Our mandate is to develop a thriving, prosperous and diversified Yukon economy by working with First Nations, business and industry partners, and federal and municipal governments. Our investments support sustainable job creation, innovation, increased investment opportunities, market expansion, and business and industry growth.
Services and information
Latest news
2024 Council of the Federation Literacy Award nominations now open
April 23, 2024
The Premier is encouraging nominations for Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who help people with literacy, a foundation of lifelong learning.
Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million to 21 Yukon-based projects through the Community Development Fund
April 22, 2024
Government of Yukon provides more than $1.6 million to 21 Yukon- based projects through the Community Development Fund.
Government of Yukon begins engagement on Yukon Labour Market Development Strategy
March 19, 2024
The Government of Yukon is conducting a public engagement on how it will develop a Yukon Labour Market Strategy.
Minister responsible
Ranj Pillai
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
ranj.pillai@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-393-7467
Fax number :
867-393-7135
The Community Development Fund is for projects, events and initiatives that provide economic and social benefits to Yukoners.
Publications
- Community Development Fund Annual Report: April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022
- Community Development Fund Annual Report: April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021
- Community Development Fund Annual Report: April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020
- Community Development Fund Annual Report: April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019
Email:
cdf@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-8125
The Economic Development Fund supports projects and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners.
Publications
Email:
edf@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-8125
The Regional Economic Development Branch facilitates coordinates regional economic activities and offers funding to stimulate and support regional economic development projects, capacity development, and initiatives which provide long term sustainable economic and social benefits for Yukon communities. The Community Development Unit provides funding for projects and events that provide long-term economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.
Funding and Support
- Community Development Fund
- Economic Development Fund
- Get funding for small businesses impacted by flooding
- Temporary Landlord Assistance Program
Phone:
867-667-8125
Business and Industry Development works in partnership with industry, businesses, and governments in assessing and monitoring the business climate to promote Yukon’s strategic and competitive advantages, while facilitating, promoting, and developing investment, expansion and growth of new and existing enterprises, strategic industries and emerging sectors.
Funding and support
- Business Incentive Program
- Economic Development Fund
- Paid Sick Leave rebate
- Yukon Small Business Investment Tax Credit
- Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Phone:
867-456-3803
We provide information and services about immigrating to Yukon and the various immigration programs.
We offer drop-in sessions every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm.
Support
Türkiye and Syria support desk
Yukon business nominee program
Programs
Yukon Business Nominee Program
Skilled worker and critical impact worker
Publications
Memorandum of Understanding between the Yukon and the Philippines on immigration
Email:
yukon.nominee@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-5131
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5131
Fax number:
867-393-6228
The Labour Market Development branch works collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to strengthen the Yukon's labour market.
Funding and support
Email:
LMD@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-5906
We support a sustainable and competititve film and sound recording industry in the Yukon. Media Development administers a suite of funding programs to support professionals in these fields.
Funding and support
- Apply for a permit for your film or series production
- Find a Yukon filming location
- Development Fund
- Media Production Fund
- Performing Musicians Fund
- Predevelopment Fund
- Training Fund
Publications
- Yukon Film and Sound Incentive Program annual report: April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022
- Media Development funding programs annual report: April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023
Email:
reel.yukon@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-5400
Fax number:
867-393-7199
We work to stimulate and diversify the Yukon’s economy by encouraging the development of new business ideas and supporting the adoption of emerging technologies to ensure Yukon businesses remain competitive and sustainable.
The Yukon Sustainability Awards are part of the continued efforts by the Government of Yukon to create awareness and promote business practices in the territory that integrate mainstream sustainability practices.
Publications
Phone:
867-456-3803
Fax number:
867-393-7199