Tag Archives: Yukon Government
Yukon Government offers letters of support to foreign workers with permits expiring in 2025
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Yukon Government has struck a deal with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to issue more work permits to prospective applicants of the Yukon Nominee Program. The Governm...
Mar 14, 2025
Yukon volunteer firefighters using expired protective gear
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon's volunteer firefighters are fighting fires in expired gear with the Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs stating that 80 percent of their equipment no longer meets safety standards...
Mar 13, 2025 Photo: CKRW file.
Yukon officials consider possible changes to entry barriers at Whitehorse Emergency Shelter
Whitehorse, YT -The future of the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter is at the centre of political debate as leaders discuss possible changes including adjusting the entry barriers to address growing safety...
Mar 12, 2025 Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee . Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Uncertainty grows over U.S. funding for Alaska Highway upgrades
Whitehorse, YT - There's growing uncertainty over U.S. funding for upgrades to the Alaska Highway stemming from one of a flurry of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on his first day in...
Mar 11, 2025 Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister of Highways and Public Works Nils Clarke. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Yukon considers limiting support for Elon Musk companies in response to U.S. tariffs
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says the Government is exploring options to limit support for businesses linked to Elon Musk as part of their broader response to the U.S. tariffs on Canadia...
Mar 06, 2025 Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai speaks with reporters about countermeasures to U.S. tariffs. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Pipe leak at Eagle Gold mine results in cyanide containing water leaking into the local environment
WHITEHORSE, YT - The Yukon Government says a pipe leak on February 17th at the Eagle Gold Mine has resulted in cyanide containing water leaking into the local environment. Experts estimate up to 150 c...
Mar 05, 2025 Screenshot of Eagle Gold cyanide water sample results // Courtesy: Yukon Government
Premier Pillai announces $1 million plan to help businesses weather "unjustified" U.S. tariffs
Whitehorse, YT - Premier Ranj Pillai condemned the Trump administration's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods, calling it "unjustified and short-sighted," while announcing a serie...
Mar 05, 2025 Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai speaking at the 2024 Western Premiers Conference in Whitehorse in June. Photo Courtesy: Macklen Linke CKRW
Yukon Government announces new 'Winter Electrical Affordability Rebate', subject to legislative approval
WHITEHORSE, YT - Ahead of the tabling of Budget 2025-26, the Yukon Government has announced that an increased rebate on residential electricity bills may be coming into effect later this year, subject...
Mar 04, 2025 Jonathan Cutrer
Yukon Government moves to extend Paid Sick Leave Rebate Program
Whitehorse, YT - Pending legislative approval, the Yukon Government is extending its Paid Sick Leave Rebate Program for another year reimbursing employers a significant portion of paid sick leave per ...
Feb 28, 2025 The Yukon Government sign outside of the Jim Smith building. Photo Courtesy of Macklen Linke/CKRW.
Finance Minister seeks collaboration to wind-down carbon rebate program as federal carbon pricing nears likely end
Whitehorse, YT - Yukon Finance Minister Sandy Silver is calling for collaboration with the Federal Government regarding the future of Yukon's carbon rebate program after all major political parties in...
Feb 26, 2025 Photo: CKRW file.
