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WHITEHORSE — A politician who has served in Yukon's legislature since 2016 is the territory's new Liberal leader and next Yukon premier. The Yukon Liberal Party announced Sunday that Ranj Pillai has been acclaimed as leader by the party's executive.
A sleepy leadership contest ended quickly over the weekend, with Liberal cabinet minister Ranj Pillai taking over the helm of the Yukon Liberal Party by acclamation. Pillai, who ran unopposed, says he'll outline his plans as premier after he's sworn in later this month.
WHITEHORSE — A politician who has served in Yukon's legislature since 2016 is the territory's new Liberal leader and next Yukon premier. The Yukon Liberal Party announced Sunday that Ranj Pillai has been acclaimed as leader by the party's executive.
Ranj Pillai will be acclaimed as party leader and sworn in for premiership
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