Premier and Minister of Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Yukon Housing Corporation Ranj Pillai and Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee provided an update on the Government of Yukon’s response to concerns related to public safety and crime prevention in downtown Whitehorse.
This is a joint news release with Liard First Nation.
On Monday, September 23, Liard First Nation Chief Stephen Charlie and Premier Ranj Pillai renewed their government-to-government relationship by signing a Political Protocol in Watson Lake. This agreement provides a foundation for a respectful partnership and collaboration as the two governments work to advance Liard First Nation’s self-determination.
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker has issued the following statement:
“Each year, from September 22 to 28, we celebrate National Forest Week across the Yukon and Canada. This is a meaningful time to reflect on the deep connection we share with the Yukon’s forests and to honour the role they play in our lives.
An incorrect version of a statement was issued yesterday titled ‘Statement from Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources on connecting the Yukon and British Columbia’s electricity grids.’ This release has been removed from Yukon.ca and replaced with the corrected version. We apologize for the error.
Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister responsible for Yukon Development Corporation John Streicker have issued the following joint statement:
This news release as been updated to reflect that nursing staff are available on-call after hours, including on Saturday and Sunday.
The Government of Yukon and the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation announce the opening of Old Crow’s new Health and Wellness Centre, named Natr’idizhii Srii Tr’agwandaii Hah Zheh, meaning "place for healing and wellness". The new Health and Wellness Centre is based on a collaborative care model and provides a range of health care and social services for the residents of Old Crow.
The Government of Yukon and the Chief Medical Officer of Health is encouraging all Yukoners to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations to protect themselves and their families from pertussis (whooping cough) as the territory experiences a rise in cases. Over the past two months, seven cases have been reported so far in 2024. While most cases have been linked to travel, some have not been connected to a known source, indicating the possibility of community transmission. Nationally, rates of pertussis are also increasing and the Yukon is not immune to this trend.
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Gilles ’Red’ Grossinger.
Premier Ranj Pillai and Deputy Premier Jeanie McLean have issued the following statement:
“This week the Yukon welcomed the CanArctic trade delegation led by United States Ambassador to Canada, David L. Cohen. This visit included seven businesses from the U.S. meeting with Yukon government officials, Yukon First Nations development corporations and local business owners to explore commercial and investment opportunities.
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement:
“On September 5, 2024, the Yukon Supreme Court found that Section 3(2) of the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act was unconstitutional making it no longer in force. That section allowed a landlord of a property that is subject to a substantiated complaint to terminate a tenancy or lease agreement with five days notice with the support of the SCAN Unit.
The Government of Yukon presents 25 more commemorative medals to exceptional Yukoners in celebration of the Yukon’s 125th anniversary.
Today, the Government of Yukon celebrates another 25 Yukoners who embody the values of leadership and reconciliation and contributed significantly to the wellbeing of the territory. Over the course of September, another 25 recipients will be announced each week.
This week’s Yukon 125 medal recipients are: