By CKPG Today

Federal politics

Northwest MP appointed NDP transport critic

Jan 21, 2021 | 11:28 AM

SMITHERS — Skeena-Bulkley Valley New Democrat MP Taylor Bachrach has been appointed his party’s transport critic.

“I’m honoured to take on these additional responsibilities in Parliament,” said Bachrach.

“The pandemic has posed massive challenges for the transportation sector, particularly airlines. My focus in Ottawa will be advocating for ordinary Canadians – from the workers whose jobs are threatened to air passengers still awaiting refunds.”

He pointed out that assistance for airlines was highlighted as a priority in the supplementary mandate letter issued last week to new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra. Bachrach and says any such assistance must come with conditions, including keeping “workers employed,” and not “subsidizing CEO bonuses.”

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Bachrach is already a member of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Committees.

He says other priorities in his new role will be to maintain the North Coast Oil Tanker Moratorium, improving rail safety, and reducing climate pollution.