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Government of Yukon tables 2025–26 Public Accounts
Premier Currie Dixon tabled the 2025–26 Public Accounts in the Yukon Legislative Assembly today.
Government of Yukon doubles road resurfacing work in 2026 construction season
The Government of Yukon resurfaced 152 kilometres of road during the 2026 construction season, nearly double the amount from 2025.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of Quebec’s new Premier
Premier Currie Dixon congratulates new Quebec Premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, on his swearing in.
Yukon government increases funding for Yukon hospitals
Additional funding will help Yukon Hospitals address 2026–27 operating pressure and support priority staffing and operational needs, including the addition of eight new beds in July.
Government of Yukon and Public Service Alliance of Canada–Yukon Employees’ Union reach tentative agreement
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Employees’ Union have reached a tentative agreement, subject to ratification by both parties.
Yukon leaders bring shared priorities to Ottawa for the First Nations–First Ministers’ Meeting
Yukon leaders confirmed the Yukon’s shared priorities of energy security, health system transformation and treaty implementation at the First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting
Governments of Yukon and Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in conduct public consultation on Final Recommended Dawson Regional Land Use Plan
The governments of Yukon and Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in have launched joint public consultation on the Final Recommended Dawson Regional Land Use Plan.
Statement from Premier Dixon on British Columbia’s provincial election
Premier Currie Dixon congratulates Lorne Doerkson and the Conservative Party of British Columbia on their election victory.
Yukon government reminds Yukoners federal firearms amnesty extends beyond October 30 expiry date
Affected Yukoners and businesses will remain protected from criminal liability during the extended amnesty period provided they continue to comply with amnesty conditions.
Statement from Premier Dixon on the swearing in of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation’s new Chief and Council
Premier Dixon congratulates Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation on the swearing in of their new Chief, Lance Nagwan, and four new Councillors.
Date modified: 2026-05-27