# Yukon Businesses Seek Federal Procurement Changes

A Yukon business delegation met with federal officials in Ottawa to urge changes to financing arrangements and procurement thresholds that can limit smaller northern projects and local companies’ access to federal spending. Discussions also addressed defence supply-chain opportunities and workforce immigration. No solicitation, contract award, funding commitment, or procurement timeline was announced, so the delegation’s proposals have not yet created a specific bid opportunity or confirmed change in procurement rules.

- For procurement teams, the delegation’s request highlights concerns about whether current financing and threshold structures allow smaller and northern firms to compete for federal work.
- Northern contractors and businesses may find potential opportunities in federal spending and defence supply chains if the requested changes are adopted; no such change or commitment was confirmed.
- Companies can use the discussion to understand the issues local businesses are raising about access to federal procurement, while distinguishing advocacy from an announced procurement or funding opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Defense & Military
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Treasury Board of Canada
- Department of National Defence (DND)
- Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)
- Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
- Major Projects Office (MPO)

### Vendors
- Ketza Construction ()
- Northern Vision Development LP ()

### Key Quotes
> Our basic intent in this mission is to get to Ottawa with the capability of the private sector, and to ensure that the money that’s being spent in the north is driving work, activity, employment for local businesses.
> — Eric Brohman, President of Ketza Construction

> You are going to kneecap growth in rural and northern Canada if you don’t find ways to ensure that immigration continues to flow at its current levels.
> — Michael Hale, CEO of Northern Vision Development LP

### Sources
- [Yukon businesses descend on Ottawa to make their case to federal officials - iPolitics](https://www.ipolitics.ca/2026/10/23/yukon-businesses-descend-on-ottawa-to-make-their-case-to-federal-officials) - iPolitics