HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for the Yukon's public administration, policy-making, legislative assembly, and delivery of territorial government services.

Notable Features:

The Main Administration Building and the adjacent Yukon Legislative Assembly building are key governmental structures. The area houses the offices of the Premier, ministers, and various core government departments.

Work Culture:

A public service environment focused on serving the citizens of Yukon, characterized by professionalism, collaboration between departments, and adherence to democratic principles and accountability.

HQ Significance:

As the seat of the territorial government, Whitehorse hosts the critical infrastructure for governance, law-making, and public service delivery for the entire Yukon Territory.

Values Reflected in HQ: The operations and structure of the headquarters aim to reflect transparency, accessibility for citizens, and efficient public administration in service of Yukoners.

Location:

As a territorial government within Canada, the Yukon Government's primary mandate is domestic, serving the people and interests of Yukon. Its 'global presence' is primarily channeled through intergovernmental affairs within Canada and targeted international activities. These include promoting Yukon tourism globally via 'Travel Yukon', participating in international Indigenous and Arctic governance forums (like the Arctic Council), fostering trade and investment in key sectors such as mining and tourism, and cultural exchanges.

Street Address:

Yukon Government Main Administration Building, 2071 Second Avenue

City:

Whitehorse

State/Province:

Yukon

Country:

Canada