Minister's Advisory Council on Women and Gender Equity

About the Minister's Advisory Council on Women and Gender Equity

The council:

reviews policies, programs and legislation related to gender equity or equity for individuals who may face discrimination becasue of their sexual orientation; and
advises all Government of Yukon ministers with respect to any issues the minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate or other minister may refer to the council for its consideration

Authority: Minister's Advisory Council on Women and Gender Equity Act
Type: advisory
Appointment process: Order-in-Council
Requirements:
- Members to be representative of diverse identity factors including gender identity, sexual orientation, indigeneity, race, national and ethic origin, age, place of residence and disability.
- Experience working or voluteering to advance gender equity or equity for persons who may face discrimation because of their sexual orientation.
- Have worked or volunteered with individual with diverse identities.
- Have served as directors or officers of a society or other not-for-profit organization, or provided advice to government.
Term: not to exceed 3 years but may be reappointed for a further term.
Meetings: at least 4 times per year
Department: Women and Gender Equity Directorate
Honoraria: $125 per day

Apply to be a member

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

Complete the application form.
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're open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm. 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

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:

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

Current members

For questions about the Minister's Advisory Council on Women and Gender Equity email wged@yukon.ca, phone 867-667-3030.