About the Child Care Board (Yukon)
The Board makes recommendations to the Minister of Education on any issues that pertain to child care. The functions of the Board are:
- to encourage the development and support of child care services which meet the needs of parents and children in the Yukon;
- to make recommendations to the Minister on any matter pertaining to child care;
- to review any policies, programs, services or administrative procedures of government departments in matters pertaining to child care;
- to advise on the planning, development, standards, co-ordination and evaluation of child care services in Yukon; and
- to hear appeals under the Act.
- Authority: Child Care Act, section 4
- Type: advisory
- Appointment process: Order-In-Council
- Requirements: no legislated criteria required to join
- Term: not to exceed 2 years but may be reappointed for a further term
- Meetings: at least 2 times per year
- Department: Education
- Honoraria: OIC 2009/205
Apply to be a member
Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.
Apply
- Complete the application.
- Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
- 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@yukon.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.
Current members
- Anna (Laurie) Parker, member from January 11, 2024, to January 10, 2026
- Ashley Griffis, member from November 17, 2022, to November 16, 2024
- Bianca Nash, member from January 11, 2024, to January 10, 2026
- Clayton Keats, vice-chair, May 19, 2022, to May 18, 2024
- Cyndi Desharnais, member from May 19, 2022, to May 18, 2024
- Jennifer Bugg, member from January 11, 2024, to January 10, 2026
- Kristen Kennedy, chair from January 11, 2024, to January 10, 2026
- Terra Blanchard, member from November 17, 2022, to November 16, 2024
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Contact
For questions about the Child Care Board (Yukon) email sobionic@klondiker.com or phone 867-667-6966, or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 6966.