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Canadian Immigration – Yukon Adds New Permanent Residency Nomination Spaces

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Canadian Immigration – Yukon Adds New Permanent Residency Nomination Spaces

The Government of Yukon has announced that it will receive 67 additional nomination allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) in 2025. This boost increases the total number of nominations available for permanent residence to 282, giving more skilled workers and employers an opportunity to benefit from the program.

What is the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)?

The Yukon Nominee Program allows the territorial government to nominate foreign workers and international graduates for Canadian permanent residence. Candidates are usually nominated based on Yukon’s labour market needs, with a focus on priority sectors such as healthcare, skilled trades, and essential services.

Through the YNP, employers can hire qualified foreign workers to fill labour shortages, while candidates gain a pathway to settle permanently in Yukon.

Key Highlights of the 2025 Yukon Nominee Program

1. Increase in Nomination Allocations

  • Original 2025 allocation: 215 nominations
  • Additional allocations received: +67 nominations
  • New total for 2025: 282 nominations

This expansion will help Yukon address labour shortages, particularly in high-demand occupations.

2. Expression of Interest (EOI) System

Earlier this year, Yukon introduced an Expression of Interest (EOI) system to streamline the YNP application process. Employers submitted EOIs between March 31 and April 22, 2025, and over 500 applications were received.

Nearly 400 EOIs met Yukon’s priority categories, which include:

  • Candidates who have lived and worked in Yukon for at least one year
  • Yukon University graduates
  • Francophone or French-speaking workers
  • Applicants holding a Temporary Measure Letter of Support

3. Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in 2025

So far, the territory has:

  • Issued 153 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) between May 23–27, 2025
  • Categories included:
    • 19 ITAs to 2024 Letter of Support holders
    • 54 ITAs to 2025 Letter of Support holders
    • 78 ITAs to other priority applicants
    • 2 ITAs to healthcare professionals

Following 13 withdrawals, Yukon still has 80 ITAs to issue in August 2025.

4. Reserved Healthcare Allocations

Yukon has set aside 10 nomination slots specifically for regulated healthcare positions. These allocations are reserved until September 30, 2025. If unused, they will be reallocated to other candidates in the EOI pool.

Why This Matters for Employers and Applicants

The additional nominations will benefit both employers and foreign workers:

  • Employers gain more opportunities to fill critical labour shortages.
  • Skilled workers and graduates increase their chances of receiving a nomination for Canadian permanent residence.
  • Healthcare professionals have priority access to reserved spots, making it an excellent time to apply.

Once an applicant receives a nomination, they can apply for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), paving the way to settle permanently in Yukon.

The expansion of the Yukon Nominee Program 2025 demonstrates the territory’s commitment to supporting its labour market while providing more pathways for skilled workers to obtain permanent residence in Canada.

With 282 total nominations now available and 80 ITAs still to be issued in August, employers and candidates should act quickly to take advantage of this opportunity.

If you are considering immigration to Canada through the YNP, now is the perfect time to prepare your application.

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