Commissioner of Yukon
Learn about the Commissioner’s role and read the current news.
The Commissioner’s role
The Commissioner is appointed by the Government of Canada and is the Yukon’s Head of State. They are an important figure in the legislature and the Government of Yukon.
The Commissioner is responsible for:
- ensuring that the Yukon has a Premier in the case of resignation or death or if the government resigns following a defeat in the legislature or in an election;
- ensuring continuity of government and maintaining democratic freedoms;
- swearing-in Members of the Yukon Legislative Assembly;
- delivering the Speech from the Throne at the opening of each legislative session;
- summoning, proroguing and dissolving the legislature;
- providing assent to bills passed by the Yukon Legislative Assembly, enabling them to become law;
- signing Orders-in-Council, Commissioner’s warrants, statutory appointments and dispositions of Commissioner’s lands on the advice of Cabinet; and
- representing the interests of the Yukon’s people by attending official functions, community and social events and handing out honours and awards.
News
2021 Year in Review
Look at the Commissioner's 2021 Year in Review.
2020–21 Annual Report
Read the Commissioner of Yukon Annual Report: April 2020 to March 2021.
Featured news release
June 27, 2022 – Daisy Mason Wellness Fund recipient announced
On Friday, June 24, the Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard, on behalf of the Daisy Mason Wellness Fund Advisory Committee, presented this year’s award to Nyla Klugie-Migwans. A member of the Selkirk First Nation, Nyla is planning to organize an event on the land where women can come together for a cleansing ceremony and learn about traditional medicine and teachings. Nyla received $750 to help cover the cost of gas, food and supplies for the event.
Read the complete news release.
Popular requests
Contact the Commissioner for any of these popular requests:
- Get a document verified.
- Request an honorary patronage.
- Request a proclamation.
- Request a congratulatory message, or birthday or an anniversary greeting.
- Invite the Commissioner to an event.
