Yukon Territory News

1. New funding partnership with Canada to expand the Yukon’s local food production

   The Government of Yukon believes that the agriculture sector is vital to the territory. Today, the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker launched the Yukon’s new agricultural funding program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The program follows the signing of the Canada-Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership bilateral agreement on April 4, 2023 with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

2. CanNor invests $200,000 to facilitate the growth and expansion of a Yukon business that focuses on supporting reconciliation initiatives across the territory

   The Government of Canada is continuing to support businesses and organizations that contribute to a strong and sustainable economy across the North and Arctic.

3. MP Brendan Hanley announces funding for the Yukon Aboriginal Women's Council 

   The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.

4. Minister Vandal announces investment of $2 million in local economic growth, job creation and sustainable business development in the Yukon

   The Government of Canada is investing in jobs, growth and an economy that works for everyone. These investments, combined with the resilience of Canadians, is crucial to building a sustainable and prosperous country for future generations. In the Yukon, these efforts are exemplified by the many businesses and organizations that are leading initiatives in their communities that inspire pride, purpose and opportunity.

5. Minister Vandal announces investments to support the Yukon's agri-food sector

   Everyone deserves access to affordable, fresh food, no matter where they live. To help, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments to offset the high costs of labour, transportation, and socio-economic challenges that impact the ability of Northerners and Indigenous peoples to grow, harvest and buy food.

6. CanNor investments support community infrastructure across the Yukon 

   Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced an investment of more than $1.1 million to support five community infrastructure projects across the Yukon.

7. Minister Vandal announces investments to help build and improve community infrastructure across the Yukon 

   Minister Vandal announces over $1.1 million in funding through CanNor to support projects that help create spaces that strengthen culture and promote arts, health and wellness

8. Government taking action on gun crime in Whitehorse with up to $929,500 for prevention programs

   People in Whitehorse and across Canada deserve to feel safe in their communities.

9. Canada and the Yukon Sign Agreement in Principle to Deepen Collaboration on Planting 2 Billion Trees Nationally

   The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Yukon’s Minister of Community Services, are pleased to announce that the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon signed an Agreement in Principle (AiP) under the 2 Billion Trees program.

10. Arctic Energy Champions Come Together to Learn and Share Expertise on Renewable Energy in the North

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan, CanNor and Polar Knowledge Canada, congratulated Gwich’in Council International and Polar Knowledge Canada on the successful delivery and planning of ARENA II to date.

11. Polar Knowledge Canada and the Canadian Museum of Nature partner to advance biodiversity and climate change research in the Arctic

    Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) and the Canadian Museum of Nature have signed a Letter of Agreement to continue collaborating on research and monitoring in the North and Arctic to further understand rapidly changing northern ecosystems.

12. Lucassie Arragutainaq receives the 2022 Northern Science Award for advancing Inuit research and scientific knowledge

    Polar Knowledge Canada was proud to present the 2022 Northern Science Award to Lucassie Arragutainaq, of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, at the ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting.

13. MP Hanley Announces New Yukon Indigenous Firefighting Pilot Project and Highlights Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy

    Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced $3.5 million in support for the Yukon First Nations Wildfire project for training 10 instructors and 120 wildland firefighters under the Indigenous Firefighter and Multi-Hazard Training Initiative. This pilot project will support the Yukon First Nations Wildfire’s vision to incorporate traditional Indigenous knowledge in wildland firefighting and help to inform the Wildfire Training Program.

14. Polar Knowledge Canada – Yukon Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Call for Proposals 2023-26

    WHITEHORSE, YT - Polar Knowledge Canada is opening a call for proposals that will support Yukon-based projects. Successful projects will advance knowledge on the call’s strategic theme: climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in the Yukon.

15. Infrastructure funding will advance self-determination for Yukon First Nations

    The Government of Canada is working to reduce social and economic inequities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities by making immediate and long-term investments to help close critical infrastructure gaps.

16. Minister Vandal announces nearly $200,000 through CanNor to support the growth and expansion of two Yukon small businesses 

    Today, as part of Small Business Week 2022, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, announced an investment of nearly $200,000 to support the continued growth and expansion of two women-owned Yukon small businesses.

17. Canada announces funding for new school in Burwash Landing

    Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Jeanie McLean, Yukon’s Minister of Education; and the Honourable Nils Clarke, Yukon’s Minister of Highways and Public Works, announced preliminary joint funding of $22.5 million for the construction of a new school in Burwash Landing. The final value of the contract to build the school will not be determined until the procurement phase of the project concludes.

18. Little Gold Creek border crossing closing for the season on September 5

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry is set to close for the season at 7 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on Monday, September 5.

19. Minister Vandal announces $234,000 through CanNor to enhance local infrastructure and grow the economy 

    Shared public spaces in villages, towns and cities are at the heart of communities across Canada. Main streets, downtown cores, community and cultural centres, farmers' markets, libraries, outdoor spaces and other public places draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs.

20. Minister Vandal announces renewable energy funding in Northern fly-in community of Old Crow 

    As a remote Northern community, Old Crow is characterized by the strength, resiliency, determination and vision needed to prevail in often extreme conditions.

21. Northern fly-in community of Old Crow continues to strengthen and diversify

    Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Minister responsible for CanNor, and Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, announced investments of more than $2.4 million to support two projects in Old Crow, Yukon.

22. Minister Daniel Vandal to announce funding to support opportunities for sport and recreation in the Yukon 

    Please be advised that the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor; the Honourable Jeanie McLean, Minister of Education and Minister responsible for Women's Directorate; and Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, will make an announcement regarding support for high-quality sports and recreation opportunities in the Yukon.

23. Minister Boissonnault announces support for tourism innovation and growth in the Yukon

    The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is investing over $87,000 to support the expansion and revitalization of the Yukon Motorcycle Park

24. Centralized water and wastewater operator training at Yukon University to benefit First Nations and operators in the region

    Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Yukon University today announced a new program delivery model to enhance water and wastewater operator training and support in the region.

25. Yukon University and Government of Canada to announce new program delivery model to enhance water and wastewater operator training and support in the region

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Yukon University Provost Dr. Bronwyn Hancock will announce a new program delivery model to enhance First Nations water and wastewater operator training and support in the region.

26. Council of Yukon First Nations, Indigenous Services Canada and Government of Yukon working together to address menstrual equity in Yukon 

    As part of a previous commitment by Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu to ensure that menstrual products be made available equitably and free of charge, the department has partnered with the Council of Yukon First Nations to administer this project in Yukon.

27. Council of Yukon First Nations developing first Yukon First Nations Birth Worker Program 

    Indigenous Services Canada is supporting this initiative with a total of $200,000 in 2021-2022. This new program will bring together Yukon First Nations to share and reclaim traditional birthing practices and develop culturally relevant Yukon First Nations prenatal resources.

28. Council of Yukon First Nations and Government of Canada to announce support for new First Nations Birth Worker Program and Menstrual Products Initiative

    Council of Yukon First Nations and Canada to announce the Birth Worker Program and Menstrual Products Initiative.

29. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of signing the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with the Yukon 

    Child care is not just a social policy—it is also an economic policy. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and give children in Canada the best start in life. That is why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.

30. Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

    Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

31. CanNor invests over $560,000 to promote the strong recovery and future growth of the Yukon tourism industry

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, and Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $560,000 to support four Yukon tourism providers and to help the industry adapt and grow beyond the pandemic.

32. CanNor investments support four tourism initiatives across the Yukon

    Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, and Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $560,000 to support four Yukon tourism providers as they continue to adapt and grow beyond the pandemic.

33. Minister Randy Boissonnault to make a virtual announcement highlighting key investments to help promote the strong recovery and future growth of the Yukon tourism industry

    Minister Randy Boissonnault to make a virtual announcement highlighting key investments to help promote the strong recovery and future growth of the Yukon tourism industry

34. CYFN Grand Chief Johnston, Yukon Premier Silver and Minister Vandal to hold media availability following the Yukon Intergovernmental Forum

    Please be advised that CYFN Grand Chief Peter Johnston; Yukon Premier Sandy Silver; and the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs will be participating in the Yukon Intergovernmental Forum (IGF) in Whitehorse. A media availability will follow.

35. Government of Canada invests to support innovation in the Yukon

    CanNor invests nearly $128,000 to promote interactive digital media, modular communications shelters and an artificial intelligence business acceleration program.

36. CanNor investments support innovation in the Yukon

    Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, announced an investment of nearly $128,000 to support three innovative initiatives in Whitehorse.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.