Yukon Territory News

1. Minister Gould to make an announcement on Early Learning and Child Care in Yukon

   The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Honourable Karina Gould, will join the Honourable Jeanie McLean, Yukon’s Minister of Education, to announce additional support for recruitment and retention of Early Learning and Child Care workers across the Yukon.

2. CanNor invests $3.6M in projects across the Yukon, creating jobs and growing the economy

   The Government of Canada is continuing its support for businesses and organizations as they adapt, grow and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. New investments by the Government of Canada are helping to build a strong foundation for the workforce of today and into the future.

3. CanNor investments support Indigenous economic development corporations in the Yukon

   Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced an investment of $3.6 million to support two regional initiatives led by Indigenous economic development corporations across the Yukon.

4. Joint News Release – Council of Yukon First Nations, Government of Yukon, and Government of Canada

   With the launch of the Cultural Connections Project, supports will be provided to connect all children in out-of-home care with their own cultures and communities.

5. Government of Canada awards contract for construction management and care and maintenance services for the Faro Mine Remediation Project

   Following an open and competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, has awarded a contract to Parsons Inc. for construction management and care and maintenance services at the Faro Mine Complex. This contract will make a significant contribution to restoring and protecting the environment on and adjacent to the mine site, while bringing socio-economic benefits to northern and First Nations communities. These benefits include opportunities for employment, training and skills development, as well as for businesses to supply other goods and services to the project.

6. CBSA Pacific Region: Operational and enforcement highlights from 2021

   The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Pacific Region today released operational and enforcement highlights covering the period from January 1 to October 31, 2021.