How did Yukon become a separate territory from Canada's Northwest Territories?

Yukon became a separate territory from Canada's Northwest Territories in 1898, largely due to the Klondike gold rush. The influx of prospectors and settlers into the region necessitated a distinct administrative entity. Prior to this, Yukon was part of the vast Northwest Territories. The Canadian Parliament's decision to separate Yukon established it as a territory with its own governance structure, distinct from the Northwest Territories.123