Financial & Additional Services
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Children's Benefits
What: The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) children's benefits provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors.
There are two types of CPP children's benefits:
a disabled contributor's child's benefit: a monthly payment for a child of the person receiving a CPP disability benefit or a post-retirement disability benefit
a surviving child's benefit: a monthly payment for a child of the deceased contributor. For the benefit to be paid, the deceased contributor must have made sufficient contributions to the CPP
A child can be paid a maximum of two children's benefits.
Who: To be eligible, the child must be either:
under age 18, or
age 18 to 25 and in full-time or part-time attendance at a recognized school or university
The child must also be:
the natural child of the contributor
a child adopted "legally" or "in fact" by the contributor while under the age of 21
a child "legally" or "in fact" living with and under the contributor’s decision-making responsibility while under the age of 21
A child may be eligible if the parent or guardian:
is receiving a CPP disability benefit (either the disability benefit or the post-retirement disability benefit)
has died and met the CPP contributory requirements for a CPP death benefit
If the child is age 18 to 25, the child must be in full-time or part-time attendance at a recognized school or university to receive a children's benefit.
Where: Website.
Cost: Free
The Food Bank Society of the Yukon
What: The Food Bank Society of the Yukon is a community-driven organization dedicated to providing emergency food to individuals and families in need—both in Whitehorse and in communities across the territory. Every month, we support up to 2,000 people with food hampers, including regular shipments of shelf-stable food to many Yukon communities, helping ensure that no one goes hungry.
Who: Everyone
Where: Website. 306B Alexander Street Whitehorse, (867) 393-2265
Email: office@yukonfoodbank.ca
Cost: Free
Training and Work Experience Program- YG
What: If you have a disability, our training and work experience program will help you secure employment in the public service. We also offer accommodation solutions and support for existing employees and their supervisors and co-workers. We create training and work experience placements in a variety of job categories within the Government of Yukon.
We offer support with:
Resume assistance
Interview prep
Training and Development
Employment
Who: Yukoners.
Where: Email diversity.services@yukon.ca.
Cost: Free
Workers' Advocate Office
What: The Workers' Advocate Office provides free, independent services to injured workers and their dependents. We're experienced in providing advocacy services, and are specialists in interpreting the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act and policies. We're completely independent from the Yukon Workers' Safety and Compensation Board Safety Board (YWSCB) and report to the Department of Justice. Advice
We provide advice to injured workers and their dependents about their Yukon Workers' Safety and Compensation Board claim.
Advocacy
We'll work with you to prepare and present an appeal on your behalf, if:
your claim meets the criteria for reconsideration or appeal to the tribunal; and
you wish to appeal a board decision about your claim.
Appeal process information
We provide information on the steps involved in the board reconsideration or tribunal appeal process.
Appeal representation
Representation by the Workers’ Advocate Office is available at various levels of the appeal process.
We can assist with representation before:
a reconsideration officer; or
the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Appeal Tribunal.
We'll try to resolve your issue with the Yukon Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board in an informal way before filing a reconsideration or appeal.
Who: The Workers' Advocate Office supports advocacy services for workers:
with on-the-job injuries or disabilities; and
who are dealing with Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board.
Where: Email: workers.advocate@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-5324
Phone toll free in the Yukon: 1-800-661-0408
Fax: 867-393-6346
Cost: Free
Yukon Housing Corporation
What: The Rent-Geared-to-Income program assists Yukoners in need of affordable, suitable and accessible housing. Rent is calculated at 25 per cent of your total gross monthly household (combined) income.
Who: This application is for individuals, families or seniors applying to live in Yukon Housing Corporation housing.
Eligibility
You must be a Yukon resident and have lived in the territory for 12 continuous months before applying. If you previously lived in the Yukon and have recently moved back, you may receive credit for previous residency.
You must be a low-income individual, family or senior citizen who cannot obtain affordable and suitable housing on the private market.
Your household income must be under current housing income limits thresholds.
You must have less than $100,000 in assets.
You must be in good standing with the Yukon Housing Corporation.
Where: Website. Email us ykhouse@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5759, toll-free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408.
Cost: Free
Yukon Human Rights Commission
What: The Yukon Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) was created in 1987 to promote equality and diversity through research, education, and enforcement of the Yukon Human Rights Act (the “Act”). The Commission is independent from all levels of government. Its process is governed by the Act and the Yukon Human Rights Regulations (the “Regulations”).
Who: Everyone
Where: Website. 867-667-6226
Cost: Free
Yukon Public Legal Education Association
What: We provide free legal information to help you resolve your legal matters.The Yukon Public Legal Education Association (YPLEA) is a non-profit organization devoted to providing legal information to the public and promoting increased access to the justice system. The goal of the Association is to help the public to identify and understand their legal rights and responsibilities in order to improve their ability to deal with legal matters.
Who: Everyone
Where: Website. (867) 668-5297 or 1-866-667-4305
Email admin@yplea.com, 102-2131 2nd Avenue (in the Tutshi building)
Whitehorse, Yukon