adults aged 55 years and over as of December 31 of the year the games are held.

Those who would like to attend the games can submit an “I Might Go” form, found on www.elderactive.ca, by January 12, 2024. This form expresses a potential athlete's interest to the organizing committee and helps with the planning of the event.

The Government of Yukon is continuing to support the health and wellness of all Yukoners. As part of this work, a Yukon-based physician has been recruited to the Centre de Santé Constellation Health Centre. The hiring of this new physician reflects the Yukon government’s commitment to increasing access to primary health care and implementing the recommendations and vision from the Putting People First report.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and Yukon Hospital Corporation.

Today, the Government of Yukon, Yukon Hospital Corporation and health partners released a Health Human Resources Strategy to better ensure that Yukoners have access to the health care services they need, when and where they need them.

The Government of Yukon has released the 2023 Putting People First annual report, which provides an update on progress made in carrying out the report's 76 recommendations.

Of the 76 recommendations, 89 per cent are either in progress, or operational, compared to 70 per cent from the previous year.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I congratulate R.J. Simpson on being selected to serve as the Premier of the Northwest Territories by the Territorial Leadership Committee.  

Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement: 

“This Sunday, December 10, is International Human Rights Day, marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

“The declaration is a groundbreaking global pledge that proclaims the absolute rights to which everyone is entitled as a human being – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

Nominations are now open for the new Yukon Sustainability Awards. This series of green business recognition awards honours Yukon businesses that have proven their commitment to the creation of a more sustainable economy and to supporting the territory’s Our Clean Future strategy. Nominees will have shown themselves to be responsible leaders in integrating sustainable practices into their business models, with a dedication to Indigenous reconciliation and collaboration.

The deadline for nominations is December 15, 2023.

Yukon leaders were in Ottawa this week for Yukon Days to discuss the territory’s priorities with the federal government.