About Us - Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board

YESAB administers an assessment process that is carried out either by Designated Offices, an Executive Committee of the Board or Panels of the Board.

The broad parameters of our assessment process are set out in the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA). Rules, established by YESAB,

provide a detailed framework to guide the conduct of evaluations [assessments] at all three levels of assessment.

Assessments under YESAA have been in effect since November 2005.

Core Purpose:

To protect the environmental and social integrity of the Yukon, while fostering responsible development in the territory that reflects the values of Yukoners and respects the contributions of First Nations.

Core Values:

Neutrality – We will be unbiased and fair in the way we conduct ourselves and carry out our work
Integrity – We will act in a principled and professional manner
Transparency – We will provide an open and inclusive assessment process that allows for Yukon voices to be heard and considered
Growth – We will be a progressive and dynamic organization
Passion – We believe our work will make a difference for the future of the Yukon