Statement from Premier Pillai on ambassador visits

The following statement has been updated to reflect the number of times ambassadors have visited the Yukon.

Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:

“The Yukon continues to see sustained and meaningful interest from around the world. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with U.S. Ambassador David Cohen and U.S. Consul General Jim DeHart, French Ambassador Michel Miraillet and French Consul General Nicolas Baudouin, and German Ambassador Sabine Sparwasser. This was the first visit for the U.S. and French ambassadors and the second visit for the German ambassador to the Yukon. 

“The conversation I had with Ambassador Cohen and Consul General DeHart focused on deepening our collaboration with Alaska, the Little Gold border opening returning to pre-pandemic timing, Arctic security and the Port of Skagway.

“Discussions with Ambassador Miraillet and Consul General Baudouin focused on the Yukon’s governance, economy and resources, infrastructure and trade relations. Our discussion also focused on technologies with the potential to provide clean, safe and affordable energy.

“Ambassador Sparwasser and I discussed governance in the Yukon and built on past conversations with the German Consul General in 2022 on resource cooperation, tourism and climate and environmental science and research.

"I'm looking forward to continuing these conversations with each country. I appreciate every one of yesterday’s visitors taking the time to come to the Yukon and learn more about the territory. Strengthening global ties and learning from one another is important to continue to build a strong, sustainable future for Yukoners.”