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Supplementary Estimates address health care needs and emergency response in the Yukon, while maintaining surplus position
October 2, 2024
Minister of Finance Sandy Silver tabled the 2024–25 Supplementary Estimates No. 1 which ensures a high standard of health care delivery and responds to environmental emergencies.
S&P Global Ratings reaffirms ‘AA Stable’ credit rating for 15th consecutive year
July 15, 2024
Global rating agency affirms the Yukon’s “AA Stable” credit rating.
Statement from Minister of Finance Sandy Silver on federal Budget 2024
April 17, 2024
Minister of Finance Sandy Silver comments on initiatives outlined in the 2024 federal budget, tabled yesterday in the House of Commons.
Coordinated Vaping Product Taxation Agreement Act receives assent
March 19, 2024
Bill no. 35 paves the way for the Yukon to join the federal vaping tax framework, which aims to reduce use of vaping products.
Government vaping bill will make gains towards addressing increasing vaping rates
March 7, 2024
Government vaping bill will make gains towards addressing increasing vaping rates.
Government of Yukon’s 2024-25 Budget provides significant investments in health care, education and housing alongside sustainable fiscal management
March 7, 2024
Today, Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled the Government of Yukon’s 2024–25 Budget.
The Government of Yukon is working to make life more affordable for Yukoners
March 5, 2024
The Government of Yukon continues to fight the effects of inflation on Yukoners.
Government of Yukon supports evolving health care needs while strengthening progress of infrastructure projects
February 22, 2024
The Government of Yukon remains committed to promoting the health and wellness of Yukoners, while also supporting the momentum of significant capital projects in the territory.
Carbon rebate remote supplement to increase for Yukoners outside Whitehorse
December 14, 2023
The remote supplement for the carbon rebate will increase from 10 per cent to 20 per cent starting in July of 2024.
Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai on the Government of Canada’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement
November 22, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai issued a statement following the tabling of the 2023 Federal Fall Economic Statement.