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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 […]

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 […]

This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada, Kluane First Nation and the Government of Yukon. The Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon and the Kluane First Nation have entered into a First Nations and Inuit Policing Program Community Tripartite Agreement, marking a significant milestone in community safety for Kluane First […]

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 […]

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 Yukon, along with the City of Whitehorse and Da Daghay Development Corporation (DDDC) announced more than $37 million in funding to support the construction of 105 new affordable homes in Whitehorse. The announcement was made by the Honourable Nathanial Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, alongside Brendan Hanley, Member of […]

Whitehorse, Yukon, February 18, 2025 — A new building for Biathlon Yukon is coming thanks to a joint investment of more than $2.9 million from the federal and territorial governments. This was announced by Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon and the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services. The new building for Biathlon Yukon in […]

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 […]

WHITEHORSE – The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) is proud to announce the grand opening of the Family Preservation Wellness Centre, the first Yukon First Nation-led shelter dedicated to supporting women and children. The opening ceremony took place on February 14, 2025, at 10 Eldorado Drive in Whistle Bend. The Family Preservation Wellness Centre […]

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, […]