2025 Federal Election
At the Yukon Agricultural Association (YAA), we are committed to advocating for the sustainable growth and success of Northern Canadian agriculture. As the cost of essentials like food, fuel, and agricultural products continues to rise, our local farmers are grappling with labor shortages and the associated disruptions in agricultural production. These challenges impact not only Yukon producers but the broader Canadian agricultural sector and national economy. In response, the YAA has outlined key priorities for federal action to address these critical issues and ensure a thriving agricultural future for the North.
Our mission is to foster and promote sustainable Yukon agriculture for the benefit of both private and commercial producers and consumers.
Yukon Agricultural Association 2025 Federal Election Priority Themes:
- Competitiveness: To strengthen Northern Canadian agriculture, we must reduce barriers to market access, expedite local food procurement, and invest in agricultural and agri-food infrastructure, innovation and agriculture soil health and protection.
- Resiliency: Northern Canadian Agricultural producers need improved access to capital, stronger risk management programs applicable in the North, and reliable labor solutions to address critical shortages.
Key Questions Asked:
The Yukon Agricultural Association is eager to understand how your government will:
- Support long-term competitiveness of the Northern agricultural sector?
- Strengthen the resilience of the Northern agricultural sector and ensure Northern producers receive equitable support in new and existing programs?
Yukon Agricultural Association 2025 Federal Election Platform Priorities