Yukon News Releases

Between August 16 and September 13, Yukoners were invited to answer questions about how the rebate should be delivered and whether any organizations or populations should be given additional consideration.

The territory’s independent Financial Advisory Panel has concluded its engagement with Yukoners and has released its final report containing financial options to help support Yukon’s vision for a bright financial future.

Public Accounts confirm deficit anticipated by government during spring budget speech.

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has once again delivered a ‘AA’ credit rating as part of its annual review of the Yukon’s fiscal health and capacity to handle debt.

Finance Minister Sandy Silver announced the start of the engagement process around Yukon's financial future.

Share your input on how the Yukon government can best develop a rebate that will return revenues from the federal carbon price to Yukoners and local businesses.

Finance Minister Sandy Silver today announced the development of an independent Yukon panel that will advise the Government of Yukon on options that will help it return to a healthy financial position.

Changes to the corporate tax rates support employers’ investments in marketing, training, and innovation to create more employment opportunities for Yukoners. Changes to tobacco products are aimed at reducing the consumption of tobacco products.

Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver today delivered a 2017-18 budget that will create the conditions for making life better for Yukoners.

The Government of Yukon has issued a special warrant to ensure government programs and functions continue to operate while the 2017-18 budget is debated during the spring legislative sitting.

Premier and Minister of Finance Sandy Silver issued a statement in response to the Government of Canada's 2017 budget.

The Government of Yukon has responded to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada's reports.

The Government of Yukon has issued a special warrant in order to ensure Yukon priorities and commitments continue to be met until the tabling of the 2017–18 budget during the spring legislative session

Northern premiers have reached an agreement with the federal government to increase health-care funding.

Yukon has the third highest rating in the country.

Finance Minister Sandy Silver announced the start of the engagement process around Yukon's financial future.

The premier spoke out against federal cuts to Territorial Formula Financing

The changes will ensure Yukon families can still enjoy tax credits for children’s fitness and art activities.

The Yukon government’s 2016/17 budget totals $1.392 billion.

Government of Canada has partially restored the $23 million funding shortfall.