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February 10, 2026

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The Government of Canada announces over $2.8M in AI to advance economic growth and digital literacy

From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Backgrounder February 6, 2026 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) This information adds to the news release issued on February 6 Minister Chartrand announces over $2.8M in AI to advance economic growth and digital literacy outlining CanNor’s support, the businesses and organizations that received funding, and their projects. The Government of Canada, through CanNor, […]

February 6, 2026

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Government of Canada supports the Yukon African Music Festival

Festivals shine a light on culture, celebrate diversity, and bring people together Today, Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and Member of Parliament (Yukon), is pleased to announce a $65,000 investment in the Teenage Life and Young Adults International Society to support its annual Yukon African Music Festival. This […]

January 23, 2026

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Government of Yukon to launch school food pilot with federal support

The Government of Yukon is expanding access to healthy food in the territory’s schools. As announced on April 1, 2024, the Government of Canada is investing $1 billion over the next five years to create a new National School Food Program to help ensure that children in Canada have the food they need to learn, […]

January 21, 2026

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10 New Professions Added to Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

Canada is facing a shortage of health professionals, particularly in rural and remote communities that face unique challenges in attracting and retaining health care workers. The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure Canadians have access to health care no matter where they live. Effective December 31, 2025, the Government of Canada has expanded […]

December 1, 2025

5 min read

Federal government invests in natural infrastructure enhancements in the Yukon

From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada News release Teslin, Yukon, November 28, 2025 — The federal government is investing over $2.4 million in two Yukon communities to improve flood mitigation infrastructure and create greener community spaces. Funding will restore approximately 450 metres of Teslin Lake’s shoreline by implementing rip-rap with armouring rocks and planting native species, which will reduce flooding risks. […]

November 25, 2025

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We’re Creating an Economy by Canadians, for Canadians

Canada faces a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain world, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians. Budget 2025 will enable $1 trillion in total investments over the next five years. This is a plan for Canada to give ourselves more than any foreign government can take away. We are creating an economy by Canadians, for […]

October 20, 2025

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Minister Thompson highlights collaboration and conservation during visit to British Columbia and Yukon

From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada News release October 20, 2025 Vancouver, BC – From October 13-17, 2025, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, participated in multi-day tour of British Columbia and Yukon, engaging with Indigenous leaders, fishery stakeholders, and scientific experts on shared priorities in conservation, trade, reconciliation, and fisheries modernization. In Port Moody, the Minister […]

September 29, 2025

8 min read

Government of Canada improves access to sexual and reproductive health services

From: Health Canada Backgrounder September 2025 The following projects aim to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services across Canada and are funded under the Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund: Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights Project: Access for All Funding: $2,821,500 The Access for All Program provides support for under-served populations to access abortion care through […]

September 29, 2025

5 min read

Governments of Canada and the Yukon sign bilateral agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction

From: Canadian Heritage News release WHITEHORSE, September 29, 2025 Our two official languages are at the heart of Canadian identity. They make us unique, unite us, and enrich our culture and economy from coast to coast to coast. Promoting and protecting them starts with education. Supporting minority-language education and second official-language instruction is essential for Yukoners, […]

September 26, 2025

3 min read

Minister Chartrand announces funding to build northern tourism in lead up to World Tourism Day

From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency News release Over $1.5 million for attracting visitors, creating new signature events, small infrastructure upgrades and more in the North September 26, 2025 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) From jaw-dropping landscapes to on-the-land adventures to authentic cultural experiences, northern Canada has so much to offer locals and […]