Immigration
Immigration Overview
About Yukon
Housing, Education & Health Care
Yukoners live in single family homes, multiple family homes, cabins, rental suites, condominiums and apartments of all kinds.
In 2007 the average price of a single family home sold in Whitehorse was approximately $297,000. The median rent for an apartment in Whitehorse in December 2007 was $700 per month. Prices for some rental accommodations include the cost of heating and electricity, others do not. In other Yukon communities housing costs vary with the type of accommodation and may change seasonally.
Yukon Statistics on Prices and Income
Education
The Public Schools Branch of the Yukon Department of Education provides education for students in kindergarten through grade 12, in 28 Yukon schools. School is free of charge to permanent residents.
There are 14 public schools in Yukon's capital and largest city, Whitehorse. There are another 14 public schools in Yukon communities outside Whitehorse. Most offer kindergarten to grade 9, with several of the larger communities offering up to grade 12. Students from communities where secondary grades are not offered may attend school in Whitehorse or another community.
Yukon College, one of Canada’s exceptional small colleges, has a network of 13 campuses serving the Yukon, and an extensive distance-learning menu of courses. The main campus is located in Whitehorse. Yukon College offers courses in many fields including Arts & Sciences, Professional Studies and Developmental Studies. International students come to Yukon College from all over the world because of the fantastic instructors, small class sizes, great programs and beautiful campus.
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There are also many other opportunities for learning offered by groups and individuals across Yukon. Music, crafts, dance, fitness activities and classes and workshops on many topics are offered in all communities. Public Libraries provides library services through a central library in Whitehorse and 14 community branches located throughout Yukon.
Health Care
Yukon residents are eligible for territorially funded health coverage. The Yukon Health Care Insurance plan provides for medically required hospital and medical services, and certain dental-surgical procedures. The cost of providing these services to Yukoners is met through the general revenues of the territory. You pay no premiums. Yukon Health Care Insurance coverage normally becomes effective three months after the date you establish residency in Yukon.
To be eligible you must be a Canadian citizen or have immigration status and make your permanent home in Yukon. Please carry your Yukon Health Care Card with you at all times. You must present it to the physician and/or hospital each time you need insured hospital or physician services. This shows you are entitled to receive health care services in Yukon.
If you are new to the Yukon, please call 867-667-5209 or 1-800-661-0408 (toll free within Yukon), or stop by the Insured Health Services office at 204 Lambert Street (4th floor) in Whitehorse to fill in an application and register with Yukon Insured Health. You must register in person. In rural communities, application forms are available at all Territorial Agents.
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Some employers provide additional health care benefits, such as dental care and eyeglasses for their employees.
Yukon Department of Health and Social Services web site
Contact - Immigration
Labour Market Programs & Services
Advanced Education Branch
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6
(867) 456-6813
immigration@gov.yk.ca
