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New incentive available for commercial timber harvesting businesses
The Government of Yukon is offering a new incentive for commercial timber harvesters. Registered commercial businesses can qualify to get $10 per cubic metre for wood they harvest.
New Better Buildings program makes energy efficient retrofits more affordable for Yukon homes and businesses
The new Better Buildings program offers low-interest loans to support energy efficient upgrades to homes and businesses throughout the Yukon.
Clean Energy Act tabled in the Legislative Assembly
The Clean Energy Act was tabled today. It would legislate the Yukon government’s targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increase accountability through public reporting.
New rebate launched to offset increased cost of firewood for home heating
The Government of Yukon is offering a new incentive where Yukoners purchasing firewood to heat their homes can apply for a $50 rebate for each cord purchased, up to 10 cords.
The Recommended Dawson Regional Land Use Plan is now available
The Recommended Dawson Regional Land Use Plan is now available to Yukoners.
New framework proposed for mineral staking and development in planned and zoned communities
The Government of Yukon is seeking public feedback on the proposed Mineral Staking and Development Framework for Planned and Zoned Communities.
Government of Yukon seeks input on intensity-based emissions targets for mining and rebate options for emission-intensive facilities
The Government of Yukon is engaging with the mining industry, First Nations governments, environmental groups and the public to develop intensity-based emissions targets.
Canadian Agriculture Ministers reach an agreement in principle that will increase funding for the Yukon’s agricultural sector
Canadian Agriculture Ministers signed a national agreement in principle that will provide a 25 per cent increase in funding for the Yukon’s agriculture sector.
Public input sought on the regulation of geothermal resources
The legislation will provide opportunities for developing geothermal resources as a source of renewable energy for generating heat and electricity.
Government of Yukon seeking agriculture industry’s priorities
The Government of Yukon is seeking public input on the local agriculture and agri-food sector’s current priorities and future needs.