Nils Clarke, pictured in 2023, remains in hospital after he was injured Friday in a car crash that also killed deputy environment minister Michael Prochazka.Crystal Schick/The Canadian Press
Yukon Environment Minister Nils Clarke remains in hospital after he was injured Friday in a car crash that killed deputy environment minister Michael Prochazka.
Premier Ranj Pillai issued the update on Mr. Clarke’s condition in a news release today.
Mr. Pillai says Mr. Clarke was injured in a two-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of Mr. Prochazka.
The Premier says Mr. Clarke, who is also Minister for Highways and Public Works, is in a Vancouver hospital and is hopeful he will make a full recovery.
Until Mr. Clarke is ready to return to work, Richard Mostyn will be acting minister of highways and public works and John Streicker will be acting minister of environment.
Mr. Pillai earlier paid tribute to Mr. Prochazka as a devoted public servant who was passionate about conservation and nature.