Subject to legislative approval, the Government of Yukon is proposing a 21 per cent funding increase in Budget 2025–26 for the Yukon Hospital Corporation, expanding acute care capacity and responding to rising health care costs seen across the country.
With this allocation of $140.7 million to the Yukon Hospital Corporation, the Government of Yukon is making the largest single investment in the territory’s hospital system to date. This record level of funding is based on the Yukon Hospital Corporation’s forecasted needs and is in response to demands seen by a health care system serving a growing and aging population at a time when all jurisdictions in Canada are facing health human resource challenges.
This funding is in addition to the $206.1 million allocated in Budget 2025–26 for insured health services – a 29.8 per cent increase from the previous year’s budget – also subject to legislative approval.
Since 2018–19, operational and maintenance funding for the Yukon Hospital Corporation has nearly doubled, increasing from $68.2 million to $135.3 million.
The Yukon Hospital Corporation and the Government of Yukon continue to work closely to identify and respond to the financial needs of the Yukon Hospital Corporation.
Ensuring accessible, high-quality hospital care for all Yukoners remains a top priority for our government. This record-level investment in the Yukon Hospital Corporation strengthens acute care capacity, enhances critical services and supports the dedicated health care professionals who deliver essential care every day. By expanding resources and infrastructure, we are addressing the evolving health care needs of our communities and reaffirming our commitment to a resilient, patient-centred health system.
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Funding included as part of Budget 2025–26 is subject to legislative approval.
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The funding includes an increase to core funding of 4.8 per cent, based on Interprovincial Health Insurance Agreements Coordinating Committee rates.
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In addition to core and capital funding, the Yukon’s hospital system is also supported through other investments such as physician payments and programs that pay for the cost of health care for Yukoners.
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The Department of Health and Social Services and the Yukon Hospital Corporation hold regular joint executive meetings to ensure coordination and collaboration.
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The $140.7 million allocated to the Yukon Hospital Corporation is $135.3 million in operational and maintenance funding and $5.4 million capital funding.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
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Nigel Allan
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-332-9576
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