The Yukon government and the Chiefs Committee on Health have named an initial board to lead the phased transfer of health and social services to a new authority, according to a government release issued Aug. 7.

The seven-member board will oversee the multi-year transition to a territory-wide health authority. Its powers and responsibilities include establishing governance, bylaws and corporate policies, according to Nigel Allan, director of communications with Yukon Health and Social Services.

The board is also tasked with developing a five-year strategic plan to better serve Yukon-wide and community-level wellness priorities identified in public engagement sessions, Allan said. He added the board will meet with Yukon’s Francophone community to support language access planning.

While th

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