Yukon News Releases
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Additional leadership added to Energy, Mines and Resources to support the Eagle Mine emergency response
Effective immediately for a period of six months, Premier Ranj Pillai has appointed Dennis Berry, President of the Yukon Liquor Corporation as an interim Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources. Dennis Berry will continue to hold his responsibilities for the Yukon Liquor Corporation.
As the head of the Eagle Mine emergency response, Deputy Minister Lauren Haney will continue to be responsible for the following branches: Mineral Resources, Yukon Geological Survey, Assessment and Abandoned Mines and Compliance, Monitoring and Inspection.
Senior leadership appointments in the Government of Yukon public service
Premier Ranj Pillai has appointed Meagan Lang as Public Service Commissioner. Tracy Allen has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Highways and Public Works, as current Deputy Minister Catherine Harwood is retiring.
Meagan Lang is an experienced lawyer in labour and employment law, administrative law and commercial litigation. Ms. Lang will start on September 3, 2024.
Tracy Allen is a seasoned executive leader with 24 years of experience in strategic leadership, capital and operational planning, and construction. Ms. Allen will start on September 3, 2024.
Nine Yukon community projects funded by the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust through spring 2024 intake
Through the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust, nine community-led projects received $407,974 during the spring 2024 funding intake. This funding helps Yukon organizations achieve their goals and develop projects that ultimately increase the health and wellness of Yukoners while building safer, more connected communities.
Updated requirements for Canadian dogs entering the United States
Yukoners planning to travel to the United States (US) on or after August 1, 2024, must meet new requirements if they want to bring their dogs over the border. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in May that dogs entering the US would require government veterinary confirmed rabies vaccination and microchip identification.
Minister Silver attends Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Annual Summit in Whistler, BC
Minister Sandy Silver and Government of Yukon representatives attended the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) 2024 Annual Summit in Whistler, British Columbia.
Statement from Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker on additional inspector’s directions issued to Victoria Gold Corporation
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker has issued the following statement:
“On Saturday, July 20, the Government of Yukon inspectors issued additional direction to Victoria Gold Corporation in relation to the company’s response to the heap leach failure that occurred on June 24.
“Inspector’s directions are issued to direct the company to undertake actions required to protect the environment and people.
The Government of Yukon advances territory-wide Regional Waste Service model in rural Yukon
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make rural communities more economically and environmentally sustainable, the Government of Yukon is investing in regional solid-waste facilities across the territory. Such investments ensure all Yukon residents can access full-service, solid-waste disposal facilities in their regions.
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to advance the resilience and growth of the sector
This is a joint news release between the Governments of Yukon and Canada.
Government of Yukon continues to provide updates on Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine heap leach failure
The Government of Yukon remains committed to protecting people, the environment, and ensuring transparency.
Yesterday, Government of Yukon officials, accompanied by Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker, provided a fourth technical briefing to update Yukoners on the government’s regulatory oversight and work with partners at the Victoria Gold Eagle Gold Mine site.
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Call for nominations for the Community Safety Awards
Recognizing that Yukoners across the territory contribute to community safety, Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee is encouraging Yukoners to nominate those who contribute to safer Yukon communities for the Minister of Justice Community Safety Award.
The nomination period for the 2024 Community Safety Awards is open now. Nominations will be accepted until August 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Successful recipients will be presented with their awards at a ceremony in November 2024.
New duplex opens in Dawson
The Government of Yukon is continuing work to help Yukoners find a place to call home. As part of its commitment to improving access to affordable housing across the territory, the Government of Yukon announces that two newly constructed units in Dawson are now available for Yukon Housing Corporation tenants.
New Yukon Hospital Corporation Board chair named
The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Hine as the new Chair of the Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees, effective June 27, 2024.
As Chair, Ms. Hine will lead the board of trustees and work in partnership with the Yukon government and continue implementing the recommendations of the Putting People First report, with a focus on the Health Human Resources Strategy and the transition to Shäw Kwä’ą, Health and Wellness Yukon Santé et mieux-être Yukon, the Yukon’s Health Authority.
Council of the Federation summer meeting concludes
This week, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai participated in the Council of the Federation summer meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he discussed the Yukon’s priorities with Canada’s Premiers, including:
Twenty-two Yukon-based projects awarded $895,388 from the Community Development Fund
The Government of Yukon has awarded over $895,000 through the Community Development Fund to advance 22 initiatives across the territory. These projects are assessed and selected for funding based on how they will benefit Yukoners, contribute to communities and create economic opportunities.
Lottery for lots in Grizzly Valley, Golden Horn and Mendenhall opens July 16, 2024
The Government of Yukon is releasing 20 country residential lots in the Grizzly Valley, Golden Horn and Mendenhall subdivisions near Whitehorse today.
Of the 20 country residential lots being released by public lottery today, 16 are in the Grizzly Valley subdivision, two lots are in the Mendenhall Subdivision and two lots are in the Golden Horn Subdivision. The lots range in size between 3.08 hectares to 9.48 hectares.
S&P Global Ratings reaffirms ‘AA Stable’ credit rating for 15th consecutive year
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) reaffirmed the Yukon has an “AA Stable” credit rating for 2024 today, while maintaining a stable outlook for the territory.
When assigning ratings to provinces and territories, S&P considers population growth, economic performance and government finances. In its report, the agency highlighted the Yukon’s continued positive economic outlook over the next few years, in addition to a growing population and the recovery of the tourism sector.
Government of Yukon implementing coroner's inquest recommendations
The families, friends and communities of Cassandra Warville, Myranda Aleisha Dawn Tizya-Charlie, Josephine Elizabeth Vanessa Hager and Darla Skookum experienced losses that highlight the impacts of the Substance Use Health Emergency and the need for systemic changes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all individuals accessing the services and supports offered at 405 Alexander.
Government of Yukon releases third Yukon Aging in Place annual report
This news release was originally released on July 9, 2024; however, it was retracted due to errors found in the final report. The final report has been corrected. The title of the news release was updated to create a new URL. No other changes were made to the news release.
The Government of Yukon has released the third and final annual report regarding the implementation of the Yukon Aging in Place Action Plan.
Senior leadership changes in the Government of Yukon public service
Premier Ranj Pillai has appointed Samantha Paterson as Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Lyle Dinn as acting Public Service Commissioner.
Samantha Paterson has been with the Government of Yukon for 32 years in a variety of senior leadership positions. Samantha has served as assistant deputy minister of Corporate Services in Energy, Mines, and Resources since 2021. This appointment is effective July 16.
Statement from the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker providing update on Victoria Gold Corporation’s Eagle Gold Mine
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker has issued the following statement:
“The heap leach failure at Victoria Gold Corporation’s Eagle Gold mine has the potential for significant environmental impacts, and Yukoners across the territory are justly concerned about what this means to the land, water, animals, economy and the way of life for Yukoners now and for generations to come.
