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Yukon Party reflects on one year of strong stewardship

Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:03

By Stuart Cardinal Bonell

Minister of Environment Wade Istchenko (Photo: Yukon Legislative Assembly)

Minister of Environment looking forward to future progress.

The Government of Yukon is reflecting on one year of delivering strong stewardship of wildlife and habitat in the Yukon.

In a media release, the Yukon Party caucus says that its efforts reflect its commitment to balancing conservation, recreation, economic opportunity, and environmental responsibility while protecting the territory’s unique natural environment for future generations.

According to the release, the Yukon Party government’s actions to conserve wildlife and habitat, support sustainable access to the land, and strengthen environmental stewardship since the 2025 election have included planting 422,000 aspen seedlings, investing in community-led conservation and stewardship initiatives, and working with Parks Canada and the Ross River Dena Council on the Ross River protected area feasibility process.

Minister of Environment Wade Istchenko says in the release that the Yukon Party government is pleased to report significant successes over the past year, and looks forward to making more progress in the future.

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