Federal policies must reflect Yukon realities

Five Yukon firms are in Ottawa this week to open dialogue with businesses to help government, prime contractors, and investors navigate the realities of building in the North.

The recently completed Whitehorse Hyatt is an example of northern dual-use defence infrastructure, with 115 rooms for guests that can also act as quarters for visiting military units, search-and-rescue teams, and disaster response. Co-designing federal procurement tools with northern partners is key, say five Yukon-based firms in Ottawa this week.Photograph courtesy of Northern Vision Development

Opinion

BY JENNIFER BYRAM, MIKE EVANS, MICHAEL HALE

October 19, 2026

As CEOs from some of the Yukon’s largest businesses, we are pleased by the federal government’s recognition that northern industry and communities must play a central role in Canada’s defence, security, and sovereignty. Yukon companies are ready to deliver, but looking...

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