Infrastructure is a major concern for all Yukon communities, she says — and that's why the unexpected boost in the federal gas tax fund this year is "huge" for them. On Tuesday, as part of his latest budget, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced the gas tax fund would receive a one-time, $2.2 billion boost this year — essentially doubling what's available for infrastructure projects. 'You will not talk to a mayor in Canada who's not a huge fan of the gas tax,' said Whitehorse Mayor Dan Curtis. And it's not like we're doing frivolous things, we're doing things that are really, really important to do." The most recent batch of projects to receiving gas tax funds in Yukon was announced earlier this month.

Source: CBC News March 21, 2019 12:56 UTC