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April 7, 2026 North Vancouver, British Columbia – Wild Pacific salmon are central to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of British Columbia and Yukon. They are a lifeforce for ecosystems, a foundation for coastal and inland communities, and a species of deep significance to Indigenous Peoples. Yet wild Pacific salmon face increasing pressures from climate […]

April 21, 2026 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) The Yukon’s food system is shaped by unique northern challenges, but also by strong communities, and a growing local agriculture sector. Supporting Indigenous governments and northern entrepreneurs to expand food production, processing, and preparation capacity creates local economic opportunities and strengthens food systems throughout the […]

From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Backgrounder The Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) will deliver $51 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, and $3 billion per year ongoing. The BCSF will invest in infrastructure priorities that strengthen housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation. The full list of BCSF’s first tranche of projects are as follows: Cornwall, […]

News release WHITEHORSE, March 13, 2026 The arts and culture sector plays a vital role in strengthening social cohesion and in shaping vibrant, inclusive and resilient communities across Canada’s North. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced more than $14.3 million in funding to support […]

WHITEHORSE, March 6, 2026 With just two days until the start of the 2026 Arctic Winter Games, the Government of Canada is highlighting its $2,665,000 investment in the Games and the lasting impact this support is having on sport infrastructure, culture and community development in Yukon. Today, Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament (Yukon), on behalf […]

February 23, 2026 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and the Council of Yukon First Nations In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, it is more important than ever that Arctic security efforts remain grounded in meaningful partnerships with northern First Nations, Métis and […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]