Premier 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 | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Ranj Pillai since January 14, 2023 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | Executive Council of Yukon |
| Reports to | Yukon Legislative Assembly |
| Appointer | Commissioner of Yukon |
| Term length | At the Commissioner's pleasure |
| Constituting instrument | Yukon Elections Act |
| Formation | 1978 |
| First holder | Chris Pearson |
| Unofficial names | Premier of the Yukon |
| Website | www |
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]
References
- "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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