Minister Responsible for Yukon Lottery Commission
The Minister Responsible for Yukon Lottery Commission develops legislative and regulatory initiatives in relation to interjurisdictional lotteries (Public Lotteries Act and Regulations) and is accountable to the Yukon Legislative Assembly for the Yukon government’s broad direction to the Commission.
Yukon Lottery Commission
The Yukon Lottery Commission is an agent of Yukon government appointed to provide conduct and management of interjurisdictional lotteries and allocate the profits from the sale of lottery tickets to arts, sport, and recreation throughout Yukon. Interjurisdictional lotteries currently applies to the sale of lottery tickets in Yukon and is a joint responsibility between the Yukon Lottery Commission and Western Canada Lottery Corporation.
More information on Yukon Lottery Commission governance can be found here.
Governance
Lotteries Yukon
The administrative functions for the Yukon Lottery Commission are carried out by Lotteries Yukon. Lotteries Yukon provides support and services to:
- lottery retailers,
- lottery customers and members of the public,
- non-profit organizations seeking program funding, and
- to the Yukon Lottery Commission.
Values
Social responsibility
Our lotteries work is undertaken with consideration of its impact on communities and people. We strive to ensure that lottery tickets remain a form of entertainment, and that there is information and support available that promotes healthy lottery play.
Integrity
We take responsibility for our commitments and actions. Our reasoned and objective decision making can be held to close scrutiny.
Collaboration and cooperation
We recognize that our clients are better served by aligning planning and program delivery across departments/agencies therefore we will work collaboratively with our partners for the benefit of our clients.
Accessible
Our funding programs are accessible to all segments of the Yukon population and focus on achieving broad benefits to communities and organizations.
Transparent
We are open and clear about our processes, decision making and results.
Plans and Reports
Annual Reports
The Yukon Lottery Commission produces an Annual Report each year that includes information on sales, where the revenue from the sale of lottery tickets goes and their audited financial statements.
