REVISED - Government of Canada to make an announcement in support of youth mental health in the Yukon

August 18, 2026, Whitehorse, YT – The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health will hold a news conference to announce additional mental health care support to youth in the Yukon.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

August 19, 2026

Time

9 :30 a.m. (PT)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:

BYTE – Empowering Youth Society
170-2237 2nd Avenue
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 0K7

Media may also join by Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85966120627?pwd=5weNxVjQnBq5VJmG5XS4bWMmTL3VvU.1

Passcode: 260819

Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.

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