Yukon Article
1. Official Name
Territory of Yukon (Yukon)
2. Capital
Whitehorse
3. Party in Power (2026)
Yukon Liberal Party
Leader: Ranj Pillai (Premier since 2023)
4. Opposition Parties
Yukon Party – Leader: Currie Dixon
Yukon New Democratic Party (NDP) – Leader: Kate White
5. Commissioner (equivalent to Lieutenant Governor in the territories)
Angélique Bernard (in office since 2018)
6. Flag
The flag of Yukon has three vertical stripes: green for forests, white for snow, and blue for lakes and rivers.
The territorial coat of arms is in the center and is topped by a husky, representing the historical role of sled dogs.
7. Official Symbols
Flower: Fireweed
Bird: Great Horned Owl
Animal (unofficial): Caribou and grizzly bear, which are symbols of the territory
8. Basic Economy
The main economic sectors of Yukon include mining (gold, silver, copper), tourism (northern landscapes, northern lights, and Gold Rush history), and government and public services.