Supporting Yukon First Nation artists

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Yukon – The cultural industries play a vital role in the Yukon’s economy. They contribute to employment, retail sales and the territory’s cultural tourism offerings. This important sector also supports community development and the preservation of cultural identity. Dr.Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of  Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister of PrairiesCan and CanNor, …

Supporting Yukon’s screen-based media industry

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Whitehorse – The Yukon’s screen media industry, including film, television and online media, brings significant benefits to people and communities in the territory, such as skilled employment, economic growth, cultural enrichment, and increased visibility on a national and global scale. Businesses and organizations that bring the territory’s stories, cultures and landscapes to the screen are drivers of the Yukon’s economy. …

Canada Games Centre upgraded to ckeep serving Yukoners

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Whitehorse — The Canada Games Centre will be able to better serve 735,000 people a year through upgraded ventilation systems after a federal investment of more than $4.5 million through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The City of Whitehorse is also contributing $2,475,000 to the project. Announced by MP Brendan Hanley; Minister Nils Clarke; and Mayor Laura Cabott, this project …

Funding announced for active transportation projects in 2 Yukon communities

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Whitehorse— Active transportation projects will provide healthy and convenient travel options in Whitehorse and Watson Lake, after a combined investment of more than $14 million from the governments of Canada and Yukon and communities. Announced by MP Brendan Hanley, Minister Nils Clarke, and Mayor Laura Cabott, these projects will help residents stay active and get around through cleaner, safer, and …

Investing in water, sewer, road improvements in Watson Lake

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Watson Lake – Dr Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon; Jeanie McLean, Deputy Premier, Minister of Education and Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate; and His Worship Christopher Irvin, Mayor of the Town of Watson Lake, announced a joint investment of more than $16 million to support the planning and construction of water, sewer and road …

Upgrading Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre in Whitehorse

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Whitehorse – Dr Brendan Hanley, MP for Yukon and Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services, announced a joint investment of more than $9.3 million to make the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre more energy efficient and upgrade its ventilation system. This investment will enable the installation of a new high efficiency energy system and Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) unit, as well as …

Supporting women’s entrepreneurship, Indigenous economic growth across Yukon

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CanNor funding of $200,000 to dänä Näye Ventures creates additional financing opportunities for Indigenous women-owned businesses Whitehorse – The Government of Canada is continuing to make important investments to ensure a strong economy in communities across the North. Traditionally underserved businesses, particularly those that are women-owned or Indigenous-owned, are an important pillar to regional economic growth, providing a wide spectrum …

Investing in safe transportation options under Alaska Highway

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Whitehorse – Dr Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, announced a federal investment of $50,000 to support community-led efforts to study active transportation in two neighbourhoods along the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse. The Alaska Highway divides Whitehorse and creates a barrier to accessing services, community recreational facilities, schools and impacts the movements of residents of all ages. This investment …