Premier of Yukon

first minister for the Canadian territory of Yukon

The Premier of Yukon (or unofficially, the Premier of the Yukon) is the first minister for the Canadian territory of Yukon. They are the territory's head of government and de facto chief executive.

Premier of Yukon
Incumbent
Ranj Pillai

since January 14, 2023
StyleThe Honourable
Member ofExecutive Council of Yukon
Reports toYukon Legislative Assembly
AppointerCommissioner of Yukon
Term lengthAt the Commissioner's pleasure
Constituting instrumentYukon Elections Act
Formation1978
First holderChris Pearson
Unofficial namesPremier of the Yukon
Websitewww.yukonpremier.ca

The office was created in 1979. The current Premier of Yukon is Ranj Pillai, leader of the Yukon Liberal Party. Pillai was formally sworn in as premier on January 14, 2023.[1]

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  1. "Ranj Pillai, Yukon's new Liberal leader, sworn in as territory's 10th premier". CBC News. June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.

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