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Government of Yukon Carbon Pricing Rebate program to end following federal program termination
The Government of Yukon Carbon Pricing Rebate program to end following federal program termination.
Amendments to the Yukon’s Income Tax Act, including new fertility and surrogacy expense tax credit, receives assent
Income Tax Amendments will result in tax credit for fertility treatments and other updates.
Amendments to the Income Tax Act will make fertility treatments more affordable for Yukoners
Amendments will result in refundable tax credit for fertility treatments and other minor changes.
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.
Date modified: 2024-12-03