NEWS & EVENTS

n 2022 Priorities and Advocacy n (Advocacy delivered primarily in collaboration with the Chamber’s Sector Committees) nn – Electrical rates, regulatory processes and simplifying bills n – Independent Power Producer regulations n – Wood permits and supply n – Our Clean Future – review and assessment of the strategy (ongoing, we have a have member…

Increased fuel and electricity prices, and concern about environmental impacts, have made energy efficiency front of mind for building owners across the north. The Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) is a leader in promoting emerging energy efficiency technologies.nEvery year, the AEA helps contractors and other building industry professionals learn more about emerging technologies and how to…

Yukon Government is continuing to engage on the future waste management approach in the Yukon called Extended Producer Responsibility. We are inviting you to an information session for potential producers of Printed Paper and Packaging (PPP). At this session you will hear from Circular Materials, a producer responsibility organization (PRO) for PPP and will have…

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Making the Workplace Work for Everyone This free and informative workshop will provide a learning opportunity driven by empathy and curiosity, which will give participants an environment in which they can explore new ideas, challenge their beliefs, and build a better understanding of foundational diversity and inclusion principles. n This…

YVA will be hosting a fall meeting on November 9th, 2022 at NorthLight (Yukonstruct). Doors will open at 6:30 with drinks and snacks available. The event will start at 7pm and goes until 9pm. The evening will include a meet and greet, an educational info session, a start-up pitch, and lots of time to catch…

Powered by the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce, Yukoner Appreciation Week Is Back! n If you’re a business or organization that would love to be a part of this fun-filled community event, this is for you! This is all about businesses and organizations giving back to the community through contests, giveaways, discounts, and fun activities while…

Discover potential pools of Francophone candidates through which you can hire talent! Identify the services available to assist you in recruiting qualified workers in Canada and abroad (Destination Canada Forum Mobility, Virtual Job Fairs, Public Employment Services). nn For this edition of the 2022/2023 Liaison Tour, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in collaboration with…

Dear YCC Members – n We met late last week with YG in regard to the restrictions on the Sikanni bridge and the impacts the restrictions are having on Yukon businesses. We made it very clear that the impact of rural Yukon businesses and sectors like mining and grocery is particularly dire. We tabled the…

The Older Workers Program at Yukon University assists unemployed and underemployed people between the ages of 50 and 70 to enter/re-enter the workforce. The 13-week program guides students through basic computer skills training, numerous practical courses such as First Aid, Conflict Resolution, Food Safe and job search skills such as resume-writing and job interviews. n…