A report on the feedback the Government of Yukon received on the proposed recommended changes to the Forest Resources Act and Regulation is now available.

In spring 2023, the Yukon government asked Yukoners to review a list of proposed changes to the Forest Resources Act and Regulation. The proposed changes will help ensure the legislation continues to be effective for the Government of Yukon, First Nations, industry and communities. Proposed changes to the Act and Regulation include:

Yukoners take great pride in the territory’s universal, accessible, and publicly-funded healthcare system. Yukon health care workers face significant challenges delivering the level of care that patients deserve. The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon are partnering to deliver immediate and collaborative action to improve healthcare services for all Yukoners.

Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has issued the following statement:

“This month is Plastic Free July, a global initiative built on sharing plastic free resources and solutions, with an overall vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. For the month of July, we are encouraging Yukoners to take part and do what we can to reduce dependence on plastics.

The Government of Yukon has launched the second intake of the Home Ownership Loan Program to support Yukoners with buying or building a home.

The program was launched in 2020 and was initially open for rural properties only. Changes were made in April 2023 to include applications from Whitehorse residents to help address the growing need for safe, affordable and stable housing.

Yukoners are invited to mark the Yukon’s 125th anniversary of joining the Confederation of Canada by applying for the new 125 Prize. As Yukoners look ahead to the next 125 years of the territory, three to five exceptional Yukon-based projects will be selected to receive up to $125,000 to achieve something extraordinary.

The Government of Yukon has released the What We Heard report for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) following public and stakeholder engagement on waste diversion and the future of recycling in the territory.

Today, the Government of Yukon launched the 2023 Flood Recovery Funding Program for the Klondike Valley. The program provides financial assistance to Yukoners for uninsured damages to their property and possessions caused by recent flooding in the Klondike Valley.

Eligible residents, farmers and business owners can access funding through three streams:

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“Canada Day is an opportunity to celebrate our country and everyone who calls it home.

“It is a time to gather together and celebrate the culture and values that defines our country at home and abroad, while also reflecting on aspects of our history that continue to challenge us today. By recognizing these realities, we strengthen our commitment to creating a more inclusive and fair society for all.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement following his participation in the CYFN General Assembly:

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Yukon Chiefs and Grand Chief for the invitation to attend the Council of Yukon First Nations' (CYFN) General Assembly (GA), held in the stunning Traditional Territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations.

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

“Today, our government, alongside the Government of Canada, members of the Polarettes Gymnastics Club and Climb Yukon, celebrated funding towards a new gymnastics and climbing facility in Whitehorse.

“This modern facility will be capable of supporting new competitions. Along with gymnastics and climbing, the facility will host parkour, dance and bouldering and will have multipurpose rooms.