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Justin Ferbey, Bsc, Cert. ConRes, MBA, M.S.M.

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Deputy Minister and Cabinet Secretary, Executive Council Office at Government of Yukon
📍 Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada

Justin Ferbey is a senior Deputy Minister for the Government of Yukon with over 20 years of experience in economic development, public policy, and Indigenous partnerships. A citizen of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, he has a track record of leading major projects in Northern Canada. He holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool.

Deeply connected to his Indigenous heritage, Justin played an instrumental role in the Carcross/Tagish First Nations modern treaty and self-government agreement ratification. He is a passionate advocate for community-led economic and social development, with a focus on sustainable, long-term prosperity for First Nations communities.

He led a project that transformed Carcross, Yukon into a destination for mountain bikers, which also helped First Nations youth reconnect with the land.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Deputy Minister and Cabinet Secretary, Executive Council Office
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
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Indigenous Self-Government
He was instrumental in the ratification of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation's modern treaty, a process that concluded 32 years of negotiations and is a recurring theme in his work.
Economic Reconciliation
A recent keynote speaker on "Self-Determination: A Fundamental Element of Economic Reconciliation, " reflecting his focus on building sustainable economies for Indigenous communities.
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Career

Work history

5-2023 - 11-2025
Deputy Minister and Cabinet Secretary, Executive Council Office
Government of Yukon
3-2016 - 11-2025
Deputy Minister of Economic Development
Government of Yukon
1-2023 - 3-2025
President of the Yukon Housing Corporation.
Government of Yukon
3-2023 - 4-2024
International Visitor Leadership Program
U.S. Department of State
8-2009 - 10-2015
Chief Executive Officer
Carcross Tagish Management Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

Senior leadership appointments in the Government of Yukon public service. Featured in Government of Yukon – News
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Education
2007 - 2011
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Liverpool
2006 - 2007
Certificate
Justice Institute of BC
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