news-nouvelles

Minister Thompson highlights collaboration and conservation during visit to British Columbia and Yukon
October 20, 2025
4 min read

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 […]

Government of Canada improves access to sexual and reproductive health services
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 […]

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

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

Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in water, roads, utilities and recreation
September 17, 2025
3 min read

Governments of Canada and Yukon invest in water, roads, utilities and recreation

From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada News release Faro, Yukon, September 17, 2025 — Improvements to water and recreational services are coming to four communities after a combined investment of more than $25.6 million from the federal and territorial governments. The Government of Yukon is also providing project management services. Water and sewer upgrades, along with associated road reconstruction works, are […]

Government of Canada invests over $14 million in conservation and remediation at the S.S. Klondike National Historic Site
September 17, 2025
5 min read

Government of Canada invests over $14 million in conservation and remediation at the S.S. Klondike National Historic Site

News release The S.S. Klondike commemorates inland water transportation in the Yukon and is an iconic symbol of Whitehorse September 16, 2025                      Whitehorse, Yukon                      Parks Canada Parks Canada protects and presents national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas in Canada, enabling […]

Federal government invests in flood resilience measures for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
September 12, 2025
3 min read

Federal government invests in flood resilience measures for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation

News release Carmacks, Yukon, September 11, 2025 — The Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation (LS/CFN) will see the creation of permanent flood mitigation measures within the community of Carmacks after an investment of more than $38.4 million from the federal government. The Government of Yukon is providing project management services. Located at the confluence of […]

Minister Chartrand announces investments in Francophone organizations to drive economic growth and opportunity in the North
September 12, 2025
5 min read

Minister Chartrand announces investments in Francophone organizations to drive economic growth and opportunity in the North

News release Up to $1.05 million in targeted funding aimed at attracting workers, developing key sectors, and expanding access to education and services for French-speakers in the territories. September 11, 2025 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian […]