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Yukon Premier Pleased With Safe Restart Agreement

Friday, 17 July 2020 11:28

Throughout the process, the federal and provincial leaders recognized the unique circumstances of the territories and the agreement includes a commitment from the Government of Canada to provide additional support specifically for the territories through a separate agreement.

Yukon’s Premier Sandy Silver says he is very pleased to join Canada’s First Ministers in announcing the Safe Restart Agreement. The agreement sets out shared objectives and commits $19 billion in federal resources in areas that are critical to safely resuming economic activity across the country and reducing the impact of a potential “second wave” of COVID-19.

In a statement Silver says that throughout the process, the federal and provincial leaders recognized the unique circumstances of the territories and the agreement includes a commitment from the Government of Canada to provide additional support specifically for the territories through a separate agreement.

The Premier expressed appreciation for all the support from other Premiers to advance considerations specific to the North through the negotiations. Additional resources will ensure that federal support is tailored to the distinct needs of the territories and more details will be provided when that agreement is finalized.

The unprecedented collaboration among federal, provincial and territorial governments throughout the pandemic and in these negotiations is a testament to the strength of our country, Premier Silver said.

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