Open ProvincesSocial assistance in Yukon: how to apply for income support
How to apply for income support (welfare) in Yukon: where to start, what to bring and what to expect, from the official pages.
How to apply
Social assistance: book an intake appointment (1 to 1.5 hours) with a social worker by phoning the office in your community; in Whitehorse call 867-667-5674 between 9 and 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Bring two pieces of ID per family member, proof of housing costs, proof of income or assets, the employment history form and 90 days of bank statements printed that day. You then reapply every month.
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Benefit amounts and asset limits change and some pages disagree, so they are not listed: ask the program. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.
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