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National Observer
22-07-2025
- Business
- National Observer
Ontario, BC, territories announce deals to boost internal trade
Ontario, British Columbia, Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories have announced agreements to boost internal trade, improve labour mobility and remove barriers to doing business together. Canada's premiers are meeting in Huntsville, Ont., about trade, US tariff threats and other issues, and a statement from the five leaders announced the signings of two separate memorandums of understanding. Ontario and BC, and Ontario and the three territories, have signed separate agreements that Premier Doug Ford says will help Canada unlock about $200 billion in economic potential. A statement from the premiers says the provinces and territories are working together to eliminate red tape, cut business costs and open new ways for skilled workers to move freely across the country. The deals announced Monday mean Ontario has signed agreements with all Canadian provinces and territories. Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton says their agreement will help ensure the territories can fully participate in and contribute to Canada's economy. BC Premier David Eby says when Ontario and BC team up to take down trade barriers, it's good for workers and businesses. 'Between our provinces, we have more than half of the population of the country. This agreement is key to unlocking one Canadian economy," Eby said in the statement.
Winnipeg Free Press
21-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ontario, B.C., territories announce agreements to boost internal trade
HUNTSVILLE, ONT. – Ontario, British Columbia, Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories have announced agreements to boost internal trade, improve labour mobility and remove barriers to doing business together. Canada's premiers are meeting in Huntsville, Ont., about trade, U.S. tariff threats and other issues, and a statement from the five leaders announced the signings of two separate memorandums of understanding. Ontario and B.C., and Ontario and the three territories, have signed separate agreements that Premier Doug Ford says will help Canada unlock about $200 billion in economic potential. A statement from the premiers says the provinces and territories are working together to eliminate red tape, cut business costs and open new ways for skilled workers to move freely across the country. The deals announced Monday mean Ontario has signed agreements with all Canadian provinces and territories. Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton says their agreement will help ensure the territories can fully participate in and contribute to Canada's economy. B.C. Premier David Eby says when Ontario and B.C. team up to take down trade barriers, it's good for workers and businesses. 'Between our provinces, we have more than half of the population of the country. This agreement is key to unlocking one Canadian economy,' Eby said in the statement. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025.
Toronto Star
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election
WHITEHORSE - Yukon's 11th premier was sworn in Friday on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months. Mike Pemberton told a crowd after the ceremony in Whitehorse that he wants to set out a new framework for mineral legislation in partnership with First Nations, and the work needs to continue 'to clean up the mess at Eagle Gold' to protect the environment.
Winnipeg Free Press
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
New Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton sworn in, says there's work to do before election
WHITEHORSE – Yukon's 11th premier has been sworn in on the promise to get important work done before the next election that must be called within months. Mike Pemberton told a crowd after the ceremony in Whitehorse that he wants to set out a new framework for mineral legislation in partnership with First Nations, and the work needs to continue 'to clean up the mess at Eagle Gold' to protect the environment. Thousands of tonnes of cyanide-contaminated ore spilled at the mine last year, and Pemberton says future generations can't be left to pay the price of that clean up. Pemberton is not an elected member of the legislature, but will run when he calls the vote, which he said in an earlier interview would be before the Nov. 3 deadline. He made no changes to his cabinet but will serve as minister responsible for the executive council office. Pemberton calls himself a longtime Yukon businessman, volunteer, husband and father, and replaces former premier Ranj Pillai, who announced earlier this year he was stepping down. Pemberton won the Yukon Liberal Party's leadership by just 13 votes last week over former Kwanlin Dun First Nation chief Doris Bill. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025.
Vancouver Sun
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Mike Pemberton wins Yukon Liberal leadership race, will be territory's 11th premier
Mike Pemberton has been named the new leader of the Yukon Liberal Party and will be the territory's 11th premier. A local businessman and longtime party insider, Pemberton won the leadership race by 13 votes over former Kwanlin Dun First Nations Chief Doris Bill. BREAKING: Yukon Liberals select Mike Pemberton as their new leader and the territory's next premier He will replace outgoing Premier Ranj Pillai who announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election and would step down after his successor was chosen. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The party says 873 ballots were cast at the leadership convention in Whitehorse, with Pemberton getting 442 votes, 429 people voting for Bill, and two ballots being spoiled. The next territorial election must be held on or before Nov. 3. The Liberals hold a minority government in Yukon with eight of the 19 available seats in the legislature. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
