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January 28, 2025

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Governments of Canada and Yukon announce funding to support private investment in Yukon businesses

News release January 27, 2025 — Whitehorse, Yukon — Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon. Small- and medium-sized businesses are key drivers of innovation and opportunity in their communities. Access to private investment allows them to expand, diversify, and strengthen local economies, […]

January 10, 2025

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Solidarity Statement with VGFN

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December 20, 2024

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New Heritage Complex for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in

A new heritage complex for the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in will provide an important space for cultural conservation and knowledge sharing after a joint investment of over $25.6 million from the federal government and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. The new facility in Dawson City will provide a community space for records preservation and archiving, as well as cultural and language programming. Once built, […]

December 20, 2024

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New Investments to Help Yukoners Reduce Energy Costs and Stay Warm

Yukon residents know how to live with Arctic outdoor temperatures, but indoors they need good heating systems to live comfortably and affordably in extreme weather. Today, Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley,  on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced a federal investment of $1.4 million from the Oil to Heat […]

December 9, 2024

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Government of Canada supports projects in northern communities to advance gender equality

Women in northern and remote communities face complex challenges that intersect with race, gender, geography, and sexual orientation. Limited access to healthcare, social supports, and safe spaces amplifies the vulnerabilities of racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, particularly those experiencing gender-based violence. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Brendan […]

December 9, 2024

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Liard First Nation Celebrates Opening Elders Housing Complex in Watson Lake: Strengthening Community Connections

December 6, 2024 — Watson Lake, Yukon Territory — Indigenous Services Canada and Liard First Nation Liard First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) are proud to announce the completion and opening of the new Elders Housing Complex in Watson Lake, Yukon. This nine-unit facility will play a key role in addressing the housing needs […]

December 9, 2024

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Liard First Nation opens 15 new homes

WATSON LAKE, YT, Dec. 6, 2024 /CNW/ – Members of Liard First Nation will soon move into their new homes with the completion of 15 new affordable homes in Two Mile, approximately 12 km northwest of Watson Lake. The homes were constructed by First Kaska Construction Limited Partnership, which is owned and operated by Liard First Nation. The homes are the […]

December 6, 2024

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Ross River Dena Council, the Government of Yukon, and Parks Canada sign a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the feasibility of establishing a new protected area in the Yukon

The Memorandum of Understanding confirms a shared commitment to assess the feasibility of establishing a co-managed protected area in the Yukon December 6, 2024                                  Ottawa, Ontario                       Parks Canada Ross […]

December 5, 2024

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Supporting the growing Indigenous tourism sector

Government of Canada and NACCA working together to enhance key tourism experiences in Indigenous communities December 5, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario Investing in Indigenous tourism supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and advances economic reconciliation while creating jobs. Government investments need to focus on empowering Indigenous communities to grow and develop the culturally rich experiences […]

December 4, 2024

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Government of Canada makes important investments in Alaska Highway

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is committed to protecting the safety of Canadians through ongoing investments and mitigating risks to our infrastructure as a result of climate change. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada has awarded 2 contracts, totalling more than $103 million […]