Under the authority of the Medical Profession Act, the Yukon Medical Council is responsible for regulating the practice of medicine and medical care provided by licensed physicians in the Yukon. They facilitate and promote an effective regulatory system for Yukon medical practitioners to serve the public interest. The council provides leadership and guidance for medical practitioners and fosters quality health care services for the Yukon.
Authority: Medical Profession Act, section 2(1)
Type: advisory
Appointment process: Order-In-Council
Requirements: no legislated requirements required to join
Term: 3 years and may be reappointed
Meetings: once a month
Department: Community Services
Honoraria: OIC 2012/97
Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.
Apply
- Complete the application.
- Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
- Submit your completed application and resume.
In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 2nd Avenue in Whitehorse. We're open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)".
Email: [email protected]
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 Yukon 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:
- Workers' Safety and Compensation Board
- Yukon Development Corporation
- Yukon Energy Corporation
- 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.
- Dr. Sudit Ranade, member and chair from June 4, 2025, to June 3, 2028
- Dr. Larry Brehmer, member from June 19, 2025, to June 18, 2028
- Dr. Sarah Fung, member from June 19, 2025, to June 18, 2028
- Brian Kitchen, member from March 7, 2024, to March 6, 2027
- Dr. Anne (Nancy) Lambert, member from March 7, 2024, to March 6, 2027
- Noel Sinclair, member from September 21, 2023, to September 20, 2026
For questions about the Yukon Medical Council, email [email protected], phone 867-667-3774, fax 867-393-6483, or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 3774.