Statement from Premier Silver following his meeting with Commissioner Bernard

Premier Silver released this statement today following a meeting with Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard:

“This morning I met with the Commissioner to discuss the path forward, following the election results of April 12^th. I indicated that I intended to form the next government and to demonstrate that I am able to gain the confidence of the Legislative Assembly.

In the coming days I will speak with the Leader of the New Democrats and the Leader of the Yukon Party to discuss ways we can work together. The objective of those discussions is to find a way forward that will ensure confidence and supply is achieved in the Assembly.

The results of the election in Vuntut Gwitchin will be known one way or the other later today. While that will have some bearing on my next steps, it will not alter the fact that we are in a minority situation regardless of the result.

Pending the outcome of discussions with other party leaders it is my intention to swear in a Cabinet shortly and to test the confidence of the House with a Speech from the Throne and one or more budget bills.”