Office of the Commissioner of Yukon

Office of the Commissioner of Yukon The Office of the Commissioner of Yukon supports the Commissioner of the Yukon, Adeline Webber

The Office of the Commissioner of Yukon supports the Commissioner of Yukon. The Commissioner is appointed by the Government of Canada to a role very similar to a provincial lieutenant governor. The Commissioner is Yukon's head of state and generally acts on the advice of elected officials. They are an important figure in the legislature and the Government of Yukon. The Commissioner is responsible for:

- Ensuring 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 legislative assembly.

- Reading 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 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 from Cabinet.

- Representing the distinct interests of Yukon’s people by acting as a symbolic head of Yukon, including attending official functions. The Honourable Adeline Webber was inaugurated as Yukon’s Commissioner on June 1, 2023.

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Today Commissioner Gerald Kisoun from NWT stopped by the office for a visit.
09/03/2026

Today Commissioner Gerald Kisoun from NWT stopped by the office for a visit.

Last month I had the opportunity to present the Outstanding Youth Achievement Awards to 3 deserving young individuals. A...
09/03/2026

Last month I had the opportunity to present the Outstanding Youth Achievement Awards to 3 deserving young individuals. Aila Massie, Malcolm Murchison and James Dalida.
Congratulations to each of you!

Last week I had Philippine Consul General, Gina Jamoralin visit me at Taylor House. I enjoyed my visit with her and welc...
09/01/2026

Last week I had Philippine Consul General, Gina Jamoralin visit me at Taylor House. I enjoyed my visit with her and welcoming her to the Yukon.

This month, I had the wonderful chance to visit Watson Lake for their National Park Day Celebration. While there I had t...
07/27/2026

This month, I had the wonderful chance to visit Watson Lake for their National Park Day Celebration. While there I had the honour of presenting Jenny Skelton with the Commissioner’s Award for Volunteerism and Huiying Lin Zheng (Vicky) with the Outstanding Youth Achievement Award for 2026. Both ladies have made a significant contribution to their community, and it was a joy to celebrate them in the company of family, friends, and neighbors.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Canada Day. It was wonderful seeing so many people out enjoying the para...
07/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Canada Day. It was wonderful seeing so many people out enjoying the parade and festivities.

07/01/2026
The Commissioner’s Storytelling Festival has started. Come and join us at Shipyards Park to listen to amazing stories. ...
06/20/2026

The Commissioner’s Storytelling Festival has started. Come and join us at Shipyards Park to listen to amazing stories.
Last story begins at 4pm

Join us for the Commissioner of Yukon's Story Telling Festival!On June 20 from 10 - 4:30 at Shipyards ParkPlease look at...
06/18/2026

Join us for the Commissioner of Yukon's Story Telling Festival!
On June 20 from 10 - 4:30 at Shipyards Park
Please look at the image for the full program and list of our amazing storytellers!
We look forward to seeing you there.

Join Commissioner Webber and Yukon's Story Laureate John Firth for an engaging Story Telling Festival. We warmly invite ...
06/17/2026

Join Commissioner Webber and Yukon's Story Laureate John Firth for an engaging Story Telling Festival. We warmly invite all community members to attend and enjoy the diverse stories that will be shared.

My husband and I were saddened to learn of Margaret Commodore’s passing. She was not only a good friend but also a true ...
06/02/2026

My husband and I were saddened to learn of Margaret Commodore’s passing. She was not only a good friend but also a true leader and mentor to our community. I will always treasure the memories of our experiences together.

Our deepest condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time

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412 Main Street
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A2B7

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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