Premier Pillai has issued the following statement:

“All Yukoners continue to be shocked and saddened by the news coming out of the Middle East.

“Over the past three weeks, the world has seen unspeakable atrocities occurring against innocent civilians and most tragically, innocent children. This is heartbreaking. The largest attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust and the ongoing blockades and bombardments of the Gaza Strip makes it easy for us to lose hope.

The Government of Yukon participated in a territory-wide emergency preparedness exercise, Operation NANOOK-TATIGIIT 2023, from October 23 to 26, together with partner agencies and governments.

Operation NANOOK-TATIGIIT is an interagency territorial exercise that takes place yearly in one of Canada’s three territories. It provides an important opportunity to test and improve territorial emergency preparedness and coordination between all levels of government, without the disruption associated with actual emergency responses.

This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon.

In September 2023, the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon (CSFY) officially assumed control and management of the Garderie du petit cheval blanc (Garderie) early learning and child care centre.

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

“The Government of Yukon congratulates the elected officials who gathered for the first-ever Chiefs and Mayors Forum, held October 24 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.

The Government of Yukon recognizes the need for healthy, thriving communities and the important role that municipalities play in delivering essential services to Yukoners. The territory’s eight municipalities are expected to receive a 10.3 per cent increase in Comprehensive Municipal Grant funding, for a total of $24.5 million in 2024-25. The funding will be transferred to municipalities on April 1, 2024.

The Government of Yukon is committed to addressing the health human resources situation across the territory. As part of this commitment, the Government of Yukon has awarded 16 bursaries to support Yukon students pursuing priority health and social service professions. 

This year’s health bursaries were awarded to recipients pursuing diploma, baccalaureate and master's level studies in nursing, medicine, social work and community and rehabilitation therapy.

Bill No. 33, which amends the Registered Nurses Profession Act, received assent today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The amendment paves the way for flexible enrolment for registered nurses and nurse practitioners applying to work in the Yukon.

We have removed the word "Royal" to correct an oversight.

Bill No. 28, amendments to the Environment Act, today received assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

Amendments to the Act are required to fully implement Extended Producer Responsibility across the territory. The amendments to the Act help ensure that the Government of Yukon can establish an effective producer hierarchy, exempt certain producers from the Extended Producer Responsibility system and capture producers outside of the Yukon under the new regulation.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Building on an initial conversation held in August, I had the opportunity to meet with US Consul General Jim DeHart last week in Whitehorse to discuss the Yukon's ties with the United States and avenues for enhanced cooperation between our governments in economic development and Arctic security.

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