The Yukon Nominee Program is an economic immigration program. It is delivered by the Government of Yukon in partnership with the Government of Canada. 

The program helps Yukon employers hire or retain foreign nationals when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available to fill positions.

Demand for the program has grown in recent years. At the same time the number of nomination allocations available to Yukon has declined.

Changes to Canada’s immigration system changes in the Yukon’s labour market have also created new pressures on the program.

The review looked at whether the program is meeting its goals in a effective, fair and efficient way. It also looked at how the program protects its integrity.

The engagement focused on:

• how well the program meets employer and workforce needs;
• ways to improve program processes;
• labour market needs across the Yukon;
• access to information about the program;
• barriers faced by program participants;
• how well the public understands the program; and
• communication gaps. 

This engagement is only about the Yukon Nominee Program. It is not a review of Canada’s immigration system or other immigration programs administered by the Government of Canada.