Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai announces resignation

08-May-2025

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Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai announced he's stepping down.

Pillai told reporters at a news conference that he plans to stay on until a new leader is selected.

He called his two years as premier the greatest honour of my life, but said his time in the role has come to an end.

Pillai has served as premier since January 2023. He ran unopposed for the Liberal leadership after former premier Sandy Silver resigned.