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Major new investments in health care take centre stage in Budget 2025–26
Finance Minister Sandy Silver tabled the Government of Yukon’s 2025–26 budget today in the Legislative Assembly.
Statement from Minister Silver on the federal consumer carbon pricing program
Minister of Finance Sandy Silver has issued a statement on the future of Yukon's carbon rebate program.
Government of Yukon issues special warrant to meet critical funding needs
Government of Yukon issues special warrant to meet critical funding needs.
New taxation agreement on vaping products to take effect January 1, 2025
The Coordinated Vaping Product Taxation Agreement, designed to help decrease vaping rates among youth, takes effect January 1, 2025.
Government of Yukon secures increase to its borrowing limit
The Government of Yukon’s borrowing limit has increased to allow for greater financial flexibility and long-term sustainability.
Government of Yukon developing tax credit for fertility treatment
The Government of Yukon is developing a tax credit for fertility and surrogacy treatments to take effect in 2025.
Government of Yukon receives highest grade in Canada in report on fiscal transparency
The Government of Yukon receives highest grade in the country from the C.D. Howe Institute’s 2024 report on fiscal transparency.
Government of Yukon introduces 2023–24 Public Accounts to the Legislative Assembly
The Government of Yukon tabled the 2023–24 Public Accounts in the Legislative Assembly.
Supplementary Estimates address health care needs and emergency response in the Yukon, while maintaining surplus position
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
Global rating agency affirms the Yukon’s “AA Stable” credit rating.