NDP take up the Ellis Ross Challenge, with first notes on Skeena-Bulkley Valley Conservatives announcement

It's just day one of what is really just the prelude to the next federal election  but the Federal NDP appear to be ready to defend their long held bastion in the Northwest.

With the party issuing their first statement today towards the announcement yesterday that Ellis Ross has joined the Pierre Poilievre team towards the next election.

In a statement today, the NDP hailed the work of incumbent MP Taylor Bacharach and warned of what they view will be the Ross and Poilievre agenda should they claim power when we next go to the polls.

Bachrach called the move to the federal scene by Ross a troubling one, putting forward climate change as an issue likely to be a key campaign topic in the moths ahead.

“I’m proud of my record standing up for Northwest communities, protecting services people need, and getting results with programs like dental care. 

When you send New Democrats to Parliament, we fight for people and communities, not for oil and gas corporations or rich CEOs,

It’s troubling Ellis Ross would throw his lot in with Poilievre and the Conservative’s when they don’t have workable plans to deal with the biggest issues facing the Northwest — especially climate change.”  - NDP MP Taylor Bachrach (Skeena – Bulkley Valley)

The NDP MP also called on a labour ally, Rob Ashton President of the ILWU  for an early endorsement towards the political battle that is shaping up.

''Taylor Bachrach has been a tireless fighter for workers in Skeena-Bulkley Valley and across the country. Taylor doesn't just talk or make empty promises, he consistently shows up for and stands with workers, instead of backing rich CEOs and bosses. He’s a strong ally of ILWU, and a good example of what we need in Ottawa.''

The Northwest likely will soon see many more such testimonials for the incumbent from local labour unions and environmental groups.

The political positioning will continue tonight, with Ellis Ross and Pierre Poilevre set for their Axe the Tax Rally tonight at the Lester Centre.

An event which will now also serve as the launch party of sorts for the Ross campaign ahead.

More on the Federal political scene can be explored here.

Cross posted from the North Coast Review.