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
(From our political blog D'Arcy McGee)



2023

May

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

April 

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

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 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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