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Proposed income tax amendments provide support for businesses
March 7, 2022
Amendments made to the Yukon’s Income Tax Act will bring the legislation up to date and support Yukon businesses.
Surplus budget advances commitments under Our Clean Future and Putting People First
March 3, 2022
Today, Premier Sandy Silver tabled the Government of Yukon’s 2022–23 Budget.
Yukoners to receive higher carbon rebate payments in 2022–23
December 8, 2021
Yukoners continue to benefit from the Yukon’s carbon rebate in 2022, as individuals are set to receive more money, on average, than they pay in carbon pricing.
2020–21 Public Accounts show responsible fiscal management through COVID-19 pandemic
October 28, 2021
Premier and Minister of Finance Sandy Silver tabled the 2020–21 Public Accounts in the Legislative Assembly.
Government supports Yukoners through COVID-19 and historic flooding while providing early learning opportunities for children
October 7, 2021
The 2021–22 Supplementary Estimates include funding for ongoing COVID-19 supports, flooding mitigation and early learning.
The Yukon retains ‘AA Stable’ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings for 2021
August 2, 2021
Global rating agency affirms the Yukon’s ‘AA Stable’ credit rating for twelfth straight year.
Premier Silver tables revised 2021–22 Budget in the Legislative Assembly
May 13, 2021
Premier Silver tabled the Government of Yukon’s revised 2021–22 Budget.
Government of Yukon issues special warrant to meet financial commitments during budget debate
May 3, 2021
Special warrant ensures government can continue providing services for Yukoners while the 2021–22 Budget is debated during the Spring Legislative sitting.
Budget makes life more affordable with historic investments in Yukon families, infrastructure and renewable energy
March 4, 2021
2021–22 Budget supports Yukoners through COVID-19 and beyond with investments in families, communities and the green economy.
Yukon’s private sector sees benefits of small business tax rate reduced to zero
January 28, 2021
Changes take effect as the Government of Yukon decreases the small business tax rate from two per cent to zero.