The Yukon Liquor Corporation is the territorial Crown corporation responsible for wholesale distribution and retail sale of beverage alcohol in Yukon. The Corporation operates government liquor stores and regulates private licensees. Like other Canadian jurisdictions, Yukon maintains government involvement in alcohol sales for revenue generation, social responsibility, and regulatory control. Liquor revenues contribute to territorial finances. The Corporation manages wholesale purchasing, distribution to retailers and licensees, and operation of government retail outlets. Alcohol policy in northern communities involves particular considerations given social challenges some communities face. The Corporation works with the Yukon Liquor Board, which handles licensing and regulatory matters. Alcohol retail models vary across Canada, from government monopolies to various degrees of private retail.