Cannabis Licensing Board

  • About the Cannabis Licensing Board
  • Apply to be a member
  • Current members

  1. About the Cannabis Licensing Board

    The Cannabis Licensing Board has independent and sole authority under legislation to grant, refuse to grant and renew cannabis licences, with or without conditions, in Yukon, and to review decisions of the President to impose sanctions on licensees. The Board operates at arm’s length from the Distributor Corporation named as the Yukon Liquor Corporation (YLC).


  2. Apply to be a member

    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: [email protected]
      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.


  3. Current members
    • Clarence Timmons, member from January 17, 2022, to January 16, 2025
    • Cynthia James, member from January 17, 2022, chair from February 8, 2024 to January 16, 2025
    • David Sloan, chair and member from January 17, 2022 to January 16, 2025
    • Eva Bidrman, member from February 8, 2024, to Febuary 7, 2027
    • Gary Adams, member from June 27, 2024 to June 26, 2027
    • John Farynowski, member from January 17, 2022 to January 16, 2025

Contact 

For questions about the Cannabis Licensing Board email [email protected] or phone Board Manger, Presidents Office 867-667-5265,