The order of precedence establishes the order of people for official functions and events.
The Yukon's order of precedence
- Governor General of Canada
- Prime Minister of Canada
- Commissioner of Yukon
- Premier of the Yukon
- federal Cabinet members
- Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly
- Yukon First Nations Chiefs
- Grand Chief of the Executive of the Council of Yukon First Nations
- Ambassador or High Commissioner (Foreign) accredited to Canada
- Justice of the Supreme Court of Yukon
- Members of the Government of Yukon Executive Council (Cabinet)
- Leader of the Official Opposition
- Members of the Yukon Legislative Assembly
- Member of Parliament for Yukon
- Member of the Senate for Yukon
- RCMP Divisional Commander
- Armed Forces Commander
- Judge or Justice of the Territorial Court
- Heads of Consular Posts (Foreign)
- Mayors
- Government of Yukon deputy ministers and senior officials with the status of deputy ministers
- presidents or executive directors of non-governmental organizations
- Courtesy: Other dignified positions (such as former Commissioners or government leaders, current councillors, Elders)
Contact
Questions about Yukon's order of precedence can be sent to the Chief of Protocol by email at protocol@yukon.ca or by calling 867-393-6281.