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Yukon’s immigration authorities have announced a major overhaul of the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) as the territory moves from direct application submissions to an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. This new pool-based approach means that employers and foreign nationals can no longer submit applications directly for a territorial nomination for permanent residency.
How the New EOI System Works
Under the revamped system, employers must submit a simple web form detailing the foreign worker they wish the YNP to consider. The YNP will then review these expressions of interest, select the top candidates, and invite them to submit a full application for territorial nomination. This change is intended to focus on the highest-priority candidates—moving away from a first-come, first-served model—especially given that the federal government has reduced the available nomination allocations.
The EOI intake period will open at 9:00 AM Yukon Standard Time (YST) on March 31, 2025, and close at 4:30 PM YST on April 22, 2025.
Priority Candidate Categories
For 2025, the YNP has identified several priority categories to ensure that its limited nomination spots are allocated to those who are most likely to contribute to Yukon’s long-term economic goals. Priority will be given to:
- Candidates must have lived and worked in Yukon for at least one year.
- French-speaking applicants.
- Yukon University graduates.
- Recipients of the Temporary Measure Letter of Support, which facilitates Yukon-supported work permits that can last up to two years.
These measures reflect Yukon’s efforts to maximize the impact of its nomination program by concentrating on individuals with proven ties to the territory and language skills or education that align with local needs.
Temporary Measure Letter of Support
Some foreign nationals can also apply for Yukon-supported work permits via a Temporary Measure Letter of Support. To qualify, an applicant must have been living and working in Yukon on May 16, 2024, and must either have a work permit that expired after January 1, 2025, or one that is set to expire before December 31, 2025. Additionally, the candidate must have a Yukon employer prepared to nominate them for permanent residency in 2025 or 2026. Intake for this support program opened on March 19, 2025, and will run until 4:30 PM YST on April 2, 2025.
The Rationale Behind the Change
These procedural shifts come in the wake of a significant cut in YNP nomination allocations for 2025. With only 215 nominations available—a reduction that aligns with the federal government’s broader cuts under the 2025‑2027 Immigration Levels Plan—Yukon anticipates far more demand than available spots. By implementing an EOI system, the YNP can better target and prioritize candidates who are most likely to succeed and contribute to the territory’s economic and demographic goals.
Looking Ahead
Yukon’s move to an invitation-based application process marks a strategic pivot in its immigration strategy. Employers and prospective immigrants will need to carefully prepare and time their submissions to align with the updated system. This change not only reflects Yukon’s adaptive response to tighter federal immigration quotas but also underscores its commitment to ensuring a robust and sustainable influx of talent aligned with local priorities.
How will these changes influence Yukon’s labor market and integration efforts? As the territory refines its approach to immigration, stakeholders are keenly watching for further policy adjustments and expert insights into the long-term impact of this new system.
Explore further updates on Yukon’s evolving immigration policies and what they mean for the future of the territory’s workforce and community development.
