Located in the far northwest of Canada, Yukon has a fabled place in the country’s history.
Immigrating to Yukon is a life-changing event. Yukon takes its name from the GWICH’IN aboriginal name Yu-Kun-ah for the “great river”. It has a relatively small population of about 36,000 people but covers a large landmass of 482,443 square kilometers (186,272 square miles). The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is Yukon’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the territory may receive a Yukon Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow that foreign national to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
The YNP accepts applications under the main following immigration categories: