Premier of Yukon
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The Premier of Yukon is the first minister
for the Canadian
territory of Yukon
. They are the territory's head of government
and de facto chief executive, although their powers are considerably smaller than that of a provincial premier.
From 1978 to 1990 and from 1992 to 1996, the term Government Leader was used instead. Tony Penikett
chose to change the title to "Premier" amid some controversy. His successor, John Ostashek
, returned to the "Government Leader".
The current Premier of the Yukon is Darrell Pasloski
.
First Minister
A First Minister is the leader of a government cabinet.-Canada:In Canada, "First Ministers" is a collective term that refers to all Canadian first ministers of the Crown, otherwise known as heads of government, including the Prime Minister of Canada and the provincial and territorial premiers...
for the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
territory of Yukon
Yukon
Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's three federal territories. It was named after the Yukon River. The word Yukon means "Great River" in Gwich’in....
. They are the territory's head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
and de facto chief executive, although their powers are considerably smaller than that of a provincial premier.
From 1978 to 1990 and from 1992 to 1996, the term Government Leader was used instead. Tony Penikett
Tony Penikett
Antony David John Penikett is a mediator and negotiator and former politician in Yukon, Canada.-Life and work:An activist with the New Democratic Party , Penikett was campaign manager in 1972 for Wally Firth, the first indigenous northern MP ever elected to the House of Commons...
chose to change the title to "Premier" amid some controversy. His successor, John Ostashek
John Ostashek
John Ostashek was a former Yukon politician. An entrepreneur, he was elected leader of the Yukon Party in June 1992 and led it to victory in the fall 1992 election in which he also won a seat in the legislature for the first time....
, returned to the "Government Leader".
The current Premier of the Yukon is Darrell Pasloski
Darrell Pasloski
Darrell Thomas Pasloski is a territorial politician from the Yukon, Canada, currently serving as leader of the Yukon Party and as Premier of Yukon.-Court case:...
.