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March 14, 2025

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Canada and the Yukon Increase Investments in Popular Heat Pump Program and Partner on Climate Adaptation

News release March 13, 2025                       Whitehorse, Yukon                             Natural Resources Canada Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable John Streicker, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, announced they are more than tripling the funding for a […]

March 14, 2025

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Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Yukon for Drugs for Rare Diseases

Agreement will improve access and affordability of drugs for rare diseases March 13, 2025 | Whitehorse, Yukon | Health Canada In Canada, one in 12 people live with a rare disease and for most people affected, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health […]

March 13, 2025

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The governments of Canada and Yukon finalize a ten-year agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund

Whitehorse, Yukon, March 12, 2025 — The governments of Canada and Yukon have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across the Yukon will be able to build or improve the critical infrastructure related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste – that will in turn help […]

March 12, 2025

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Helping build more homes, faster in Faro

Faro, Yukon, March 12, 2025 To make progress towards solving the housing crisis we need to build more homes at prices that Canadians can afford, faster. To do this we need to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, and add greater density, especially near transit and post-secondary institutions. The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) will […]

March 11, 2025

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Canada invests $1.4M to support substance use treatment and care in the Arctic community of Old Crow, Yukon

March 10, 2025                       |           Old Crow, Yukon                    |                       Health Canada The illegal toxic drug supply and overdose crisis are having tragic impacts on communities throughout Canada. Our family, friends and neighbours have been impacted by this tragic public health crisis. Canada’s approach is focused on providing access to a full continuum […]

March 11, 2025

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More healthy meals for kids in the Yukon

News release March 10, 2025              Whitehorse, Yukon              Employment and Social Development Canada No child should go to school hungry. And in the Yukon, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door […]

March 11, 2025

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CanNor announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries

Backgrounder March 7, 2025 – Haines Junction, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency The following information is in addition to the MP Hanley announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries issued on March 7, 2025. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister […]

March 7, 2025

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Government of Canada funds 16 projects in the Yukon through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities. Today, Brendan Hanley, MP for the Yukon, on behalf of Canada’s Minister for Seniors, […]

March 7, 2025

4 min read

MP Hanley announces over $1.6 million investment to expand local food systems in the Yukon

March 7, 2025 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Access to healthy food is essential for community well-being and economic growth. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action by supporting local initiatives that build capacity and strengthen regional food systems across the Yukon. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of […]

March 5, 2025

4 min read

Government of Canada supports Yukon’s Francophone community

WHITEHORSE, February 24, 2025 Supporting official language minority communities is vital in promoting linguistic diversity and cultural vitality while ensuring people have access to important services in their own language. Today, Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament (Yukon), announced a $185,735 investment in la Société des immeubles franco-yukonnais. He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable […]