Contact the Commissioner
Tel: 867.667.5121
Fax: 867.393.6201
1098 First Avenue
Closeleigh Manor Building
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0C1
Email: commissioner@gov.yk.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request Honourary Patronage from the Commissioner?
How can I request a Proclamation from the Commissioner?
How should I address the Commissioner in formal settings?
How long is the Commissioner's term?
What is the Commissioner's Levee?
How do I request a Congratulatory Message or birthday/anniversary greetings?
How do I request Honorary Patronage from the Commissioner?
Write a detailed letter describing your organization. The Commissioner supports organizations with aims and objectives aligned with his values and interests.
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Send an invitation by mail: Send an invitation by email: commissioner@gov.yk.ca |
How do I request a Proclamation from the Commissioner?
A non-statutory Commissioner’s proclamation is usually issued to commemorate a special event (day, week or month), i.e. Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous Week. Many proclamations are based on events of national significance. To request a proclamation, a signed letter on letterhead must be submitted by the sponsoring department or organization to the Commissioner requesting the proclamation with the dates and wording they would like used on the proclamation.
Commissioner’s proclamations must be approved by Yukon government and require a decision by Cabinet. This approval process can take up to approximately one month. Advertising methods and costs are the responsibility of the department or organization that is requesting the proclamation.
Sample proclamation 
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How should I address the Commissioner in formal settings?
The full title of the Comissioner is: The Honourable Doug Phillips, Commissioner of Yukon.
The Commissioner is initially addressed in 2nd person as "Your Honour," and thereafter as "Sir." In the 3rd person, the Commissioner is referred to as "His Honour" or "The Commissioner."
How long is the Commissioner's appointment?
The Commissioner's appointment is no less than 5 years. Commissioner Doug Phillips was appointed to the Office of Commissioner of Yukon in December, 2010.
What is the Commissioner's Levee?
The Commissioner of Yukon hosts a Levee on New Year's Day to greet Yukoners and wish them a Happy New Year. This event is open to the public. Commissioner’s Awards or Awards on behalf of the Governor General of Canada might be presented to Yukon residents during the Levee.
How do I request a Congratulatory Message or birthday/anniversary greetings?
Congratulatory messages from the Commissioner of Yukon are for Yukon residents only. Residents of other provinces should contact their provincial Lieutenant Governor for similar services.
The Commissioner sends a congratulatory certificate for 50th (and over) wedding anniversaries and 80th and more (intervals of five) birthdays. His office requires 3 weeks notice.
You can also request Congratulatory messages from the following dignitaries:
Last Updated : 2013-06-14
