Yukon Territory News

1. Helping Canadian workers impacted by layoffs reskill and find work  

   Canada is home to a proud, adaptable and robust social safety net. The Government of Canada has worked with local and sectoral partners to implement measures that expand that net to support even more workers, keep more communities and towns resilient and bridge more impacted Canadians and their families to new opportunities.

2. Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Yukon for Drugs for Rare Diseases

   Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Yukon’s Minister of Health and Social Services, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $8.5 million over three years to improve access to selected new drugs for rare disease and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis and screening.

3. The governments of Canada and Yukon finalize a ten-year agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund 

   The governments of Canada and Yukon have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

4. More healthy meals for kids in the Yukon

   No child should go to school hungry. And in the Yukon, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide access to nutritious meals that can positively affect the health, well being, and overall success of kids in the classroom. They also save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

5. MP Hanley announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries

   Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three First Nation-owned projects in the Yukon. With this funding, these organizations will acquire and develop infrastructure to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.

6. CanNor announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries

   Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three Yukon First Nation-owned projects to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.

7. MP Hanley announces over $1.6 million investment to expand local food systems in the Yukon

   Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve, prepare and supply food in the Yukon.

8. CanNor announces over $1.6 million to expand local food systems in the Yukon

   Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced an investment of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve and supply food in the Yukon.

9. MP Hanley announces funding for climate resiliency upgrades in Old Crow, Yukon

   Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of up to $62,500 for the Old Crow Retail Cooperative Ltd. (Old Crow Co-op). This investment will help the Old Crow Co-op become more energy efficient and accessible to the local community.

10. Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for Whitehorse with over $2.3 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund 

    By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

11. Federal government invests in new building for Biathlon Yukon

    A new building for Biathlon Yukon is coming thanks to a joint investment of more than $2.9 million from the federal and territorial governments.

12. The governments of Canada and the Yukon sign an agreement to address unsheltered homelessness  

    Yesterday, the governments of Canada and the Yukon announced that an agreement to support people living without homes has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).

13. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitehorse

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon and the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services.

14. Media Advisory: Housing and Homelessness Funding Announcement in Whitehorse

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Justice, and, speaking on behalf of the Yukon Housing Corporation, Minister John Streicker.

15. Government of Canada funds 14 projects in the Yukon through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

    Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, affordability, inclusion, and community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities.

16. Implementation of Historic Agreement Takes Another Step Forward with Agreement on Funding for Corrections Programs and Community Services Rooted in Teslin Tlingit Culture and Values

    Today, the Teslin Tlingit Council, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Government of Yukon are proud to announce the signing of the Corrections and Community Services Amendment to the Teslin Tlingit Council Administration of Justice Agreement Implementation Plan.

17. Minister Anandasangaree Announces Pilot Projects Supporting Yukon First Nations Studies Towards a Greener Economy

    Indigenous participation and Indigenous Knowledge will help to shape decisions on major resource and infrastructure development and strengthen the Yukon and Canadian economies.

18. Governments of Canada and Yukon announce funding to support private investment in Yukon businesses

    Small- and medium-sized businesses are key drivers of innovation and opportunity in their communities.

19. Canada and Yukon to announce funding to advance private capital investments in Yukon businesses

    Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Yukon Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai will announce support for the Yukon Venture Angels to build a private capital ecosystem in the Yukon.

20. New Heritage Complex for Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in

    A new heritage complex for the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in will provide an important space for cultural conservation and knowledge sharing after a joint investment of over $25.6 million from the federal government and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.

21. Liard First Nation Celebrates Opening Elders Housing Complex in Watson Lake: Strengthening Community Connections

    Liard First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) are proud to announce the completion and opening of the new Elders Housing Complex in Watson Lake, Yukon. This nine-unit facility will play a key role in addressing the housing needs of Liard First Nation Elders, providing them with a safe and independent living environment that honours their contributions to the Nation.

22. Elders Housing Complex – Watson Lake

    The Elders Housing Complex project in Watson Lake is the result of a collaborative effort between Liard First Nation, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), and the Government of Yukon. This initiative aims to provide culturally appropriate housing for Elders, recognizing their essential role in preserving the knowledge and traditions of Liard First Nation.

23. Ministers Joly, Blair and Vandal to launch the Arctic Foreign Policy

    Officials from Global Affairs Canada, the Department of National Defence and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada will offer a technical briefing to media on Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy.

24. The Government of Canada invests $4 million to help stop gun violence in Yukon

    Today, Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4 million in Yukon through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.

25. Federal government transfers $9 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Yukon

    The federal government has transferred $9 million to Yukon under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the territory invest in their local infrastructure priorities.

26. Federal government invests in Dawson City and Watson Lake buildings

    The federal and territorial governments are investing more than $4.1 million in the planning and design for a new recreation centre in Dawson City and upgrades to air ventilation systems in municipal buildings in Watson Lake.

27. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitehorse

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, and the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services.

28. Canada and Yukon announce funding to address Arctic security

    Strong economies in the North rely on infrastructure development, environmental sustainability and public safety. Addressing priorities such as sovereignty, defense, infrastructure and environmental stewardship is key to safeguarding Canada’s Arctic interests while fostering a safe and sustainable future for Northerners.

29. Canada and Yukon to announce funding for arctic and northern security

    Whitehorse, Yukon, November 20, 2024 — Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting arctic and northern security.

30. MP Hanley announces over $3.7 million to foster Indigenous business growth and sustainability in the North

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $3.7 million in EntrepreNorth’s Northern Indigenous Entrepreneur Growth and Ecosystem Development Project.

31. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding for Indigenous entrepreneurs across the North

    Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs as they build their businesses and fuel community economic development across the North.

32. MP Hanley announces federal investment supporting SKOOKUMbrand’s technology adoption to increase production and sales

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced a federal investment of nearly $100,000 in Northern Garments Inc., a Dawson City-based small business widely known as SKOOKUMbrand.

33. CanNor investment of over $800,000 supports seven tourism projects across the North

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister of PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $800,000 in strengthening tourism sectors across the North.

34. Minister Dan Vandal announces an investment of over $800,000 supporting the growth of the tourism industry across the North

    Today on World Tourism Day, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $800,000 in strengthening tourism sectors across the North.

35. Governments of Canada and Yukon announce the renewal of the Canada Community-Building Fund for the next ten years

    The governments of Canada and the Yukon have signed a new 10-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the territory. Over the first five years, Yukon will receive $94.5 million, which will total over $200 million over the next ten years to address local infrastructure priorities.

36. Upgrades to Chilkoot Way route in Whitehorse 

    Every day commuting and travel will be improved on the Chilkoot Way route in Whitehorse after a joint investment of $850,000 from the federal government and the City of Whitehorse.

37. Little Gold Creek port of entry to close for the season on September 15

    The Little Gold Creek port of entry in the Yukon is scheduled to close for the season on September 15, at 7 p.m. Pacific Time.

38. NICHI announces Yukon recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

    Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) in collaboration with Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Yukon.

39. Government of Canada and Government of Yukon announce property transfers of the Former Territorial Courthouse and Red Feather Saloon lands in Dawson City, Yukon

    Transfers support Parks Canada’s work towards sustainable preservation of heritage assets at Klondike National Historic Sites.

40. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitehorse

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, Jasper Lamouelle, Chief Executive Officer, First Kaska, and Chief Stephen Charlie, First Kaska.

41. MP Hanley announces an investment supporting Yukon First Nation artists to build capacity and bring their work to new markets

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister of PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $114,000 in the Northern Cultural Expressions Society (NCES).

42. MP Hanley announces investment to support Air North, Yukon’s Airline in renewing its fleet and expanding its infrastructure

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $6 million in Air North, Yukon’s Airline to renew its fleet and expand its infrastructure.

43. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding for Air North, Yukon’s Airline

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement to support Air North in renewing its fleet and expanding its infrastructure.

44. MP Hanley announces an investment supporting the Yukon’s screen-based media industry

    The Yukon’s screen media industry, including film, television and online media, brings significant benefits to people and communities in the territory, such as skilled employment, economic growth, cultural enrichment, and increased visibility on a national and global scale.

45. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding to support the Yukon’s screen-based media industry

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement regarding support for the Screen Production Yukon Association and Shot in the Dark Productions to build capacity and expand the Yukon’s screen media industry.

46. CanNor investment of more than $1.4 million supports ten projects across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced a federal investment of more than $1.4 million, delivered by CanNor, to support ten projects that will help Indigenous businesses and organizations across the territories expand their infrastructure and services.

47. Minister Vandal announces an investment supporting Indigenous-led projects

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $1.4 million in ten projects in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

48. MP Hanley announces an investment supporting the diversification and growth of Yukon’s tourism industry

    CanNor’s investment of nearly $800,000 will support seven tourism projects in the Yukon to build new programs, expand infrastructure, improve accessibility, and invest in green energy solutions.

49. CanNor investment of nearly $800,000 supports seven tourism projects in the Yukon

    Today, Dr Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing nearly $800,000 in strengthening the Yukon tourism sector.

50. Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, to announce funding to support the Yukon’s tourism industry

    Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement regarding support for the expansion and diversification of tourism experiences and services in the Yukon.