Taylor Bachrach

Canadian politician

Taylor Bachrach

Bachrach in 2019

Member of Parliament
for Skeena—Bulkley Valley

Incumbent

Assumed office
October 21, 2019
Preceded by| Nathan Cullen
Mayor of Smithers
In office
November 19, 2011 – November 3, 2019
Preceded by| Cress Farrow
Succeeded by| Gladys Atrill
Personal details
Born| 1978 (age 45-46)
Political party| New Democratic Party
Residence| Smithers, British Columbia[1]

Taylor Bachrach MP (born 1978[2]) is a Canadian New Democratic Party politician who was elected to represent the riding of Skeena—Bulkley Valley in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2019 Canadian federal election.[3] Prior to his election in the House of Commons, he served as the mayor of Smithers, British Columbia[4] from 2011 to 2019 and as a municipal councillor in the Village of Telkwa from 2008 to 2011.

Outside politics, Bachrach owned a communications business, Bachrach Communications.[5] He also served as the director of communications for the British Columbia chapter of the Sierra Club of Canada.[6]

## Personal life

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Bachrach and his wife, Michelle, have two daughters, Ella and Maddie Bachrach.[7] He lives in Smithers.[8]

## Federal politics

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At the 2019 Canadian federal election, Skeena—Bulkley Valley was an open seat as its MP, Nathan Cullen, chose not to seek re-election.[9][10] Bachrach won the party's nomination and subsequently held the seat for the NDP. He resigned as mayor of Smithers on November 3, 2019, to assume his new role as MP.[11] After he was elected federally, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh named him to be the party's critic for Infrastructure and Communities in the 43rd Canadian Parliament.[12]

After his re-election in the 2021 Canadian federal election, Bachrach became the critic for Transport and deputy critic for Infrastructure and Communities.[13]

On December 13, 2021, Bachrach tabled Bill C-210, the Right to Vote at 16 Act, which would amend the Canada Elections Act to lower the federal voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years of age.[14]

On December 13, 2023, he tabled Bill C-371, the Rail Passenger Priority Act, which would amend the Canada Transportation Act to give passenger trains priority over freight rail.[15] Following the adjournment of the House of Commons for the holiday season, Bachrach embarked on The Canadian to learn more about and promote passenger rail in Canada.[16]

## Electoral record

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### Federal

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2021 Canadian federal election: Skeena—Bulkley Valley

Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures
| New Democratic | Taylor Bachrach | 15,921 | 42.58 | +1.68 | $63,480.61
| Conservative | Claire Rattée | 13,513 | 36.14 | +2.94 | $70,700.48
| People's | Jody Craven | 2,888 | 7.72 | +5.42 | $0.00
| Liberal | Lakhwinder Jhaj | 2,866 | 7.66 | –3.94 | $3,828.51
| Green | Adeana Young | 1,406 | 3.76 | –4.14 | $8,424.51
| Christian Heritage | Rod Taylor | 797 | 2.13 | –1.17 | $22,278.11
Total valid votes/expense limit  | 37,391 | 99.49 | - | $131,940.03
Total rejected ballots  | 193 | 0.51 | –0.10
Turnout  | 37,584 | 55.72 | –6.98
Eligible voters  | 67,453
| New Democratic hold | Swing | –0.63
Source: Elections Canada[17][18]

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2019 Canadian federal election: Skeena—Bulkley Valley

Party  | Candidate  | Votes | % | ±% | Expenditures
| New Democratic | Taylor Bachrach | 16,944 | 40.9 | -10.18 | $95,825.47
| Conservative | Claire Rattée | 13,756 | 33.2 | +8.41 | $58,121.59
| Liberal | Dave Birdi | 4,793 | 11.6 | -7.12 | $33,859.91
| Green | Mike Sawyer | 3,280 | 7.9 | +4.26 | $7,326.84
| Christian Heritage | Rod Taylor | 1,350 | 3.3 | +1.53 | $23,458.48
| People's | Jody Craven | 940 | 2.3 | - | $5,358.59
| Independent | Danny Nunes | 164 | 0.4 | - | none listed
| Independent | Merv Ritchie | 157 | 0.4 | - | none listed
Total valid votes/expense limit  | 41,384 | 100.0
Total rejected ballots  | 267 | 0.61
Turnout  | 41,651 | 62.7
Eligible voters  | 66,421
| New Democratic hold | Swing | -9.30
Source: Elections Canada[19][20]

### Municipal

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2018 Smithers mayoral election

Mayoral candidate  | Vote  | %
Taylor Bachrach (X) | 1,137 | 64.02
Randy Bell | 639 | 35.98
2014 Smithers mayoral election

Candidate  | Vote  | %
Taylor Bachrach (X)  | Acclaimed
2011 Smithers mayoral election

Candidate  | Vote  | %
Taylor Bachrach | 896 | 58.52
Cress Farrow (X) | 635 | 41.48

## References

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1. ^ "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
2. ^ Smith, Robyn (August 20, 2012). "Boy Mayor on a Roll". The Tyee. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
3. ^ "Canada election results: Skeena—Bulkley Valley". Global News. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
4. ^ Hewitt, Trevor (August 27, 2019). "Bachrach takes leave of absence as mayor to focus on campaign trail". The Interior News. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
5. ^ Smith, Robyn (August 20, 2012). "Boy Mayor on a Roll". The Tyee. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
6. ^ Sierra Club of Canada BC Chapter Annual Report 2005 (Report). 2006. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
7. ^ "Taylor Bachrach Skeena—Bulkley Valley". Canada's NDP. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
8. ^ "Candidate Questions: Taylor Bachrach – Skeena-Bulkley Valley". CKPGToday.ca. September 10, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
9. ^ Zussman, Richard (March 1, 2019). "NDP MP Nathan Cullen not running in the 2019 federal election". Global News. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
10. ^ Tasker, John Paul (March 1, 2019). "NDP MP Nathan Cullen isn't running again". CBC News. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
11. ^ "Bachrach officially resigns as Smithers mayor". Northern Sentinel. November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
12. ^ "Bachrach named Critic for Infrastructure and Communities". Haida Gwaii Observer. November 28, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
13. ^ Maslin, Cael. "Taylor Bachrach appointed to a couple of new positions". CFNR Network. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
14. ^ "C-210 (44-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada". www.parl.ca. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
15. ^ "C-371 An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (passenger rail service)". LEGISinfo. Parliament of Canada. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
16. ^ "This B.C. MP is taking a 4,500-km train ride to try to improve passenger rail in Canada". cbc.ca. CBC News. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
17. ^ "Election Night Results — Skeena—Bulkley Valley". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
18. ^ "Final Election Expenses Limits for Candidates — 44th Canadian Federal Election". Elections Canada. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
19. ^ "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
20. ^ "Election Night Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved November 16, 2019.

## External links

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*   * Taylor Bachrach – Parliament of Canada biography

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