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Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Ranj Pillai, the Yukon Premier, signed a letter of intent for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to establish a Naval Reserve presence in Canada’s north. With the support of the Government of Yukon, the RCN intends to send members to Whitehorse, Yukon, in […]

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. This investment builds on the success of […]

November 28, 2024 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Department of Justice Canada Canadians expect to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair, impartial and supports the needs of victims. This includes continued efforts to break down barriers, combat systemic racism and systemic discrimination, close socio-economic gaps, and promote greater equality and prosperity […]

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Whitehorse, Yukon, November 26, 2024 —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. This is the first of two payments to Yukon for this fiscal year. The next […]

Whitehorse, Yukon, November 25, 2024 Prospective homeowners in Whitehorse will have the opportunity to purchase permanently affordable homes thanks to Project 1096 in the Whistle Bend neighbourhood.Today, the federal and territorial governments announced more than $3.5 million in funding for Project 1096 in the Whistle Bend neighbourhood. The announcement was made by Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for […]

Whitehorse, Yukon, November 25, 2024 — 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. The City of Dawson Council has approved the preliminary design concept and the design plan will form part […]

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. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable […]

The Canada Summer Jobs program provides excellent opportunities for youth in our territory. Starting November 19th, 2024; employers in Yukon can begin applying for funding through the 2025 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. CSJ provides wage subsidies to support employers from not-for-profit organizations, as well as public and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer […]

November 19, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Public Services and Procurement Canada Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting are out of reach due to the housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet […]