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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]