Yukon News Releases

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.

Public accounts show annual surplus of $95 million and accumulated surplus of $1.7 billion.

Strengths highlighted in the report include very low debt levels, exceptional liquidity and good financial management.

Premier appoints Katherine White as deputy minister for the Department of Finance.

Changes to the tax act will positively affect Yukoners’ pockets.

2015 budget will bring significant tax reductions and enhancements to the Yukon Child Tax Benefit.

Government of Yukon to double Yukon Child Fitness Tax Credit.

Small business corporate tax rate reduced

Yukon's small business corporate tax rate to be reduced from four per cent to three per cent.