Department of Economic Development

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.

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The Economic Development Fund supports projects and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners. 

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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.

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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.

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Phone: 867-456-3803

The Labour Market Development branch works collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to strengthen the Yukon's labour market.

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Email: labourmarket@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.

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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. 

Yukon Sustainability Awards

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Phone: 867-456-3803
Fax number: 867-393-7199