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Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai Announces Resignation, Triggers Liberal Leadership Race

Pillai will remain in office until a new leader is selected, with a territorial election required by November 3 under Yukon’s fixed-date law.

Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon, arrives to take part in the First Minister Meeting at the National War Museum on Friday, March 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai arrives for a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Pillai says northerners are feeling anxious about looming U.S. tariffs. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ranj Pillai (fourth from left) at the Western Canada-India Leaders Summit organised by the Canada India Business Council in Vancouver this April. (Credit: Indian consulate in Vancouver/X)

Overview

  • Ranj Pillai, Yukon Premier since January 2023, has announced his resignation and decision not to seek re-election.
  • Pillai has asked the Yukon Liberal Party to immediately begin the process of selecting a new leader.
  • He will continue as premier and MLA for Porter Creek South until his successor is chosen and a territorial election is held.
  • The Yukon Liberal Party executive is meeting to establish timelines and requirements for the leadership race.
  • The upcoming election will occur under a minority Liberal government supported by a confidence and supply agreement with the NDP.