Settlement in Yukon
General
Government of Yukon Immigration – Information on immigration and settlement services by the Yukon government.
SOS Canada 2000 – A broad and vast resource offering basic information about everything Canadian. Sections on immigration, employment, education, and links of government services.
Government Services
Yukon Nominee Program – The Yukon Nominee Program was developed to allow the Government of Yukon to nominate potential immigrants based on industrial and economic priorities and labour market conditions.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Information for immigrants, refugees and visitors to Canada. Includes employment authorization, immigration applications, sponsorship and services available to newcomers.
Service Canada: Services for Newcomers to Canada – Information about Government services for newcomers to Canada from acquiring personal documents to employment and raising a family.
Health Care
Yukon Health Services – Yukon governmental site explaining how to obtain territorial health insurance and services.
Housing
Yukon Housing Corporation – Yukon Housing Corporation links families, communities and the housing industry with programs and services that work to support the housing needs of Yukoners.
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Canada’s national housing agency. Information on buying a home, renting a home, mortgages, maintaining a home, safety in the home, renovations, and more.
CMHC Housing for Newcomers – Information specifically for newcomers from Canada’s national housing agency in eight different languages. Learn about renting, owning, and maintaining a home in Canada.
Canadian Real Estate Association’s Multiple Listing Service – Property information from realtors across Canada.
Legal
Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center – Immigration law site features information on Canadian immigration and Canada employment placement services and visas.
Canadian Human Rights Commission – Promotes knowledge of human rights in Canada, and to encourage people to follow principles of equality. To help reduce barriers to equality in employment and access to services.
Canadian Law Information – provides Canadian law information in plain, straightforward English.
Transportation
Service Canada: Driver’s Licence – Links to each province’s driver’s licence information page.
Whitehorse Transit – Whitehorse Transit provides bus service to several areas connecting to the downtown core.
Cultural
Yukon-People & Culture – Learn about the population, history, and culture of Yukon.
Government of Canada: Arts, Culture and Heritage – Learn about the vibrant people and cultural industries that contribute to the creation of a Canadian cultural identity.
Culture Crossing: Guide to Canada – Learn about Canadian social etiquette and culture.