Indigenous leaders decry budget's lack of money for key reconciliation programs

November 5 , 2025 at 05:09:19 p.m. CST • :

Indigenous leaders are concerned after this year's federal budget left key reconciliation programs without guaranteed money beyond spring 2026. Programs covering education, health and urban Indigenous friendship centres are running out of money, prompting fears they could be terminated or face massive cuts.

For the Yukon's premier-designate, the expectations start now

November 4 , 2025 at 05:05:43 p.m. CST • :

On election night, the Yukon Party won 14 seats and almost 52 per cent of the vote. Unlike 2021, where the Liberals and the Yukon Party finished tied with eight seats apiece, despite the Yukon Party winning the popular vote, there is no question about mandate. The Yukon Party has a clear one and they will be expected to act.