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CP NewsAlert: Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won’t run in next election

May 7, 2025 | 4:18 PM

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he is stepping down as the leader of the governing Liberal party and will not be running for re-election.

Pillai says he’s asked the party to immediately begin the process of holding a convention to select a new leader.

More coming.

The Canadian Press

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