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Statement from Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn on the ShakeOut earthquake drill
Yukoners joined millions worldwide in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill to learn how to stay safe during an earthquake.
Statement from Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn on municipal elections
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn welcomes new municipal councils.
Statement from Premier Pillai on Yukoner Appreciation Week and Small Business Week
Premier Pillai encourages Yukoners and local businesses to join in Yukoner Appreciation Week and Small Business Week 2024.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on Canada Health Care Aide Day
Minister McPhee recognizes Canada Health Care Aide Day, celebrating health care aides and highlighting Yukon’s dedicated workforce in long-term and home care.
Statement from Minister McPhee on the recognition of Persons Day
The Minister of Justice recognizes Persons Day to commemorate women being recognized as persons under Canadian law.
Statement from Minister McPhee supporting the court filed proposed plan for tobacco compensation
Minister McPhee expresses support for the court-filed proposed plan detailing a resolution for ongoing tobacco litigation in Canada to address health impacts on Yukoners.
The Government of Yukon completes the five-year review of the Cannabis Control and Regulation Act
The Government of Yukon completes the five-year review of the Cannabis Control and Regulation Act.
Government of Yukon introduces medical travel subsidy for fertility and surrogacy treatments
The Government of Yukon introduces a subsidy to cover travel costs for eligible residents accessing fertility and surrogacy treatments.
Government of Yukon launches free public transit initiative in Whitehorse
Government of Yukon launches free transit initiative.
Deadline extended for foreign nationals to request support letters for work permits
The deadline for foreign nationals to apply to the Government of Yukon for a work permit letter of support has been extended to October 31, 2024.