New Yukon Hospital Corporation Board chair named

Press Release

Jul 17, 2024

The Government of Yukon is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Hine as the new Chair of the Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees, effective June 27, 2024.

As Chair, Ms. Hine will lead the board of trustees and work in partnership with the Yukon government and continue implementing the recommendations of the Putting People First report, with a focus on the Health Human Resources Strategy and the transition to Shäw Kwä’ą, Health and Wellness Yukon Santé et mieux-être Yukon, the Yukon’s Health Authority.

Ms. Hine has been appointed for a three-year term and replaces the previous Chair, Al Lucier, whose term recently expired.

Ms. Hine brings a broad range of experience to this role, including many years in senior leadership positions with the Government of Yukon and the Government of Nunavut. She served as the President of Yukon Housing Corporation for seven years and most recently as a Vice-President with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Lucier for his leadership of the Yukon Hospital Corporation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. His contributions have been invaluable over the past three years.

Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee

Quick facts

• The activities and programs of Yukon Hospitals are governed by a board of trustees, which represents the interests of all Yukoners. It comprises members from Whitehorse and communities across the territory as well as representatives from Yukon First Nations, medical staff, public service and the public at large.
• The mandate of the Yukon Hospital Corporation board as set by the Hospital Act is to provide oversight of and direction to Yukon hospitals through the corporation’s Chief Executive Officer.
• The Premier appoints members to the Yukon Hospital Corporation board based on the suitability of each candidate for appointment, including their knowledge, experience and competence in respect of matters relevant to the operations of the board and the activities and programs of the corporation.
• Putting People First is the Yukon’s road map to creating a health and social system that better serves the needs of Yukoners. The Health Human Resources Strategy is the Government of Yukon’s response to the challenges affecting the territory’s health workforce.

Media contact

Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
laura.seeley@yukon.ca

Nigel Allan
Department of Health and Social Services
867-332-9567
nigel.allan@yukon.ca

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