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Yukon Child Benefit maximum increases to $876 per child
June 1, 2023
The rate of the Yukon Child Benefit will be tied to inflation starting July 1, 2023.
Statement from Premier Pillai on the tabling of the 2023 federal budget
March 29, 2023
Premier Ranj Pillai released a statement following the tabling of the federal budget.
Budget invests in Yukoners’ health, housing and wellbeing to create a place everyone can call home
March 2, 2023
Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled the Government of Yukon’s 2023–24 Budget.
Statement from Premier Silver on Canada’s 2022 Fall Economic Statement
November 4, 2022
Premier Silver issued a statement on the federal government’s 2022 Fall Economic Statement.
Government tables clean audit of 2021–22 Public Accounts
October 27, 2022
Premier Sandy Silver tabled the 2021-22 Public Accounts, which confirm a surplus for the 2021-22 year.
Carbon Price Rebate Amendments Act receives assent
October 24, 2022
Carbon Price Rebate Amendments receive unanimous support in the Legislative Assembly.
Carbon Price Rebate changes proposed to meet new federal requirements
October 12, 2022
The Government of Yukon introduces new carbon pricing rebate framework for miners to maintain support for the trade-exposed industry and meet new federal benchmark requirements.
Yukon government receives second highest grade in the country in latest C.D. Howe Institute report card on fiscal transparency
October 11, 2022
The Yukon government has received the second highest grade in the country in the latest C.D. Howe Institute report card on fiscal transparency.
First Supplementary Estimates highlight inflation relief for Yukoners and funding for fire and flood mitigation
October 6, 2022
The 2022-23 Supplementary Estimates include inflation relief measures to support Yukoners and funding for fire and flood mitigation.
United Way Breakfast tickets now available
September 1, 2022
The Government of Yukon will host the annual United Way Breakfast fundraiser on September 16 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.