High quality early learning and child care environments support improved outcomes for Yukon children, which is key for later success in school and life. The Government of Yukon is working to update the Child Care Act, which came into force on July 1, 1990. Changes to this legislation will consider the key principles of quality, affordability, inclusivity and accessibility. 

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

“This week is National Addictions Awareness Week, a time dedicated to deepening our understanding of substance use and addiction in the Yukon and across Canada.

“This year, under the theme of 'Inspiration, Innovation and Inclusion,' we acknowledge that substance use is a complex challenge with far-reaching implications.

Minister Sandy Silver has issued the following statement: 

“On October 30, I promised to keep Yukoners informed about the ongoing progress and development of the 2022–23 Public Accounts. The scheduled date for tabling the Public Accounts for the 2022–23 fiscal year will be November 22, 2023.

“As the Minister of Finance, I am committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in sharing information about the Government of Yukon's financial activities.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Council of Yukon First Nations.

Last week, representatives from the Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations governments, the Chiefs Committee on Health, and the Health Transformation Advisory Committee visited Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage, Alaska to learn about successful ways to work together to transform health care. The foundation is one of the world’s leading experts in health system transformation.

Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“This November 13 to 19 is Global Entrepreneurship Week. This annual event is celebrated in over 180 countries worldwide. Organized by the Global Entrepreneurship Network’s partners, the week provides an opportunity for businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs and ecosystem champions to organize events focused on key themes related to entrepreneurship. These themes include education, ecosystems and inclusion.

The Women and Gender Equity Directorate is looking for new board members to join the Minister’s Advisory Council on Women and Gender Equity (formerly known as the Yukon Advisory Council on Women’s Issues). The council will provide advice to the Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity Directorate and other Ministers on policies, programs and legislation related to gender equity, sexual orientation and women’s issues.

This statement has been updated to reflect that plans to place a community outreach worker at the Whitehorse Public Library will begin in November 2023. 

Premier Ranj Pillai and Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement:

“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, we want to express our ongoing commitment to fostering safe and thriving communities across the territory.

The Fiduciaries Access to Digital Assets Act (2023) has received assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

A fiduciary is a person who acts on behalf of another person and is bound both legally and ethically to act in that person’s best interests.

The Act clarifies fiduciaries’ access to the digital assets of deceased or incapable individuals, while respecting their privacy and final wishes.

The Fiduciaries Access to Digital Assets Act:

This is a joint news release between the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon.

The Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon have announced the launch of a Yukon First Nations Land-Based Healing Fund. 

Funded by the Government of Yukon and administered by the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), the Land-Based Healing Fund is aimed at enhancing healing and wellness by connecting to traditional practices on the land.  

Bill No. 34, the Technical Amendments (Finance) Act 2023, received assent today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

This Act amends the following legislation: the Yukon’s Income Tax Act, Yukon Government Carbon Price Rebate Act and Financial Administration Act.

Technical amendment acts are designed to make sure that the Yukon’s legislation is consistent with federal laws and other statutes in the territory, meets current operational needs and practices and is free from errors or unclear wording.