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Learning From One Another: Labour Markets in Yukon

The economy in Yukon is expected to grow by 41 per cent between 2024 and 2045. Employment in the territory is expected to increase by 10 per cent, mainly driven by increases in employment in public administration and defence, and commercial and non-commercial services.

Will the existing labour supply be able to meet the demand for labour in Yukon? What, over the last 10 years, have supported the attraction of skilled labour to the territory? What is the major barrier to attracting skilled labour to territory—especially for private sector employers? What will be key to meeting labour market demands in the short term? What effect will the transition from Yukon College to Yukon University have in building capacity in the North and increasing the pipeline of skilled labour located within the territory?

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Key insights

The economy in Yukon is expected to grow by 41 per cent between 2024 and 2045. Employment in the territory is expected to increase by 10 per cent, mainly driven by increases in employment in public administration and defence, and commercial and non-commercial services.

However, the existing labour supply cannot meet the demand for labour in the territory. In 2023, Yukon had the highest rate of vacant jobs in the labour market in the country.

The aging population, low unemployment rates, and growing demand for employment in the public sector are contributing to the demand for labour and competition across sectors.

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