Mr. Speaker, Yukon University has officially become the 97th member of Universities Canada. Over the past 60 years, this progressive institution has grown from a vocational training centre to a college, and finally in 2020, it is Canada's first university north of the 60th parallel. Universities Canada is the voice of universities in this country. Yukon U's membership enriches this voice with valuable northern and indigenous perspectives.
This news is more than a recognition of academic excellence; it also highlights the university's role in empowering northern communities through innovative education and research driven by local priorities such as climate change and health. The achievement will open new doors for collaboration, reconciliation and knowledge sharing, positioning Yukon University to better serve its students and its community.
Congratulations to President Brown, Chancellor Geddes and all the dedicated staff and students at Yukon University. Here is to their continued success and to the unique impact they will make as a university in the years to come.