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Dawson, Yukon, August 7, 2025 — Construction will soon be underway for a new community recreational space in Dawson, after a combined investment of $63.9 million from the federal and territorial governments. The new Dawson City Recreation Centre will provide modern, safe, and accessible amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located on the southeast corner of Dome Road […]

Dear Yukoners, This summer, I had the privilege of visiting communities across the Yukon—meeting you at markets, festivals, and local gatherings. Whether over coffee or around a campfire, we talked about what matters most: the cost of living, healthcare, infrastructure, and the opportunities that clean energy and a strong economy bring to the North. As […]

Dear Minister Anand, Congratulations on your recently appointed role as Minister of Foreign Affairs. I am writing to you in this role for the first time, and I look forward to working with you in this capacity. As the Member of Parliament for the Yukon, I am deeply engaged with the concerns of Yukoners, and […]

From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada News release Whitehorse, Yukon, July 3, 2025 — Communities in southern Yukon will reduce their wildfire risk after a combined investment of more than $17 million from the federal and Yukon governments. The funding was announced by Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of […]

WHITEHORSE, YT, July 3, 2025 /CNW/ – The City of Whitehorse will improve their transit system thanks to a combined investment of over $7.8 million from the federal and territorial governments. Ten 40-foot fully accessible buses will be added to the existing fleet in Whitehorse between 2026 and 2028. The City’s current fleet consists of 15 low-floor accessible buses that were purchased between […]

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The Government of Yukon-administered Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) has supported over $9.4 million worth of infrastructure projects across the Yukon since December 2024. The CCBF is a permanent source of infrastructure funding for Yukon First Nations, municipalities and unincorporated communities. Recipients are allocated a certain amount each year and determine how they want to spend […]

$19.8 million CIB enabling infrastructure loan supports needed housing units Accelerates enabling infrastructure to unlock more than 380 housing units Acts as a model for future KDFN and Yukon Government housing developments KDFN and Yukon government to share resources and expertise WHITEHORSE – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is providing a $19.8 million enabling infrastructure loan to help Kwanlin Dün First […]

his is joint news release between the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon. Investing in green energy infrastructure is vital to building cleaner and more sustainable northern communities. With a joint investment of more than $28.6 million from the federal government, the Government of Yukon and First Kaska Utilities LP, the Sādę Solar […]