Learn about the Cannabis Licensing Board

  • Meeting schedule
  • Board governance
  • Cannabis Licensing Board members

The Cannabis Licensing Board:

  • approves cannabis licences,
  • determines licensing conditions,
  • holds hearings related to a licence application; and
  • reviews decisions of the President to impose sanctions on licensees.

The board is arm's-length from the Government of Yukon and Yukon Liquor Corporation. Learn more about the board and how to apply to be a member


  1. Meeting schedule

    The board meets on the second Tuesday of each month and additional meetings can be scheduled as required.

    2023

    • January 10
    • February 14
    • March 14
    • April 11
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
    • September 12
    • October 10
    • November 14
    • December 12

     


  2. Board governance

    The Cannabis Licensing Board uses 4 policies, along with the Cannabis Control and Regulation Act, and regulations to ensure the fairness and consistency of its decisions.

    The 4 policies the board uses are the:

     


  3. Cannabis Licensing Board members

    Current board member are:

    David Sloan, chair

    Mr. Sloan has experience as a teacher, vice principal and school superintendent. He is a former health Minister and has volunteered for a number of boards including the Yukon Lottery Commission, Yukon Arts Centre Planning Board, Yukon Historical and Museums Association and the Guild Society Board. Mr. Sloan has Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education.

    Mieke Leonard, vice-chair

    Ms. Leonard is a registered nurse with a background in internal auditing, occupational health and safety and risk management. She is currently President of the Board of Directors for Teegatha'Oh Zheh and member (former chair) of the Licensed Practical Nurse Advisory Committee. Ms. Leonard is also a member of the Yukon Social Assistance Review Committee and Treasurer of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, Yukon Chapter. Ms. Leonard holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Distinction, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, CGAP Designation from the Institute of Internal Auditors, Occupational Health Nursing Certificate and is currently pursuing a Master in Health Law.

    Shari Borgford, board member

    Ms. Borgford owns a consulting company specializing in strategic planning, organizational performance and community engagement. She has extensive experience from the federal government within Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. Ms. Borgford has a Master of Business Administration and is on the Whitehorse Food Bank Board of Directors.

    John Farynowski, board member

    Mr. Farynowski has spent the last 50 years in Yukon and was employed with the Government of Canada, J.R. Paine and Associates and the Government of Yukon. He served on the Haines Junction Village Council for 15 years, including as mayor from 2001 to 2007. Mr. Farynowski was the vice-president of the Association of Yukon Communities, chair of the Crossroads Treatment Centre and was a member of Executive School Council, the City of Whitehorse Board of Variance and the Yukon Scout Council.

    James Lindsay, board member

    Mr. Lindsay is a pharmacist and co-owns the Medicine Chest Pharmacy. He was the first president of the Pharmacy Society of Yukon and was a board member for the Yukon Fish and Game Association and MacBride Museum. Mr. Lindsay has a Bachelor of Science with a major in pharmacy and a Master of Business Administration.

    Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on the Cannabis Licensing Board.


Contact 

To contact the Cannabis Licensing Board email the board secretary Aidan.Madley@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5265 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5265.