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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 […]

Surrey, British Columbia, November, 12, 2024 – The federal government is partnering with two organizations to support Veterans experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness in British Columbia and the Yukon. Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Melissa De Genova, Director of Development Partnerships for […]

News release November 1, 2024 — Whitehorse, Yukon — Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency There is ample economic opportunity across the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, in communities big and small. Tailored support that meets the unique needs of these communities drives sustainable growth and creates lasting opportunities for economic development in the North. […]

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Joly, I am writing today to express my deep concern about the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East and urge you to consider actions that exceed our current sanctions on Israel that are limited to individuals targeted under the Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations. Please read […]

News release October 30, 2024 — Dawson City, Yukon — Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Small businesses across the North are providing unique high-quality products while boosting community growth, providing good jobs and contributing to regional and territorial economic development. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable […]

I have the honour to present in both official languages, the Seventeenth Report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans entitled “Challenges to the Sustainability of the Yukon Salmon Stocks”. This study and its report examine an issue—the decline of Yukon River salmon and how we can restore this ecosystem– that is of enormous […]

On this day last year, we witnessed a horrific terror attack by Hamas on Israel, resulting in the tragic loss of 1,200 lives, including eight Canadians, and the abduction of over 200 hostages. These brutal acts traumatized thousands and escalated tensions in an already volatile region, serving as a stark reminder of the deep-rooted grievances […]

News release October 1, 2024—Ottawa— The federal government is committed to supporting critical sectors in regional economies while providing skilled workers with clear pathways to permanent residence. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the federal government has reached an agreement with the Government of Yukon to help temporary workers […]

News release September 27, 2024 — Iqaluit, Nunavut — Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency The North, with its distinct characteristics, draws both Canadians and international travellers seeking unique and unforgettable experiences. Tourism plays a key role in northern economies by creating jobs, supporting local communities, benefitting businesses and attractions in the region, and contributing to […]