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By Veronica Beltran

Bill C-229

Bachrach voices strong opposition on proposed bill to repeal Oil Tanker Moratorium

Nov 3, 2020 | 5:00 AM

OTTAWA—Member of Parliament, Taylor Bachrach, voiced a strong opposition, on a Bill that would see the repeal of the North Coast Oil Tanker Moratorium.

Skeena-Bulkley Valley’s Taylor Bachrach took the opportunity to remind the House of Commons that the oil tanker moratorium on the North Coast was a result fo decades of work from community leaders in the Northwest concerned about the environmental impact of an oil spill on coastal ecosystems.

“For the people of the Northwest, this issue has been settled for decades. I’m looking to my colleagues in the House to recognize that fact once again and vote down this bill.”—Taylor Bachrach, Member of Parliament Skeena-Bulkley Valley

Bachrach then recounted concerns he has heard from Coastal First Nations on the topic and reminded the house of how the Nathan E Stewart sinking had impacted the Heiltsuk in Bella Bella.

“Suffice to say, while there are many other pressing issues facing us right now, I have no doubt that if need be, the people of northwest BC will rise up once again to defend our coast,” added Bachrach.

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