Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP Electoral District Association

05/15/2026

We still say no to an oil pipeline to the north coast. Here’s a reminder of what we can accomplish when we stand together on protecting our coast. We’re still here.

05/05/2026

On , New Democrats honour the families, survivors, and advocates who work tirelessly to demand justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse Peoples.

Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people face disproportionately high rates of violence, and are nearly six times more likely to be murdered than non-Indigenous people in Canada. Between 2019 and 2025, more than one in four women killed in this country were Indigenous.

Behind these numbers are countless lives taken too soon, and loved ones left living in grief.

Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse people have the right to live in safety and dignity.

New Democrats will fight to end the systemic racism at the root of this ongoing genocidal violence — and secure justice for survivors and all those we have lost.

04/02/2026

Our condolences to all those who knew and loved Stephen Lewis. His work for peace, global cooperation and HIV/AIDS education had a significant impact here and across the globe, and his legacy is remarkable. Our hearts go out to his family, including our newly elected leader of the Canada’s NDP / Le NPD du Canada, Avi Lewis .

This morning we lost a titan of our movement, Stephen Lewis.

Few have been his equal in the advancement of democratic socialism in Canada, or of human rights, compassion and equality on the global stage.

Stephen’s legacy is eternal and our party will honour it by carrying on his commitment to justice and dignity for every human life. We will keep alive the flame of hope for a better society that burned bright throughout his life.

Yes, in our lifetime.

Read our party's full statement: https://www.ndp.ca/news/remembering-stephen-lewis-1937-2026

03/31/2026

Here’s today’s story in the Terrace Standard about the resolution passed at the convention on upholding the oil tanker ban on the northwest coast.

Federal New Democrats pass resolution to protect coastal tanker ban

Published 4:03 pm Monday, March 30, 2026
By Rod Link

New Democrats overwhelmingly passed a resolution opposing any attempt to do away with the coastal oil tanker ban when they met in Winnipeg this past weekend to elect Avi Lewis as the new leader of the federal wing of the party.

Sponsored by the New Democratic Party’s electoral district association for the federal riding of Skeena-Bulkley Valley and co-sponsored by the association for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith federal riding, the resolution would have the NDP join with First Nations on the coast to oppose any move to “weaken, overturn or temporarily suspend” the ban.

The resolution does not mention an oil-carrying pipeline directly, but does refer to the agreement signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith last year outlining a framework whereby one could be constructed.

The resolution states a tanker spill “would devastate the environment and communities relying on the ocean for food, work, and culture.”

The move toward a tanker ban grew in the last decade as Enbridge advanced plans for its Northern Gateway pipeline to carry oil from Alberta to an export terminal at Kitimat.

Although Enbridge quietly walked away from the project in 2015 following intense opposition, federal Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formalized an informal tanker ban with legislation in 2019.

Sarah Zimmerman, the president of the Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP association, in introducing the resolution, noted that the legislation “ensures that oil products travel further away from the coast, where the waters are safer and less treacherous.”

“It’s not anti-development, it’s a safer, better way to do business,” she said.

Zimmerman also reminded convention delegates of the efforts made that resulted in the legislation.

“While this moratorium was codified in 2019, it reflects more than 50 years of efforts to protect this unique area and promote a conservation economy,” she said.

“While Liberals and Conservatives seek to divide us, we can’t fall prey to the divisive pipeline politics.”

The provincial wing of the New Democratic Party has yet to meet to discuss the potential for an oil pipeline, but NDP Premier David Eby has consistently said there is nothing to discuss, as no one has presented any sort of project plan.

First Nations on the coast have signed a declaration in opposition.

The leadership convention drew 2,000 party members. Lewis was one of five leadership candidates, drawing 39,734 votes for a first ballot victory of 56 per cent.

The leadership convention was made necessary after the April 2025 federal election in which the NDP elected just seven Members of Parliament, losing official party status in the House of Commons. Then-leader Jagmeet Singh lost his own seat and resigned.

03/30/2026

Today we spoke out in support of the resolution we put forward at the Canada’s NDP / Le NPD du Canada convention that the federal NDP uphold and defend the Northcoast oil tanker ban. Co-sponsored by the Nanaimo Ladysmith EDA, we stood firm in our resolve to stand with Coastal First Nations and the people and communities of northwestern BC.

This resolution was passed and we are grateful for the support of the members who voted in favour.

03/28/2026

Delegates from the Skeena-Bulkley Valley Electoral District Association are in Winnipeg for the federal NDP Convention and Leadership vote.

From resolutions, to an incredible welcome from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and voting for the executive of the party - delegates have been busy!

There are more than 1700 registered delegates attending from across the county and we’re proud to have members from the Nass Valley, Terrace and Kitimat in attendance.

03/17/2026

Thanks SkeenaWild, for recognizing Pat’s immeasurable contributions to environmental conservancy and advocacy. 🧡

03/10/2026

Voting for the new leader of Canada’s NDP is now open! We’re looking forward to attending the national NDP convention at the end of this month when voting will close and a new leader will be chosen. Conventions are great way to advocate for issues that matter in our riding and connecting with other progressive activists from across the country.

11/19/2025

Hey friends - here is a great opportunity to hear from the five people seeking to become the next leader of Canada’s NDP / Le NPD du Canada.

5 incredible candidates.
5 visions for the future of our movement.
We can’t wait to hear them share their ideas for our party's next chapter at the leadership debate, happening November 27 at 7 PM EST.

04/29/2025

Thank YOU!!!!
To all the voters 🗳️ — whether it was your first time voting 🎉, you’re a long-time supporter ❤️, or a newly linked member of Team Taylor 🤝 — your energy and enthusiasm have been absolutely incredible!! ⚡
Every leaflet dropped ✉️, every phone call made ☎️, every door knocked 🚪, and every conversation had 🗣️ — it all mattered, and it all made a difference!

We are still waiting on the results ⏳, but at this moment, it’s such an unbelievable feeling to see so many people from across this great riding come together for a common goal ✨.

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to each and every one of you amazing Team Taylor peeps!!
Feeling hopeful 🌟, grateful 🙏, and proud 💪 of everything we've accomplished together.