Department of Economic Development

Our mandate is to develop a thriving, prosperous and diversified Yukon economy by working with First Nations, business and industry partners, and federal and municipal governments. Our investments support sustainable job creation, innovation, increased investment opportunities, market expansion, and business and industry growth.

Services and information

Latest news

Minister Silver attends Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Annual Summit in Whistler, BC.
The Community Development Fund has awarded $895,388 to 22 projects throughout the Yukon.
Minister Responsible
Premier Ranj Pillai
Ranj
Pillai

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Telephone number
867-393-7467
Fax number
867-393-7135

The Community Development Fund is for projects, events and initiatives that provide economic and social benefits to Yukoners.

Email: cdf@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-8125
Toll-free phone: extension
Fax number:

The Economic Development Fund supports projects and initiatives that provide long-term, sustainable economic benefits to Yukoners. 

Email: edf@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-8125
Toll-free phone: extension
Fax number:

The Regional Economic Development Branch facilitates coordinates regional economic activities and offers funding to stimulate and support regional economic development projects, capacity development, and initiatives which provide long term sustainable economic and social benefits for Yukon communities. The Community Development Unit provides funding for projects and events that provide long-term economic and social benefits to Yukon communities.

Email:
Phone: 867-667-8125
Toll-free phone: extension
Fax number:

The Innovation, Industry, and Business Development Branch helps Yukon’s economy grow and diversify. We encourage development across a range of industries. Within the private sector, we promote entrepreneurship and innovation. Working with our partners, we help businesses get investments, innovate and reach new markets.

Email:
Phone: 867-456-3803
Toll-free phone: extension
Fax number:

We provide information and services about immigrating to Yukon and the various immigration programs.

We offer drop-in sessions every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. When visiting our office, keep in mind it is a scent-free workplace.

Email: yukon.nominee@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-5131
Toll-free phone: 1-800-661-0408 extension 5131
Fax number: 867-393-6228

The Labour Market Development branch works collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to strengthen the Yukon's labour market.

Email: LMD@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-5906
Toll-free phone: extension
Fax number:

We support a sustainable and competitive film and sound recording industry in the Yukon. Media Development administers a suite of funding programs to support professionals in these fields.

Email: reel.yukon@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-5400
Toll-free phone: extension
Fax number: 867-393-7199

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