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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – 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 […]