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Title:

The Yukon Culinary Development Initiative

Agreement Number:

1819-CN-000072

Agreement Value:

$56,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 19, 2018 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

This initiative will focus on strengthening ties and communication between tourism and agriculture sectors in order to increase the amount of local food available for tourists, thereby supporting both the tourism and agricultural sector.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

This project will result in the creation of a strategic plan developed in consultation with local stakeholders including farmers and restaurant operators to enhance culinary tourism in the Yukon. In addition, there will also be marketing initiatives to increase awareness and training opportunities for the agriculture, agri-food producers and restauranteurs, which will result in increased capacity to offer local food options targeted at visitors to the Yukon.

Location:

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 5G4

Reference Number:

1819-CN-000072

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE YUKON

Recipient's Legal Name:

6184 - TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE YUKON

Federal Riding Name:

Yukon

Federal Riding Number:

60001

Program:

Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development

Program Purpose:

Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) is an economic development program that strengthens key economic sectors in Canada's three territories. It helps to drive economic growth and diversification; support capacity development; enhance economic infrastructure in the North; and, will help create jobs for Northerners. SINED is focused on four priorities: innovation, economic growth and diversification, capacity development and economic infrastructure.