The province of Yukon facilitates this program to attract business stablishment in Yukon that obtains economical benefits for it.
Applicant Eligibility Criteria:
Priority is given to the following Sectors:
Sectors and activities are NOT eligible for this program:
Applicant Eligibility Criteria:
- Experience: At least 1 year in senior management or entrepreneurship in a business similar to the one proposed in the Yukon.
- Net worth: At least $250,000 with minimum liquid assets of $150,000.
- Investment: At least $150,000 with ownership of at least one third of a business.
- The applicant must have visited the Yukon at least once and must have,during this visit, met with a YNP program officer in the Business and Industry Development Branch and therefore must possess an understanding of the territory’s business environment.
- Language requirements: Sufficient English or French language skills needed to properly operate a business in the Yukon.
Priority is given to the following Sectors:
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Value-added processing
- Forestry
- Tourism
- Mining/mineral development
- Agriculture
- Cultural industries
- Film and video production
Sectors and activities are NOT eligible for this program:
- Passive investment
- Retail, wholesale and distribution operations
- Restaurants
- Financial services
- Business and personal services
- Most professional practices
- Real estate rental
