Ranj Pillai
Ranj Pillai is the Premier of Yukon, Canada, known for his focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and the promotion of Northern interests on the national stage. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to fostering collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, as well as advocating for the unique needs of the Yukon in federal discussions.
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Ranj Pillai stepped down earlier this year as Premier.
Yukon Premier set to call election for early November
Canada· 2025-10-03
Ranj Pillai announced he was stepping down as premier and would not be seeking re-election.
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there’s work to do before electionCanada· 2025-06-28
Ranj Pillai is the current Premier of Yukon, whom Mike Pemberton will succeed.
Politics Insider: Commons passes major projects legislationCanada· 2025-06-21
Ranj Pillai is the outgoing Premier who announced he would not be seeking re-election.
Mike Pemberton will be next Yukon Premier after winning Liberal leadership raceCanada· 2025-06-20Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue construction of a line connecting Yukon to the North American power grid.
Yukon aims to link its power grid to B.C. in push for North American energy securityCanada· 2025-06-09
Ranj Pillai is the Premier of Yukon and is optimistic about Northern representation in the federal cabinet.
Northern representation in federal cabinet could lead to better outcomes, two territorial premiers sayCanada· 2025-05-19
Ranj Pillai is stepping down as the leader of the territorial Liberal party and will not be running for re-election.
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won’t run in next electionCanada· 2025-05-07
Ranj Pillai is the Premier of Yukon and advocates for the recognition of Indigenous treaties in trade discussions.
Territorial premiers say internal trade talks should consider northern contextCanada· 2025-05-05Premier Ranj Pillai says in a statement that the program is meant to cover a gap between a first-time homebuyer’s savings and the barrier created by a high down-payment amount.
Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down paymentsCanada· 2025-04-24Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai appeared before the committee and emphasized the importance of Alaska's relationship with Canada.
Alaska state resolution set to affirm Canadian sovereignty in rejection of U.S. threatsCanada· 2025-04-02
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says in a statement that the new convention centre will drive the local economy and job growth.
Federal government commits $56-million to new Yukon convention centre in WhitehorseCanada· 2025-03-23
Ranj Pillai is the Premier of Yukon.
Opinion: Arctic security must be a top priority for Canada – not an afterthoughtCanada· 2025-02-24
Ranj Pillai is the Premier of Yukon.
Opinion: The premiers asked to be humiliated in Washington. Wish grantedCanada· 2025-02-14
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai is participating in discussions on Arctic policy in Washington.
Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadian officials continue diplomatic push in WashingtonCanada· 2025-02-13