Taylor Bachrach secures nomination as NDP candidate for Skeena-Bulkley Valley for next Federal election

The Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP will stick with their man whenever the next Federal election comes along, with the party on Saturday nominating the incumbent MP as their candidate.

In their statement today, the party outlined some of the achievements of the MP for the constituents of the vast riding  that spans an area from the Bulkley Valley to Haida Gwaii and Central Coast to Yukon border

For four years, Bachrach has been a strong voice for Northwestern British Columbians in the House of Commons. He has been a staunch defender of rural and remote communities, standing up for the federal services and investments people need. 

He’s also been a clear voice on climate action in the face of droughts and wildfires, and has stood up for workers in their fight for better wages and conditions.

Bachrach has worked alongside farmers to get financial aid; forced the government to open a passport office in Northern B.C.; stood with striking public servants, smelter workers and port workers; and continues to push for public dental care, pharmacare and affordable housing.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spoke to the commitment of the MP for the residents of Skeena-Bulkley Valley

“Taylor has brought a strong, unwavering voice to the House of Commons on behalf of his constituents. He works incredibly hard to represent a huge riding far from Ottawa, and in a minority Parliament he’s managed to deliver tangible wins for Northwest BC. I’m proud to call him a member of our team and thankful he will continue to work alongside us as we fight for all Canadians.”

As for the MP, he was appreciative of the support from the members and noted of the work ahead.

“It’s an incredible honour to represent Skeena-Bulkley Valley and the people who call this place home. In challenging times like the ones we now face when many of our neighbours are struggling with the cost of living, I’m more determined than ever to push for the solutions they need.” -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP and nominated candidate Taylor Bachrach

Barring the collapse of the Minority Liberal Government that the NDP is currently supporting, the next election is not due to be called until October 20, 2025. 

Recent polling has put what has been a fairly reliable NDP riding for much of this century into play come the 2025 election period, part of a surge of polling results for the Opposition Conservatives which could be set to redraw the House of Commons map come election day.

In Skeena-Bulkley Valley, the NDP is looking towards the efforts of Mr. Bachrach to deny the Conservatives at least one BC seat in the vote to come.

The full Statement can be reviewed here.

The Conservatives, along with other Federal parties have yet to announce who will carry their flag into the election campaign for 2025.

More notes from the House of Commons can be reviewed here.