16 Facts About Sandy Silver

Sidney Alexander "Sandy" Silver was born on October 15,1969 and is a Canadian politician, who served as the ninth premier of Yukon from 2016 to 2023.

Sandy Silver was first elected to the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the 2011 election, and was re-elected in 2016.

Sandy Silver represents the electoral district of Klondike and previously served as Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party.

Sandy Silver served on the Select Committee on Whistle-blower Protection and the Select Committee Regarding the Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic Fracturing.

Sandy Silver became the permanent leader of the Yukon Liberal Party by acclamation in February 2014.

Sandy Silver led the Liberals to a majority government in the 2016 election, taking his party from his single seat in the legislature to 11 of 19.

Sandy Silver himself won the most votes and the highest share of support than any other candidate on election night.

Sandy Silver's party had campaigned on a platform that advocated for economic diversification, environmental protection, and improving First Nations relations.

Sandy Silver himself assumed the portfolios of Minister of Finance and Minister of the Executive Council Office, in addition to Premier.

Sandy Silver is currently a member of the Members' Services Board.

Sandy Silver announced his intent to form a minority government despite the tie.

On September 9,2022, Sandy Silver announced his intention to resign as premier and party leader, staying on until the party elected a successor.

Sandy Silver announced he would not be running for re-election to his riding of Klondike in the next election.

Sandy Silver currently serves as Minister of Finance in the Pillai ministry.

Originally from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Sandy Silver has lived in Dawson City since 1998.

Sandy Silver holds degrees in math and psychology from St Francis Xavier University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Maine.