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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

1.5 million Canadians have received care under the new dental plan!

Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Such an honour to be in Skidegate to witness the signing of the Chiix̲uujin / Chaaw K̲aawgaa “Big Tide (Low Water)” Haida Title Lands Agreement. A huge milestone in the journey toward reconciliation between Canada and the Haida. Congrats to the generations of leaders whose work led to this. Haawa!

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Trump’s tariffs on Canadian aluminum are unfair and unproductive. We’re pushing the government to counter with targeted tariffs on US products and find new markets for Canadian aluminum. We’ll do everything we can to support the 1,500 workers at the Kitimat smelter.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Merci à l’AFFNO de m’avoir invité à ses festivités de la Cabane à Sucre à Prince Rupert. Cet organisme joue un rôle important dans la promotion de la langue et de la culture françaises dans notre région. De plus, la nourriture y est délicieuse!

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I get to meet with stakeholders in some unique “board rooms” — from riverbanks and underground mines to fire halls and fishing boats. Thursday, I got to meet with Gary and Christian from Shames Mountain. They assured me the most productive meetings are held on the chairlift. Agreed!

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

It was an honour to be invited to Metlakatla for today’s Community Safety Forum and spend a few hours visiting folks in the community. Thanks for a warm welcome on a cold, rainy north coast day.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 04/01/2025

The totem pole stands in the entryway of France’s Musée du Quai Branly, elegant but somewhat out of place. Strangers breeze past often without a glance. For nearly a century, the pole has been separated from its people.

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How a Wet’suwet’en Totem Pole Wound Up in Paris | The Tyee

Inside a generational journey of reconnection and education.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Great film night fundraiser in Smithers for the Mountain Mentors program, which helps connect Indigenous youth with the land through skiing and snowboarding. Thanks to Kayla, Simbayez, Chelsie, Madeline, Abigail, Roberta and Raeden! Watch Riding Red here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=kNMt...

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

A little mountain magic from yesterday…

On Hudson Bay Mountain, with view of ski cabins

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

A Walk in the Snow Jennifer Walton 2016

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Amidst a chaotic day in Ottawa, this appeared on page 248 of the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement. Work remains to make it a reality, but an official federal commitment is a big milestone in our efforts to secure fairness for Haida Gwaii. Congrats to all who worked to reach this point.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

A little mountain medicine on a Sunday morning. Everything is better above the clouds.

A small creek in winter, not yet frozen over

In the alpine on Hudson Bay Mountain in winter, looking down on a blanket of clouds covering the Bulkley Valley

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Air Passenger Rights @airpassengerrights.ca · 11/12/2024

Air Canada must pay $10,000 to mistreated passengers, Yukon judge says "[Passengers] who saved for three years for their-one-week vacation were treated shamefully, being moved around without any thought of the effect of this experience [...]." @taylorbachrach.bsky.social

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I’ve initiated 6 days of hearings on whether communities are protected from spills and fires caused by the rail transport of dangerous goods. Yesterday, I questioned Transport Canada’s officials responsible for dangerous goods and rail safety. Their inability to answer basic questions was shocking

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TRAN Committee - Rail Safety

YouTube video by Taylor Bachrach NDP

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Faced with airlines charging passengers junk fees for basic services like carry-on luggage, the Liberals plan to once again politely ask the CEOs to change their ways. If only someone had the power to regulate airlines on behalf of Canadians…

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Our plan takes the GST off home heating, phone and internet bills, kids’ clothes and more. We’d make it permanent, too, meaning more savings for families. (And small biz would only have to change their prices once) Monday’s the vote.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I’m still pushing the government to restore the full Northern Residents Tax Deduction for the residents of Haida Gwaii. With the cost of living higher than ever and the government’s Fall Economic Statement coming in just days, it’s time for this change.

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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 03/12/2024

NEWS IN PHOTO: Conservatives insist showing up drunk to House of Commons vote was tribute to John A. MacDonald

A group of Conservative MPs sitting in the House of Commons who may or may not be super wasted, next to a picture of John A. MacDonald, who was definitely super wasted.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Deeply disturbing rhetoric. The mayors and councillors I’ve worked with are the most dedicated, community minded folks you’ll meet. Disparaging them for cheap political points does our country a disservice.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I was honoured to be in Gitwinksihlkw last night to attend the memorial of Sim’oogit Hay’maas, Chester Moore. Chester was an artist, a composer of songs, and a force behind the annual Hobiyee celebration, among many other things. He was “a giant of Nisga’a culture.” May his memory be a blessing.

Memorial in Gitwinksihlkw for the late Nisga’a chief Chester Moore.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Nice to have snow for Smithers’ annual Christmas in the Valley event! Thanks to the Downtown Merchants Association for an enjoyable evening.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Yet another story involving the airlines’ mistreatment of passengers with disabilities. Yet another day that goes by without the government acting to protect their safety, dignity and human rights.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

In warm, snowless Ottawa, missing this back home…

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Great to have Bulkley Valley teacher, community volunteer and all-around wonderful person Christine Tessier in the House of Commons today!

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Honoured to hold down the fort with this crew, debating until midnight the potentially devastating impacts of Trump’s promised 25% tariffs on Canadian exports.

NDP MPs Blake Desjarlais, Peter Julian, Taylor Bachrach and Lisa Marie Barron in the House of Commons at the end of the emergency debate on American tariffs.

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Brian Masse @brianmasse.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I am pleased to see that the Speaker granted the NDP's emergency debate on Trump’s proposed tariffs. Canadian jobs are at risk. We need all hands on deck.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Thrilled my little video “Paddle to the People” has been selected as a finalist for this year’s SkeenaWild Film Fest. If you missed the screenings, you can watch it here… m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfj9...

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Paddle to the People 2024

YouTube video by Taylor Bachrach NDP

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 26/11/2024

Why does Poilievre keep saying the Nazis were socialists? A right-wing interpretation of history links fascism and socialism. How accurate is it? A Tyee explainer.

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Why Does Poilievre Keep Saying the Nazis Were Socialists? | The Tyee

A right-wing interpretation of history links fascism and socialism. How accurate is it? A Tyee explainer.

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Jenn @jennsaidthis.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Thank you @taylorbachrach.bsky.social for meeting with us today to discuss airport issues. Dignity & respect in the workplace is a basic human right.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

A person on a bicycle is by far the most energy-efficient among animals and machines per distance traveled relative to body weight. The bicycle is magic. www.jstor.org/stable/24923...

A graph titled "Cost of Transport" showing the relationship between body weight (in kilograms) and energy consumption for distance traveled (calories per gram per kilometer) for various animals and machines. It highlights that a person on a bicycle ranks first in efficiency.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I’m deeply touched to have been given this blanket by the Patrick family, in gratitude for my tribute in the House to the late Kirsten Patrick.

Taylor with the Patrick family on November 20, 2024

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Peter Julian 🇨🇦 @mrpeterjulian.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

The temporary GST relief is not enough! Why is the Liberal government leaving out seniors and people with disabilities who didn’t work in 2023 from receiving the $250 cheque? @jagmeetsingh.bsky.social & the #NDP will fight for vulnerable Canadians to ensure they also get the $250 relief!

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Darcy Higgins 🏳️‍⚧️ @darcyhiggins.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Please sign and repost if you support strengthening #rail in Canada! www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... @taylorbachrach.bsky.social #viarail #publictransit #cdntransit #cdnclimate #cdnpoli

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Petition e-5097 - Petitions

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

My NDP colleagues and I have been pushing to make life more affordable by taking the GST off essentials. Tomorrow, the PM is caving to our demand and announcing a winter GST holiday on some essentials. This is a win for families struggling to get by. His plan is temporary. We’d make it permanent.

theglobeandmail.com

Trudeau to unveil GST relief in multibillion-dollar affordability announcement

The plans would require legislated changes, which means the Liberals will need the support of another party to first end the two-month stand-off in the House of Commons that has stymied most other wor...

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Thirty Canadian MPs — including NDP and Green leaders Jagmeet Singh and Elizabeth May, and four members of the governing Liberal caucus — have joined forces with counterparts in New Zealand and Australia in support of recognizing a Palestinian state.

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Canadian MPs join international push for recognition of Palestinian state

Raffy Boudjikanian, Holly Cabrera - CBC News

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Canadian families are getting gouged on essentials while big corporations are posting record profits. We have a plan to take the GST off heating, phone/internet and kids’ clothes and pay for it by taxing excess profits. (In 2020, the PBO found such a tax would bring in $7.9 billion/yr)

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I’m standing in solidarity with striking postal workers across the Northwest, including this crew in Terrace. Postal service is vital in rural communities like ours and nothing gets delivered without the hard work of these folks. Let’s have their backs.

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Tabï misiyh to everyone at the Witsuwit’en Proficiency Building Program (WPB) for welcoming me to their language class today. It was inspiring to see the students’ determination to keep their beautiful language alive. We had lots of laughs too. Nenyust’en!

Group photo of Witsuwit’en language students

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I just learned the sad news that former premier John Horgan passed away. John was such an affable guy — someone who clearly loved learning about and being around people. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Travel well, Mr. Premier. And thanks for your service to our province.

Premier Horgan and me dancing at a Haida event in 2023

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

First they did it to the rail workers. Now to the port workers. The right to bargain is protected by the constitution. If the Trudeau Liberals are so quick to force an end to lockouts, what incentive would any company have to negotiate with its workers? A dark day for labour rights in Canada.

theglobeandmail.com

Ottawa orders ports reopened and binding arbitration in bid to resolve labour disputes

The announcement on Tuesday by Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon will affect four B.C. ports, the Port of Montreal and the Port of Quebec

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

It was heartening to see a large crowd at today’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Smithers. I always appreciate the words of padre Doug Campbell, who since 2014 has provided a thoughtful address at the ceremony. (I’ve posted his speech on my FB page).

Taylor with Junior firefighters at the Smithers legion

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Taylor Bachrach @taylorbachrach.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Prince Rupert dentists stepped up early to participate in the NDP’s national dental care program. With dentists in Smithers, Terrace, Houston, Fort St James and Haida Gwaii now on board too, lots of folks are able to access much-needed care. Dental care is health care!

thenorthernview.com

Rupert dentists pioneer federal dental care program in northwest B.C.

The Canadian Dental Care Program has approved 2.7 million people and served 1 million people since May 2024

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