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New media funding programs support Yukon content creators
The Government of Yukon has revamped its funding programs for media content creators.
The Yukon’s first ever creative and cultural industries strategy released
The strategy is the culmination of a three-year process to develop a long-term vision for supporting and growing this sector of the Yukon's economy and society.
Support offered to Yukon businesses and organizations affected by new public health measures
The Government of Yukon to provide relief to businesses and organizations impacted by new public health measures.
Yukon Film Society set to renovate and operate the Yukon Theatre
Yukon Theatre set to reopen under Yukon Film Society
Inaugural Economic Development Fund recipients announced
28 projects have been approved to receive support from the Economic Development Fund.
Five Yukon projects receive funding from the Community Development Fund
Five community projects across the Yukon receive support from the Community Development Fund.
Paid Sick Leave Rebate extended to support Yukon businesses and workers
The Government of Yukon has renewed and extended the Paid Sick Leave Rebate for Yukon employers and self-employed people. New intake begins on October 1, 2021.
Government of Yukon extends critical COVID-19 support programs for tourism and expands popular rebate program
Supports for the Yukon’s tourism sector continue and Great Yukon Summer Freeze announced.
New Innovation Commission to support local entrepreneurs
New Innovation Commission to inform a strategy to support technology start-ups and grow the Yukon’s digital ecosystem.
Innovative and Renewable Energy Initiative expanded to support more community projects
The Innovative and Renewable Energy Initiative will receive $1 million additional annual funding to help reduce Yukon’s reliance on fossil fuels.