The Government of Yukon has confirmed it will receive 67 additional nomination spaces under the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) for 2025. This brings the territory’s total allocation to 282 nominations, expanding opportunities for skilled workers and employers.
What is the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)?
The YNP enables Yukon to nominate foreign workers and international graduates for Canadian permanent residence, with a focus on sectors facing labour shortages — including healthcare, skilled trades, and essential services. Through this program, employers can address workforce gaps while candidates gain a pathway to settle permanently in Yukon.
Key Highlights for 2025
1. Increased Nomination Capacity
- Original allocation: 215 nominations
- Additional allocation: +67 nominations
- New total: 282 nominations
This expansion strengthens Yukon’s ability to respond to high-demand occupations.
2. Expression of Interest (EOI) System
In 2025, Yukon introduced an EOI system to streamline applications. Between March 31 and April 22, over 500 EOIs were submitted. Nearly 400 qualified under priority categories such as:
- Candidates with at least one year of Yukon work experience
- Yukon University graduates
- Francophone workers
- Applicants with a Temporary Measure Letter of Support
3. Invitations to Apply (ITAs)
So far, Yukon has issued 153 ITAs (May 23–27, 2025), including:
- 19 to 2024 Letter of Support holders
- 54 to 2025 Letter of Support holders
- 78 to other priority applicants
- 2 to healthcare professionals
Following 13 withdrawals, 80 ITAs remain available for August 2025.
4. Reserved Healthcare Spaces
Yukon has reserved 10 nomination slots for regulated healthcare professionals, held until September 30, 2025. Any unused spaces will be reassigned to other applicants.
Why This Matters
- Employers can access a wider pool of skilled talent to address labour shortages.
- Skilled workers and graduates have greater chances of nomination.
- Healthcare professionals enjoy priority consideration.
A Yukon nomination allows applicants to pursue permanent residence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), opening the door to long-term settlement in the territory.
With 282 nomination spaces in 2025 and ITAs still available, now is the time for employers and applicants to act. This expansion demonstrates Yukon’s commitment to supporting its labour market while providing more skilled workers a path to Canadian permanent residence.
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