The Türkiye and Syria support desk provides help and resources for people affected by the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in those 2 countries. The support desk is a temporary measure to address immediate need. It's operated by the government’s Immigration Unit.
The support desk:
- provides information on federal programs to assist with immigration and family reunification;
- connects employers who can offer employment to Turkish and Syrian nationals affected by the earthquakes;
- provides information on settlement services and availability of humanitarian aid; and
- guides new arrivals looking for employment opportunities in the Yukon.
Contact us
Phone the support desk 867-667-9500 or toll-free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408 extension 9500, or email [email protected].
Our office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Yukon Time from Monday through Friday. If you're contacting us outside of these hours, send an email and you'll automatically receive our list of resources.
Find employment opportunities
Foreign workers can use many jobs sites to search for work in the Yukon. Some sites include but are not limited to:
Refugee status
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (the United Nations Refugee Agency) and the Government of Canada determine refugee status in Canada.
Only the Government of Canada can handle refugee and asylum claims. Provincial and territorial governments do not manage these claims. Learn about how Canada’s refugee system works.
Foreign nationals registered as refugees normally come to Canada on permanent resident status.
Learn more
Support from the Government of Yukon
To help support relief efforts for refugees, we're:
- donating $25,000 to Yukon Cares to help Syrian and Turkish nationals displaced by the recent earthquakes;
- prioritizing applications to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) for Syrian and Turkish nationals; and
- operating the support desk to help navigate available programs.
Updates from the Government of Canada
- Canada’s response to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
- Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents.
Additional resources
Visit the Government of Canada’s refugees and asylum website.
Provincial Nominee Program
Under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the Government of Canada issues:
- work permits;
- study permits;
- visas; and
- permanent residency.
Contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada through their Client Support Centre if you have questions about your application for:
- a visa;
- a temporary permit;
- a refugee claim; or
- permanent residence.
On their website, you can:
- check processing times of your application; or
- check your application status.
To contact the support desk, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9500. Phone toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408 extension 9500.
Our office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Yukon Time from Monday through Friday. If you're contacting us outside of these hours, send an email and you'll automatically receive our list of resources.