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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 […]

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 […]