Minister Champagne meets with Yukoners and local businesses to highlight federal government’s plan to build an economy that works for everyone

In the recent 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada highlighted its plan to continue its sound stewardship of the economy and to be there for Canadians. To help families cope with increasing costs, like rising prices at the checkout counter, the government is delivering targeted support to the Canadians who need it the most, including by doubling the goods and services tax (GST) credit for 11 million eligible Canadians, enhancing the Canada Workers Benefit to support 4.2 million Canadians, and making federal student and apprentice loans permanently interest free for the graduates of today and tomorrow.

The government is also moving forward with its ambitious plan to strengthen industry and build a thriving net-zero economy with opportunities and jobs.

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with the Yukon business community and toured the NorthLight Innovation hub and Icefield Tools. During these meetings, Minister Champagne highlighted the government’s plan to invest in jobs and training and focused on the economic opportunities available to Northern Canada, including in our critical minerals sectors.