On October 1, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a new temporary measure allowing work permits for up to 215 Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) candidates. This will enable eligible foreign nationals to continue working in Yukon while their permanent residence applications are processed.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be working for a Yukon employer with legal status.
- Applied to the YNP.
- Supported by the Government of Yukon.
- Expected to gain permanent residency by 2025 or 2026.
- Must meet all other YNP requirements.
This is part of IRCC’s wider program to address provincial labor market needs and reduce temporary resident numbers, with similar policies already in place for Alberta and Manitoba.