Government of Yukon

Consumer Information

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.

Accident Claims
How to file a claim against the Yukon government.

Accommodating Home Mortgage Program
Helping build homes that are easier to enter, get around in, interact with, and adapt for future needs.

Agricultural Land Applications
These fact sheets provide information about agricultural land applications, grazing agreements and planned agricultural lots.

Airports
The Aviation Branch develops and operates 4 airports and 25 aerodromes. Find listings and contact information here.

Alcohol and Drug Services
Prevention, detoxification, outpatient counselling, inpatient services, youth services and outreach.

Bankruptcy - court services
Instructions for filing for bankruptcy.

Beverage Container Refunds/Recycling
In Whitehorse, return bottles (glass and plastic) and cans for deposit refunds to the Raven Recycling (100 Galena Road). Outside of Whitehorse, you can return liqour bottles and cans for a refund at government liquor stores.

Boiler Registrations and Inspections
Mechanical Inspectors review plans for boiler, elevator and gas installations and issue permits throughout Yukon.

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.

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.

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.

Child Care Subsidy Program
Helps families who need child care and may not be able to afford the cost.

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.

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.

Choosing Child Care
Advice, tips and checklists to help you choose childcare.

Chronic Disease Program
Provides benefits for Yukon residents who have a chronic disease or a serious functional disability.

Consumer Services
Consumer Services' aims to create and encourage a fair, efficient and informed marketplace for business and consumers.

Continuing Care
Home care, community day program, residential care programs and respite care services.

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...

Court of Appeal
Hears appeals of decisions made by the Territorial Court and the Supreme Court of Yukon in civil and criminal matters.

Courts
The Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Supreme Court, Territorial Court, Small Claims Court, Youth Court and others

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 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.

Crime Prevention for Seniors
Protect yourself from fraud and be safe in your home and in your community.

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.

Electrical Permits and Inspections
Electrical Inspectors review plans for electrical installations, perform inspections and issue permits throughout Yukon.

Energy Solutions Centre
The Energy Solutions Centre delivers Federal and Yukon government programs and services relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Filing for Divorce
Petitions for divorce must be filed in the Yukon Supreme Court. If you don't want to use a lawyer for your divorce, you can get a do-it-yourself divorce kit ($5). These are available from the Supreme Court desk in the Whitehorse court registry.

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.

Green Home Programs
Programs and funding options designed to enhance home energy efficiency, increase affordability over the long term and reduce negative environmental impacts.

Home Owner's Grant
Any homeowner can make apply for a Home Owner's Grant for their principal residence.

Home Ownership Programs
Bridges market gaps in the availability of home financing and encourages the construction or conversion of housing that is environmentally or people friendly.

Home Repair/Upgrades Programs
Financial and technical assistance for homeowners, owners of mobile homes on rental property, and owners of rental units. Assists with the repair and upgrade of living accommodations, including energy efficiency and accessibility upgrades.

Housing programs for seniors
Seniors' home and yard maintenance program, senior's lending library and seniors' social housing.

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.

Insured Health Benefits
Find out what is considered an insured service and what is not.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liens - Personal Property Security Registrations
Search for public notices of liens, or registered security interests between secured parties (creditors) and debtors.

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.

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.

Liquor Stores
Yukon Liquor Corporation manages six liquor stores throughout the Yukon. Prices are the same across the territory.

Lot enlargements
Provides authorization to use public lands to enlarge properties.

Maternity and Parental Leave
Frequently asked questions about maternity and parental leave.

Medical Travel
Helps eligible people with the cost of medically necessary transportation.

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.

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.

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).

Name change
How to legally change your name.

Pay a Fine
You can pay motor vehicle, Criminal Code and territorial offence fines in several locations.

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.

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.

Property taxes and assesment
Provides current, accurate and equitable property assessments to taxing authorities.

Recycling Club
Earn great prizes by helping your community recycling depot and helping to keep your community litter-free!

Renting
Tenant responsibilities under the Yukon Landlord and Tenant Act.

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.

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.

Securities
The Securities Registrar can provide general information on investing and securities in Canada.

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.

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.

Social Housing
For individuals, families and seniors "in need" who cannot secure affordable, adequate and suitable housing on the private housing market.

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.

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.

Supreme Court
The highest trial court in the territory, with broad jurisdiction to try a wide range of civil and serious criminal matters.

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.

Transportation Permits
Permits for access roads, freight vehicles, oversize and overweight vehicles, bus, fuel permits and more...

Travel Clinics
The Travel Clinics at the Whitehorse Health Centre are recommended for all travellers.

Turn in Poachers / Polluters line
Call 1-800-661-0525. FInd out more here.

Victim Services
Victim Services and Family Violence Prevention unit offers support services and professional help to victims of crime and abuse.

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.