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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 […]

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 […]

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Ranj Pillai, the Yukon Premier, signed a letter of intent for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to establish a Naval Reserve presence in Canada’s north. With the support of the Government of Yukon, the RCN intends to send members to Whitehorse, Yukon, in […]

Today, Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4 million in Yukon through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe. This investment builds on the success of […]

November 28, 2024 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Department of Justice Canada Canadians expect to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair, impartial and supports the needs of victims. This includes continued efforts to break down barriers, combat systemic racism and systemic discrimination, close socio-economic gaps, and promote greater equality and prosperity […]

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Whitehorse, Yukon, November 26, 2024 —The federal government has transferred $9 million to Yukon under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the territory invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Yukon for this fiscal year. The next […]

Whitehorse, Yukon, November 25, 2024 Prospective homeowners in Whitehorse will have the opportunity to purchase permanently affordable homes thanks to Project 1096 in the Whistle Bend neighbourhood.Today, the federal and territorial governments announced more than $3.5 million in funding for Project 1096 in the Whistle Bend neighbourhood. The announcement was made by Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for […]

Whitehorse, Yukon, November 25, 2024 — The federal and territorial governments are investing more than $4.1 million in the planning and design for a new recreation centre in Dawson City and upgrades to air ventilation systems in municipal buildings in Watson Lake. The City of Dawson Council has approved the preliminary design concept and the design plan will form part […]

Strong economies in the North rely on infrastructure development, environmental sustainability and public safety. Addressing priorities such as sovereignty, defense, infrastructure and environmental stewardship is key to safeguarding Canada’s Arctic interests while fostering a safe and sustainable future for Northerners. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable […]