Intergovernmental Relations: What We Do
The Intergovernmental Relations Branch of the Executive Council Office ensures the Yukon government's intergovernmental relations are carried out in a coordinated, consistent and effective manner so other governments will understand and consider the goals, objectives, positions and circumstances of Yukon. The Branch discharges its mandate, in part, by:
- Coordinating the Premier's participation in First Ministers' discussions and meetings by providing strategic advice to the Premier and ensuring follow-up on decisions and recommendations made at these meetings.
- Consulting, assisting and providing advice to Departments with respect to meetings between federal, provincial and territorial Ministers and Deputy Ministers.
- Working with and for Yukon Government departments by promoting and advocating for Yukon's key interests in Ottawa.
- Arranging for meetings of ministers and senior officials from Yukon with federal ministers and senior officials.
- Representing Yukon at key federal-provincial-territorial (F/P/T) trade and policy sessions and at key diplomatic events.
- Representing Yukon at the senior policy level on international and circumpolar affairs by presenting Yukon's issues.
- Maintaining strong links with Foreign Affairs Canada.
- Acting as the "eyes and ears" of the Yukon Government with respect to intergovernmental issues and opportunities.
- Coordinating the Premier and Ministers' participation in official visits and ceremonies (e.g. ambassadorial and other diplomatic visits, and presentation of honours).
- Planning and organizing the swearing-in of the members of the Executive Council and the installation of the Commissioner.
- Maintaining a close working relationship with the Offices of the Chief of Protocol of all Canadian jurisdictions.
