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Lesa Semmler: Opening of Łıwegǫ̀atı Building
Press Release Mr. Speaker, the 20th Legislative Assembly has made access to health care one of our top priorities. I am happy to share that as of today May 30th,…
Lesa Semmler: Non-Insured Health Benefits Agreement with Canada
Press Release Mr. Speaker, I want to provide the House with an update on negotiations and discussions with the Government of Canada on the delivery of the federal Non-Insured Health…
Health Authority Act receives Assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
Press Release May 1, 2024 This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon and Council of Yukon First Nations as secretariat support to the Chiefs Committee on…
Statement from Minister of Health and Social Services in response to recommendations from the coroner’s inquest
Press Release April 26, 2024 Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement: “Following the conclusion of the coroner’s inquest into the tragic deaths of four…
Nisga’a Nation Calls on Prime Minister Trudeau to Uphold Promise to British Columbians and Protect First Nations Food Security
Press Release April 25, 2024 Gitlaxt’aamiks, British Columbia – Today, as stewards of the land and water for generations untold, the Nisga’a Nation stands in unity with British Columbians in…
Two harm reduction programs not effectively implemented, audits find
Press Release March 19, 2024 VICTORIA – B.C.’s auditor general finds that two provincial harm reduction programs that work to reduce toxic drug-related deaths and injuries weren’t effectively implemented by…
Government of Canada Introduces Legislation for First Phase of National Universal Pharmacare
Press Release From: Health Canada February 29, 2024 Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, introduced Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare (Pharmacare Act), which proposes the foundational principles…
Lesa Semmler: Shared Health Priorities Agreement with Federal Government
Press Release Mr. Speaker, last week we announced two significant bilateral agreements with the Government of Canada. These agreements secured two federal investments totaling $36.38 million dollars and demonstrate a…
Statement from Premier Pillai and Minister McPhee on downtown Whitehorse community safety
Press Release 17/11/2023 Premier Ranj Pillai and Health and Social Services Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Government of Yukon, we want to express our…
Statement from Minister McPhee on National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month
Press Release Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee has issued the following statement: “November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month, where Canadians are invited to reflect on crime prevention…
