The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has received an increase in allocations for 2025, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) granting an additional 67 nominations. This raises the total allocation to 282 nominees for the year, giving the territory greater capacity to address labour shortages and attract skilled talent. Earlier this year, Yukon faced a...
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is making headlines as the territory takes a strategic step toward solving its labour market challenges. On May 23, 2025, the Government of Yukon began issuing invitations to employers who expressed interest during this year’s intake period. With only 215 nomination spots available and over 500 submissions received, the competition...
Canada continues to refine its immigration pathways, and Yukon is no exception. In 2025, the Government of Yukon is launching a new Expression of Interest (EOI) intake system for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). This shift from the traditional first-come, first-served model will allow employers to submit applications for foreign workers based on strategic priorities...
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is setting the stage for an improved immigration application experience in 2025. With a quarterly intake-based system launching on January 29, 2025, the program aims to provide better organization, flexibility, and efficiency for applicants and employers alike. This new approach is designed to tackle the challenges posed by the overwhelming...
The Government of Yukon has announced a temporary pause on the intake of Whitehorse-based applications for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). This significant decision aims to streamline efforts and manage the current volume of submissions. While this suspension affects Whitehorse, the program continues to accept applications from nominees in Yukon’s rural communities. Why the Pause?...
