From the House of Commons: 2023

Items of Note, both local and national about the work of Taylor Bachrach, the NDP MP for Skeena - Bulkley Valley in the capital, as well as other items from the Federal Governments actions which may impact on the Northwest.

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General Overview of notes of interest on the Federal Political Scene
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2023

December

December 19 -- If it's Tuesday ... it must be Sudbury! MP Taylor Bachrach's Cross Canada Train Trip heads west NCR

December 15 -- Bachrach Train bill (video)

December 15 -- Riding the rails (audio)

December 15 -- Former national firearms association president says Bill C-21 an attack on law abiding gun owners 

December 14 --  MP Taylor Bacharach tables bill towards priority for passenger rail transportation  NCR

December 12 --  MP Taylor Bachrach, NDP take a victory lap on the successful delivery of Dental Care Plan in House of Commons  NCR

December  9 -- MP talks about Red Dress Alert campaign in Northern BC

December 7 -- MP Bachrach pushes for watershed security 

November

November 30 -- MLA/MP set to share Good Holiday cheer Friday at Prince Rupert constituency office NCR

November 24 -- Labour One Step Closer to gaining voice on Port Authority Boards NCR

November 22 -- Federal Economic Statement seeks to buy Liberals some time to right their ship  NCR

November 21 -- Airline practices towards persons with disabilities gain wrath of NDP in Parliament NCR

November 20 -- Red Dress Alert campaign started by Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP 

November 17 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach pushes for Red Dress Alert through Post card campaign  NCR

November 10 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP advocates for Tax Deduction for Haida Gwaii NCR
November 8 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP calls for tax relief for home heating in House of Commons speech NCR

November 2 -- NDP confirm Taylor Bachrach for Skeena-Bulkley Valley nomination. 

October

October 31 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP to run in 2025 election 

October 31 -- Taylor Bachrach secures nomination as NDP candidate for Skeena-Bulkley Valley for next Federal Election NCR

October 23 -- Northern farmers get federal support funding following months of advocacy from Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach 

October 20 -- All Premiers join Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP  in calling for extension to repayment deadline for pandemic era small business loans  

October 20 -- Federal financial assistance coming to farmers affected by drought 

October 19 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach takes Tuesday's water line failure to the House of Commons  NCR

October 13 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP helps spread message on CEBA from Prince Rupert and District chamber  NCR

October 13 -- Lax Kw'alaams officials and guests cut the ribbon for much anticipated apartment project on 11th Avenue East NCR

October 12 -- Interest building towards Federal Skeena-Bulkley Valley Conservative nomination NCR

October 6 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach continues fight for improved Air Passenger protections as he tables new petition 

October 5 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach questions minister on delays in funding critical Northwest infrastructure projects 

October 5 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach raises Prince Rupert infrastructure concerns once again as part of Parliamentary Committee session NCR

October 3 -- NDP leader Jagmeet Singh highlights plan to deal with rising grocery costs during Terrace visit

September

September 26 -- House of Commons debacle making for tough questions for Skeena-Bukley Valley MP NCR

September 21 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach again calls for Federal Support for Northern farmers amid continued drought  

September 21 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Bachrach puts focus on Northwest farming for first day of new session of Parliament NCR

September 19 -- Conservatives, NDPers provide for campaign like ambience in post Poilievre visit period NCR

September 19 -- Northwest BC Chamber of Commerce offices to work together for Regional Economy NCR

September 18 -- Conservative leader visits Smithers 

September 18 -- Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce responds to recent Federal moves on CEBA repayments NCR

September 15 --  Federal Conservative leader in Terrace (video)

September 15 -- Federal Conservative leader rallies support in northwest BC

September 15 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach says business loan extension still falls short of helping many small businesses

September 15 -- Federal Government extends repayment period and partial loan forgiveness towards Canada Emergency Business Account Program NCR

September 15 -- As Pierre Poilievre tour wraps for the Northwest; Skeena Bulkley Valley MP calls. up the Conservative leaders voting record NCR

September 14 -- Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre visits Smithers on northern BC tour

September 13 -- Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to host rally in Terrace 

September 11 -- Northwest Conservative delegates make way back west after Quebec City convention NCR

September 6 -- Latest polling for Northwest BC indicates a change could be coming to Skeena-Bulkley Valley with the next Federal election  NCR

August

August 18 -- Water infrastructure upgrades underway in Telkwa 

August 17 -- Tugboat Operator and Director reach plea deal over charges stemming from fatal 2021 sinking of the Ingenika near Kitimat 

August 17 -- Prince Rupert Court hears guilty pleas from Wainwright Marine and company executive NCR
August 17 -- Tugboat operator and Director reach plea deal on charges stemming from fatal 2021 sinking go the Ingenika near Kitimat 
August 17 -- Mariner's mother says the legal process doesn't equal justice (audio)

July

July 27 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP calling for provincial and federal assistance for northern  BC farmers 

July 27 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach calls for Federal support for Farmers impacted by drought in Northwest BC

July 26 -- Marc Miller shifted out of Crown-Indigenous relations ministry as part of extensive cabinet overhaul 

July 19 -- Senate Committee released report highlighting a shortage of Residential School records disclosed by Organizations 

July 19 -- Haida Nation, Federal Government and Province sign Recognition Agreement NCR

July 19 -- "We should not be here" --  All eyes turn to Ottawa as BC Port workers return to the picket lines NCR

July 19 -- Former Banks Island Mining executive to receive sentencing in September NCR

July 18 -- Federal Government takes a few seats at the Lester Centre with 85,000 dollar grant towards 'Please Be Seated' initiative  NCR

July 17 -- Hōkūle'a Crew Host Open House at Cow Bay today NCR

July 14 -- Activity ramps up at DP World Fairview facility as BC Port strike ends NCR

July 13 -- With rise in interest rates, Skeena Bulkley Valley MP reissues call for CEBA extension for small business  NCR

July 12 -- Taylor Bachrach stops in Houston 

July 12 -- MP Taylor Bachrach once again calls for delay to COVID small business Loan Repayments amid rising interest rates 

July 6 -- MP Taylor Bachrach renews calls to improve Rail Safety on 10th Anniversary of the Lac-Magnetic Disaster 

July 6 -- On tenth anniversary of Lac Megantic disaster, Taylor Bachrach reminds on need for stronger rail laws, lack of action by Federal Government NCR

July 4 -- Port talks break off,  all eyes on Federal Government for next move ... NCR

June

June 30 -- Skeena Bulkley Valley MP calls for Federal Government to ensure of an equitable deal in port dispute  NCR

June 28 -- Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach kicks off Summer tour 

June 28 -- Summer means travelling times for Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP  NCR

June 21 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach calls for extension of CEBA loan repayment deadline for small business owners  NCR

June 20 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach calls for extension to COVID loan repayments for small businesses

June 16 -- Pride month celebrated in Kitimat with second ever Pride Prom

June 16 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach calls on Ottawa to better fund rural post offices to keep them operating 

June 14 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach says new NDP Pharmacare bill would save Canadians $500 per year 

June 8 -- Mail trouble (audio)

June 7 -- MP Taylor Bachrach calls on Liberals to stop requesting CERB repayments from Canadians Living with Disabilities 

June 7 -- Northwest MP Bachrach calls out Federal Government on CERB clawbacks on the vulnerable NCR

June 6 -- Bill tabled in the House aiming to establish a National Indigenous Teachers Day based offf of a student submission 

June 5 -- Ottawa releases progress report on Fourth Anniversary of the release of the MMIWG Final report 

June 2 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach presents petition calling for Port workers representation on Authority Boards 

June 2 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP presents petition calling for union representation on Port Authority Boards across Canada  NCR

June 1 -- MP Taylor Bachrach, NDP disappointed at Federal report on National Bus Trasportation planning NCR

May

May 31 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach disappointed in recommendations in committee report on Inter Regional Bus Service 

May 25 -- New northern BC passport office opens doors in Prince George 

May 18 -- Prince George passport office up and running 

May 17 -- MP Taylor Bachrach hails opening of Northern BC Passport office in Prince George NCR

May 16 -- With proposed  Bill C-48 Federal Government seeks to strengthen nation bail system NCR

May 11 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach to visit Atlin to discuss rural post service needs as they struggle to replace burned down post office 

May 4 -- Bachrach backs Red Dress Alert System as Bulkey Valley prepares to mark Red Dress Day

May 2 -- House unanimously passes motion to recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and girls as Canada-wide Emergency 

April 

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April 27 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachraach renews calls for tugboat regulation  ahead of National Day of Mourning 

April 27 -- MP Taylor Bachrach continues push for stronger tugboat safety measures  NCR

April 24 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach says new Legislation still falls short of protecting Air Passengers in Canada 

April 24 -- Bachrach notes of loopholes in Liberal Air Transportation legislation; launches petition to seek changes in Bill  NCR

April 19 -- Taylor Bachrach keeps Prince Rupert's infrastructure challenges on the Front Burner in Ottawa, with Federal Minister looking towards short term and loner term options for assistance NCR

April 19 -- Federal workers hit the strike lines as talks break down between government and workers NCR

April 18 -- New Parliamentary report on Air Passenger protections echoes calls from Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach  

April 11 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach joins calls to limit foreign ownership of commercial fishing licenses on West Coast 

April 11 -- Federal NDP call for ban on transfer of commercial fishing licences to foreign fishers  NCR

March

March 31 -- People with disabilities face greater accessibility challenges in rural and Northern communities  

March 30 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP notes of NDP initiatives in 2023 Federal Budget  NCR

March 29 -- Budget 2023 will see attempts at technology legislation

March 29 -- Budget 2023 shows indigenous investments and a decrease in poverty

March 29 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach calls for assistance for Houston in House of Commons Statement NCR

March 28 -- Federal Budget 2023: Farewell surplus, as Liberals take on years of deficit ahead to deliver on programs, hedge against future economic challenges NCR

March 28 -- Federal budget tabled, deficit to continue for foreseeable future

March 28 -- Canada capping alcohol excise tax at 2%

March 28 -- Benefits for northern residents in the federal budget announcement

March 28 -- Hopes for Inflation relief, assistance on Housing, Infrastructure atop the wish list for Federal Budget today NCR

March 27 -- Health Care Town Hall Tonight as NDP MP's seek your feedback on health care themes and issues NCR

March 22 -- Ottawa renews commitment to ending long-term drinking advisories, celebrates Indigenous Water Operators on World Water Day

March 22 -- Council offers much in way of gratitude for Province's 65 million dollar waterline funding; warn of orange of other challenges still to take on NCR

March 21 -- Weekend visit by Federal Transport Committee to Prince Rupert provides glimpse of trade corridor importance, along with challenges for communities that are home to facilities  NCR

March 21 -- MP Taylor Bachrach tables bill which would ensure air passengers are compensated for cancelled or delayed flights 

March 21 -- Lack of 'meaningful discussions' takes British Columbia Port Negotiations to a request for a Federal conciliation officer NCR
March 21 -- UFAWU-Unifor led petition on foreign ownership of fishing license to be presented to House of Commons on Wednesday  NCR

March 20 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach to introduce Private member's bill to seek Air Passenger protections NCR

March 16 -- Parliamentary Transportation Committee set for St. Patrick's Day tour of Prince Rupert Port Facilities  NCR

March 10 -- Federal Court approves $2.8 Billion Settlement agreement for Band Class of Residential Day Scholars class action

March 10 --North Coast NDP set to welcome Premier Eby and other guests for Mid March event NCR

March 9 -- Town of Smithers mourns loss of former mayor Cress Farrow

March 9 -- Former Mayor of Smithers dies 

March 9 -- "Infuriated' Bachrach demands immediate action surrounding deaths of Prince Rupert tugboat crew

March 8 -- Transportation Safety Board issues four recommendations following final report on fatal sinking of the Tugboat Ingenika 

March 8 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach renews calls for Ottawa to help with Prince Rupert's infrastructure issues 

March 8 -- More calls for Federal Government to address safety issues in marine towing industry, following Transportation Safety Board report on Ingenika NCR

March 7 -- MP Bachrach address Prince Rupert infrastructure sure crisis 

March 7 -- Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach raises Prince Rupert infrastructure woes in House of Commons  NCR

February

February 28 -- Ottawa introduces new modern treaty implementation policy, co-developed with First Nations, Metis and Inuit partners 

February 27 -- Skeena- Bulkley Valley MP believes proposed alert would benefit the north 

February 23 -- PG passport office still on track for April opening

February 13 -- Union leaders and MP chastise feds for lack of tugboat safety reform at memorial for deceased tug crew members

February 10 -- MP and Unions call on Ottawa to Better protect tugboat workers on Second Anniversary of fatal Ingenika sinking 

February 10 -- Mariner's Park rally brings many together to remember lives lost, call for action to bring more safety to marine industry NCR

February 9 -- Northwest BC MP steps into new deputy critic role for fisheries and oceans 

February 8 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP wants salmon populations to improve 

February 8 -- MP calls for EI changes for Houston, Chetwynd workers 

February 7 -- Double Duty for Bachrach, as Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP takes on additional role as NDP Deputy critic on Fisheries  NCR

February 7 -- Wainwright Marine Services and Director Bates facing eight charges on 2021 Ingenika sinking NCR

February 6 -- MP Taylor Bachrach appointed NDP Deputy crit8c for the DFO and Canadian coastguard 

February 6 -- New Central Coast Marine Refuge area created, region to be closed to all fishing  NCR

February 3 -- Northern BC voices heard about recent amendments to Bill C-21

February 2 -- Bachrach on support for Mill workers (video)

February 2 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach calls for EI help for families in Bulkley Valley impacted by Canfor Mill Closure  NCR

February 1 -- Federal Government pushed to aid those affected by recent Canfor Closures

February 1 -- MP Taylor Bachrach calls for changes to Employment Insurance to support sawmill workers in Houston and Chetwynd

February 1 -- Concerns over Federal Liberal backtracking on Salmon Farms spurs letter writing plans  NCR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
January

January 31 -- MP Taylor Bachrach chastises Liberals in Question Period for allowing airlines to exploit loopholes to avoid Payin Passenger compensation 

January 31 -- With return of Parliament, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach takes up cause of airline passengers once again NCR

January 19 -- MP Taylor Bachrach calls for Federal funding to replace Prince Rupert's water infrastructure, joining provincial officials 

January 19 -- Bachrach calls on Feds to step up with funding to help Prince Rupert's infrastructure woes

January 19 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP joins chorus calling on Federal assistance for Prince Rupert's infrastructure issues  NCR

January 13 -- MP Taylor Bachrach speaks to range of topics in Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce Podcast appearance  NCR

January 12 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach calls for an overhaul of Air Passenger Protections, including automatic compensation 

January 12 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach calls for automatic compensation when flights are delayed NCR

January 12 -- Travel turbulence (audio)

January 10 -- Ottawa introduces new measures to address two calls to Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 

January 10 -- Province offers to prioritize resources towards Prince Rupert water line woes, if Federal Government partners up towards issue NCR

January 5 -- Taylor Bachrach wants meeting about Transportation (video)

January 4 -- Commons Transport committee chair to call on SunWing and VIA Rail for Tavel disruption explanations 

January 4 -- MP Taylor Bachrach requests urgent meeting to discuss travel woes, after hundreds of Canadians were stranded over the holidays 

January 4 -- Opposition critics call on Transport Minister Omar Alghabra to appear at upcoming meetings on Transportation disruptions over holidays  NCR

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