November 3, 2026
Operation NANOOK‑TATIGIIT Strengthens Whole‑of‑Government Crisis Response in the Arctic
From: National Defence News release October 27, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), in collaboration with federal, territorial, municipal and Indigenous partners, conducted Operation NANOOK-TATIGIIT (Op NA-TA) from October 19 to 23, 2026 in Whitehorse, Yukon, to strengthen whole-of-government preparedness and crisis response in support […]
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October 27, 2026
New program to grow the Yukon’s forestry and bioenergy sector
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency News release CanNor is providing up to $546,945 over three years to strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and competitiveness of Yukon’s forestry sector. October 21, 2026 — Whitehorse, Yukon — Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) The Yukon’s forestry sector supports local jobs and supplies timber, biomass and other wood products. New […]
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October 19, 2026
Canada and Yukon reach agreement in principle to improve access to health care
WHITEHORSE, YT, Oct. 9, 2026 /CNW/ — Canadians deserve a sustainable health care system that provides timely access to high-quality health and social services that support individual wellbeing and healthy communities. Today, the Honourable Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Brad […]
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September 17, 2026
Government of Canada creates a dedicated Chief Firearms Officer to serve northerners
From: Public Safety Canada News release September 17, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced the creation of a dedicated northern Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) for the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. The new CFO has exclusive responsibility for firearms services in all three territories and is supported […]
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September 17, 2026
Canada and Ross River Dena Council celebrate reconciliation in action with Tsē Zūl Camp opening at the Faro Mine Site
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada News release September 16, 2026 — Faro Mine Site, located within the traditional territory of the Ross River Dena Council, part of the Kaska Nation, near Faro, Yukon — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible […]
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September 15, 2026
Backgrounder: The Government of Canada invests over $1.9M in Yukon workers and businesses
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Backgrounder September 15, 2026 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) This information adds to the news release issued today The Government of Canada invests over $1.9 million to support workers and strengthen businesses in the Yukon about CanNor’s support, the businesses and organizations that received funding through the […]
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September 15, 2026
The Government of Canada invests over $1.9 million to support workers and strengthen businesses in the Yukon
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency News release Four Yukon businesses are seizing new opportunities, finding efficiencies and improving productivity to mitigate tariff and trade disruptions. September 15, 2026 — Whitehorse, Yukon — Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) The Yukon is home to innovative entrepreneurs and businesses that have long contributed to a strong northern […]
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August 19, 2026
Indigenous-led projects in the NWT to expand businesses and empower youth
News release CanNor is investing over $1.9 million in four Indigenous-led projects to build new aviation infrastructure, expand business operations, and teach youth about entrepreneurship. August 10, 2026 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Indigenous organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs provide essential local services and play a vital role in building […]
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August 19, 2026
Supporting the development of integrated mental health services for youth in Yukon
From: Health Canada News release August 19, 2026 | Whitehorse, Yukon | Health Canada Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $6.6 million to strengthen and expand access to integrated mental health and wellness supports for youth and young adults aged 12 to 30 across Yukon. Delivered by BYTE – Empowering Youth Society, […]
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August 18, 2026
New research centre to address Indigenous health priorities in Yukon
From: Canadian Institutes of Health Research News release $2.4 million investment will strengthen Yukon First Nations-led health research, capacity and training throughout the territory August 18, 2026 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Institutes of Health Research Strong Indigenous-led health research begins with research that reflects the priorities, knowledge, and leadership of Indigenous communities. Today, the Honourable […]
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