Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee and Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate John Streicker have issued the following statement:

"Last week, the Government of Canada announced a new funding partnership with the Government of Yukon to enhance access to French-language health care services in the Yukon through leveraging technologies.

The Yukon has entered into an agreement with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to facilitate the issuance of work permits to prospective applicants of the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). Foreign nationals living in the Yukon with work permits that have expired since May 16, 2024, or that are set to expire before December 31, 2024, will be eligible to apply for a new Yukon-specific work permit. This permit will be valid for up to two years.

The Government of Yukon has selected the site for the new École Whitehorse Elementary School, which will be built at the northwest corner of the Takhini Educational Land Reserve. The project aligns with the Government of Yukon's commitment to modern, state-of-the-art educational facilities that meet community needs and environmental standards.

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The Government of Yukon has introduced the Accreditation of Yukon First Nations Traditional Knowledge, Cultural and Language Learning Policy, enabling Yukon First Nations to deliver and assess credit programs for high school students. The new policy allows students to earn elective credits toward their graduation requirements through participating in cultural, language and traditional knowledge learning activities led by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and other community members.

Recreation leaders from across the Yukon gathered in Whitehorse from September 24 to 25 for the 24th annual Recreation Gathering, themed Reimagining Outdoor Active Recreation.

Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued the following statement:

“Our government is exploring options to build a new school in downtown Whitehorse. In the coming months, we will be engaging with partners, stakeholders and the community to understand future needs and working to identify potential school locations.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Monday, September 30, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. It is a day to honour the Survivors of residential schools and grieve the loss of the children who never returned home.

“This day weighs heavy on all our hearts. It is a time for Yukoners to come together and stand in solidarity with Survivors, families and communities who continue to be deeply impacted by the painful legacy of residential schools.

Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement:

“Every year on September 27, we celebrate World Tourism Day, recognizing the importance and impact the tourism sector has globally and here at home.

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

The governments of Canada and the Yukon have signed a new 10-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to provide predictable, long-term and stable funding to communities across the territory. Over the first five years, the Yukon will receive $94.5 million, which will total over $200 million over the next ten years to address local infrastructure priorities.