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Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee on Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day 2024
Minister McPhee highlights Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, emphasizing access to mental health resources and reducing stigma around mental illness.
Statement from the Health Human Resources Steering Committee co-chairs regarding the union’s decision to withdraw from the committee
Deputy Minister of the Department of Health and Social Services Matt King and CEO of the Yukon Hospital Corporation Jason Bilsky have issued the following statement.
Statement from Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn on Whistle Bend
Minister Mostyn provides an update on the Whistle Bend community.
Statement from Minister Silver on the Yukon Association of Education Professionals collective bargaining
The Government of Yukon is committed to supporting education professionals through collective bargaining.
During Fire Prevention Week, Government of Yukon urges residents to make sure their smoke alarms are working
It’s Fire Prevention Week! This year's theme is Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! You can take simple steps to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from fires at home.
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services on the three-year anniversary of the Supervised Consumption Site
Minister McPhee reflects on the three-year impact of Whitehorse’s Supervised Consumption Site, emphasizing expanded services and ongoing efforts to address substance use.
Statement from Minister McLean on World Teachers’ Day
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean has issued a statement on World Teachers’ Day for 2024.
Statement from Minister McLean on Sisters in Spirit Vigil and National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ People
Minister McLean encourages Yukoners to mark the National Day of Action for MMIWG2S+ and join in Sisters in Spirit activities
Statement from Minister Jeanie McLean on Women’s History Month
Minister McLean recognizes Women’s History Month this October.
Statement from Premier Pillai on the European delegation visit
A statement from Premier Ranj Pillai on a visit from European diplomats.