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General Identification Card
Apply for this government-issued photo identification for Yukon residents of all ages, especially those who do not have a driver’s licence.
Driver's Licences
To obtain a driver licence contact any of the Yukon Motor Vehicle Offices
Employment Standards
We educate staff and answer your questions about the Employment Standards Act. This includes investigating wage complaints and more.
Yukon Business Nominee Program
This program allows the Government of Yukon to nominate for immigration to Canada those individuals with proven business skills who want to live in Yukon, and who want to own and operate a business and make a significant contribution to the community.
Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
This program is for new business start-ups or expansions of businesses in Yukon that have or project to have less than $5,000,000 in gross revenues and less than 100 employees.
Yukon Film Training Fund
The purpose of the Yukon Film Training Initiative is to assist Yukon residents to undertake training in film production or post-production.
E-Commerce Yukon Project
The Department of Economic Development is working with the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) to provide hands-on support to businesses in rural Yukon communities to develop their online presence.
Territorial Agents
Provide a range of government services in communities. Are located in government liquor store buildings in five communities.
Quit Smoking
Help to stop smoking or take steps toward becoming smoke-free, or find reliable information about tobacco use.
Gazette Subscriptions
Get copies of the Yukon Gazette from Queen’s Printer (Legislative Subscriptions) or the Inquiry Centre on the main floor of the Yukon Government Administration Building.
Community Youth Activities
If you have an idea for a summer project for young people in your community, this program can help you get the funding to make it happen.
Airports
The Aviation Branch develops and operates 4 airports and 25 aerodromes. Find listings and contact information here.
Lot enlargements
See Info. Sheet #5 for details on enlarging properties on public land.
Student Financial Assistance (apply online)
Five programs provide financial help to Yukon post-secondary students. These include the Yukon Grant, the Student Training allowance, the Yukon Excellence Awards, Canada Student Loan programs and a variety of scholarships. Apply online today.
Land Planning and Zoning
The Community Land Planning branch assists rural communities outside of municipalities with community plans, rezoning and new zoning regulations and subdivision applications.
Public Tenders
See what projects are in tender now.
Tendering Forecast
Search online for all projects that might be tendered in the current fiscal year.
Technology Assisted Learning
Technology is used to expand and enhance the learning environment for Yukon students and teachers.
Subdivision Approval
The Community Land Planning branch assists rural communities that are located outside of municipalities.
Yukon Archives
Acquires, preserves, and provides access to the Yukon's documentary heritage.
Social Assistance
Provides financial assistance to people who don't have enough money to live on.
Liquor Service Training Program
Be A Responsible Server (B.A.R.S.) is a free training program offered to licensees, premise managers, servers, and permit holders that can be adjusted to suit your specific needs. It is available in-person or in a self-study version.
Grazing Agreements
Fact sheets offered here answer questions about agricultural land applications, grazing agreements and planned agricultural lots.
Libraries
Includes public libraries, government libraries and school, college and education-based libraries.
E-Library
Download e-books and audiobooks from Yukon Public Libraries. All you need is a valid Yukon Public Libraries card and a PIN to borrow books.
Women's Directorate Resource Library
More than 2,800 books, reports, manuals, journals and video are availble for borrowing by the public. The library is open to the public during regular business hours and material can be borrowed for up to two weeks.
Energy, Mines and Resources Library
The EMR Library is open to the public and provides research assistance and materials for the following topics: mining, geology, energy, oil and gas, pipeline, forestry, agriculture and lands.
Wood Burning Tips
Burn the right wood the right way and it will save you time, money and will reduce the amount of harmful contaminants you might otherwise contribute to the air around your home.
Advanced Artist Award
Helps advanced Yukon visual, literary and performing artists practising at a senior level. Assists with innovative projects, travel or educational pursuits that contribute to their personal artistic development and to their community.
Health Profession Education Bursary
Supporting Yukon students in health education programs. Download the application online.
Yukon Youth Conservation Corps (Y2C2)
A summer employment and training program for Yukon students (aged 16 and up), with an emphasis on environmental work and learning.
Alcohol and Drug Services
Prevention, detoxification, outpatient counselling, inpatient services, youth services and outreach.
Sheriff's Office
Enforces civil judgments, responsible for jury selection, management of judge and jury trials, serving civil documents and for providing security to the Law Courts and the judiciary.
Motor Vehicles - bilingual services
Bilingual staff are available for driver's tests, driver's licenses, license plates and vehicle registration.
Access to Information & Protection of Privacy
Gives people a formal method of requesting information from Yukon government departments. Individuals can also request corrections to their own personal information contained in Yukon government records. Find application forms here.
Land Titles Office
The Yukon Land Titles Office registers all titled land within the Yukon and guarantees the accuracy of all titles. All original land titles and documents for properties in the Yukon are registered and stored at the Land Titles Office.
Agricultural Policy Framework
The Agricultural Policy Framework offers programs that give the Canadian agriculture and agri-food industry the tools, services and options to strengthen business and increase prosperity.
Health card
Provides coverage for medically required hospital and medical services, and certain dental-surgical procedures.
Library cards
Library cards are available from any public library in the Yukon. Permanent residents can apply for a card with one piece of Yukon identification. A $10 refundable deposit is required from temporary residents.
Environment Yukon maps
Online map collection including: administrative boundaries, campgrounds, wildlife ranges, ecoregions, traditional territories and watersheds,
Lands Maps and Survey Plans
View Community Lot Sale Maps, Legal Survey Plans and the Land and Mining Parcel Viewer.
Whitehorse Correctional Centre
The Whitehorse Correctional Centre is a 85-bed multi-level Territorial institution. It is the only correctional facility currently operating in Yukon.
Community Health Centres
Listings and phone numbers for Community Health Centres in Yukon.
Communicable Disease Control
Monitors and controls all infectious diseases. Confidential testing for all sexually transmitted diseases. STD testing and treatment, emergency and non-emergency birth control, needle stick injuries, food poisoning, and more...
Teen Parent Program
The Teen Parent program provides a supportive environment to help young parents finish high school. It teaches parenting skills, as well as healthy meal preparation, money management and effective job-search techniques.
Yukon Native Language Centre
The Yukon Native Language Centre is a training and research facility which provides a range of lingustic and educational services to Yukon First Nations and to the general public. Find out more about Yukon language, culture and history.
Energy Solutions Centre
The Energy Solutions Centre delivers Federal and Yukon government programs and services relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Family Law Information Centre (FLIC)
The FLIC provides free information in the areas of child support, parenting after separation, and family law.
Visitor Information Centres
Make the most of your Yukon adventure with advice, travel tips, road and weather information from travel specialists at Yukon Visitor Information Centres.
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre
Watch Berengia come alive and explore treasures of another world.
Whitehorse Health Centre
Bilingual staff offer immunizations, prenatal classes, postnatal care and health information.
Death certificate
How to order a Yukon death certificate
Climate Change
Information on the Climate Change Secretariat including: the Climate Change Action Plan; impacts of climate change; Yukon government initiatives; and the Climate Change Youth Forum.
Change of Address
By completing just one change of address form, you can notify many territorial government offices and the City of Whitehorse that you're moving.
Name change
How to legally change your name.
First Nations Hunting and Fishing
Provides information on First Nation hunting and fishing rights and responsibililities. Rights vary depending on whether individuals are a beneficiary of a Yukon First Nation with a Final Agreement or not.
Choosing child care
Advice, tips and checklists to help you choose childcare.
Travel Clinics
The Travel Clinics at the Whitehorse Health Centre are recommended for all travellers.
Recycling Club
Earn great prizes by helping your community recycling depot and helping to keep your community litter-free!
Special waste pick up service for Yukon businesses
If your Yukon business is storing special wastes (used oil, antifreeze, solvents and batteries), call Environment Yukon to have your special wastes picked up and taken away.
Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal's Office works to reduce the loss of life and property to fire. Services include Fire Fighter training, public edication, Volunteer Fire Departments and more.
Driver Control Board
The Driver Control Board supports the balance of public safety and individual rights and responsibilities. This independent board appointed by cabinet hears and decides on appeals for driver licence restrictions and cancellations.
Yukon Film and Sound Commission
The Yukon Film and Sound Commission supports Yukon's growing film and sound recording industries in the Yukon.
Yukon Geological Survey (geology, geoscience)
Through the development of a modern geoscience database, the Yukon Geology Survey promotes sustainable mineral and oil and gas resource development and management.
Francophone School Board
Operates the Yukon's only French first language school, École Émilie-Tremblay. Provides information on French first-language education.
Boards and Committees
A complete listing of all boards and committees is found in the directory. The Boards and Committees handbook has complete lists of current members. You can also find the nomination and application forms for boards and committees here.
Maternity and Parental Leave
Frequently asked questions about maternity and parental leave.
Yukon Medical Council
Responsible for regulating the practice of medicine by licensed physicians in the Yukon. All doctors working in the Yukon must be licensed by the Yukon Medical Council.
School Councils
School councils are elected bodies of parents or community members. They review and approve school plans, participate in the hiring of the school's principal and more. To contact a school council, speak with your local school.
Care consent
The Care Consent Act deals with consent and substitute consent to health care, admission to care facilities and personal assistance services.
Incorporating a Yukon corporation
Forms for incorporation.
Road construction
The Transportation Engineering branch of Highways and Public Works is responsible for road construction.
Bid Challenge
Bidders and proponents (contractors) can voice complaints about the tendering process and provide input on correcting any possible inconsistencies.
Asset Control
The Material Management Unit helps government departments, agencies and crown corporations manage and dispose of publicly-owned property.
Circles of Respect and Equality (C.O.R.E)
A multi-year awareness campaign focusing on zero tolerance of violence against women and children. C.O.R.E. has also developed a number of resources to assist women leaving abusive relations.
Coroner
The Chief Coroner investigates unexpected or unnatural deaths. The findings of a Coroner's Inquest can find ways to prevent similar untimely tragedies and save lives.
Correcting a record
For corrections or amendments to a Birth/Marriage/Death Record.
Court of Appeal
Hears appeals of decisions made by the Territorial Court and the Supreme Court of Yukon in civil and criminal matters.
Small Claims Court
Hears civil cases in which the amount of money or the value of personal property being claimed is $25,000 or less.
Supreme Court
The highest trial court in the territory, with broad jurisdiction to try a wide range of civil and serious criminal matters.
French Language Training (for adults)
Schedules, course descriptions and registration forms.
Summer School
Summer school courses are available for secondary students who have not successfully completed a course and for students who want to strengthen their skills in core subjects.
Master Gardener Course
Experts in the field train volunteers by providing them with information and technical instruction in northern gardening techniques.
Territorial Court
Deals with most adult criminal prosecutions under the Criminal Code and other federal statutes. Also hears all youth justice matters and prosecutions under territorial laws.
Small Business Investment Tax Credit
This tax credit is intended to create jobs and promote economic growth and expansion in the Yukon by reducing financial risk for investors in Yukon companies.
Household Hazardous Waste
Environment Yukon assists in the collection of household hazardous waste.
Insurance Premium Tax Returns
Annual premium returns must be filed if premiums have been sold to persons whose property was situated in the Yukon or persons who are residents in the Yukon.
Worker's Advocate
Advocates on behalf of injured workers. Main duty is to advise workers and dependants of deceased workers on the workers' compensation process, and the meaning and effect of compensation claims.
Filing for Divorce
Contact the Supreme Court of Yukon to start a divorce action.
Agricultural Land Applications
These fact sheets provide information about agricultural land applications, grazing agreements and planned agricultural lots.
Current Yukon Land Applications
A list of current public land and land use applications. Also includes links to agriculture land applications and the YESAB online registry.
Accident Claims
How to file a claim against the Yukon government.
Wilderness Travel
Information on traveling in the Yukon wilderness including: ATV’s and the environment; backcountry travel planning; leave no trace responsible use of wild lands; and wilderness tourism operators.
Medical Travel
Helps eligible people with the cost of medically necessary transportation.
Advanced Education Branch
Prepares Yukoners for the labour force through education, training, employment and other services.
French Language Services Directorate
Provides translation for Yukon government departments and information on French language services.
Graduation Requirements
Details of Yukon High School Granduation Requirements
Advance Directives
In Yukon, you can appoint someone you trust to make health care and personal care decisions for you through an Advance Directive.
Legislative Documents
Get copies of legislative documents (including Hansard, Yukon Gazette, Statutes and Regulations) from Queen's Printer or the Inquiry Centre on the main floor of the Yukon Government Administration Building.
Donations
From time to time, the Yukon government has goods it can no longer use. It donates these to registered non-profit groups that apply in writing. Note that most of these goods need some repair and servicing by the group receiving them.
Stumpage Dues and Reforestation Rates
Dues and charges apply to Yukon Section 6 Class A, B, C, F and G (round wood only) permit holders.
Family Law
Family justice matters include separation and divorce and family violence.
Liens - Personal Property Security Registrations
Search for public notices of liens, or registered security interests between secured parties (creditors) and debtors.
Schools
Find school contact information here.
Public Schools
The Public Schools branch manages the operation of public schools, including Catholic schools. The branch provides curricula and learning materials, language programs in both French and aboriginal languages, professional development for teachers and more.
Education - bilingual services
Bilingual staff provide information on French programs in Yukon schools, as well as on bursaries, curriculum, training and resources.
Employment - Jobs
All job opportunities with the Yukon government are listed here.
Renewable Energy
The Energy Solutions Centre delivers Federal and Yukon government programs and services relating to energy efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Children with disabilities
Provides support to Yukon families to care for their child with a disability.
Boiler Registrations and Inspections
Mechanical Inspectors review plans for boiler, elevator and gas installations and issue permits throughout Yukon.
Fuel and Chemical Storage
When storage tanks leak, their contents can harm the environment and pose a threat to public health. Includes information on the Storage Tank Regulation, permit requirements and forms, keeping records, general information and fact sheets.
Environment - bilingual services
Bilingual information on environmental, fishing, hunting and trapping regulations. Brochures in French on camping, fishing, wildlife and wilderness safety. Bilingual customer service representative.
Environment Yukon reports and plans
Reports and plans produced by Environment Yukon for Territorial Parks and Habitat Protection Areas, Wildlife Management, Ecosystems, Climate Change, and the State of the Environment
Registration of Corporations
Corporate Affairs establishes and maintains a registry of corporations. It allows corporations to be created and/or registered so they can do business in Yukon.
Home Education
Home education is available to all Yukon students. Parents and guardians assume responsibility for their children's education. The Department of Education will provide resources for those who choose this option.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Yukon does much to support those with FASD and their families and caregivers, including diagnosis.
Conservation Action Team (CAT)
A summer camp for Yukon students in Grades 6-9. Outdoor adventure, learning about the environment, and hands-on conservation work. Participants travel to different parts of the Yukon for 7-10 days.
Species in Yukon
Information on Yukon animal species and biodiversity including: mammals, amphibians, bats, insects, birds, fish and plants, wildlife habitat and management, and invasive species.
Road Report
Current Yukon road conditions and daily updates on construction and road advisories.
Fuel Tax Exemption
Tax-exempt fuel is for authorized off-road commercial purposes. Authorized activities are mining, logging, outfitting, agriculture, trapping, fishing, hunting, tourism, and generation of electricity.
Bankruptcy - court services
Instructions for filing for bankruptcy.
Healthy families
A voluntary service offering intensive home-based support to overburdened families, prenatally and/or at birth through school age.
Health fairs
Every spring, the Whitehorse Health Centre hosts a health fair for children turning three and children turning five.
Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Funding is available for market-ready or export-ready businesses and groups.
The Film Production Fund
The fund offers financial contributions for the production of films which are financially and creatively controlled by Yukon residents and Yukon corporations.
Yukon Filmmakers Fund
The Yukon Filmmakers Fund provides funding to Yukon film and video professionals to assist them in developing viable careers and businesses making films and videos for broadcast or commercial release.
Community Development Fund (CDF)
The Community Development Fund (CDF) gives Yukon groups, associations and organizations money for projects and events that create jobs, contribute to community well being and bring social and economic benefits to Yukon residents.
Strategic Industries Development Fund
Assistance is available for strategic projects or activities in the preliminary, development and implementation stages.
Film Development Fund
For the development of film projects which are financially and creatively controlled by Yukon residents and Yukon corporations.
Regional Economic Development Fund
Funds are available for projects that promote organizational capacity and facilitate regional economic development.
Cultural Industry Training Fund
Funded by Department of Education and administered by MusicYukon, this fund assists Individual Yukon entrepreneurs, businesses, collectives, industry associations or organisations engaged in cultural industries or the arts.
Professional Development Fund
Assists those working in the health and social services fields advance their direct delivery skills so they can provide Yukon people with high quality services.
Crime Prevention Funding Program
Projects that provide services and information to victims of crime and projects that reduce the incidence of crime, address root causes, prevent violence against women and publicize information about crime prevention are eligible for funding.
Kids Recreation Fund
A special fund to helps parents with the cost of registration fees and/or special clothing, supplies and equipment for their children.
Environmental Awareness Fund
The $30,000 Environmental Awareness Fund enhances the efforts of groups and clubs to educate the public about the Yukon’s natural environment, promote conservation and biodiversity, and encourage sustainable use of fish, wildlife and their habitat.
Youth Investment Fund
Provides financial support to short term projects aimed at youth.
Health Investment Fund
Provides financial support for short-term projects aimed at promoting well-being, strengthening communities and making their residents healthier.
Historic Resources Fund
The types of projects considered include:archaeology, palaeontology, community museums, First Nations Heritage or Cultural Centres, historic sites, native language preservation, toponymy, historical research.
Film Location Incentive Program
Yukon offers financial incentives to eligible productions who take advantage of the Yukon's spectacular film locations. Rebates are available for travel, Yukon labour and training.
Heritage Training Fund
Funds limited-term training for Yukon independent heritage workers, groups, and collectives of workers. To enhance and advance their capacity to obtain and create employment and give prospective employers a better trained heritage labour force.
Community Training Funds
Training for skills development is available from 7 community training funds and 4 industry specific funds.
Enterprise Trade Fund
Stimulates and supports the growth of Yukon business activity through market penetration and expansion and business development.
Arts Fund
Supports group projects that foster the creative development of the arts in the Yukon and support the principles of the Yukon Arts Policy.
Youth Leadership Training
A Youth Leadership Training Workshop is held every July. Up to 50 youth from around Yukon travel to Whitehorse to learn about what it means to be a leader and provide activities for other youth in their community.
Hunter and Trapper Education and Resources
The Hunter & Trapper Education program provides educational outreach, including Hunter Education & Ethics and the Canadian Firearms Safety courses.
Foster Care
Anyone, 19 or older, who wants to share their home with a child in need can apply to become a foster parent. Find out more about training and how to become a foster parent.
Day Home
If you are caring for children in your home, you may want to be licensed as a family day home.
Geomatics
Works with its customers and the private sector to provide services in the areas of land and resource information, mapping and surveying, geographic information systems and remote sensing and image processing.
Mining and Petroleum Environmental Research Group (MPERG)
MPERG is a cooperative working group made up of government agencies, mining companies, Yukon First Nations and non-government organizations for the promotion of research into mining and environmental issues.
Health Guide
Reliable health information for Yukoners.
Guide to Alcohol and Seniors
Alcohol affects us differently as we age. This pamphlet will help you understand what issues seniors need to be aware of and help you identify whether you or someone you know might be at risk.
Yukon Vacation Planner
Order your FREE Vacation Planner here!
Flu
Information on seasonal and pandemic flu.
Women's Groups
Find listings for Women's groups, shelters, transition homes and Women's Centres.
Whitehorse General Hospital
Whitehorse General Hospital offers assistance for French-speaking patients, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.
Environmental health
Engages in consultation and provides information, advice inspections and enforcement services on water quality, sewage and solid waste disposal, food quality, institutional hygiene, special events, recreational facilities and more.
Motor Vehicle Registration
To register a vehicle, or if you have any questions about your registration, contact our offices. In Whitehorse call 867-667-5315 or 1-800-661-0408 local 5315 (toll free within Yukon).
Immigration
For new and prospective Yukon immigrants. Learn more about the immigration process, Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) and settlement services. Also includes general information about Yukon people, culture, land, climate, transportation, working and housing.
Land Info Sheets
Info sheets that answer the most commonly asked questions about land use, land applications and more.
Kindergarten Registration
Children who are 4 years and 8 months of age by September 1 are eligible to attend kindergarten during that school year.
Trade School registration
Find out how to register a trade school with Yukon government.
Liquor Inspectors
Working with licensees, permit-holders, and liquor consumers, Liquor Inspectors promote compliance with the Liquor Act and Regulations through training, education, inspection, discussion, and enforcement.
Mining Inspections
Client Services and Inspections Natural Resources Officers provide inspection, monitoring, enforcement, compliance and community client support services for natural resources.
Inspections (Field Operations, Forestry Inspections, Land Inspections, Natural Resource Officers, Client Services and Inspections)
Client Services and Inspections Natural Resources Officers provide inspection, monitoring, enforcement, compliance and community client support services for sustainable resources.
InvestYukon.com
A resource for business people, entrepreneurs and investors.
Holidays
General Holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Discovery Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day. The public service and some others may also observe Heritage Day, Easter Monday and Boxing Day.
Community Justice
Community-based justice initiatives contribute to the protection of society and the health of communities and individuals. There are a number of community based justice programs offered in together with Yukon First Nations and Yukon communities.
Fuel Vendor and Distributor Permits
A Fuel Vendor permit is required for anyone who sells any type of fuel. A person or company must become a licensed Fuel Distributor when fuel is imported into the Yukon and/or sold for resale.
Liquor Licences
A liquor licence is required to serve or sell liquor to the general public.
Licences - Professional
Consumer Services manages licensing for many professions including, but not limited to: insurance, collection, real estate, security guards, optometrists, dentists, chiropractors and second-hand dealers.
Turn in Poachers / Polluters line
If you see a suspected violation or know of one, contact your local Conservation Officer Services office, or call 1-800-661-0525 as soon as possible.
HealthLine – 811
Call 811 for free, confidential 24-hour service available to anyone in Yukon.
Historic Sites
Research, inventories, preservation, management, development and interpretation of Yukon's historic sites and routes. Find out how to nominate a site for historic designation.
Contaminated Sites Permits and Information
The Contaminated Site Regulation establishes cleanup standards, processes for identifying and investigating contaminated sites, and permits for managing contaminated material within Yukon.
Child Support Guidelines
A set of rules and tables for calculating the amount of support a paying parent should contribute toward his or her children.
Source list
You can register online for the Source List, a directory of contractors, suppliers of goods and services, and consultants who want to do business with the Yukon government.
Renting
Tenant responsibilities under the Yukon Landlord and Tenant Act.
Social Housing
For individuals, families and seniors "in need" who cannot secure affordable, adequate and suitable housing on the private housing market.
Acts and Regulations
Search all Acts and Regulations administered by the Department of Justice.
Landlord -Tenant Act
Information about renting and complaints about breaches of the Landlord - Tenant Act are handled by Consumer Services. Arbitration of a dispute is also available.
Youth Criminal Justice Act (for parents)
Your support will be critical if your child is going through the criminal justice system.
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Applies to people aged 12-17 inclusive at the time they are alleged to have committed an offence.
Liquor Stores
Yukon Liquor Corporation manages six liquor stores throughout the Yukon. Prices are the same across the territory.
Marriage
How to get married in Yukon: applying for a marriage licence and certificate.
Dangerous Goods (Transportation of)
For more information contact: weighstation.whitehorse@gov.yk.ca; by phone at 867-667-3032 or 867-667-5920 or 1-800-661-0408 local 3032 (toll free within the Yukon)
Medical Health Officer
Responsible for communicable disease control, environmental health, emergency preparedness and response and more.
Emergency Measures
Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is responsible for coordinating the territory's preparedness for, response to, and recovery from, major emergencies and disasters, including fire, flood, power failure, toxic spills and extreme weather.
Department of Justice - bilingual services
Department of Justice offers a bilingual website. Yukon Courts website is also bilingual (www.yukoncourts.ca). Bilingual staff are available for court and court-related services such as fine payments and document registrations.
Museums
Yukon Museum Guide: Online information about Yukon's Museums, Interpretive Centres, and First Nations Cultural/Heritage Centres.
Birth
Birth certificate, registration, and correcting a birth record.
Business Name Guidelines
Corporate Affairs registers information relating to partnerships and business names.
Geographical Place Names
The Heritage Branch maintains and updates the Yukon Geographical Place Names database of over 5,000 records.
Building Design Standards
Performance criteria, preferred materials or methods, and other considerations for the design and construction of Yukon Government buildings.
Nutrition
Publications with tips and ideas that encourage good nutrition.
Wildlife Viewing
The Wildlife Viewing Program will help you find the best places, and give you tips about how to look, where to find out more information and what else is out there that you might not have noticed.
Non-Profit Organizations/Societies
Corporate Affairs manages a registry for non-profit societies under the Societies Act.
Bear Safety
Make your next trip into bear country safer for both you and the bears. Includes information on how to stay safe in bear country, bear awareness for kids, tips for home owners and tips for industrial camps in bear country.
Parks
The Parks Branch manages Yukon government campgrounds, territorial parks, and special management areas.
Pay a Fine
You can pay motor vehicle, Criminal Code and territorial offence fines in several locations.
Child Support - Maintenance Enforcement Program
Enforces agreements or court orders that require support payments to a spouse or child. Either parent can register with this program.
Liquor Permits
A Reception Permit is required for serving free liquor at an event. Non-profit organizations can apply for a Special Occasion Permit to sell liquor at an event.
Burning Permits / Fire Permits
A burning permit is required for government lands and private lands between April 1 and September 30. Permits can be obtained free of charge from your local Wildland Fire Management district office and Fire Initial Attack Bases.
Hunting licences and information
Information on hunting in Yukon including hunting regulations, licences, information for non-residents, permit hunt info & draw results, First Nations hunting, buying, selling & exporting, harvest statistics, poachers, big game and hunting maps.
Building Permits and Inspections
Building Safety supports, administers and enforces building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical standards. It also reviews development permits and maintains a building information repository.
Timber Harvest Permits Approval Process
You must have a timber permit to cut and remove trees on Yukon land. There are several types of permits, so it is important you have a clear idea of what you want to harvest and produce before you start the permitting process.
Electrical Permits and Inspections
Electrical Inspectors review plans for electrical installations, perform inspections and issue permits throughout Yukon.
Beverage Container Dealer and Depot Permits
Any person or company importing beverages or selling them for resale must have a beverage container dealer permit. Any person or company that collects beverage containers and issue refunds to consumers must be registered as a depot.
Fishing Licences and information
Information on fishing in the Yukon including: Fishing regulations, licences, salmon catch cards, First Nations fishing, Yukon fish species, mercury in Yukon fish, how to catch fish, where to fish, stocked lakes and fish farming lakes.
Transportation Permits
Permits for access roads, freight vehicles, oversize and overweight vehicles, bus, fuel permits and more...
Trapping licences, concessions and information
Information on trapping in Yukon including: trapping regulations; licences and concessions; humane trapping standards; guided trapping; season dates; area signs; education; development projects in trapping concessions.
Air Emissions Permits and information
Information on the Yukon Air Emissions Regulation including: the laws, when a permit is required, permit application forms, general information and fact sheets.
Fuel Oil User (Trucker) Permits
Any inter-provincial or through carrier must pay tax on fuel used in the Yukon.
Disabilities
Listing of links related to disabilities and disability services.
Aerial photos
Find Yukon aerial photos online with SkyLine. For help using SkyLine, call 667-3111, e-mail emrlibrary@gov.yk.ca or visit the Yukon Energy, Mines & Resources Library at Room 335, Elijah Smith Building.
Retirement Planning (for public service employees)
A guide to help you with some of the basic components of retirement planning.
Invasive plants in Yukon
Photos and descriptions of invasive plants in Yukon.
Weigh Stations
Whitehorse and Watson Lake weigh stations. Outlines what permits you will need and their fees.
Territorial Supplementary Allowance
If you are a Yukon resident and are receiving or are eligible to receive Social Assistance, you may also be eligible to receive the Territorial Supplementary Allowance, (TSA).
FireSmart
The FireSmart program provides tools and information about fire protection strategies and emergency planning for homeowners. Protecting your home or community from the threat of fire in the wildland-urban interface is a shared responsibility.
Family Violence Prevention Unit
Victim Services and Family Violence Prevention unit offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse.
Prevention of Violence Against Aboriginal Women
$100,000 yearly for programs and events designed and developed by Aboriginal women for their communities. Works to eliminate violence against Aboriginal women.
Crime Prevention
Everyone has a role in making their home and their community safe and there are lots of ways to do it.
Crime Prevention for Seniors
Protect yourself from fraud and be safe in your home and in your community.
Fuel Prices (for Yukon homes and automobiles)
See the average retail prices for motor and residential heating fuels in Yukon communities. Prices are collected every two weeks by the Bureau of Statistics on behalf of the Department of Energy, Mines & Resources.
Staffing Process Public Information Sessions
Would you like to learn more about the Yukon Government’s staffing process? If so, you can register for a FREE information session.
Products and Prices - Yukon Liquor Corporation
Liquor price list and new product announcements can be found here. You can also fill out a suggestion form for new products.
Sound Recording Program
The Yukon Sound Recording Program supports the Yukon recording industry, further develops the cultural industries sector, and encourages a business focus among the Yukon music industry.
Business Incentive Program
The Business Incentive Program (BIP) pays cash rebates as incentives to contractors who hire Yukon residents, apprentices and youth or manufactured products in the Yukon. Rebates apply to eligible Yukon government contracts.
Chronic Disease Program
Provides benefits for Yukon residents who have a chronic disease or a serious functional disability.
Historic Properties Assistance Program
Helps individuals, community groups, societies, Yukon First Nations and businesses become involved in the heritage preservation process.
Literacy Programs
The Labour Market Programs & Services Unit works with community organizations to promote literacy and deliver relevant training. A wide variety of literacy activities and programs have been developed.
Archaeology Program
Research, management, and interpretation of Yukon's archaeological sites and collections.
Children's Drug and Optical Program
Assists low income families with the cost of prescription drugs and eye care for children under the age of 19.
Nursing Bursary Program
Supports people who live or have lived in Yukon and are attending nursing school. Download the application form online.
Organ Donation Program
What you need to know about organ and tissue donation. Help give the gift of life.
Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Program
Available to owners of rural property owners. Supports a range of electrical service installations, it provides planning, design, project management, and project financing at favorable interest rates.
Mining Incentive Program
This program promotes mineral prospecting, exploration and development activities in the Yukon. It provides a portion of the risk capital required to locate and explore mineral deposits.
Yukon Arts Funding Program
Supports non-profit societies primarily engaged in literary, visual or performing arts activities.
Housing Education Programs
For home buyers, owners and owner/builders. Also for industry professionals.
Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) and Summer Career Placement
If you're a full-time Yukon post-secondary student and plan to resume your studies in the fall, STEP or Summer Career Placement may be for you. Yukon Employers can apply for wage subsidies under both programs.
Reading Recovery TM
Reading Recovery is an early intervention program for Grade One students who need extra support learning to read and write.
Housing programs for seniors
Seniors' home and yard maintenance program, senior's lending library and seniors' social housing.
Palaeontology Program
Inventories and curates Yukon fossils and conducts research on Yukon’s ancient life and environments.
Product Development Partnership Program
Stimulate the development of niche tourism products, facilitates tourism workshops and builds capacity throughout the Yukon.
Home Repair Program
This program provides homeowners with an opportunity to borrow up to $35,000 to repair their principal residence. A technical officer will assess your home and provide you with a list of eligible repair/upgrade options.
Children's Dental Program
Provides services to Yukon children, from newborn to Grade 8 or Grade 12. Yukon Dental Health Services provides diagnostic, preventative and restorative dental services
Residential care programs
There are three continuing care facilities in Yukon
Winter Activities Fund
The Winter Activities Fund gives money to communities to offer winter programs that are fun and provide training and jobs for young people.
Palliative care
Care that is offered to a person who is dying.
Child Protection – family support program
Family support workers become involved with families where there are child protection concerns.
Child Care Subsidy Program
Helps families who need child care and may not be able to afford the cost.
Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Program
To monitor Chronic Wasting Disease in Yukon cervids the Yukon government implemented a Mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Program and a Voluntary Chronic Wasting Disease Certification Program in 2003.
Student Assessment Programs
The Student information and Assessment Unit runs all of the academic assessment programs required by the Department of Education, including achievement tests and provincial exams.
Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program
This program allows people, who have lost their driver's licence through an impaired driving conviction, an opportunity to gain conditional driving privileges.
Labour Market Programs
Labour Market programs are available in many areas including: literacy, labour mobility, trade school registration, education obligations and training issues under Land Claims Implementation, services for new immigrants, and other areas.
Special Education Programs
Some Yukon students need special support to participate fully in school.
Yukon Nominee Program
The Government of Yukon can nominate potential immigrants based on industrial and economic priorities, labour market conditions and the likelihood of someone to successfully establish themselves in Yukon society.
Health Promotion
Find out more about health promotion campaigns. Includes public awareness campaigns, school and community workshops, supporting development of environments, which promote health, and conducting quality reviews of health programming.
Adult protection and decision-making
Tools to assist adults (19 and older) who have some diminished ability to make their own decisions.
Protect Yourself, Protect Your Drink
Information about the "Date Rape Drug" including defensive strategies you can use to help prevent you and your friends from becoming victims.
Environment Yukon brochures
Brochures and guides on camping, wilderness travel, fishing, hunting, trapping, Yukon parks, wildlife and plants.
Tradesperson Qualifications
Apprenticeship combines supervised, on-the-job training with classroom instruction at a technical institute. In Yukon, you can train as an apprentice in 43 different trades.
Mining Assessment Reports
These reports are available as PDFs on the Internet. For assistance using the reports, phone (667-3111), e-mail (emrlibrary@gov.yk.ca) or come into Yukon Energy, Mines & Resources Library (Room 335, Elijah Smith Building).
Enrolment Reports
The Department of Education collects and reports school enrolments at the end of each month of the school year. These reports contain enrolment figures and are reported by grade, and broken down into urban and rural sections.
Hansard Search
Get copies of Hansard from Queen’s Printer or the Inquiry Centre on the main floor of the Yukon Government Administration Building.
Beverage Container Refunds/Recycling
In Whitehorse, return bottles (glass and plastic) and cans for deposit refunds to the Raven Recycling (100 Galena Road).
Pharmacare & Extended Health Care Benefits (for seniors)
Helps registered senior citizens with the cost of prescription drugs, dental care, eye care and medical-surgical supplies and equipment.
Yukon Mining Recorder
The Yukon is divided into four mining districts with Mining Recorders in Watson Lake, Whitehorse, Mayo and Dawson City. These offices provide staking guidelines, information sheets, assistance, and information on ground open for staking.
Minimum Wage regulations
Questions and answers about minimum wage regulations.
Student Transcripts and Records Request
Current and former students can access copies of their official Transcript of Grades, and/or their student records. Fill out an online transcript request form.
Motor Vehicle Online Registration (Renewal)
Renew your Yukon Motor Vehicle registration on-line. Convenient, fast and secure renewal for all your vehicles, trailers and recreational vehicles. Renew your licence plate stickers online and proof of registration will be mailed to you.
Vaccine information
The Whitehorse Health Centre has a number of drop-in times for immunizations.
Immunization information
The Whitehorse Health Centre has a number of drop-in times for Yukoners to receive their immunizations
Yukon Business Directory
Puts you in touch with Yukon businesses. To find a Yukon business, simply enter a keyword, business name, category or location using the search fields.
Telephone book (Yukon government staff listings)
Search for employees online or get copies of the government telephone directory from Queen's Printer or the Inquiry Centre on the main floor of the Yukon Government Administration Building.
Mosquito Control
Information Hotline: (867) 667-3760. Contact your local community office for more information on the Mosquito Control Program in Yukon communities. Whitehorse Mosquito Control Program information is available from the City of Whitehorse.
Gadzoosda Student Residence
When there is no senior grade secondary school in a community, parents can apply to have their children stay at the 38-bed Gadzoosda Student Residence in Whitehorse and attend either F.H. Collins Secondary School or Vanier Catholic Secondary School.
Educator resources
Learning resources and guides offered by Environment Yukon.
Water Resources
Find out about snow surveys, water quality, hydrology, water inspections, and water level conditions.
Oil and Gas Resources
The branch manages oil and gas resources, regulates activities and encourages the responsible development of Yukon’s emerging oil and gas industry.
Highway Weight Restrictions
Restrictions are subject to change on short notice. Find out more about legal vehicle weight limits here.
Land Claims
The secretariat has information on the Umbrella Final Agreement and individual Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements and Implementation Plans.
Mental Health
A community mental health clinic offers assessment, individual and group therapy, supportive counselling and referral services for a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems and mental illnesses.
Sexual health
Information about your sexual health.
Property taxes and assessment
Provides current, accurate and equitable property assessments to taxing authorities.
Aboriginal Law Group
The Aboriginal Law Group provides legal and policy advice to the Yukon Government respecting the negotiation and interpretation of Yukon First Nation Final Agreements, the rights of Aboriginal people, and other matters relating to Aboriginal law.
Worker Safety
Worker's rights, responsibilities and more...
Education Week
Each year in the spring we celebrate Education Week, a special time to highlight education in the territory.
Consumer Services
Consumer Services' aims to create and encourage a fair, efficient and informed marketplace for business and consumers.
Victim Services
Victim Services and Family Violence Prevention unit offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse.
Community and Correctional Services
The primary goal of Community and Correctional Services is the safe integration of offenders into communities as law-abiding citizens. It provides programs and services for victims and offenders.
Adoption services
Application process, information, assessment, placement, counselling, support, and forms for Yukon and inter-country adoptions.
Agriculture Extension Services
The Agriculture Branch provides advice to farmers on all aspects of farm management, production, marketing, conservation techniques, new farm technology, and farm financing through extension services.
Detoxification services
Safe withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs.
Resource Services
Acquires and distributes resources (print and software) to Yukon Public Schools. Manages a media library and the Teachers' Professional Library for teachers. Yukon School Library catalogues are accessible through the website.
Child care services
Listing of all Yukon Child Care Centres, download the Day Home checklist for health concerns and find child care professional designation guidelines.
Placement and Support Services (for children)
Includes adoption, foster care, services for children in care, child abuse treatment and child care services.
Adult Probation
Probation is a court order that authorizes the offender to remain at large in the community subject to conditions prescribed in a probation order.
Inquiry Desk - bilingual
To find the government service you are looking for, contact the Inquiry Desk: 867-667-5811 or toll-free (within Yukon) 1-800-661-0408.
Purchasing
The central authority for buying goods for all departments and agencies. Supports the development and expansion of local manufacturing by purchasing local products when feasible and economically viable.
Conservation Officer Services
Turn-In- Poachers: 1-800-661-0525. Conservation Officers provide environmental education, environmental youth camps/projects, licenses for hunting, fishing and trapping, hunter and trapper education, resource management support and more.
Territorial Agent Services
Rural community liquor stores also provide public access to government services such as driver licenses, fishing licenses, motor vehicle registrations, property taxes, business licenses and court fines.
Insured Health Benefits
Find out what is considered an insured service and what is not.
Hearing Services
A complete range of audiology and hearing aid services to Yukon residents of all ages.
Contract Services
Advertises public tenders and requests for proposals, issues and processes tender/proposal documents, manages the preliminary review of bids and proposals, and administers contract insurance, bid deposits, contractor payments and holdbacks.
Respite care services
Provides short-term relief to caregivers looking after a relative or friend at home.
Community Radio and Television Service
CBC-TV and CBC-FM radio are provided to communities not serviced by CBC.
Court Registries
Services include: Supreme Court civil filings and family matters such as divorce, custody and adoption, trial coordination, receipt of fines, bail and restitution, and other court-ordered payments and more...
Social Services - bilingual support worker
To reach a bilingual family support worker, phone: 867-667-3757.
Reporting Child Abuse
Call 867-667-3002 to report concerns. All Yukoners have a responsibility to ensure the protection of children from abuse.
Spill Reporting
Spills, unfortunately, do happen, and some spills need to be cleaned up right away. Spills must be reported to the Yukon Spill Report Centre, open 24 hours/day, at 867-667-7244.
Reporting a workplace injury of illness (for a worker)
Report workplace injuries or illnesses online.
Reporting workplace injury or illness (for an employer)
Report a worker's illness or injury online, to the Yukon Workers' Comensataion Health and Safety Board.
Yukon Housing Corporation bilingual services
Bilingual information on technical and financial housing programs.
Home care
Health-related services for people who have difficulty accessing services due to mobility or health restraints.
Continuing Care
Home care, community day program, residential care programs and respite care services.
Sport and Recreation
Leadership, resources and support to promote the stability of the Yukon sport, recreation and active living system.
Statistics
The Bureau of Statistics gathers statistics and conducts research, analysis and surveys. Publications cover a broad range of information on the Yukon's economy and society. Contact the bureau to have your name placed on a mailing list.
Vital Statistics
Register and order certificates for life events, like a birth, death or marriage.
Yukon Craft Strategy
Includes Created In the Yukon initiative and the Studio Guide.
Pioneer Utility Grant
Pioneer Utility Grant helps eligible people 65 and over with home heating costs.
Home Owner's Grant
Any homeowner can make apply for a Home Owner's Grant for their principal residence.
Ozone Depleting Substances Permits and information
The Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations control and minimize the release of damaging ozone depleting substances (ODS) into our atmosphere. Includes: general information, permit forms, and fact sheets.
Community Grants for Family Violence Projects
Yearly grants for a new idea or program relating to family violence. The total amount available is $2,500.
Direct Operating Grant
Provides funding to child care programs to help ongoing operating and maintenance costs and to reduce the pressure to raise parent fees.
Seniors Income Supplement
An income supplement of up to $100 monthly to low income seniors 65 years and over who are also receiving the federal old age security (OAS) and guaranteed income supplement (GIS).
Sur les routes du Yukon
This brochure has information for travellers on Yukon road construction and is available at visitor information centres.
Yukon Government Lots for Sale (including Whitehorse)
You can find a summary of lots available for sale in Yukon communities here.
Campground information
Information on Yukon government campgrounds including: campground openings/closures, facilities, maps, rules, permit purchase & registration, backcountry camping in Tombstone Park & RV Dump Stations.
Land Lotteries/Tender Information
View the latest information on government land lotteries in the Yukon and find out how to pick-up a copy of the tender information packages.
Translation (French)
The French Language Services Directorate provides translation services for Yukon government departments and provides information on French language services.
Student Transportation
Call the Student Transportation Office if you have questions about school busing and other transportation issues, including schedules, routes, transportation subsidies and transportation regulations in general.
Education Appeal Tribunal
This Tribunal hears appeals from parents and students who would like to go beyond the Department of Education to resolve a dispute. The tribunal considers the educational interests of the child, the impact on all students and all relevant factors.
Courts
The Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Supreme Court, Territorial Court, Small Claims Court, Youth Court and others
Finding a doctor
A list of all licenced physicians in Yukon. Contact the Yukon Medical Council for the most up to date information.
Public Guardian and Trustee
Protects the legal rights and financial interests of children, acts as guardian of last resort for adults who need financial and personal decision making, and administers estates of dead and missing people if there is no one else to do so.
Pesticide Use or Vendor Permits and information
Pesticides can be used safely and effectively. But if proper care is not taken, pesticides can harm the environment and kill wildlife. Includes information on the Pesticide Regulation, pesticide classifications, permits forms, and fact sheets.
Flu Shot
Between October and December, Yukon residents are being encouraged to get their flu shot. Flu shots are free for all Yukon residents.
Securities
The Securities Registrar can provide general information on investing and securities in Canada.
Vehicle Idling
By learning simple rules for running your vehicle, you'll help reduce the amount of smoke and pollutants going into the air we breathe. Your lungs, friends and wallet will thank you.
Residential Energy Audit - Energy Guide
Certified EnerGuide energy auditors, available through the private sector, provide high-tech information regarding your home to help you decide on repair and energy upgrade options.
Senior and elder abuse
Help is available for seniors or elders experiencing abuse or neglect.
Smart Travel Plan
Print out a Yukon Smart Travel Plan, and leave it with a friend, family member, co-worker or other responsible person who will notice if you don't return back on time
YESNet
Yukon student network.
511 Yukon
Current Yukon road conditions and daily updates on construction and road advisories.
School Attendance Areas
Details of School Attendance Areas for Whitehorse and other Yukon communities.
