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MP Hanley announces funding for climate resiliency upgrades in Old Crow, Yukon
February 21, 2025
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MP Hanley announces funding for climate resiliency upgrades in Old Crow, Yukon

Strengthening the climate resilience of essential infrastructure in northern and remote communities is crucial to building robust, sustainable northern economies. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of up to […]

Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for Whitehorse with over $2.3 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund
February 21, 2025
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Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for Whitehorse with over $2.3 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund

Whitehorse, Yukon, February 20, 2025 — By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities. Today, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Kirk Cameron, Mayor of Whitehorse announced a federal investment of more […]

The governments of Canada and the Yukon sign an agreement to address unsheltered homelessness
February 18, 2025
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The governments of Canada and the Yukon sign an agreement to address unsheltered homelessness

Whitehorse, Yukon, February 18, 2025 —Yesterday, the governments of Canada and the Yukon announced that an agreement to support people living without homes has been signed as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI). Funding from the Community Encampment Response Plan (CERP) will support a new 17-unit supportive housing program and contribute to the Downtown Whitehorse Safety Response Action […]

Government of Canada funds 14 projects in the Yukon through the New Horizons for Seniors Program
February 12, 2025
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Government of Canada funds 14 projects in the Yukon through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

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

Implementation of Historic Agreement Takes Another Step Forward with Agreement on Funding for Corrections Programs and Community Services Rooted in Teslin Tlingit Culture and Values
February 11, 2025
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Implementation of Historic Agreement Takes Another Step Forward with Agreement on Funding for Corrections Programs and Community Services Rooted in Teslin Tlingit Culture and Values

February 8, 2025 — Teslin, Yukon — Joint Announcement of the Teslin Tlingit Council, Government of Yukon, and Government of Canada Today, the Teslin Tlingit Council, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Government of Yukon are proud to announce the signing of the Corrections and Community Services Amendment […]