White Gold ‘welcomes’ federal nation-building investments

White Gold (WHGOF) welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of the second tranche of nation-building projects under Budget 2025: Canada Strong. This new tranche in federal commitments across infrastructure, clean energy, and resource-corridor development – reinforces Canada’s long-term strategy to unlock northern mineral potential and strengthen domestic supply chains. Importantly, the Prime Minister confirmed that the Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor in Northwest British Columbia and the Yukon has now been formally referred to the Major Projects Office. According to the announcement, this corridor “sits atop vast deposits of critical minerals and has the potential to unlock world-class resources,” underscoring the Yukon’s strategic role in Canada’s mineral future. The continued release of major project investments – first in September and now again in November – demonstrates a clear and sustained federal commitment to advancing responsible resource development across Canada, with the Yukon repeatedly highlighted as a region of national strategic importance. White Gold also congratulates the Yukon’s new Premier following the recent territorial election and looks forward to continued collaboration with the Government of Yukon, First Nations governments, and local communities under this renewed mandate. “These recent announcements reinforce what we and many others in the industry have long believed: the Yukon is one of Canada’s most important mineral jurisdictions,” said David D’Onofrio, Chief Executive Officer. “As the federal government prioritizes accessing Canada’s vast mineral wealth, infrastructure, and northern development, companies in the Yukon are exceptionally well positioned to contribute to Canada’s economic and strategic goals.”