YUKON TERRITORY
Office of the Premier
2071 Second Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1B2 Canada
SENT BY REGISTERED MAIL AND SECURE EMAIL
Date: January __, 2026
To:
The Right Honourable [Prime Minister] Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2
CC:
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister of Northern Affairs Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Finance Clerk of the Privy Council
Re: FORMAL NOTIFICATION — Application for Adoption of State of Alaska (Court File 2026-YT-ADOPT-001)
Dear Prime Minister,
I write to formally notify the Government of Canada that the Yukon Territory has initiated legal proceedings for the adoption of the State of Alaska into the Canadian federation.
This notification is provided in accordance with constitutional conventions and with respect for the federal government's essential role in any matter affecting Canada's boundaries and constitutional structure.
1. SUMMARY OF APPLICATION
On [date], Yukon Territory filed the following documents with the Territorial Court of Yukon:
Document
Form Number
Application for Adoption Order
YT-ADOPT-001
Affidavit of Applicant
YT-ADOPT-002
Notice of Intent to Receive
YT-ADOPT-003
Financial Declaration
YT-ADOPT-005
Placement Agreement
YT-ADOPT-006
Declaration of Commitment
YT-ADOPT-007
Home Study Report
YT-ADOPT-HSR
Medical Report
YT-ADOPT-MED
Post-Placement Supervision Plan
YT-ADOPT-PSP
The Northwest Territories has agreed to serve as Co-Signer (Form YT-ADOPT-COS).
Twelve character references have been obtained, including statements from other Canadian provinces, Indigenous nations, and — notably — a Certificate of No Objection from the Russian Federation.
2. RATIONALE FOR THIS APPLICATION
Yukon pursues this adoption for the following reasons:
2.1 Geographic and Cultural Unity
Yukon and Alaska share:
- 1,210 kilometers of common border
- Continuous mountain ranges (St. Elias, Coast, Alaska)
- Shared watersheds (Yukon River)
- Identical subarctic/arctic climate
- Common northern identity
2.2 Indigenous Reunification
The 1867 border divided Indigenous nations whose territories spanned what became the boundary:
- Gwich'in Nation — territories in Alaska, Yukon, and Northwest Territories
- Hän Nation — territories in Alaska and Yukon
- Tlingit Nation — territories in Alaska, Yukon, and British Columbia
For 157 years, these nations have been artificially divided. This adoption would reunite them under one country.
2.3 Northern Self-Determination
The North should be governed by northern peoples. Alaska has been chronically neglected by Washington, D.C. — a city 4,800 kilometers away, governed by officials who rarely understand northern conditions.
Canada, with three northern territories and significant Arctic territory, offers Alaska a home where northern voices have constitutional standing.
2.4 Strengthening Canada's Arctic
Canada has Arctic ambitions and Arctic challenges. Adding Alaska would:
- Extend Canada's Arctic coastline
- Add 733,000 northern residents to the Canadian family
- Strengthen Canada's Arctic presence and sovereignty claims
- Provide additional resources for Arctic development
3. WHAT WE ARE ASKING FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
We recognize that this adoption cannot proceed without federal involvement. We request:
3.1 Acknowledgment
We request that the Government of Canada formally acknowledge this application and Yukon's intent to pursue adoption through proper channels.
3.2 Assessment
We request that the appropriate federal departments assess:
- The constitutional pathway for incorporating new territory
- The legal framework for negotiating with the United States
- The implications for Indigenous rights and treaties
- The fiscal implications for federal transfers
3.3 Engagement
We request that the Government of Canada assign a point of contact for this matter and engage with Yukon in assessing feasibility.
3.4 Financial Commitment
We recognize that federal financial support will be essential. We anticipate requesting:
Support Type
Estimated Amount
Transition Support Grant
~$5 billion CAD
Adjusted Territorial/Provincial Transfers
TBD based on formula
Canada Health Transfer (for Alaska population)
TBD
Infrastructure Investment
TBD
We request early engagement on fiscal matters so that all parties understand the financial framework.
3.5 Constitutional Process
We request federal guidance on pursuing the constitutional amendments necessary to incorporate Alaska into Canada. We understand this may require:
- Federal Parliament approval
- Provincial consent (under section 42 or 43 of the Constitution Act, 1982)
- International agreement with the United States
4. WHAT WE ARE NOT ASKING
We want to be clear about what we are not asking:
4.1 We Are Not Asking Canada to Conquer Alaska
This is a democratic proposal. We propose that:
- Alaska consents via referendum
- Indigenous nations consent through their own processes
- The United States agrees or does not prevent departure
- Canada welcomes Alaska through constitutional amendment
No force. No subterfuge. Democratic consent at every stage.
4.2 We Are Not Asking for Immediate Action
We understand this will take years or decades. We are not asking the federal government to act immediately. We are asking for engagement, assessment, and good faith discussion.
4.3 We Are Not Asking Ottawa to Carry the Entire Cost
The Alaska Permanent Fund (~$105 billion CAD) provides financial resources that most new jurisdictions lack. Combined territory revenues would be substantial. We seek federal partnership, not federal subsidy alone.
5. TIMELINE
We propose the following timeline for federal engagement:
Phase
Timeframe
Request
Acknowledgment
Within 60 days
Formal acknowledgment of this notification
Initial Meeting
Within 6 months
Ministerial-level discussion of feasibility
Assessment Report
Within 12 months
Federal assessment of constitutional and fiscal pathway
Decision on Support
Within 18 months
Federal government position on supporting this initiative
Ongoing Engagement
Continuous
Regular communication throughout process
6. ADDRESSING ANTICIPATED CONCERNS
We anticipate several federal concerns:
6.1 "This Is Impossible"
We acknowledge this is unprecedented. But "unprecedented" is not "impossible." Canada has added provinces and territories before. The constitutional framework, while complex, exists.
6.2 "The US Will Never Agree"
Perhaps. Perhaps not. Political circumstances change. Alaska's frustration with federal neglect is real. We propose testing the possibility rather than assuming impossibility.
6.3 "It Would Be Too Expensive"
The combined jurisdiction would have a GDP of ~$88.5 billion CAD — larger than several existing provinces. The Permanent Fund provides a financial buffer. This is not a bailout; it's a partnership.
6.4 "Indigenous Rights Would Be Complicated"
They would be. But Yukon has the best Indigenous self-governance framework in Canada. Extending this to Alaska Native communities would enhance, not diminish, Indigenous rights.
6.5 "This Is Satirical / Not Serious"
The documents are prepared with satirical elements. The underlying concerns are serious:
- Indigenous nations remain divided by colonial borders
- Northern communities face shared challenges
- Climate change requires coordinated response
- Alaska's residents deserve better than federal neglect
Even if this specific adoption does not proceed, we hope this initiative sparks serious conversation about the future of the North.
7. CONCLUSION
Yukon Territory is pursuing this adoption in good faith. We believe in democratic consent, Indigenous partnership, and northern self-determination.
We ask the Government of Canada to engage with us seriously. Assess the possibilities. Identify the obstacles. Help us understand whether this dream can become reality.
The worst outcome is not failure — it is never trying.
We await your response.
Respectfully submitted,
Premier of Yukon
Enclosures:
- Complete Adoption Filing (Forms YT-ADOPT-001 through 007)
- Home Study Report (YT-ADOPT-HSR)
- Medical Report (YT-ADOPT-MED)
- Post-Placement Supervision Plan (YT-ADOPT-PSP)
- Co-Signer Agreement (YT-ADOPT-COS)
- Character References (12 letters)
- Indigenous Consent Protocol (YT-ADOPT-ICP)
- Russia No-Objection Certificate (RUS-NOC-2026)
END OF FEDERAL NOTIFICATION