Legal Services Society (Yukon)

The Board hears appeals of applicants who have been denied legal aid and makes a final decision with respect to the appellant’s application. The Board also oversees the finances of the society. The society is an independent, non-profit organization that provides legal help for people in the Yukon. The Society is not a government agency, organization, or department.

• Authority: Legal Services Society Act, section 2
• Type: Governing; adjudicative
• Appointment process: ministerial
• Requirements: no legislated criteria required to join
• Term: 3 years and eligible for reappointment
• Meetings: third Thursday of each month for 2 to 3 hours
• Department: Justice
• Honoraria: $125 per day

Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.

Apply

1. Complete the application.
2. Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
3. Submit your completed application and resume.
   In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 Second Avenue in Whitehorse. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)"
   Email: boards.committees@yukon.ca
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

How members are selected

Members are appointed by a Minister, Cabinet or the Legislative Assembly.

School board and school council members can be elected or, in some cases, appointed.

Appointments to these boards are based on standing committee recommendations:

• Yukon Development Corporation
• Yukon Energy Corporation
• Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
• Yukon Lottery Commission
• Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee
• Yukon Arts Advisory Council
• Yukon Utilities Board
• Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment
• Yukon Human Rights Commission

Some boards and committees members are required to hold certain professional qualifications or affiliations.

• Amy Ryder, member from November 2, 2022, to November 1, 2025
• Eden Alexander, member from January 28, 2024, to January 27, 2027
• Eric Hoogstraten, member from November 2, 2022, to November 1, 2025
• Kylie Campbell-Clarke, member from November 2, 2022, to November 1, 2025
• Michael Curtis, member from January 28, 2024 - January 27, 2027
• Michael McBride, member from January 26, 2023, to January 25, 2026