Advisory Council on Women’s Issues (Yukon)

The Council:

• develops public awareness of the issues affecting the status of women;
• promotes a change of attitudes in Yukon so that women may enjoy equality of opportunity;
• encourages discussions and expressions of opinion by Yukon residents on issues affecting the status of women;
• reviews policies, programs, and legislation affecting women as directed by the Minister;
• advises the Minister with respect to any issues that the Minister may refer to the council for its consideration;
• advises the Minister with respect to any issues that the council considers advisable; and
• encourages organizations and groups that promote the equality of women.
• Authority: Yukon Advisory Council on Women's Issues Act, section 2
• Type: advisory
• Appointment process: Order-In-Council
• Requirements: Members to be representative of Yukon women. This includes regions of Yukon (at least 50% from rural areas), First Nations (at least 25%) and Yukon women’s organizations.
• Term: not to exceed 3 years but may be reappointed for a further term
• Meetings: at least 4 times per year
• Department: Women's Directorate
• Honoraria: $125 per day

Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.

Apply

1. Complete the application.
2. Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
3. Submit your completed application and resume.
   In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 Second Avenue in Whitehorse. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)"
   Email: boards.committees@gov.yk.ca
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

How members are selected

Members are appointed by a Minister, Cabinet or the Legislative Assembly.

School board and school council members can be elected or, in some cases, appointed.

Appointments to these boards are based on standing committee recommendations:

• Yukon Development Corporation
• Yukon Energy Corporation
• Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
• Yukon Lottery Commission
• Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee
• Yukon Arts Advisory Council
• Yukon Utilities Board
• Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment
• Yukon Human Rights Commission

Some boards and committees members are required to hold certain professional qualifications or affiliations.

• Judith Hartling, member from September 9, 2017, to September 20, 2020
• Joyla Chakungal, member from January 23, 2017, to January 22, 2020 
• Karen Keenan, member from April 16, 2020 to April 15, 2023
• Michelle Carmichael, member from July 17, 2018, to July 16, 2021 
• Yvonne Clarke, member and chair from November 10, 2017, to November 9, 2020