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Government of Yukon shares its 2025 progress report to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts
March 24, 2025 The Government of Yukon, through the Department of Education, has submitted its progress report to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts of the Yukon Legislative Assembly, highlighting ongoing work to transform and strengthen the territory’s school system. This report summarizes the actions taken in response to the recommendations from the 2019 Auditor […]
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Read MoreCanada and Yukon announce funding to build a new convention centre in Whitehorse
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon. Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, who oversees the Regional Development Agencies, including CanNor, announced a […]
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Read MoreGNWT Announces Leadership Change for Aurora College Board of Governors
March 19, 2025 The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland announced today that Joe Handley will be departing his role as Chairperson of the Aurora College Board of Governors. The process to fill the vacant board seat and appoint a new Chairperson will begin shortly. Since his appointment in 2023, Mr. Handley has […]
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Read MoreBaker Lake Daycare New building agreement
March 19, 2025 KIA is pleased to announce the signing of a 2.48M multi-year Contribution Agreement between KIA and the Baker Lake Daycare. The funding partnership supports the final phases of design and construction of the New Baker Lake Daycare Centre. The Contribution Agreement totaling $2,482,503 between KIA and Baker Lake Daycare will span across […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Nunavut announces Nunavut curriculum launch
March 13, 2025 Iqaluit, Nunavut (March 13, 2025) – The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Education is pleased to announce the launch of the Nunavut curriculum. The new curriculum is grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, reflecting Inuit language and culture. The Nunavut curriculum will allow students to receive instruction that will address their learning needs and that is more […]
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Read MoreCall for proposals: Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Funding Program
March 12, 2025 The Department of Education’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) division is accepting funding proposals aimed at increasing licensed child care spaces across the territory. Over $6 million in federal funding is available to support projects that strengthen access to quality early learning child care for children aged 0-6. This program is […]
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Read MoreStatement from Ministers on the five-year extension of Canada-Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreements
March 11, 2025 Minister of Education for the Government of Yukon Jeanie McLean: “On February 24, 2025, the Government of Yukon, in partnership with the Government of Canada, signed a five-year extension agreement for the Canada-Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, which will now run through March 31, 2031. This agreement will provide the […]
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Read MoreNunavut and Canada extend early learning funding agreements
Iqaluit, Nunavut (March 11, 2025) – The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Education is pleased to announce a five-year extension of federal early learning and child care funding agreements totaling $109.9 million. The extension of these funding agreements will support the ongoing implementation of important Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) initiatives: • $10-a-day Child […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Yukon tables the Early Learning and Child Care Act
March 11, 2025 Today, Minister of Education Jeanie McLean tabled Bill No. 48, the Early Learning and Child Care Act, in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. This proposed legislation would replace the current Child Care Act with a modern approach to the early learning and child care system in the Yukon that better reflects the needs […]
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Read MoreCall for proposals: Women’s Initiatives and Men and Boys’ Initiatives grant programs
March 10, 2025 The Department of Family Services is now accepting proposals for community-based projects that promote women’s empowerment and community-based initiatives that provide services and programs for men and boys in Nunavut. These initiatives and/or projects are to be delivered in the 2025-26 fiscal year and can begin any time after April 1, 2025. […]
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