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Yukon Service Pin for Military First Responders

Monday, 26 October 2020 10:44

First responders include paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officer, firefighters, rescuers and other trained members of organizations connected to this type of work, either as a volunteer or as a paid employee.

The Commissioner’s Office is launching the Yukon Service Pin to recognize people who have served or are serving in the military or as a first responder. In this case, first responders include paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officer, firefighters, rescuers and other trained members of organizations connected to this type of work, either as a volunteer or as a paid employee. Military service includes all branches of the Canadian military, including the Canadian Rangers.

For more information visit the Commissioner of Yukon’s Programs page, call 867-667-5121 or visit the office at 412 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon.

"It is my honour to launch the Yukon Service Pin. This pin is to show the Commissioner’s appreciation for all that our military and first responders do in helping others." Commissioner of Yukon Angélique Bernard

The Criteria for a Yukon Service Pin include:

  • Being a Canadian citizen who has served or is serving in the military or as a first responder and was based in Yukon, or
  • Being born in Yukon and having served or is serving in the military or as a first responder inside or outside of Yukon.

The pins are being distributed at the Commissioner of Yukon’s office at 412 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon.Recipients will be asked to fill out a criteria form to be eligible to receive a pin.  

Please note: Only one pin per person.

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