Yukon Territory News

1. Canada and the Yukon invest in improved transportation infrastructure for the territory

   Today, the Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency), on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Minister of Highways and Public Works and Minister of the Public Service Commission, confirmed funding for the Yukon Resource Gateway Project.

2. Canada Invests in Renewable Energy With Geothermal Exploration in the Yukon

   The Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced $2 million in funding for the Government of Yukon to explore the potential of geothermal energy as a long-term source of renewable energy for communities currently powered by diesel.

3. Canada and Yukon invest in municipal infrastructure for residents of Faro

   Today, the Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable John Streicker, Minister of Community Services, for the Government of Yukon, announced funding for a new consolidated fire hall and public works building for the Town of Faro.

4. Media Advisory - Whitehorse, Yukon

   Members of the media are invited to join a virtual announcement of an important infrastructure project, with the Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable John Streicker, Minister of Community Services for the Government of Yukon; and His Worship Leonard Faber, Mayor of the Town of Faro.

5. Governments of Canada and Yukon announce significant investment to improve patient care

   New unit will support research that addresses the priorities of patients and caregivers in the territory

6. SUPPORT Units

   SUPPORT Units (Support for People and Patient-Oriented Research and Trials Units) are a core element of Canada's Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR)