Minister Champagne meets with Yukon businesses to highlight government’s plan for region
by CM Staff
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 the critical minerals sectors.
WHITEHORSE — In the recent 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada highlighted its plan to continue its stewardship of the economy. 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 plan to strengthen industry and build a net-zero economy with opportunities and jobs.
On Nov. 10, 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 the critical minerals sectors.
“The Fall Economic Statement is a fiscally responsible plan to make life more affordable and grow the economy to create good, well-paying jobs for today and tomorrow. Yukoners can be confident that our government will continue to be there with support for the Canadians who need it most, while also helping to grow key sectors that are integral to Northern Canadians. We will do everything to support their ambitions and their know-how in building a stronger and more resilient economy,” said François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
