Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee
64The Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee meets two to five times a year. The director of Agriculture Branch chairs the meetings. Agendas are developed in collaboration with industry. YAA has two representatives on this committee. This committee is a key voice for Yukon’s agriculture industry. YAA’s board of directors frequently recommends that issues are included on AIAC’s agendas for review and discussion.
Mandate:
- provides advice to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources on the implementation of national agriculture policy agreements and agriculture programs to be delivered in Yukon;
- provides advice to the Yukon government on the development and management of the agriculture and agri-food industry in Yukon;
- provides advice on agriculture matters as may be requested by the Minister from time to time; and
- may make recommendations directly to the Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, if desired by the Committee.
Current YAA representatives:
Ann-Marie Stockley: 2024 – 2025
Mario Ley: 2023 – 2024