The Government of Yukon has signed an agreement with Air North, Yukon’s Airline, to offer food services at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport. Air North’s new airport restaurant is set to open on February 1, 2024.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Government of Yukon, I want to thank the City of Whitehorse, the RCMP, Connective, the Council of Yukon First Nations, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, the Government of Yukon Department of Health and Social Services, the Government of Yukon Department of Justice and the Yukon Housing Corporation for participating in the Downtown Whitehorse Community Partners Roundtable Discussion on the evening of Thursday, October 12, 2023.
The Government of Yukon continues to work hard to make life more affordable for Yukoners and is announcing an extension of the temporary $150 Inflation Relief Rebate to reduce the impacts that inflation continues to have on Yukoners. The rebate will again be applied automatically to ATCO Electric Yukon and Yukon Energy electricity bills.
All non-government residential and commercial electricity customers will see a $50 credit on their bills starting in November 2023 and running through December 2023 and January 2024.
Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:
“Every year on the third Saturday in October, International Archaeology Day is celebrated by archaeological organizations around the world. This initiative honours the vital role archaeology plays in illuminating our past and guiding our future.
The Government of Yukon believes in the importance of listening to Yukoners and responding to their needs, especially when it comes to housing and affordability.
In response to concerns from residential landlords about the timing of regulation changes setting the rent cap at a maximum of 5 per cent for 2023, the Government of Yukon is launching a per-unit rebate to ease the impacts of inflation on those who provide much-needed accommodations to Yukoners.
Today, the Government of Yukon and the Canadian Red Cross announced a new multiyear agreement to deliver Emergency Support Services (ESS) in the Yukon. The agreement will help enhance disaster response and emergency preparedness across the territory for events such as wildfires, flooding and personal disasters such as house fires.
Leaders, partners and families gathered for the second annual Accountability forum from October 16 to 17 in Whitehorse to review the progress made on the Yukon’s MMIWG2S+Implementation Plan.
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and the Safe at Home Society.
The Government of Yukon and the Safe at Home Society have finalized a winter housing initiative that aims to support housing stability for Yukoners experiencing homelessness. Through this initiative, Yukoners currently living at the Temporary Housing Project will be supported to maintain their tenancy throughout the winter months with additional rooms being made available to new residents.
This month, Yukoners who receive the Yukon Seniors Income Supplement (YSIS) will be issued their payment in two instalments instead of one.
The first instalment was issued on October 10, which consists of the regular supplement amount, plus an additional 6.4 per cent that has been added this month to adjust for inflation. Recipients will receive a second payment for the additional monthly inflation relief amount on October 18.
YSIS recipients are being notified directly by mail and can call 867-667-8772 with any questions.
As part of the celebrations and commemorative events marking the 125th anniversary of the Yukon becoming a territory of Canada, Yukoners were invited to apply for the 125 Prize. The 125 Prize seeks unique, big, bold ideas in areas like physical achievements, cultural pursuits or challenges that inspire Yukoners.