Government of Yukon

09/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2025 14:59

Federal government invests in flood resilience measures for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation

This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon.

The Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation will see the creation of permanent flood mitigation measures within the community of Carmacks after an investment of $38.47 million from the federal government. The Government of Yukon is providing project management services.

Located at the confluence of the Yukon and Nordenskiold Rivers, the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation have experienced increased flooding in recent years that has affected the downtown core, homes, cabins and fish camps and other essential services.

This project will raise crucial roadway along River Drive and build structural dikes along the Yukon River to help prevent flooding of important community infrastructure, including the local recreation complex, municipal services building, health centre, fire hall, police station and homes and businesses.

Funding will also improve the resilience of the communities' wastewater treatment system during flood events to prevent potential discharge into the river, backups and boil water advisories.

Addressing flooding in the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation will not only protect homes, livelihoods, and essential infrastructure, but will safeguard the local environment. The project announced today will also protect the integrity of the Yukon River that runs through the community, which is of enormous ecological, cultural, and economic importance. We will continue to take strong climate action, investing in projects that help Yukoners adapt to new challenges and become more resilient to an increase in frequency of natural events.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon Dr. Brendan Hanley

The Yukon is continuing to experience the increasing impacts of climate change. This project is another significant step in protecting Yukoners against flooding. Thank you to the Government of Canada for their support in building thriving and resilient communities.

Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn

Quick facts

  • Making adaptation investments now will have major economy-wide benefits later. Every dollar that is invested in adapting and preparing for climate-related disasters can return as much as $13 to $15 in benefits.

  • The federal government is investing up to $38,475,932 in this project through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

  • Since 2018, the federal government has committed over $3.74 billion to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

  • Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous groups and environmental assessment obligations.

Media contact

Laura SeeleyCabinet [email protected]

Natalie Van SterthemCommunity Services, [email protected]

Renée LeBlanc ProctorSenior Communications Advisor and Press SecretaryOffice of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and [email protected]

Media RelationsHousing, Infrastructure and Communities [email protected]

News release #:
25-393
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