Yukon Legal Resources

Yukon Ombudsman – The Ombudsman promotes and protects fairness in the delivery of government and other services to the public. Visit https://www.ombudsman.yk.ca/ or email info@ombudsman.yk.ca or by calling (867) 667-8468.

Yukon Public Legal Education Association (YPLEA) – YPLEA provides legal information to the public on a number of legal topics. They also operate the Law Line, which helps callers by providing free legal information. Visit yplea.com or call the Law Line at (867) 668-5297 or toll free at 866-667-4305.

Yukon Public Law Library – Open to all members of the public. Located in the Courts Building on Second Avenue. Call them at (867) 667-3086 or visit their website at Yukon.ca/libraries.

Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) – A public service to assist self-represented people understand family law procedures and to help them resolve their family law matters faster. Phone their help line at (867) 456-6721 or visit their website at Yukon.ca/flic.

Council of Yukon First Nations – Justice Programs – Justice Staff provides information, basic counseling and interpretation of documents, Acts, guidelines, Criminal Code and regulations. Visit cyfn.ca/services/justice-programs for more information or call (867) 393-9200.

Yukon Courts – the official website for Yukon Courts which provides court-related information to the public, including on court schedules, fees, forms, court rules / practices, etc. Visit yukoncourts.ca.

Employment Standards – this Yukon Government, Community Services office enforces the minimum standards of employment, such as wages and hours of work, as set out in the Employment Standards Act. The office provides information, education and dispute resolution services for employees and employers. Visit https://yukon.ca/en/employment/employment-standards for more information or contact them at employmentstandards@gov.yk.ca or (867) 667-5944.

Residential Tenancies Office – this Yukon Government, Community Services office provides information about the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants as set out in the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. They also provide legally binding dispute resolution when issues arise that cannot be resolved by landlords and tenants. Contact them by email at rto@gov.yk.ca or call (867) 667-5944.

Victim Services – Yukon Government office providing services to people affected by crime by listening and providing information. Reach them at (867) 667-8500 or by email at victim.services@gov.yk.ca.

Yukon Human Rights Commission – Accepts inquiries and complaints about allegations of discrimination in employment, services and tenancy. Visit yukonhumanrights.ca or call (867) 667-6226.

Law Society of Yukon – the Law Society of Yukon is the self-regulating organization for Yukon lawyers and offers information to the public for everything from lawyer complaints to helping you understand different legal fee arrangements. Visit https://lawsocietyyukon.com/.

Yukon Legislation – a Government of Yukon website that provides free access to territorial Acts, regulations and other legislation. Visit http://www.gov.yk.ca/legislation/legislation/page_a.html.