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# Commissioner launches new Yukon Service Pin

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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 officers, 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.

Quick facts

- No more than one pin per person.

- Criteria for the Yukon Service Pin:

  - Be a Canadian citizen who has served or is serving in the military or as a first responder and was based in Yukon, or
  - Be born in Yukon and has 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.

Media contact

Kerri Scholz
Private Secretary, Commissioner of Yukon
867-667-5121
kerri.scholz@gov.yk.ca

Alexis Miller
Communications, Executive Council Office
867-456-6507
alexis.miller@gov.yk.ca

News release #:
20-309
Related information:
Commissioner of Yukon
Yukon Service Pin criteria and application