Gas Tax Fund: Delivering Results For Canadians - Yukon

On April 1st, 2009, the federal Gas Tax Transfers to the provinces and territories to support better municipal infrastructure doubled to $2 billion annually. The Gas Tax Fund (GTF) will remain at that level beyond 2014, when the Government makes it a permanent measure, providing Yukon municipalities with stable and predictable funding for their long-term infrastructure priorities.

The GTF is part of an ongoing commitment from the Government of Canada to create jobs and stimulate the economy through modern public infrastructure. It is also an example of all levels of government working together to improve infrastructure and the quality of life of Canadians.

The GTF makes capital investments in environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure that improves water and air quality and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible investments include water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure, public transit, community energy systems, and local roads and bridges. The GTF combines predictable, long-term funding with local decision making and planning to enable municipalities to build and rehabilitate their core public infrastructure.

Gas Tax funding is provided nationwide and the money is allocated based on population, with set amounts for Yukon to ensure they have access to sufficient funds for significant projects.

Results for Yukon   

The GTF is providing Yukon with stable funding that will have a tangible impact on their quality of life and the long-term sustainability of their communities.  The GTF has already provided funding towards various projects that support community sustainability and capacity building, including:

• Developing integrated community sustainability plans throughout the region.

The following table is a breakdown of the Gas Tax Fund allocation to Yukon between 2005-2014:

Year	Allocation
2005-2006	4,500,000
2006-2007	4,500,000
2007-2008	6,000,000
2008-2009	7,500,000
2009-2010	15,000,000
2010-2011	15,000,000
2011-2012	15,000,000
2012-2013	15,000,000
2013-2014	15,000,000
Total	97,500,000

The following table is a breakdown of the Gas Tax fund allocation to Yukon’s municipalities between 2008-2010:

Community	2008-09	2009-10
Carcross/Tagish FN	136,500	273,000
Carmacks	109,615	219,231
Champagne and Aishihik FN	212,625	425,250
Dawson	383,654	767,308
Dawson FN	168,375	336,750
Faro	109,615	219,231
Haines Junction	219,231	438,462
Kluane FN	77,250	154,500
Kwanlin Dun FN	165,187	330,375
Liard FN	190,050	380,100
Little Salmon/Carmacks FN	120,187	240,375
Mayo	109,615	219,231
Nacho Nyak Dun FN	112,312	224,625
Ross River Dena Council	110,850	221,700
Selkirk FN	128,250	256,500
Ta'an Kwach'an Council	94,487	188,975
Teslin	109,615	219,231
Teslin Tlingit Council	144,000	288,000
Vuntut Gwitchin FN	147,937	295,875
Watson Lake	383,654	767,308
White River FN	65,467	130,934
Whitehorse	3,675,000	7,350,000

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