Round 1
Round 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHG98qP-bTA&ab_channel=cpac
N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs replaces health minister, CEO of Horizon Health – July 15, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suyzo1bVVkQ
Southwest Magazine: New Brunswick Southwest MP John Williamson Interview
Premier Blaine Higgs defends sweeping changes to health-care leadership
Replacing health minister, firing Horizon CEO, dropping health authority boards reflects sense of urgency
He replaced the health minister, fired the head of the Horizon Health Network and replaced the boards of directors of both Horizon and Vitalité with a single trustee each.
Higgs says his actions demonstrate a suitable sense of urgency for a system in "crisis," which he contends wasn't coming across from those managing the system.
"We're going to always find people that resist change. But the time for changing our system and getting it on a road to improvement is now," he said Monday.
"And sometimes I know the shock and awe thing is difficult, but I think everyone realized that something has to be different."
The shakeup comes after a patient died in the waiting room of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital's emergency department in Fredericton early Tuesday morning while waiting for care.
Witness John Staples said the man, a senior, had been waiting alone in a wheelchair, in visible discomfort for hours when he appeared to fall asleep. It was only during a routine check of people in the waiting room that a hospital employee realized the man had stopped breathing, he said.
There were 17 ER patients waiting to be admitted that day and the hospital was full, according to Higgs.
Higgs
said he believes it's necessary to make public the results of Horizon's
review of a patient's death in the waiting room of the Dr. Everett
Chalmers Regional Hospital's emergency department last Tuesday morning
while waiting for care. (Joe McDonald/CBC)
"We know hospital occupancy has always been a problem. We've had that before COVID. But are people being released [in] an appropriate [amount of] time? Do we have a flow through the system as needed, so we keep people moving because new people are coming in? All of these things are a process improvement, a flow, a management issue, and that's why I focus so much on that."
Higgs confirmed the results of the ongoing Horizon review of the patient's death will be made public. If he's not satisfied with the results, he will ask for an external review, he has said.
During Friday's news conference, Higgs announced Bruce Fitch replaces Dorothy Shephard as Health minister, while she takes over Social Development; Margaret Melanson replaces Dr. John Dornan as interim president and CEO of Horizon; and the government has appointed Suzanne Johnston and Gerald Richard as trustees for Horizon and Vitalité, respectively, replacing the boards, which included members elected by the public and appointed by government.
He was removing a "bureaucratic stalemate," he had said.
I guess I'm not the first to watch it deteriorate, but I might be the first to act like this in the sense of urgency to make something change.
- Blaine Higgs, premier
Asked Monday about his own role and the role of his office in watching the health-care system deteriorate, Higgs replied: "Well, I guess I'm not the first to watch it deteriorate, but I might be the first to act like this in the sense of urgency to make something change."
Higgs has been in office for four years. He won re-election with a majority government in September 2020 after calling a snap election following two years of leading the province's first minority government since 1920.
His government put more money into the health-care system, "but that wasn't working," he said between frequent sips of water, apologizing for having what he described as "a problem with [a] cold in [his] throat."
"I think I've demonstrated the responsibility to act and make something happen in a timely fashion and taken that accountability."
'Not afraid to try' new way
What if the sweeping leadership changes don't work?
"Well, there's a lot of what-ifs in the world, and I guess we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Right now, I'm not afraid to act and to carry on to act because our people deserve better. Our employees deserve better. And we all need to ensure that that better happens," Higgs said.
"And I'm not afraid to be measured along the way to see that better is indeed happening. So I guess, you know, you can make that judgment in a few years and decide whether we got traction or whether we didn't. But right now, I'm not afraid to try and try in a new and in a different way."
Call for more resources
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) in New Brunswick agrees changes are necessary, but contends more workers and better funding are among the things needed.
"We can change whoever we want at the head. If they don't have the resources to do their job and they are told all the time 'do more with less,' our members will continue to be frustrated with their managers and the managers will be frustrated with the government, which don't give them the tools to do their job," said spokesperson Simon Ouellette.
New Brunswick should pull out all the stops to recruit health-care workers, according to CUPE, including offering free education in the field.
CUPE
spokesperson Simon Ouellette said financial and human resources are
what's needed on the ground to help the New Brunswick health-care
system. (Radio-Canada)
"Instead of doing that, we come to do an administrative shuffle and we have just removed a layer of transparency that we had with our health authorities which are now under supervision," said Ouellette.
Higgs said "money isn't going to fix all this."
Health plan will still be implemented this mandate
The leadership changes will allow for swifter changes to a strained system. Having a small, focused group emulates what the government did in the early days of the pandemic, he said. "We had a small group that made decisions … based on facts, and then moved that out across the system."
He still wants his government's health reform plan, announced last November, implemented during the current mandate, he said.
"We've fallen behind on the schedule, but we're going to get caught up because our health plan that we put forward is solid. There will always be tweaks and improvements as we go with any improved process, but we committed to doing it during this mandate."
The need for targets and speed of implementation were part of the health plan, which promised that by the second quarter of 2022-23, the list of New Brunswickers waiting for a doctor would be eliminated and replaced by the New Brunswick Primary Care Network.
An update provided last month showed about 63,000 people are now on the Patient Connect New Brunswick list — 23,000 more than when the plan as announced.
Higgs wants to see more sharing of best practices between the two health networks. He notes Vitalité, for example, just hired about 275 students to help allow staff nurses to take vacation this summer.
He also wants to see better communication and collaboration between individual hospitals. One area he points to is sharing information about ER capacity each day so people can travel to another hospital where waits may be shorter.
In addition, nurses should have the flexibility to trade shifts with each other, family doctors need to work in teams more, and surgeries and emergency care should be offered where waits are shorter, he said.
With files from Information Morning In The Summer and Radio-Canada
In staff memo day before he was fired, Horizon CEO urged community masking against COVID
Dr. John Dornan advised staff Thursday of 'escalating' transmission in community and health-care settings
In a memo last Thursday, the day before he was fired in a major health-care leadership shakeup, Dornan advised staff "multiple indicators have demonstrated an increase" in the virus across New Brunswick over the past two weeks.
COVID-19 incidence has jumped from 60 cases per 100,000 to 129, and the provincial PCR test positivity rate has doubled to 20 per cent, according to the memo obtained by CBC News.
Horizon spokesperson Kris McDavid confirmed Monday the memo is authentic.
The number of patients either admitted to a Horizon hospital because of COVID or initially admitted for another reason and later tested positive for the virus has spiked to 104 from 29, the memo indicates.
There are now COVID outbreaks on 15 Horizon hospital units, up from two.
And staff absenteeism due to COVID has increased from an average of 50 to an average of 150, Dornan advised.
"Given these concerning trends, Horizon and Vitalité continue to monitor data and will make an evidence-based decision on our [infection prevention control] alert levels," he wrote, noting similar increases in COVID activity are being seen in other provinces.
"Consider showing an example in our community by wearing masks when indoors, shopping, etc. As part of our larger community, the 14,000 of us can be good examples."
No plans for mandatory masking
Masking has not been required in New Brunswick since March 14, when all COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
Last week, the province's chief medical officer of health said a return to mandatory masking or other protective restrictions is not being considered.
"At this point … we're not having that conversation," Dr. Jennifer Russell told CBC News.
"The message right now is about vaccination, because that's the thing that's going to decrease people's risk of having severe outcomes and requiring hospitalization."
Dornan
urged Horizon's roughly 14,000 staff members to maintain continuous
masking in health-care facilities and to consider masking in indoor
public spaces in the community as an example to others as COVID-19
transmission increases across the province. (Submitted by AHS)
New Brunswick's decision to focus on COVID-19 vaccination alone in the face of rising COVID cases fuelled by the highly transmissible Omicron subvariants BA.5 and BA.4 is a "bad strategy," according to infection control epidemiologist Colin Furness.
He has predicted it will fail and put children under five, who are currently unvaccinated, at greater risk.
Department of Health officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday about whether the province's position on masking has changed.
Officials also did not immediately respond to questions about what, if any role Dornan's memo played in his ousting Friday.
Dornan, who was only appointed president and CEO in March, after serving in the role in an interim capacity for about seven months, declined to comment.
Provinces
need to acknowledge COVID-19 is airborne and educate people about using
respirator masks, infection control epidemiologist Colin Furness has
said. (Nicholas Pfosi/Reuters)
Premier Blaine Higgs announced Dornan was fired, Dorothy Shephard was dropped as Health minister and the boards of both Horizon and Vitalité were removed, citing a growing health-care crisis that included the "traumatizing" death of a patient Tuesday in a Fredericton emergency department waiting room.
Margaret Melanson, Horizon's vice-president clinical services, will serve as Dornan's interim replacement.
Bruce Fitch has been named health minister and Shephard takes over as the minister of social development.
In place of the boards of directors for the two health authorities, Higgs said his government has appointed Suzanne Johnston and Gerald Richard as trustees for Horizon and Vitalité, respectively.
In addition to masking in public, Dornan asked staff in the memo to maintain continuous masking in Horizon facilities and to practise good hand hygiene.
They should also continue to follow infection prevention and control guidance, particularly physical distancing and occupancy limits in lunchrooms, he said, "as risk of transmission is significantly increased when your mask is removed while eating or drinking."
If staff have a community or occupational exposure to COVID, they should use on-site testing clinics, Dornan said.
If they have "ANY" symptoms of the virus, he stressed in capital letters, they should get tested.
Dornan thanked staff for their "ongoing diligence and support" in the pandemic response.
"Please stay safe and take time to recharge," he concluded.
CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
---------- Original message ----------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:12:18 -0300
Subject: Hey Higgy Methinls we all know why your buddy Dr. France
Desrosiers still won't speak with me N'esy Pas?
To: "bruce.fitch" <bruce.fitch@gnb.ca>, "blaine.higgs"
<blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "guy.arseneault" <guy.arseneault@gnb.ca>,
Charles.Murray@gnb.ca, Kevin.A.Arseneau@gnb.ca, megan.mitton@gnb.ca,
kris.austin@gnb.ca, michelle.conroy@gnb.ca, robert.gauvin@gnb.ca,
andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca, briangallant10
<briangallant10@gmail.com>, "Jacques.Poitras"
<Jacques.Poitras@cbc.ca>, robert.mckee@gnb.ca, greg.byrne@gnb.ca,
David.Coon@gnb.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com, sheilagunnreid
<sheilagunnreid@gmail.com>, "sylvie.gadoury"
<sylvie.gadoury@radio-canada.
Premier@ontario.ca, normand.pelletier@dalhousie.ca,
lebrun@nb.aibn.com, Alysha.Elliott@gnb.ca, "hugh.flemming"
<hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>, monica@actuslaw.com, rene@actuslaw.com,
Jacques.Duclos@vitalitenb.ca, Thomas.Lizotte@vitalitenb.ca,
"Tim.RICHARDSON" <Tim.RICHARDSON@gnb.ca>,
Brigitte.Sonier-Ferguson@
Dr.France.Desrosiers@
Cc: info@campbellton.org, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>,
hadeel.ibrahim@cbc.ca, Dorothy.Shephard@gnb.ca
https://www.cbc.ca/news/
Edmundston ER death happened under 'much different' circumstances than Fredericton one, minister says
Public not being told what happened in 'tragic' Edmundston case because it's delicate, Vitalité says
A "tragic event" ended in the death of a person at the Edmundston emergency room, the Vitalité Health Network said Monday.
On Sunday, a person was admitted to the emergency department of the Edmundston Regional Hospital.
"The person ... lost their life under unforeseeable and exceptional circumstances," Dr. France Desrosiers, CEO of Vitalité, said in a news release.
The network has shared no details about the person, why they were in the emergency room, what happened leading up to the death, or the cause of death.
"For confidentiality purposes and due to the delicate nature of the incident, no further details can be provided to the public at this time," Desrosiers said.
This death comes on the heels of a death in the waiting room of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital emergency room in Fredericton. That death triggered a major shakeup in health-care leadership in New Brunswick.
In response to a request for an interview, new Health Minister Bruce Fitch sent an emailed statement.
He said the circumstances of the Edmundston case were different from the Fredericton one but did not say how.
"I can't discuss the details surrounding this tragic event," Fitch said.
"It's important to note that the Department of Health must protect every individual's right to privacy — even those who are now deceased."
Fitch expressed his condolences to the family of the person who died Sunday. He said "an investigation will be completed," but did not say by whom.
No one from Vitalité was made available for an interview about the incident, although it happened in a part of the hospital members of the public use every day.
Desrosiers said she was at the Edmundston hospital Monday speaking to staff.
Did service failure contribute to death?
It's not known how long the person was waiting for care, or whether a shortage of staff played a role in the death.
Jean-Claude D'Amours, Liberal health critic, said he doesn't have a lot of information about what happened, but "it's fair to let the health network do the investigation."
He said he would like to see what the investigation finds about what services were provided and if there was any lack of resources that led to the person's death.
"In the end I hope to see the detail … about the services that were provided, the services that were needed by that individual and understand in the end if it was the lack of resources, lack of services, that created that situation."
No one else hurt
Vitalité was asked whether mental health was a factor, in what capacity the police were involved and whether Vitalité kept track of unexpected ER deaths
"No further details can be provided," Vitalité spokesperson Thomas Lizotte said.
No employees or members of the medical staff were injured.
Desrosiers said a "comprehensive internal root cause assessment of the incident" is underway, and police and the coroner's office are also investigating.
"The Network also wishes to acknowledge the exemplary work and professionalism of its staff in handling this unfortunate incident," Desrosiers said.
"The Network extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased."
Police try to understand
In response to a request for interview, the Edmundston Police Force issued a news release saying officers were called to the hospital on Sunday "to offer assistance following an event where a person unfortunately died in unexpected circumstances."
The force said it's investigating what happened " to better understand and assess the facts surrounding this unfortunate incident."
The news also comes as many hospitals are struggling with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and lack of staff. Some hospitals have reduced services, including the Edmundston hospital, and other emergency rooms have reduced hours.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
---------- Original message ----------
From: "Desrosiers, Dr. France (VitaliteNB)" <Dr.France.Desrosiers@
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2022 05:25:37 +0000
Subject: Réponse automatique : At least your lawyer Tim Ross can never
deny that I am still alive despite the fact I have been denied Heath
Care since 2008 when a doctor directed 3 members of the RCMP and two
hospital security guards to assault me CORRECT?
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Je suis à l'extérieur du bureau jusqu'au 10 juillet.
Pour toute urgence, veuillez contacter M. Stépahen Legacy jusqu'au 7
juillet, puis, Dre Natalie Banville.
I'm away from the office until July 10th.
For any emergency, please contact M. Stephane Legacy until July 7th
than, Dre Natalie Banville.
---------- Original message ----------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:38:52 -0300
Subject: Dr. France Desrosiers, Brent Babcock and CBC should never
deny the fact that I tried to talk Mayor Comeau today EH Chucky Murray
and Mr Higgs?
To: "blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "guy.arseneault"
<guy.arseneault@gnb.ca>, Charles.Murray@gnb.ca,
Kevin.A.Arseneau@gnb.ca, megan.mitton@gnb.ca, kris.austin@gnb.ca,
michelle.conroy@gnb.ca, robert.gauvin@gnb.ca,
andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca, briangallant10
<briangallant10@gmail.com>, "Jacques.Poitras"
<Jacques.Poitras@cbc.ca>, robert.mckee@gnb.ca, greg.byrne@gnb.ca,
David.Coon@gnb.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com, sheilagunnreid
<sheilagunnreid@gmail.com>, "sylvie.gadoury"
<sylvie.gadoury@radio-canada.
Cc: info@campbellton.org, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>,
Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, Premier@ontario.ca,
normand.pelletier@dalhousie.ca, lebrun@nb.aibn.com,
Dr.France.Desrosiers@
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/
Mayor
Ian Comeau
Councillors
Brent Babcock
Diane Cyr
Frédéric Daigle
Sterling (Fuzzy) Loga
Melanie Parent
Marco Savoie
https://www.cbc.ca/news/
Campbellton mayor secures meeting with head of Vitalité over lack of
obstetric services
Ian Comeau says 100-km drive through 'moose valley' to Bathurst
hospital is unacceptable
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Jun 22, 2022 7:00 AM AT
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Wed, 4 May 2022 18:27:46 -0300
Subject: Hey Higgy we all know why your buddy Dr. France Desrosiers
won't speak with me but I did manage to speak with Dr Hubert Dupuis
Trust that he knows why I agee with his litigation
To: "blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>,
Dr.France.Desrosiers@
premier <premier@gov.pe.ca>, PREMIER <PREMIER@gov.ns.ca>,
Roger.Brown@fredericton.ca, David.Coon@gnb.ca, "Roger.L.Melanson"
<roger.l.melanson@gnb.ca>, kris.austin@gnb.ca,
Christian.R.Whalen@gnb.ca, Norman.Bosse@gnb.ca,
advocate-defenseur@gnb.ca, Brenda.Lucki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
"Marco.Mendicino" <Marco.Mendicino@parl.gc.ca>, "Mike.Comeau"
<Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>, mcu@justice.gc.ca, "Mark.Blakely"
<Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Ross.Wetmore" <Ross.Wetmore@gnb.ca>,
"robert.mckee" <robert.mckee@gnb.ca>, "robert.gauvin"
<robert.gauvin@gnb.ca>, viltide@nb.sympatico.ca, Dominic.Cardy@gnb.ca,
denis.landry2@gnb.ca, andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca,
info@campbellton.org, normand.pelletier@dalhousie.ca
lebrun@nb.aibn.com, Alysha.Elliott@gnb.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com,
hugh.flemming@gnb.ca, greg.byrne@gnb.ca, Kevin.A.Arseneau@gnb.ca,
megan.mitton@gnb.ca, michelle.conroy@gnb.ca, bruce.fitch@gnb.ca,
mike.holland@gnb.ca, andre <andre@jafaust.com>, jbosnitch@gmail.com,
alexandre.silberman@cbc.ca, Dorothy.Shephard@gnb.ca,
monica@actuslaw.com, rene@actuslaw.com, Jacques.Duclos@vitalitenb.ca,
Thomas.Lizotte@vitalitenb.ca, "Tim.RICHARDSON"
<Tim.RICHARDSON@gnb.ca>, Brigitte.Sonier-Ferguson@
Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, premier
<premier@ontario.ca>, premier <premier@gov.ab.ca>, premier
<premier@leg.gov.mb.ca>, premier <premier@gov.bc.ca>, Office of the
Premier <scott.moe@gov.sk.ca>
https://www.cbc.ca/news/
Francophone lobby group questions delays in lawsuit over Vitalité's independence
Égalité Santé en français says delays could permit more ‘detrimental’
changes in N.B. health care
Alexandre Silberman · CBC News · Posted: May 04, 2022 3:54 PM AT
Dr. Hubert Dupuis, president of the francophone lobby group Égalité
Santé en français, speaks Wednesday at a news conference in Dieppe.
(Alexandre Silberman/CBC)
The Égalité Santé en français is continuing to try to force the New
Brunswick government to give the Vitalité Health Network increased
independence from government.
The francophone lobby group began a lawsuit in 2017, aiming to expand
community control for the health authority. The legal challenge argues
the province is infringing on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by
not providing francophones "full and complete" control over Vitalité.
Dr. Hubert Dupuis, the group's president, said a preliminary inquiry
was expected to be held May 17 and 18. But he was informed last week
that the province decided to switch to an external legal firm, pushing
back proceedings.
"It seems like a strange tactic to delay the response to the questions
we've raised, but especially to give the government time to implement
other changes to the health care system to the detriment of the
francophone and Acadian community," he said in French.
Equality of services
At a Wednesday news conference at Dieppe's arts and culture centre,
members and supporters gathered to reiterate support for the lawsuit.
Égalité Santé en français also criticized the centralization of
health-care decisions, the new health-care plan and an inequality of
services and resources between Horizon and Vitalité.
It raised concerns that further centralization of decision-making
toward a "bilingual" model would result in reduced quality of
French-language services.
Francophone lobby group sues province over Vitalité Health's independence
Dupuis said the delays appear to show the province is not prepared to
defend its position.
"We remind you that we filed our notice of lawsuit on June 17, 2017.
Did they just wake up?" he said at the news conference.
The Vitalité Health Network is one of two health authorities in the
province created by legislation. It has a board of directors, with
some members appointed and others elected.
The francophone lobby group Égalité Santé en français held a news
conference about its lawsuit against the province. It is pushing for
greater control over the Vitalité Health Network. (Alexandre
Silberman/CBC)
While the administration operates in French, the organization is
required to offer services to the public in both official languages.
The network's CEO is currently appointed by the province.
Égalité Santé en français is asking for that position and the board to
be elected by members of the community instead. It also wants the
province to ensure services offered at Vitalité are equal to those at
Horizon.
The lawsuit cites Article 16.1 of the charter, which guarantees
equality between French-speaking and English-speaking residents of New
Brunswick. It also refers to Law 88, which recognizes the equality of
both linguistic communities.
It asks for the court to recognize francophone rights to "distinct"
health institutions.
The province did not immediately respond to questions from CBC News
about the lawsuit.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alexandre Silberman
Video Journalist
Alexandre Silberman is a video journalist with CBC New Brunswick based
in Moncton. He has previously worked at CBC Fredericton, Power &
Politics, and Marketplace. You can reach him by email at:
alexandre.silberman@cbc.ca
Follow Alexandre on Twitter
CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices|
---------- Original message ----------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:33:54 -0300
Subject: Fwd: Réponse automatique : Hey Higgy Whereas Trudeau
TheYounger is our neck of the woods Methnks you dudes should ask him
many things beginning wth the standng of all your actions since Madame
Murphy was appointed Lt Gov N'esy Pas?
To: Brigitte.Sonier-Ferguson@
Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
BRIGITTE SONIER-FERGUSON. Profile photo of Brigitte Sonier Ferguson T
506.862.7512. F 506-862-7571. Brigitte.Sonier-Ferguson@
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Desrosiers, Dr. France (VitaliteNB)" <Dr.France.Desrosiers@
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:19:44 +0000
Subject: Réponse automatique : Hey Higgy Whereas Trudeau TheYounger is
our neck of the woods Methnks you dudes should ask him many things
beginning wth the standng of all your actions since Madame Murphy was
appointed Lt Gov N'esy Pas?
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Je suis à l'extérieur du bureau jusqu'au 26 avril.
Pour toute urgence, veuillez contacter Mme Brigitte Sonier Ferguson.
I'm away from the office until april 26th.
For any emergency, please contact Mme Brigitte Sonier Ferguson.
On 4/19/22, David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
> https://davidraymondamos3.
>
> Monday, 18 April 2022
>
> Appointment of unilingual N.B. lieutenant-governor violated charter, judge
> rules
>
>
> https://www.cbc.ca/news/
>
> Appointment of unilingual N.B. lieutenant-governor violated charter, judge
> rules
> A Court of Queen's Bench judge has ruled that Prime Minister Justin
> Trudeau's 2019 appointment of unilingual Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy
> violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
>
> Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Brenda Murphy
> lieutenant-governor in 2019
> Jacques Poitras · CBC News · Posted: Apr 14, 2022 2:45 PM AT
>
> Brenda Murphy was appointed lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick in
> 2019 following the death of former Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau.
> (Submitted by Province of New Brunswick)
>
> Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 2019 appointment of a unilingual
> lieutenant-governor in New Brunswick violated language guarantees in
> the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a Court of Queen's Bench judge has
> ruled.
>
> Chief Justice Tracey DeWare says the charter's protections of New
> Brunswick's unique bilingual status means that a lieutenant-governor
> in this province must be bilingual.
>
> Brenda Murphy is not.
>
> DeWare stops short of calling the appointment unconstitutional and
> invalid, saying that declaring the position vacant would create chaos
> in New Brunswick.
>
> It would call into question all the laws Murphy has signed and the
> appointments and other cabinet decisions made in her name.
>
> Acadian group launches legal challenge over unilingual
> lieutenant-governor
> Brenda Murphy installed as New Brunswick's 32nd lieutenant-governor
>
> "Such a situation would create a legislative and constitutional crisis
> within the Province of New Brunswick which is not necessary to
> adequately vindicate the infringed language rights in question," she
> writes.
>
> She continues that her ruling should be "sufficient to ensure
> appropriate and prompt action on behalf of the government to rectify
> the situation," leaving it up to the federal government to decide on
> the timing and "the extent of that action."
>
> A spokesperson for Murphy said her office had not had time to digest
> the decision and had no comment yet.
>
> "This is a legal matter being dealt with at the federal level and
> questions should be directed there," said director of communications
> Alex Robichaud.
>
> In Calgary, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters she
> was not aware of the decision.
>
> DeWare's ruling is based on three sections of the charter that apply
> only to New Brunswick.
>
> Brenda Murphy 'humbled' to be appointed New Brunswick's new
> lieutenant-governor
>
> Section 16(2) declares that English and French have equal status "in
> all institutions of the legislature and government of New Brunswick,"
> while Section 16.1(2) requires the legislature and government to
> "preserve and promote" the equality of English and French.
>
> Section 20(2) guarantees the right of any New Brunswicker to
> communicate with or receive services from "any office of an
> institution of the legislature or government of New Brunswick" in
> English or French.
> Challenge not aimed at Murphy, group says
>
> The Acadian Society of New Brunswick launched the challenge, arguing
> that those sections apply to the lieutenant-governor's position.
>
> The federal government responded that because the appointment is made
> by the Governor General on the advice of the prime minister, it's not
> reviewable by courts.
>
> But DeWare found that because the challenge raised constitutional
> issues, the court had a duty to consider the case.
>
> President Alexandre Cédric Doucet said the association is not looking
> for Murphy to resign or be removed.
>
> "Let's be clear. This lawsuit has never been against the Honourable
> Brenda Murphy. It was against the process."
>
> Alexandre Cédric Doucet, president of the Acadian Society of New
> Brunswick, says the challenge wasn't about having Murphy removed from
> her role, but about forcing the federal government to amend the
> language criteria required for appointing lieutenant-governors.
> (Radio-Canada)
>
> He said the right response would be for the federal government to
> amend its legislation on bilingualism requirements in appointments to
> make clear future lieutenant-governors in New Brunswick must be
> bilingual.
> Ruling will likely be appealed, experts say
>
> Political scientist Stephanie Chouinard said while the ruling won't
> affect other provinces, similar charter provisions that apply to the
> federal government could have implications for Governors General.
>
> "There's no doubt in my mind that this decision will be appealed," she
> said.
>
> Gov. Gen. Mary Simon speaks English and Inuktitut but does not speak
> French.
>
> DeWare's ruling calls the litigation "an unavoidable intersection" of
> the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government and "an
> uncomfortable exercise" because of the complex jurisdictional
> questions.
>
> While language provisions of the charter and the laws don't normally
> require individuals to be bilingual, DeWare points out that the
> lieutenant-governor occupies a "peculiar and unique role."
>
> No one else can step into her role to fulfil her functions
> bilingually, the ruling says.
>
> "To simply argue that the requirements of bilingualism do not extend
> to a Lieutenant-Governor because she, as an individual, cannot be
> considered an 'institution' is a gross oversimplification of a complex
> question and fails to account for the unique character and
> constitutional quality of the role itself."
>
> University of New Brunswick law professor Kerri Froc called the ruling
> "an unreasonable interpretation" of the charter and predicted it would
> not survive an appeal.
>
> "This is also a massive overstep on the separation of powers," she
> said in a tweet. "As in unprecedented. As in, it will not stand."
>
> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>
>
>
> https://www.cbc.ca/news/
>
>
> Trudeau to make long-term care announcement in Dalhousie
>
> Prime minister will be joined by Social Development Minister Bruce
> Fitch and 2 federal ministers
>
> CBC News · Posted: Apr 19, 2022 12:59 PM AT
>
> Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to be in Dalhousie at 3
> p.m. (Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press)
>
> Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in northern New Brunswick today
> with Social Development Bruce Fitch to make a long-term care
> announcement.
>
> It will be held in Dalhousie at 3 p.m., according to the Prime
> Minister's Office.
>
> New Brunswick's federal ministers — Dominic Leblanc, minister of
> intergovernmental affairs, infrastructure and communities, and Ginette
> Petitpas Taylor, minister of official languages and minister
> responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency — will also
> attend.
>
> No other details have been released.
>
> Later in the day, Trudeau will visit a local daycare and meet with
> families to discuss early learning and child care, according to his
> itinerary.
> Pledged $9B during election campaign
>
> Last August, Trudeau said a re-elected Liberal government would spend
> $9 billion to address the dangerous shortfalls in Canada's long-term
> care sector that were exposed by the pandemic.
>
> Long-term care residents accounted for around 80 per cent of all
> reported COVID-19 deaths during the first wave of the pandemic, and
> continued to account for a disproportionate share of deaths until
> vaccines were made widely available.
>
> About $6.7 billion would be spent over four years to "improve the
> quality and availability of long-term care homes and beds," while $1.8
> billion would be spent over four years to raise the wages of personal
> support workers to at least $25 an hour and train 50,000 more of them.
>
> The Liberal plan also called for the creation of a new Safe Long-Term
> Care Act, which would set national standards of care in a sector that
> is governed almost entirely by the provinces and territories.
>
> But money for long-term care was one of a number of Liberal campaign
> promises left out of the 2022-23 federal budget.
>
> It projects just $1 million in new spending on long-term care beyond
> the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
>
> Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland blamed the pandemic and said it's
> now her job to "review and reduce" spending.
>
> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Higgs, Premier Blaine (PO/CPM)" <Blaine.Higgs@gnb.ca>
> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:05:55 +0000
> Subject: RE: Hey Higgy while you were meeting with the boyz a lady
> working for Dr. France.Desrosiers called me with private number in
> order to laugh and play dumb about my Health Care concerns EH?
> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for taking the time to write.
>
> Due to the volume of incoming messages, this is an automated response
> to let you know that your email has been received and will be reviewed
> at the earliest opportunity.
>
> If your inquiry more appropriately falls within the mandate of a
> Ministry or other area of government, staff will refer your email for
> review and consideration.
>
> Merci d'avoir pris le temps de nous écrire.
>
> En raison du volume des messages reçus, cette réponse automatique vous
> informe que votre courriel a été reçu et sera examiné dans les
> meilleurs délais.
>
> Si votre demande relève plutôt du mandat d'un ministère ou d'un autre
> secteur du gouvernement, le personnel vous renverra votre courriel
> pour examen et considération.
>
>
> If this is a Media Request, please contact the Premier’s office at
> (506) 453-2144 or by email
> media-medias@gnb.ca<mailto:med
>
> S’il s’agit d’une demande des médias, veuillez communiquer avec le
> Cabinet du premier ministre au 506-453-2144.
>
>
>
> Office of the Premier/Cabinet du premier ministre
> P.O Box/C. P. 6000 Fredericton New-Brunswick/Nouveau-
> Canada
> Tel./Tel. : (506) 453-2144
> Email/Courriel:
> premier@gnb.ca/premier.
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Fitch, Bruce Hon. (SD/DS)" <Bruce.Fitch@gnb.ca>
> Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:05:56 +0000
> Subject: Automatic reply: Hey Higgy while you were meeting with the
> boyz a lady working for Dr. France.Desrosiers called me with private
> number in order to laugh and play dumb about my Health Care concerns
> EH?
> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>
> Thank you for your email. Your thoughts, comments and input are greatly
> valued.
>
> You can be assured that all emails and letters are carefully read,
> reviewed and taken into consideration.
>
> If your request is Constituency related, please contact Kathy Connors
> at my Constituency office in Riverview at Kathy.Connors@gnb.ca or by
> phone at 506-869-6117.
>
> Thanks again for your email.
>
> Hon. Bruce Fitch
> MLA for Riverview
> ------------------------------
> Merci pour votre courriel. Nous vous sommes très reconnaissants de
> nous avoir fait part de vos idées, commentaires et observations.
>
> Nous tenons à vous assurer que nous lisons attentivement et prenons en
> considération tous les courriels et lettres que nous recevons.
>
> Si votre demande est liée à la circonscription, veuillez contacter
> Kathy Connors à mon bureau de circonscription à Riverview à
> Kathy.Connors@gnb.ca ou par téléphone au 506-869-6117.
>
> Merci encore pour votre courriel.
>
> L'hon. Bruce Fitch
> Député de Riverview
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Fitch, Bruce Hon. (SD/DS)" <Bruce.Fitch@gnb.ca>
> Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:23:25 +0000
> Subject: Automatic reply: Hey Nicky Methinks David Coon and everybody
> else knows why I would never agree to Higgy's brand new plan for NB
> Power to deal with the Liebranos within the EUB N'esy Pas???
> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>
> Thank you for your email. Your thoughts, comments and input are greatly
> valued.
>
> You can be assured that all emails and letters are carefully read,
> reviewed and taken into consideration.
>
> If your request is Constituency related, please contact Kathy Connors
> at my Constituency office in Riverview at Kathy.Connors@gnb.ca or by
> phone at 506-869-6117.
>
> Thanks again for your email.
>
> Hon. Bruce Fitch
> MLA for Riverview
> ------------------------------
> Merci pour votre courriel. Nous vous sommes très reconnaissants de
> nous avoir fait part de vos idées, commentaires et observations.
>
> Nous tenons à vous assurer que nous lisons attentivement et prenons en
> considération tous les courriels et lettres que nous recevons.
>
> Si votre demande est liée à la circonscription, veuillez contacter
> Kathy Connors à mon bureau de circonscription à Riverview à
> Kathy.Connors@gnb.ca ou par téléphone au 506-869-6117.
>
> Merci encore pour votre courriel.
>
> L'hon. Bruce Fitch
> Député de Riverview
>
>
>
>
> On 3/22/22, David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/
>>
>>
>> Health-care collaboration on the table as Atlantic premiers finally
>> get in-person meeting
>>
>> Premiers discuss key issues, say they won't pursue permanent daylight
>> saving time unless other regions do
>>
>> Mia Urquhart · CBC News · Posted: Mar 21, 2022 6:07 PM AT
>>
>>
>> Pictured at the Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting in Halifax, from
>> left: Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, New Brunswick Premier Blaine
>> Higgs, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King and Newfoundland and
>> Labrador Premier Andrew Furey. (Government of Nova Scotia)
>>
>> The four Atlantic premiers held their first in-person meeting since
>> before the pandemic on Monday, where they discussed a regional
>> approach to health care and other key regional issues.
>>
>> At the meeting, held in Halifax and chaired by Nova Scotia Premier Tim
>> Houston, the premiers talked about a unified effort to recruit and
>> retain health-care professionals and using potential "excesses" to
>> assist patients in neighbouring provinces.
>>
>> New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said the four provinces are not in
>> competition with each other and will be working together to attract
>> health-care workers to the region.
>>
>> Higgs also said they discussed how provinces can share existing
>> resources. For example, if one area has an "excess" of some service,
>> it could be used by patients from other provinces.
>>
>> "If we have excess capability and we can utilize that, let's not get
>> hung up on where it is," Higgs said at a wrap-up briefing with the
>> media following the Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting.
>>
>> He said the patient's home province would pay for the service, but the
>> patient would have to travel to where the service is being offered.
>> Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston hosted the first in-person meeting of
>> the Atlantic premiers since before the pandemic. (Robert Short/CBC)
>>
>> Houston said all four Atlantic provinces are experiencing similar
>> challenges when it comes to health care.
>>
>> "It's safe to say that health care remains top of mind for each of our
>> provinces and our populations. The shortage of health-care workers is
>> not exclusive to Atlantic Canada, certainly not exclusive to Nova
>> Scotia. It's felt everywhere."
>>
>> Making it easier for health-care workers to travel between provinces
>> is part of the solution, he said.
>>
>> Currently, licensing criteria and fees structures are unique to each
>> province and complicate mobility between provinces.
>>
>> Making it easier for health-care workers to travel between provinces
>> means they could "move around and help each other out," Houston said.
>>
>> "We are one region and there's lots of family ties between them," he
>> said. "And so those are the opportunities that I'm looking forward
>> to."
>>
>> Houston said there was a "high degree of interest in harmonizing that
>> stuff."
>> Newfoundland Premier Andrew Furey said the ultimate goal would be for
>> one licensing system for health-care professionals like doctors.
>> (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
>>
>> Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey said "one of the
>> lessons learned from COVID … [is] that health-care mobility is
>> important."
>>
>> Furey, who has worked as a doctor around the world, said Canada is
>> fortunate to have "a robust licensing system that could be applied
>> blanket-statement to the whole country."
>>
>> "We are very well trained in Canada," he said. "Once you're licensed
>> in any jurisdiction, there's no reason to think that you shouldn't be
>> able to practice medicine somewhere else."
>>
>> Furey said the "exact model and instrument" still has to be
>> determined, but that a single entity controlling the licensing of
>> health-care professionals would be the goal.
>>
>> Health care was just one of the issues on the agenda. They also
>> discussed a regional approach to economic recovery, cost of living,
>> immigration and energy.
>> Daylight saving time
>>
>> The premiers also talked about the movement in other areas to
>> establish daylight saving time year-round.
>>
>> Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King said islanders support the
>> idea of getting rid of the twice-yearly time change — as long as
>> they're not the only ones doing it.
>>
>> In the United States, one of the two chambers of Congress passed a
>> bill that would make daylight time permanent instead of the current
>> March-through-November schedule.
>>
>> The U.S. Senate passed the bill last week with support from both
>> parties. If it becomes law, it would mean an extra hour of daylight in
>> the evenings year-round.
>>
>> In Canada, Ontario has a law passed and ready to be implemented if New
>> York and Quebec do the same.
>>
>> "I think if that were to happen, we would have to react collectively
>> here in some way, shape or form," King said on Monday.
>>
>> "Essentially, we've all sort of decided that this doesn't make sense
>> for one of us to do this. If we are to proceed with something, it
>> would be … on a regional basis in response to what might be done in
>> other places."
>>
>> Higgs said there's also interest in New Brunswick in eliminating the
>> twice-yearly time change.
>>
>> But until other regions make a move, Higgs said, the Atlantic
>> provinces won't pursue it.
>> ABOUT THE AUTHOR
>> Mia Urquhart
>>
>> Mia Urquhart is a CBC reporter based in Saint John. She can be reached
>> at mia.urquhart@cbc.ca.
>>
>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>>
>>
>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/
>>
>> COVID-19 is 'not over in hospitals,' head of Vitalité tells board
>> Social Sharing
>>
>>
>> CEO cites hospitalizations and staff absences being 'stable' over past
>> month, notes $24M operating deficit
>> Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Mar 16, 2022 7:11 PM AT |
>> Last Updated: March 16
>> Dr. France Desrosiers, president and chief executive officer of
>> Vitalité Health Network, said services are gradually resuming.
>> (Government of New Brunswick/YouTube)
>>
>> COVID-19 is "not over in hospitals," says the president and CEO of the
>> Vitalité Health Network.
>>
>> Dr. France Desrosiers made the comments during an update to the board
>> of directors Tuesday.
>>
>> New Brunswick lifted all of its COVID-19 restrictions Monday, but
>> Vitalité remains at the red alert level due to the number of
>> hospitalizations and absent health-care workers, Desrosiers said
>> during the public meeting.
>>
>> "The number of hospitalizations has remained stable I would say over
>> the last month. The number of absenteeism is also stable, but it is
>> still present.
>>
>> "So as soon as we are able to resume service, we resume it. Sometimes,
>> we have to revise downwards and we go back up as soon as possible
>> again."
>>
>> As of Saturday, the most recent figures available, there were 99
>> people with COVID-19 hospitalized across both the Vitalité and Horizon
>> health networks, down from 103 on Friday, including three people aged
>> 19 or under.
>>
>> Thirteen people required intensive care, down from 14, and seven of
>> them were on ventilators, unchanged.
>>
>> Of those in hospital, 46 were admitted for COVID-19, and 53 were
>> initially admitted for something else when they tested positive for
>> the virus. Of the 13 in an ICU, 11 are "for COVID" patients.
>>
>> The seven-day average of COVID-related hospitalizations increased to
>> 98 Saturday, from 96, while the seven-day average of COVID-related ICU
>> bed occupancies was 13, up from 12.
>> As of Saturday, 154 Vitalité health-care workers were off isolating
>> after testing positive for COVID-19. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)
>>
>> There were 513 health-care workers off Saturday after testing positive
>> for COVID-19, down from 577. That includes 154 from Vitalité, 300 from
>> Horizon and 59 from Extra-Mural and Ambulance New Brunswick.
>>
>> As of last Thursday, another 76 Vitalité health-care workers were
>> isolating because they had been a close contact of a positive case.
>>
>> Hospital capacity provincewide was listed at 90 per cent, up from 89
>> per cent on Friday, while ICU occupancy decreased to 71 per cent, from
>> 77 per cent.
>>
>> Vitalité and Horizon both announced last week that their hospitals and
>> health-care facilities would remain at the red level, despite the
>> province lifting all mandatory measures in the community.
>>
>> Vitalité is adjusting on a daily basis and services are gradually
>> resuming, said Desrosiers.
>> Pandemic-related costs for 2021-22 reach $26M
>>
>> But she noted the regional health authority recorded an operating
>> deficit of $24 million for the first nine months of the fiscal year,
>> largely due to additional expenses related to the pandemic.
>>
>> Desrosiers highlighted the challenges faced by human resources.
>>
>> "The network took into account that a significant number of
>> health-care workers had to be taken off the job due to the virus at
>> one time or another. The quick and efficient redeployment of resources
>> has made it possible to provide essential services and to cope with
>> the rapid increase in the number of hospitalized patients with
>> COVID-19," she said.
>>
>> Pandemic-related costs between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2021, totalled
>> $26.2 million, the board heard.
>>
>> "Through careful and responsible management of the pandemic's fifth
>> wave, we have emerged from this crisis with the sense that we did what
>> needed to be done," Desrosiers said in a statement.
>>
>> Department of Education clarifies Russell's comments about
>> absenteeism triggering school closures
>>
>> New Brunswick devises confusing way to measure vaccine protection
>>
>> Blood test and radiography services are almost completely restored,
>> with some backlog to be cleared up.
>>
>> Surgical services vary "from 75 to 80 per cent" of normal capacity,
>> depending on the location, said Desrosiers.
>>
>> "Sometimes there are areas that are 100 per cent, others are 50 per
>> cent. It really varies on a daily basis," she said.
>>
>> The province has passed the peak of the Omicron variant, according to
>> Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province's chief medical officer of health.
>>
>> "Yes, we do have a continued level of hospitalizations, but we're
>> managing," she told CBC on Monday.
>>
>> With the lifting of restrictions, some increases in hospitalizations
>> and cases are expected, said Russell.
>>
>> But they won't be overwhelming, she said, citing modelling, which has
>> not been made public.
>>
>> With files from Radio-Canada
>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>>
>>
>> ---------- Original message ----------
>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>> Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2022 13:19:03 -0400
>> Subject: Obviously Mayor Normand Pelletier is still complaining while
>> everyone ignores my personal concerns about Health Care EH Minister
>> Shephard and Kris Austin?
>> To: Dr.France.Desrosiers@
>> David.Coon@gnb.ca, "Roger.L.Melanson" <roger.l.melanson@gnb.ca>,
>> kris.austin@gnb.ca, Christian.R.Whalen@gnb.ca, Norman.Bosse@gnb.ca,
>> advocate-defenseur@gnb.ca, Brenda.Lucki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, "Mike.Comeau"
>> <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>, mcu@justice.gc.ca, "blaine.higgs"
>> <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "Ross.Wetmore" <Ross.Wetmore@gnb.ca>,
>> "robert.mckee" <robert.mckee@gnb.ca>, "robert.gauvin"
>> <robert.gauvin@gnb.ca>, viltide@nb.sympatico.ca, Dominic.Cardy@gnb.ca,
>> denis.landry2@gnb.ca, andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca,
>> info@campbellton.org, normand.pelletier@dalhousie.ca
>> lebrun@nb.aibn.com, Alysha.Elliott@gnb.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com,
>> hugh.flemming@gnb.ca, greg.byrne@gnb.ca, Kevin.A.Arseneau@gnb.ca,
>> megan.mitton@gnb.ca, michelle.conroy@gnb.ca, bruce.fitch@gnb.ca,
>> mike.holland@gnb.ca, andre <andre@jafaust.com>, jbosnitch@gmail.com,
>> alexandre.silberman@cbc.ca
>> Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, Dorothy.Shephard@gnb.ca,
>> monica@actuslaw.com, rene@actuslaw.com, Jacques.Duclos@vitalitenb.ca,
>> Thomas.Lizotte@vitalitenb.ca
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "Austin, Kris (LEG)" <Kris.Austin@gnb.ca>
>> Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:30:32 +0000
>> Subject: Automatic reply: YO Kevin Arseneau before I go to the
>> hospital again called your cell and left a message Correct?
>> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>>
>> Thank you for your email.
>>
>> Please be assured that all emails and letters are read carefully.
>>
>> Should your issue be Constituency related, please contact Janet at my
>> constituency office at janet.johnston@gnb.ca or by calling 444-4530 or
>> 440-9542.
>>
>> Thanks again for taking the time to reach out to me with your concerns or
>> input.
>>
>> Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick Assemblée législative du
>> Nouveau-Brunswick
>> Office of Kris Austin, MLA Bureau de Kris Austin,
>> député
>> 506-462-5875 506-462-5875
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>> Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:39:16 -0300
>> Subject: Methinks Mr Higgs 'can't sit idly by' while my mental health
>> issues are addressed in public forums N'esy Pas Kris Austin?
>> To: Client.Advocate@gnb.ca, "jennifer.russell"
>> <jennifer.russell@gnb.ca>, "Dominic.Cardy" <Dominic.Cardy@gnb.ca>,
>> "Mark.Blakely" <Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Gilles.Blinn"
>> <Gilles.Blinn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "hon.ralph.goodale"
>> <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>, "hugh.flemming" <hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>,
>> "john.green" <john.green@gnb.ca>, andre <andre@jafaust.com>, mcu
>> <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, "barbara.massey" <barbara.massey@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
>> "carl.urquhart" <carl.urquhart@gnb.ca>, "Kevin.Vickers"
>> <Kevin.Vickers@gnb.ca>, "Kevin.leahy" <Kevin.leahy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>,
>> "David.Coon" <David.Coon@gnb.ca>, "kris.austin" <kris.austin@gnb.ca>,
>> "blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, premier <premier@gnb.ca>,
>> premier <premier@ontario.ca>, PREMIER <PREMIER@gov.ns.ca>, pm
>> <pm@pm.gc.ca>, "Nathalie.Drouin" <Nathalie.Drouin@justice.gc.ca
>> "jan.jensen" <jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>
>> Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, "Gerald.Butts"
>> <Gerald.Butts@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, "Paul.Shuttle"
>> <Paul.Shuttle@pco-bcp.gc.ca>, "Ian.Shugart"
>> <Ian.Shugart@pco-bcp.gc.ca>, "Katie.Telford"
>> <Katie.Telford@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>
>>
>> https://twitter.com/
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos
>> Replying to @DavidRayAmos @alllibertynews and 49 others
>>
>> Methinks Mr Higgs 'can't sit idly by' while my mental health issues
>> are addressed in public forums N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>> https://davidraymondamos3.
>>
>>
>> #cdnpoli #nbpoli
>>
>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/
>>
>>
>> Province 'can't sit idly by' during mental health crisis, Higgs says
>>
>>
>> 66 comments
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> I wonder if Kris Austin is reading this
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Methinks Mr Higgs 'can't sit idly by' while my mental health issues
>> are addressed in public forums N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Methinks its strange that the conservatives take a sudden interest in
>> mental health 11 long years after they had me falsely imprisoned in
>> the looney bin N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>> Lewis Taylor
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos:
>> not falsely
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor: That is libel
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos: Perhaps you should have your lawyer talk
>> to Dr Banic and the RCMP because I will be mentioning you within my
>> next lawsuit
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos: Are you related to the Federal Minister of
>> Health?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos: She used to work with the RCMP correct?
>>
>>
>> Marguerite Deschamps
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos: Now you talk to yourself!
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos: Better yet are you a cop?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks you know as well as I why i
>> am posting my questions in this fashion to your new Light of Love
>> N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Lewis Taylor
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos:
>> wrong again
>>
>>
>> Lewis Taylor
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos:
>> methinks you were released too soon! n'esy pas?
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor: Ask your lawyer why I am recording and
>> emailing your libel to your friends in the RCMP
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Terry Tibbs
>> A plan, a plan, do you believe?
>> Is it me? Am I the only one hearing generalities, but no specifics?
>> We have to note, just the other day, both Scheer and Trudeau promised
>> big bucks in transfers for health care. So would it be prudent to
>> assume "business as usual" in the health care file until the money
>> fairy stops by? If the money fairy stops by?
>> We must remember too, you need a referral from a GP (typically your
>> family doctor) to see a mental health professional. So maybe the first
>> order of business would be addressing the shortage of GPs?
>> Whatever rabbit Mr Higgs pulls out of his hat, rebuilding a very
>> broken system will take time and money.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Its all just talk Higgs and his cohorts have
>> yet to provide me with a Health Care Card However 11 years ago the
>> liberals had no problem whatsoever squandering precious health care
>> resources by falsely imprisoning a political opponent in a mental ward
>> for the benefit of the conservative buddies Greg Thompson and Carl
>> Urquhart. Methinks the truly funny part of it all is that the shrinks
>> never got paid for their malicious services and now they try hard to
>> pretend it never happened and don't know who I am even though they
>> know I have the RCMP's documents with the doctor's signature N'esy
>> Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Lewis Taylor
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos:
>> things are really messed up in your alternative universe. If you were
>> placed in a mental facility then it was most certainly for just cause.
>> This is not done randomly. Furthermore, the physicians who attempted
>> to treat you were certainly paid by Medicare and if you think doctors
>> remember every single patient and document they may have signed while
>> on call or otherwise then i would suggest that you treatment was
>> unsuccessful.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Content disabled
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor: Dream on trust that Carl Urquhart and seven
>> car loads of cops tried the same trick again on election night 201 and
>> it backfired bigtime on them that time.Methinks you should checkout
>> YouTube sometime before you call me a liar N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>> Terry Tibbs
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor:
>> ANY "credible" professional keeps, besides computer records, a
>> handwritten daily log.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Terry Tibbs: I know I do Higgs and his cohort want to forget
>> that the RCMP used to pay me for my opinions Furthermore anyone can
>> Google me to see the reply to Taylor that was blocked
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Terry Tibbs: Much to Taylor's chagrin I have the signed
>> document by the shrinks and the cops
>>
>>
>>
>> Lewis Taylor
>> Reply to @Terry Tibbs:
>> agreed but then again why would they allow themselves to be harassed
>> by Amos the same way we are on this site? The probably told him they
>> don't remember to get rid of him. I wish we could do the same!
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor: Methinks that is more libel because I have
>> NEVER harassed ANYONE Hence you have no proof of it. However I do have
>> proof of my false arrest in writing signed by a doctor employed by the
>> government of New Brunswick and video of a member of the RCMP
>> admitting to his assault on me in the DECH. More importantly we have
>> your published comments today so that brings the matter up to date
>> N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Jebidoah Shylah
>> Marijuana is only going to make it worse. If we can't ban this
>> dangerous drug, can we at least rename it 'Marijuana NB' instead of
>> Cannabis NB. Why sanitize this seedy habit.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike Connors
>> Reply to @Jebidoah Shylah: You have got to be kidding. Cannabis is the
>> only thing keeping some soldiers alive that are suffering from PTSD
>> because we sent them to foreign countries to be shot at and see body
>> parts all over the place. We have seen the tragic results when this
>> has been taken away from them, so please educate yourself BEFORE you
>> speak next time.
>>
>>
>>
>> Marguerite Deschamps
>> Reply to @Mike Connors: what about recreational marihuana?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Who cares how much dope you SANB dudes
>> smoke?
>>
>>
>>
>> Marguerite Deschamps
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos: you are quite calm tonight! Are you on
>> valiums?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: You can't argue so you insult and yet
>> you think you are clever. Methinks you are well aware that i have no
>> respect for the druggies and pill pushers who seem to be your
>> favourite people N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>> Marguerite Deschamps
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos: whereas you are so respectful to all!
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks I keep far better records
>> that you N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Marguerite Deschamps
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos: in your "biased" opinion!
>>
>>
>>
>> Greg Smith
>> Reply to @Jebidoah Shylah: Great idea “Jebidoah”. While we’re at it,
>> let’s rebrand “NBLiquor” to “Ethanol NB”, and every gas station that
>> sells cigarettes as “Nicotine NB”, since neither of those make sense
>> either and follow your ridiculous model.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks you should pull my old files
>> from the dockets of many courts on both sides of the medicine line and
>> look for some new ones too. Trust that you are about to be mentioned
>> in at least one lawsuit and you all knowing SANB dudes are well aware
>> of the many reasons why N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Greg Smith: True
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks after all your malicious
>> nonsene last night the cat must have your tongue today N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Marguerite Deschamps
>> As if the elusive Higgs boson cares.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ian Scott
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Is that what you got from this? Maybe
>> move the idiotic mental health center in Campbelton to where it can be
>> operated properly instead of usual Liberal politics of the MLA's in
>> north.He at lest has acknowledged the problem more than any one in
>> last 4 years.And homeless issue blends right in.
>>
>>
>>
>> Marguerite Deschamps
>> Reply to @Ian Scott: Ever since and before Confederation, all the
>> wealth has been transferred down south. It's about time that the north
>> gets its fair share. The comedian turned deputy Premier is not too
>> talkative since he won his Northeast riding. They gave him the title
>> just to mute him. He has always been droll, but not in the sense of
>> comical.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Why should the ringmaster at the
>> circus care what a clueless SANB dude thinks about anything
>> particularly in light of the fact that you still won'r admit that your
>> light of love Lou is a lady no matter how many times I tell you N'esy
>> Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Doug James
>> The policies of this province help cause mental illness. And now it is
>> telling us it is going to help solve the problem? Just look at the
>> overall healthcare system that is focused on treatment rather than
>> prevention and you'll understand just how impossible that will be.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Doug James: Cry me a river
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Donald Smith
>> Wow Mr. Higgs, province needs to focus more on mental health care, yet
>> another Media source has a front page news story today, Province Needs
>> More Psychiatrists Doctor says. If so, why don't we have them, its
>> either we Can't Afford Them, or we don't want to hire them, am I
>> seeing this wrong ??
>>
>>
>>
>> Lewis Taylor
>> Reply to @Donald Smith:
>> Recrutement is a farce in NB...there are no billing numbers available
>> where they are needed. Simple fix but politicians pay lip service and
>> do nothing.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor: Yea right you should know
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Lewis Taylor
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos:
>> obviously
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor: The real question is who is your lawyer and
>> does he or she know of your malice towards me?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> June Arnott
>> They will cut other services to help with the overdue Mental
>> Healthcare. It is so sad that they made cuts to MH decades ago. But
>> hey, at least the politicians still get their perks and raises!!
>>
>>
>>
>> Terry Tibbs
>> Reply to @June Arnott:
>> Hard to say. Both major applicants for the top federal job have
>> promised a visit from the health care money fairy if elected. So it
>> might be prudent to think that is the source of all the new found
>> health care spending that Mr Higgs is promising. I suspect we shall
>> have to wait and see...........
>> There is going to be a bit of a jackpot if regional government comes
>> to pass, though I suspect that payday has been spoken for elsewhere.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Terry Tibbs: FYI I have yet to get my Health Care card
>>
>>
>>
>> Terry Tibbs
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos:
>> If you are like me you don't need one because you don't get sick.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Terry Tibbs: I don't go to see the sawbones until I heard
>> the Grim Reaper knocking at my door. Whereas I have no Medicare Card I
>> paid a doctor to have look at me and he sent me straight to the
>> emergency room I have there twice this month and have been scheduled
>> for a raft of test for my old ticker. Heath Care card or not I am
>> entitled to the same service every other Canadian Citizen receives.
>> Now that I am a running for a seat in Parliament again methinks you
>> can bet dimes to dollars that I will be raising a lot of hell about
>> this N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Jebidoah Shylah
>> Indeed those suffering from mental health problems need more help so
>> they can become productive members of society. If someone has a broken
>> leg, we don't write them off for life, we fix the leg. Why do people
>> not understand that mental health is the same as any part of the body,
>> fixable. When placed under immense stress and strain, it too can break
>> and because it's the hard rive of the body, it's essential we have the
>> best treatment for it. We also need to ban marijuana and make sure New
>> Brunswick is a drug free zone so that fewer people end up with mental
>> health issues that marijuana and other drugs are known to cause, and
>> so that more money is then available for those who have mental health
>> issues not self inflicted by drugs. It's an outrage that we are
>> subsidizing fancy stores for marijuana drug users while mental health
>> service suffers.
>>
>>
>>
>> Chantal LeBouthi
>> Reply to @Jebidoah Shylah:
>> Opioids is doing more damage and usually prescribe by doctors
>>
>>
>>
>> Lewis Taylor
>> Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi:
>> yes to patients who shop around faking symptoms until some overworked
>> doc succumbs to the act and caves in. People need to accept
>> responsibility for their addictions and stop blaming everyone!
>>
>>
>>
>> Marguerite Deschamps
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor: it's the fault of both the doctors and the
>> patients in a lot of cases.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks you found another Lou to love
>> After all you have something in common and that is you both despise me
>> and I am honoured that you do N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: Oh So True
>>
>>
>>
>> Marguerite Deschamps
>> Reply to @David Raymond Amos: sorry to burst your bubble, but I do not
>> despise yu.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Oh my my how quick you wish to forget
>> that you bragged of earlier today N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>> Lewis Taylor
>> Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps:
>> if the doctors are at fault then either they should be sued or have
>> their licenses revoked...why does this not happen? Heresay does not
>> equal guilt...if so then Amos would be right.
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Content disabled
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor: Methinks you are not clever enough to know
>> when to clam up N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Raymond Amos
>> Reply to @Lewis Taylor: Methinks your lawyer should pull Federal Court
>> File no T-1557-15 in Fat Fred City ASAP N'esy Pas?
>>
>>
>>
>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/
>>
>> Dalhousie's walk-in clinic remains closed without definitive reopening
>> date
>>
>> Region's only walk-in clinic has been closed for over a month
>> Alexandre Silberman · CBC News · Posted: Mar 04, 2022 7:00 AM AT
>>
>> The St. Joseph Community Health Centre in Dalhousie, N.B. was once a
>> hospital with 100 beds. (Alexandre Silberman/CBC)
>>
>> The Restigouche region's only walk-in clinic will not reopen this week
>> as expected.
>>
>> The clinic at the St. Joseph Community Health Centre in Dalhousie
>> closed its doors at the end of January in response to a staffing
>> shortage. At the time, the Vitalité Health Network said the temporary
>> closure would only last a month.
>>
>> But this week, it remained closed with no clear timeline on if or when
>> the clinic will start taking patients again.
>>
>> Dalhousie Mayor Normand Pelletier said residents without a primary
>> care provider or facing long waits for an appointment don't know where
>> to turn to.
>>
>> "They're extremely disappointed, they're scared," he said. "They don't
>> know where they're going to go for medical help in Restigouche County
>> anymore."
>>
>> Dalhousie residents demand improved doctor recruitment after
>> clinic temporarily closes
>>
>> Residents held a protest last month calling on the health authority to
>> improve recruitment of health care providers. At the time of the
>> clinic's closure, only two out of six physician positions were filled
>> – with one doctor on leave.
>>
>> The Vitalité Health Network has not announced a new reopening date.
>> Dalhousie Mayor Normand Pelletier said residents are worried about the
>> temporary closure of the walk-in clinic at the St. Joseph Community
>> Health Centre. (Alexandre Silberman/CBC)
>>
>> Spokesperson Thomas Lizotte said all other services at the community
>> health centre, including a collaborative practice and ambulatory
>> services, remain available to patients.
>>
>> "Discussions are still ongoing with the Department of Health to ensure
>> strategic alignment with the new Health Plan," Thomas wrote in an
>> email.
>>
>> There are 4,200 patients with a regular primary care provider at the
>> collaborative practice.
>>
>> In an interview last month, Jacques Duclos, vice-president of
>> community services and mental health, said family physicians found the
>> workload of the walk-in clinic "unsustainable" because it took away
>> from the collaborative practice.
>>
>> He said discussions are focused on rethinking the primary care model,
>> spurred by the province's new health plan and improvements to virtual
>> care.
>>
>> WATCH / Closure of only walk-in clinic has aging community worried
>> Dalhousie's only walk-in clinic closes amid 'major crisis' in staffing
>> 15 days ago
>> Duration 3:03
>> Residents are calling on the Vitalité Health Network to improve
>> recruitment of doctors and nurses for the Restigouche region. 3:03
>>
>> Restigouche County has one of the province's oldest populations and is
>> facing a significant shortage of 13 primary care providers. Without
>> the clinic, residents have been waiting at the emergency room at the
>> Campbellton Regional Hospital, or driving an hour south to Bathurst.
>>
>> Pelletier said town council and the regional service commission have
>> heard no updates on recruitment since the demonstration. Now, he's
>> requesting a meeting with Health Minister Dorothy Shepard to ask for
>> increased control locally.
>>
>> "Probably we'd be better served under Horizon," he said.
>>
>> During the pandemic, the clinic had shifted to an appointment-only
>> model. Patients could no longer just show up and instead needed to
>> call in to get a spot.
>> ABOUT THE AUTHOR
>> Alexandre Silberman
>>
>> Video Journalist
>>
>> Alexandre Silberman is a video journalist with CBC New Brunswick based
>> in Moncton. He has previously worked at CBC Fredericton, Power &
>> Politics, and Marketplace. You can reach him by email at:
>> alexandre.silberman@cbc.ca
>>
>> Follow Alexandre on Twitter
>>
>> CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>> Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:23:02 -0400
>> Subject: Fwd: RE NB Mental Hospitals et Aujourd'hui en Acadie
>> To: monica@actuslaw.com, rene@actuslaw.com
>> Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, Dorothy.Shephard@gnb.ca
>>
>> https://www.vitalitenb.ca/en/
>>
>> Monica L. Barley
>>
>> Moncton
>>
>> Ms. Barley has been a lawyer for over 15 years. She now handles
>> defence and litigation proceedings in the fields of inheritance law,
>> contractual law, employment law and administrative law.
>>
>> Her professional experience also enabled her to serve, as Chair and as
>> member, on various boards of directors, such as those of 3 plus
>> Economic Development Corporation, the Crossroads for Women Inc. as
>> well as the Centre de pédiatrie sociale Sud-Est Inc.
>>
>>
>> https://actuslaw.ca/monicas-
>>
>> MONICA L. BARLEY – Partner
>>
>> Monica L. Barley obtained a Bachelor of Science in physics and
>> mathematics from the Université de Moncton before entering the Faculty
>> of Law to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer.
>>
>> After being called to the bar in 2002, Monica became an associate
>> lawyer at Forbes Roth Basque and went on to be a federal crown
>> prosecutor. In 2010, Monica began her career at Actus Law Droit,
>> where she became partner in 2012.
>>
>> In her practice, she focuses on dispute resolution, which includes
>> will and estates disputes, employment law, contract law,
>> administrative law and criminal law. In March 2014, Monica was
>> appointed Chair of The Financial and Consumer Services Tribunal. The
>> Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body, which holds hearings and
>> appeals under New Brunswick financial and consumer services
>> legislation.
>>
>> A strong believer in giving back, Monica has held several volunteer
>> roles. She is a past board member of Alternative Residences Inc., a
>> non-profit organization that strives to provide and assist individuals
>> living with a mental illness in finding housing; former President of
>> Crossroads for Women Inc., a shelter for women and children victims of
>> family violence; former Vice-President of Downtown Moncton
>> Centre-ville Inc.; and a former board member of 3 plus Economic
>> Development Corporation. She was chair of the Elder Law Section of the
>> New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Bar Association and is now
>> President of Social Pediatric Center of Southeast New Brunswick.
>>
>> A self-described golf addict, Monica and her husband Kolin live in
>> Moncton.
>>
>> Monica L. Barley
>> Called to the bar: 2002 (NB)
>> Actus Law Droit
>> Partner
>> 900 Main St.
>> Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1G4
>> Phone: 506-854-4040
>> Fax: 506-854-4044
>> Email: monica@actuslaw.com
>>
>> René J. Basque
>> Called to the bar: 1989 (NB); Q.C.2013 (NB)
>> Actus Law Droit
>> Partner
>> 900 Main St.
>> Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1G4
>> Phone: 506-854-4040
>> Fax: 506-854-4044
>> Email: rene@actuslaw.com
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "Gallant, Premier Brian (PO/CPM)" <Brian.Gallant@gnb.ca>
>> Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2017 01:06:55 +0000
>> Subject: RE: I see that one of the Conservatives' best friends Rene
>> Basque the first Acadian to head the CBA is as much of a crybaby about
>> LIEbranos, Judges and "Justice" as your are N'esy Pas Chucky Lelanc?
>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>>
>> Thank you for writing to the Premier of New Brunswick. Please be
>> assured that your email will be reviewed and if a response is
>> requested, it will be forthcoming.
>>
>>
>> Nous vous remercions d’avoir communiqué avec le premier ministre du
>> Nouveau-Brunswick. Soyez assuré(e) que votre courriel sera examiné
>> et qu’une réponse vous parviendra à sa demande.
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "Higgs, Premier Blaine (PO/CPM)" <Blaine.Higgs@gnb.ca>
>> Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:12:04 +0000
>> Subject: RE: RE NB Mental Hospitals et Aujourd'hui en Acadie
>> To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Thank you for taking the time to write.
>>
>> Due to the volume of incoming messages, this is an automated response
>> to let you know that your email has been received and will be reviewed
>> at the earliest opportunity.
>>
>> If your inquiry more appropriately falls within the mandate of a
>> Ministry or other area of government, staff will refer your email for
>> review and consideration.
>>
>>
>> Merci d'avoir pris le temps de nous écrire.
>>
>> En raison du volume des messages reçus, cette réponse automatique vous
>> informe que votre courriel a été reçu et sera examiné dans les
>> meilleurs délais.
>>
>> Si votre demande relève plutôt du mandat d'un ministère ou d'un autre
>> secteur du gouvernement, le personnel vous renverra votre courriel
>> pour examen et considération.
>>
>>
>> If this is a Media Request, please contact the Premier’s office at
>> (506) 453-2144 or by email
>> media-medias@gnb.ca<mailto:med
>>
>> S’il s’agit d’une demande des médias, veuillez communiquer avec le
>> Cabinet du premier ministre au 506-453-2144.
>>
>>
>> Office of the Premier/Cabinet du premier ministre
>> P.O Box/C. P. 6000 Fredericton New-Brunswick/Nouveau-
>> Canada
>> Tel./Tel. : (506) 453-2144
>> Email/Courriel:
>> premier@gnb.ca/premier.
>>
>>
>> ---------- Original message ----------
>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>> Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:09:57 -0400
>> Subject: Fwd: RE NB Mental Hospitals et Aujourd'hui en Acadie
>> To: Jacques.Duclos@vitalitenb.ca, "Roger.Brown"
>> <Roger.Brown@fredericton.ca>, "blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>,
>> David.Coon@gnb.ca, "Roger.L.Melanson" <roger.l.melanson@gnb.ca>,
>> kris.austin@gnb.ca, Christian.R.Whalen@gnb.ca, Norman.Bosse@gnb.ca
>> Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>,
>> advocate-defenseur@gnb.ca, Brenda.Lucki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, "Mike.Comeau"
>> <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>, mcu@justice.gc.ca,
>> Dr.France.Desrosiers@
>>
>> CHRISTIAN WHALEN
>> Senior Legal Counsel
>> Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
>> Contact Information
>>
>> Phone : (506) 453-2789
>> Fax : (506) 453-5599
>> Email : Christian.R.Whalen@gnb.ca
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>> Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 14:16:48 -0300
>> Subject: RE NB Mental Hospitals et Aujourd'hui en Acadie
>> To: "blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "Ross.Wetmore"
>> <Ross.Wetmore@gnb.ca>, "robert.mckee" <robert.mckee@gnb.ca>,
>> "robert.gauvin" <robert.gauvin@gnb.ca>, "Roger.L.Melanson"
>> <roger.l.melanson@gnb.ca>, viltide@nb.sympatico.ca,
>> Dominic.Cardy@gnb.ca, David.Coon@gnb.ca, denis.landry2@gnb.ca,
>> kris.austin@gnb.ca, andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca,
>> info@campbellton.org, normand.pelletier@dalhousie.ca
>> lebrun@nb.aibn.com, Alysha.Elliott@gnb.ca,
>> Dr.France.Desrosiers@
>> oldmaison@yahoo.com, hugh.flemming@gnb.ca, greg.byrne@gnb.ca,
>> Kevin.A.Arseneau@gnb.ca, megan.mitton@gnb.ca, michelle.conroy@gnb.ca,
>> bruce.fitch@gnb.ca, mike.holland@gnb.ca, andre <andre@jafaust.com>,
>> jbosnitch@gmail.com, Brenda.Lucki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
>> hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca, Frank.McKenna@td.com,
>> Jody.Wilson-Raybould@parl.gc.
>> premier@ontario.ca, scott.moe@gov.sk.ca, andrew.scheer@parl.gc.ca,
>> Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, martin.gaudet@fredericton.ca
>> Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>,
>> "Bill.Blair" <Bill.Blair@parl.gc.ca>, "Mike.Comeau"
>> <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>
>>
>> https://ici.radio-canada.ca/
>>
>> Loin de s'excuser, le premier ministre Higgs met au défi le Dr Ngola
>> Le Téléjournal Atlantique
>> Blaine Higgs met au défi le Dr Ngola
>> Montage de deux photos du docteur Ngola et du premier ministre Higgs.
>>
>> Le docteur Jean-Robert Ngola, médecin (à gauche) et Blaine Higgs,
>> premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick (à droite).
>>
>> Photo : Mia Sheldon (CBC) et Andrew Vaughan (La Presse canadienne)
>>
>> Radio-Canada
>> 2021-06-08 | Mis à jour aujourd’hui à 12 h 59
>>
>> Le premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick Blaine Higgs a publiquement
>> mis au défi le Dr Jean-Robert Ngola en lui demandant de l'autoriser à
>> révéler des informations privées potentiellement incriminantes. Un
>> geste qui n’est pas passé inaperçu par l’opposition, mardi.
>>
>> Le Dr Ngola faisait face, jusqu'à tout récemment, à des accusations
>> pour avoir enfreint la loi sur les mesures d’urgence durant la
>> pandémie. Ces accusations ont été abandonnées vendredi.
>>
>> Blaine Higgs, qui refuse toujours de s’excuser, dit maintenant détenir
>> des informations possiblement compromettantes, mais qu’il ne peut
>> divulguer en vertu de la Loi sur la protection de la vie privée.
>>
>> "J’ai de l’information qui n’a jamais été révélée publiquement",
>> a-t-il lancé mardi.
>> À lire aussi :
>>
>> Ajournement des procédures pour le Dr Ngola au Nouveau-Brunswick
>> Le Dr Jean-Robert Ngola est-il réellement le patient zéro?
>>
>> Blaine Higgs demande au Dr Ngola de promettre de ne pas le poursuivre
>> pour violation de la vie privée, ce qui lui permettrait de dévoiler
>> l’information demeurée secrète jusqu’ici.
>> Une attaque envers un citoyen racialisé, selon les avocats
>>
>> L'équipe de défense du Dr Ngola a vivement dénoncé les propos de
>> Blaine Higgs. Elle se demande à quelles informations il fait
>> référence.
>>
>> "Si M. Higgs a d’autres preuves, rien ne l'empêche de nous les envoyer
>> à nous, les avocats du Dr Jean-Robert Ngola. De cette façon, Dr Ngola
>> n’aura pas à renoncer à son droit à la vie privée comme le demande M.
>> Higgs", écrivent dans une déclaration les avocats Christian Michaud et
>> Joël Étienne.
>> Un homme barbu assis dans un bureau parle à une caméra.
>>
>> Christian Michaud, avocat, défend le Dr Robert Ngola. Il exige des
>> excuses du premier ministre envers son client.
>>
>> Photo : Radio-Canada / Paul Landry
>>
>> Ils rappellent que le médecin a fait l'objet de "l’enquête la plus
>> complète à laquelle un citoyen ait jamais été confronté dans
>> l'histoire du Nouveau-Brunswick" et qu'il a été entièrement disculpé
>> vendredi.
>>
>> "Le premier ministre Higgs a utilisé son titre et son privilège
>> parlementaire pour attaquer un citoyen racialisé et un homme
>> innocent", déclarent-ils.
>>
>> Les avocats ont donné sept jours au premier ministre pour s'excuser à
>> la suite de l'abandon des accusations. Ils envisagent des actions
>> supplémentaires s'ils n'en obtiennent pas d'ici la fin de la semaine.
>> À écouter :
>>
>> Un des avocats du Dr Ngola réagit aux propos de Blaine Higgs
>>
>> Inacceptable, dit l'opposition
>>
>> Les paroles du premier ministre ont été vivement dénoncées par
>> l’opposition à Fredericton.
>>
>> Le chef du Parti vert du Nouveau-Brunswick, David Coon, a indiqué
>> qu’il était "inacceptable" pour le premier ministre "d’avoir un enjeu
>> personnellement avec un citoyen du Nouveau-Brunswick."
>> Le chef du Parti vert du Nouveau-Brunswick, David Coon.
>>
>> Le chef du Parti vert du Nouveau-Brunswick, David Coon.
>>
>> Photo : Radio-Canada
>>
>> Le député libéral de Moncton-Centre, Rob Mckee, a pour sa part ajouté
>> qu’il était "inquiétant" que le premier ministre détienne de
>> l’information personnelle liée au Dr Ngola.
>>
>> "Ça veut dire qu’il est en possession d’information privée que
>> seulement le bureau du procureur devrait avoir, en ce qui concerne la
>> poursuite publique contre le docteur, donc pourquoi est-ce que le
>> premier ministre est en possession de ces informations", a-t-il
>> demandé.
>> Rob McKee donne un point de presse
>>
>> Le député libéral de Moncton Centre, Rob McKee.
>>
>> Photo : CBC
>>
>> "Ce n’est vraiment pas la façon dont un premier ministre devrait
>> agir", a ajouté Rob Mckee.
>>
>> Blaine Higgs n’a pas voulu expliquer pourquoi il était en possession
>> d’informations personnelles concernant le Dr Ngola.
>>
>> D'après le reportage de Michel Corriveau
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Original message ----------
>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:42:46 -0400
>> Subject: Fwd: RE NB Mental Hospitals etc Why not ask Brad Green's
>> former assistant Chucky Murray and his blogging buddy Chucky Leblanc
>> about the document hereto attached?
>> To: viltide@nb.sympatico.ca, Dominic.Cardy@gnb.ca,
>> blaine.higgs@gnb.ca, David.Coon@gnb.ca, denis.landry2@gnb.ca,
>> kris.austin@gnb.ca, andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca,
>> brian.gallant@gnb.ca, robert.mckee@gnb.ca>
>> Cc: david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>>
>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/
>>
>> Village mayor fights to give school on the chopping block a 2nd act
>> Small Tide Head School was voted to close after years of declining
>> enrolment
>> Colin McPhail · CBC News · Posted: Mar 26, 2019 6:00 AM AT
>>
>>
>> Tide Head Village Office
>>
>> 6 Mountain St.
>> Tide Head, NB
>> Phone: (506) 789-6550
>> Fax: (506) 789-6553
>> Email: viltide@nb.sympatico.ca
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 09:07:11 -0400
>> Subject: RE NB Mental Hospitals etc Why not ask Brad Green's former
>> assistant Chucky Murray and his blogging buddy Chucky Leblanc about
>> the document hereto attached?
>> To: info@campbellton.org, normand.pelletier@dalhousie.ca
>> lebrun@nb.aibn.com
>> Cc: david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>> hugh.flemming@gnb.ca, Dr.France.Desrosiers@
>>
>> On 3/25/19, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/
>>>
>>> North-south tension rises as leaders fear losing troubled youth mental
>>> health centre
>>>
>>> Northern mayors say moving centre out of Campbellton would be major loss
>>> Colin McPhail · CBC News · Posted: Mar 25, 2019 6:00 AM AT
>>>
>>> https://healthstandards.org/
>>>
>>> https://healthstandards.org/
>>> Health Standards Organization
>>> 1150 Cyrville Road
>>> Ottawa, ON, Canada
>>> K1J 7S9
>>>
>>> Phone
>>> +1 613-738-3800
>>>
>>> Leslee J. Thompson ext 222
>>>
>>> George Weber
>>> Board Chair
>>>
>>> George Weber has served as President and CEO of the Royal Ottawa
>>> Health Care Group, one of four standalone specialized mental health
>>> facilities in Ontario, since 2007.
>>>
>>> Over the previous 26 years, he has been the Chief Executive Officer of
>>> a number of national organizations, such as the Canadian Red Cross and
>>> Canadian Dental Association, as well as various international
>>> organizations, including the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
>>> Societies in Geneva, Switzerland.
>>>
>>> Throughout his career, he has been involved in health and humanitarian
>>> work from multiple dimensions, including dental accreditation. George
>>> holds a Master’s degree from McGill University and has completed the
>>> Advanced Management Program from the Graduate School of Business
>>> Administration, Harvard University, the International Program for
>>> Board Members from the Institute of Management Development in
>>> Lausanne, Switzerland and the Directors course sponsored by the
>>> Institute of Corporate Directors and the Rotman School of Management,
>>> University of Toronto.
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:30:57 -0400
>>> Subject: YO Mr Higgs So much for the ethics of Ombud NB too After all
>>> he is the same politically appointed lawyer N'esy Pas?
>>> To: premier@gnb.ca, blaine.higgs@gnb.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com,
>>> robert.gauvin@gnb.ca, hugh.flemming@gnb.ca,
>>> andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca, brian.gallant@gnb.ca,
>>> robert.mckee@gnb.ca, greg.byrne@gnb.ca, David.Coon@gnb.ca,
>>> Kevin.A.Arseneau@gnb.ca, megan.mitton@gnb.ca, kris.austin@gnb.ca,
>>> rick.desaulniers@gnb.ca, michelle.conroy@gnb.ca,
>>> bruce.northrup@gnb.ca, bruce.fitch@gnb.ca, mike.holland@gnb.ca, andre
>>> <andre@jafaust.com>, jbosnitch@gmail.com, Brenda.Lucki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
>>> hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca, Frank.McKenna@td.com,
>>> Jody.Wilson-Raybould@parl.gc.
>>> premier@ontario.ca, scott.moe@gov.sk.ca, andrew.scheer@parl.gc.ca,
>>> maxime.bernier@parl.gc.ca, Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
>>> martin.gaudet@fredericton.ca, Leanne.Fitch@fredericton.ca
>>> Cc: david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>>>
>>> ---------- Original message ----------
>>> From: Premier of Ontario | Premier ministre de l’Ontario
>>> <Premier@ontario.ca>
>>> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:13:29 +0000
>>> Subject: Automatic reply: YO Mr Higgs So much for the ethics of your
>>> Acting Integrity Commissioner N'esy Pas?
>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>>>
>>> Thank you for your email. Your thoughts, comments and input are greatly
>>> valued.
>>>
>>> You can be assured that all emails and letters are carefully read,
>>> reviewed and taken into consideration.
>>>
>>> There may be occasions when, given the issues you have raised and the
>>> need to address them effectively, we will forward a copy of your
>>> correspondence to the appropriate government official. Accordingly, a
>>> response may take several business days.
>>>
>>> Thanks again for your email.
>>> ______
>>>
>>> Merci pour votre courriel. Nous vous sommes très reconnaissants de
>>> nous avoir fait part de vos idées, commentaires et observations.
>>>
>>> Nous tenons à vous assurer que nous lisons attentivement et prenons en
>>> considération tous les courriels et lettres que nous recevons.
>>>
>>> Dans certains cas, nous transmettrons votre message au ministère
>>> responsable afin que les questions soulevées puissent être traitées de
>>> la manière la plus efficace possible. En conséquence, plusieurs jours
>>> ouvrables pourraient s’écouler avant que nous puissions vous répondre.
>>>
>>> Merci encore pour votre courriel.
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Original message ----------
>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:13:26 -0400
>>> Subject: YO Mr Higgs So much for the ethics of your Acting Integrity
>>> Commissioner N'esy Pas?
>>> To: premier@gnb.ca, blaine.higgs@gnb.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com,
>>> robert.gauvin@gnb.ca, hugh.flemming@gnb.ca,
>>> andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca, brian.gallant@gnb.ca,
>>> robert.mckee@gnb.ca, greg.byrne@gnb.ca, David.Coon@gnb.ca,
>>> Kevin.A.Arseneau@gnb.ca, megan.mitton@gnb.ca, kris.austin@gnb.ca,
>>> rick.desaulniers@gnb.ca, michelle.conroy@gnb.ca,
>>> bruce.northrup@gnb.ca, bruce.fitch@gnb.c, mike.holland@gnb.ca, andre
>>> andre@jafaust.com, jbosnitch@gmail.com
>>> Cc: david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
>>> hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca, Frank.McKenna@td.com,
>>> Jody.Wilson-Raybould@parl.gc.
>>> premier@ontario.ca, scott.moe@gov.sk.ca, andrew.scheer@parl.gc.ca,
>>> maxime.bernier@parl.gc.ca, Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
>>> martin.gaudet@fredericton.ca, Leanne.Fitch@fredericton.ca
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?
>>>
>>> New Brunswick Ombudsman Charles Murray on report regarding The
>>> Restigouche Hostipal Centre!
>>> 119 views
>>> Charles Leblanc
>>> Published on Feb 8, 2019
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: "Murray, Charles (Ombud)" <Charles.Murray@gnb.ca>
>>> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:16:15 +0000
>>> Subject: You wished to speak with me
>>> To: "motomaniac333@gmail.com" <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>>>
>>> I have the advantage, sir, of having read many of your emails over the
>>> years.
>>>
>>>
>>> As such, I do not think a phone conversation between us, and
>>> specifically one which you might mistakenly assume was in response to
>>> your threat of legal action against me, is likely to prove a
>>> productive use of either of our time.
>>>
>>>
>>> If there is some specific matter about which you wish to communicate
>>> with me, feel free to email me with the full details and it will be
>>> given due consideration.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>>
>>> Charles Murray
>>>
>>> Ombud NB
>>>
>>> Acting Integrity Commissioner
>>>
>>>
>>> ---------- Original message ----------
>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 03:09:18 -0300
>>> Subject: So your buddy Charles Murray has my documents now N'esy Pas
>>> Chucky Baby?
>>> To: charles.murray@gnb.ca, Charles.McAllister@snb.ca, premier
>>> <premier@gov.ab.ca>, "hugh.flemming" <hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>, oldmaison
>>> <oldmaison@yahoo.com>, andre <andre@jafaust.com>, sallybrooks25
>>> <sallybrooks25@yahoo.ca>, blaine.higgs@gnb.ca, kim.macpherson@gnb.ca
>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
>>> <briangallant10@gmail.com>, execdirgen <execdirgen@nbliberal.ca>
>>>
>>> CBC
>>> 3 new watchdogs appointed
>>> Premier names child and youth advocate, official languages
>>> commissioner and ombudsman
>>> CBC News Posted: Jun 14, 2013 3:24 PM
>>>
>>>
>>> The new ombudsman is Charles Murray, a civil servant and former
>>> political assistant to one-time Tory MP Elsie Wayne and to former PC
>>> cabinet minister Brad Green.
>>>
>>> "I am confident that their experience and education will help them to
>>> carry out their respective duties effectively," said Premier David
>>> Alward.
>>>
>>> He said Murray's appointment is not political.
>>>
>>> YEA RIGHT DAVEY BABY
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?
>>>
>>> http://www.checktheevidence.
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Evelyn Greene
>>> To: charles.mcallister@snb.ca ; blaine.higgs@gnb.ca ;
>>> kim.macpherson@gnb.ca ; david.raymond.amos@gmail.com ;
>>> david.alward@gnb.ca ; charles.murray@gnb.ca ; madeleine.dube@gnb.ca ;
>>> ken.ross@gnb.ca
>>> Cc: don.forestell@gnb.ca ; dhashey@coxandpalmer.com
>>> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 6:32 PM
>>> Subject: RE: Ambulance New Brunswick Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear Mr. McAllister: Ambulance New Brunswick Inc. is also CROWN
>>> CORPORATION UNDER PART III OF THE PUBLIC LABOR RELATIONS ACT, AND WHY
>>> WOULD NOT NOT KNOW THAT. PLEASE ADVISE. ALSO, MS. RENEE LAFOREST
>>> DOES NOT GET BACK TO ME. DO YOU HAVE HER EMAIL. MY FRIEND SALLY AND
>>> I WENT THERE TODAY AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE WAS IN A MEETING. SO WHO
>>> MAKES THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE THE BOOKS AS PER THE
>>> PUBLIC RIGHTS AS TAXPAYERS?
>>>
>>>
>>> EVELYN GREENE ALSO, THE LETTERS PATENT ARE NOT WITNESSED AS PER THE
>>> REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMPANY'S ACT. COULD YOU COMMENT ABOUT THAT.
>>> WHY WOULD IT HAVE GONE THRU YOUR OFFICE WITHOUT PROPER ATTENTION TO
>>> THE LAWYER SIGNING ON BEHALF OF THE CO. THAT ALL IS IN COMPLIANCE
>>> WHICH IT ISN'T. LOOK AT THE DOCUMENTS FOR MEDAVIE EMS AND NB EMS AND
>>> TELL ME IF THEY WERE WITNESSED PROPERLY?
>>>
>>> SEND THIS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING DAVID HASHEY'S CLIENT,
>>> DONALD PETERS AND CHARLES MURRAY WHO BY WAY OF THE LEGISLATION ARE IN
>>> CONFLICT BY BEING ON THE BOARDS. PLEASE CONFIRM? I WANT TO KNOW HOW
>>> TO ACCESS THE BOOKS OF AMBULANCE N.B. INC. WHICH IS A PUBLIC
>>> CORPORATION WHICH IS PARTNERED WITH ANOTHER CO. N.B. EMS WHICH IS
>>> PARTNERED WITH MEDAVIE EMS MAKING THEM ALL SUBSIDIARIES AND ALL
>>> SHAREHOLDERS OF THE SUBSIDIARIES CAN GET LOAN GUARANTEES AND OTHER
>>> BENEFITS BUT WHY WAS THIS DEAL NOT PUT OUT FOR A COST ANALYSIS AND
>>> BIDDING AS PER THE RULES?
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> From: Charles.McAllister@snb.ca
>>> To: evelyngreene@live.ca
>>> Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 20:49:31 -0400
>>> Subject: Ambulance New Brunswick Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>> This is further to our discussion today.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> As indicated, this company is incorporated and subject to the
>>> Companies Act. You can access the Act at the following link:
>>>
>>> http://laws.gnb.ca/en/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The company’s head office location is as follows: Department of
>>> Health, 520 King Street, Fredericton. You had asked me exactly where
>>> at 520 King Street is the head office. An ANB official indicates it is
>>> at the fourth floor of 520 King Street –which is occupied as well by
>>> offices of the Dept of Health.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You indicated you wish to attend and examined certain records of ANB.
>>> I have provided you with a contact name: Renee LaForest (phone number
>>> 453-3759). It is our understanding she is the secretary-treasurer of
>>> ANB.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have indicated under the Companies Act, the relevant provisions
>>> regarding access is as follows:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> BOOKS OF THE COMPANY
>>>
>>> 104The company shall cause books to be kept by the secretary, or by
>>> some other officer or agent specially charged with that duty, wherein
>>> shall be kept recorded
>>>
>>> (a)a copy of the letters patent incorporating the company, and any
>>> supplementary letters patent, and of all by-laws of the company;
>>>
>>> (b)the names alphabetically arranged of all persons who are or have
>>> been shareholders;
>>>
>>> (c)the address and calling of every such person while a shareholder,
>>> as far as can be ascertained;
>>>
>>> (d)the number of shares of stock held by each shareholder;
>>>
>>> (e)the amounts paid in and remaining unpaid respectively on the stock
>>> of each shareholder;
>>>
>>> (f)all transfers of stocks, with the date and other particulars of the
>>> transfer, and the date of the entry thereof;
>>>
>>> (g)the names, addresses and callings of all persons who are or have
>>> been directors of the company, with the several dates at which each
>>> became or ceased to be a director;
>>>
>>> (h)minutes of all meetings of shareholders, directors and executive
>>> committee.
>>>
>>> R.S., c.33, s.103.
>>>
>>> 105(1)A book called the register of transfers shall be provided, and
>>> in the book shall be entered the particulars of every transfer of
>>> shares in the capital of the company.
>>>
>>> 105(2)One or more branch registers of transfers may be kept at places
>>> appointed by the directors.
>>>
>>> 105(3)Every transfer made at a branch registry shall be forthwith
>>> reported to the head office of the company.
>>>
>>> R.S., c.33, s.104.
>>>
>>> 106(1)Such books, with the exception of the minute books of the
>>> directors and executive committee, shall, during reasonable business
>>> hours of every day except Sundays and holidays, be kept open at the
>>> head office of the company or at such place as may be authorized under
>>> subsection (2) or (3) of this section, for the inspection of
>>> shareholders and creditors of the company and their personal
>>> representatives, and of any judgment creditor of a shareholder.
>>>
>>> 106(2)The Lieutenant-Governor in Council upon cause being shown to him
>>> may by order designate some other office of the company in the
>>> Province as the place where its books may be kept for the purposes of
>>> subsection (1).
>>>
>>> 106(3)Where an agent with an established place of business in the
>>> Province is appointed by the company for the purpose of recording the
>>> transfer of its shares, the book, in which are recorded the
>>> particulars mentioned in paragraphs 104(b), (c), (d), (e) and (f), may
>>> be kept at the agent’s place of business in the Province where the
>>> register of transfers is kept.
>>>
>>> 106(4)Every such shareholder, creditor or personal representative or
>>> judgment creditor may make extracts therefrom.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The definition section of the Act states as follows:
>>>
>>> “shareholder” means every subscriber to, or holder of, stock in the
>>> company, and includes every member of a company without share capital
>>> and the personal representatives of the shareholder;
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> As discussed with you, you do not seem to fall within the scope of
>>> section 106(1) to entitle you to see the records of ANB that are
>>> mentioned in section 104 of the Act.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> You have expressed the view you are entitled to see the above records
>>> and perhaps other records, notwithstanding that you do not fall
>>> presently within s 106(1). To what extent you have other legal rights
>>> to see the above records (or other records), you will need to pursue
>>> that viewpoint with ANB, not with myself.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Charles McAllister
>>>
>>> Director- Companies Act
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Evelyn Greene
>>> To: ndesrosiers@ccla.org ; david.raymond.amos@gmail.com ;
>>> lucie.dubois@rcmp-grc.gc.ca ; bob.paulson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca ;
>>> sallybrooks25@yahoo.ca ; hubert.lacroix@cbc.ca ; andy.campbell@ctv.ca
>>> ; steve.murphy@ctv.ca ; w5@ctv.ca ; russomanno@wsgalaw.com ;
>>> kim.macpherson@gnb.ca ; heather.webb@gnb.ca ; david.alward@gnb.ca ;
>>> marie.claudeblais@gnb.ca ; madeleine.dube@gnb.ca ;
>>> charles.murray@gnb.ca
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:53 PM
>>> Subject: FW: Disclosure still outstanding
>>>
>>>
>>> I am sending this to you folks as a beginning of some information you
>>> need to know. On May 13, 2011, the day I was beaten up by police at
>>> Ambulance New Brunswick on 24 Harold Doherty Dr., in Fredericton, I
>>> had originally agreed to meet with Charles LeBlanc for the first at
>>> the front of the Legislature. I had spoken with my MLA Brian
>>> MacDonald on the 12th and I made him aware that I was doing the
>>> interview due to him and others not looking into the corruption.
>>>
>>> On May 13, 2011, I later learned that Premier David Alward and Health
>>> Minister Madeleine Dube had gone to Moncton or St. John and I believe
>>> it was to open an ambulance or to do with something about a new part
>>> of the hospital. I sort of flagged this in mind because I thought
>>> this is convenient that they are both out of town when I got beaten.
>>>
>>> I had arranged a few days earlier to meet Charles LeBlanc however,
>>> that morning I wrote him an email and cancelled saying I was not well
>>> which was true as is in the police records when they charged me.
>>> However, the timeline to deliver the Right to Information was up that
>>> day and in the afternoon I forced myself to go downtown and serve
>>> them. I first went to Cox and Palmer Law Firm, then to the Court
>>> House to see Craig Carleton and then to the N.B. Police Commission and
>>> secretary/receptionist Julie Williams accepted the documents.
>>>
>>> Then I went to Ambulance N.B. where they seemingly were expecting me.
>>> I felt then as I do today that they were call by someone and were
>>> expecting me.
>>>
>>> 1. On the day of that Friday, May 13, 2011, I had an email from
>>> Charles LeBlanc saying all of a sudden his blog was shut down.
>>> However, as I reported at the time, I smelled a rat and I told Mr.
>>> LeBlanc this and later after that day I asked to do an interview in
>>> front of the Justice Bld. and Charles LeBlanc refused, saying he was
>>> interviewing Mayor Woodside at City Hall. Then there was this big ten
>>> minute or more interview on Charles' blog with the Mayor and the Mayor
>>> was saying things like, "When I pick you up in the winter and give you
>>> a drive ........ (this was to Charles). I smelled a rat then as I do
>>> not and I sent Charles a letter and copied all government heads saying
>>> he would make the perfect stooge for the mayor and others.
>>>
>>> Look at the next few emails, please.
>>>
>>> It was Sally Brooks who wanted me to meet with her and Charles LeBlanc
>>> at the coffee shop last week and I told Sally I did not trust him.
>>> She said he has ADHD and is harmless and that when he was in court he
>>> could hardly talk. I told her that this did not compute in my mind,
>>> because he can stand in front of the police station on another day and
>>> blurt the hell out of himself yelling things at the police and writing
>>> all this stuff on the blog. Sally said just come and see. That
>>> morning, Charles LeBlanc could hardly look me in the fact and I told
>>> Sally that and she said she noticed but she felt it was nothing. In
>>> fact, I gave him $10 for coffee and he took our picture and put it on
>>> the blog. Howevr, he wanted to only put things on the blog which was
>>> really Sally and My blog but he wanted to control what went in and
>>> out. For ex. he did not want to print anything about the letter I
>>> wrote the Police Commission and I copied other people, including David
>>> Amos who to this date, I have not yet met. However, David does speak
>>> the truth to my mind. He may be blunt, but he says it like it is. I
>>> told Sally I thought Charles and David were friends behind closed
>>> doors, but I have now changed that idea. For ex. at no time did
>>> Charles LeBlanc ever tell me about Andre Murray's plight with the same
>>> police officer who beat me, Cst. Nancy Rideout nor did he mention any
>>> of the facts, but knew my story. I just recently learned of Andre
>>> Murray and the common denomination we have in common: "police abuse".
>>>
>>> Please read the next few emails and see what you think. Then on
>>> Friday, Sally said she met with Charles at his house and she was late
>>> to meet me for lunch. She did not mention that they were walking on
>>> the street as has been written on our blog. However, Sally told me to
>>> just let Charles do the whole process of the blog and not send
>>> anything to him but brief comments as Charles is not well enough to
>>> understand my topics of police commission willfull blindness. I said
>>> okay, but she did not say they were together on the streets nor
>>> mention anything like that, just that she was late because of doing
>>> errands.
>>>
>>> Please remember that nothing about my story was ever written in the
>>> Brunswick Newspaper owned by irving and this is the case with Mr.
>>> Andre Murray. Why? Why would Jacques Poitras refuse to write
>>> anything and basically threw me out of the CBC a couple weeks ago,
>>> saying I wrote his boss, Hubert Lacroix. I asked Mr. Lacrois since
>>> that time if Mr. Poitras has any connection with the female crown
>>> prosecutor, Ms. Poitras in Bathurst, N.B.
>>>
>>> Then someone wrote recently that our finance minister, mr. Higgs used
>>> to work for Irvings.
>>>
>>> I have continually asked if Irving or his son, Kenneth, who up and
>>> left the Irvings shortly after my beating took place and went to
>>> Kinross Gold may have anything to do with Ambulance N.B. and the big
>>> contract its partner, Medavie EMS which is a private, for-profit co.
>>> that has common shares and because it is a private co., the
>>> shareholders do not need to be mentioned at corporate records due to
>>> N.B. legislative statute under Private Act and corporations. For ex.,
>>> Medavie EMS partnered with NB EMS and that too is partnered with
>>> Ambulance N.B. They won a lucrative bid for sending a fleet of
>>> ambulances from Canada to Trinidad for $90 million a year. Was it in
>>> our newspaper. I did not see it. Also, I have shared with many of
>>> you the corporate documents showing irregularities in the letters
>>> patent and the incorporation of Medavie EMS which is signed by a
>>> lawyer in Halifax who is with the law firm, Stewart McKelvey who
>>> represents Ambulance N.B. Inc. I wrote the Trinidad Government and I
>>> got hold of the paper from Trinidad, the TNT Mirror saying the
>>> Attorney General was concerned about irregularities in the contract
>>> and Medavie EMS had written asking what was the hold up. I then
>>> forwarded my story about getting beaten up at Ambulance NB Inc. and
>>> there was no investigation albeit I informed the Premier, David Alward
>>> and all other ministers. It is my understanding too that in order for
>>> a P3 partnership that EMS set up with Ambulance NB it is supposed to
>>> be okayed with the Cabinet. In fact the Minister has to sign off on
>>> it. However, it was signed by a different Minister, Jack Keir, on
>>> behalf of Minister Greg Byrne who Mr. Keir said was out of the country
>>> at the time. I asked the secretaries at Service NB who Jack Keir is
>>> and they did not know, but I later found out and called Mr. Keir. He
>>> told me he is no longer the minister and did not know what he was
>>> signing, saying he is a North shore, St. John New Bru...
[Message clipped] View entire message
https://twitter.com/DavidRaymondAm1/status/1549877313566916609
Axed Horizon board member says quick decisions were 'delayed, deferred or refused'
Former CEO calls sudden, public firing 'bad management,' 'scapegoating.'
Linda Forestell, an elected member of Horizon Health's board, questions
the premier's contention the board was part of any "bureaucratic
stalemate" in implementing health-care strategies. (Horizon Health) Linda Forestell, who had been an elected member of the Horizon Health Network board of directors for 10 years.says the premier's removal of all voting members last Friday came as a total surprise.
"We collaborated in as many ways as we possibly could," said Forestell.
"We tried over and over again to respond with lightning speed to requests from the Department of Health, only to have them stall at that level or be delayed, deferred or refused."
On Friday, after a man died in a Fredericton emergency room while waiting for care, Higgs replaced the minister of health, fired the Horizon CEO, and replaced the 15 voting members of the Horizon and Vitalité boards with a single trustee each.
Higgs said the dissolution of the boards would remove a "bureaucratic stalemate" and make the system more efficient, but he did not explain how.
"I completely disagree with that," Forestell said Wednesday.
"Our people, at Horizon, participated in the development of the provincial health plan, we helped craft it, we worked together with the task force, we were implementing it. … We incorporated the recommendations of the provincial health plan into Horizon's strategic plan.
"So no, I don't support that at all."
A public firing
Forestell said she got the news she was being removed from the board through a colleague, who was watching the news conference Higgs called to announce the move.
The colleague's text said: "I really enjoyed working with you."
"My phone started to ring from fellow board members," Forestell said. "So I called [chair] Jeff McAloon and said, 'What's going on?' He said, 'We've been ... revoked.'
"I don't know why. I really and truly don't ... other than there was that unfortunate death in the ER. at the Chalmers Hospital."
John McGarry, a former board member and Horizon CEO who was fired by Shephard last year, agreed that HIggs's decision does not make sense.
McGarry said he doesn't know "whether it was just a knee-jerk reaction to somebody screaming 'Do something, do anything,' and this was the first thing that came to mind."
Former Horizon Health Network president John McGarry called the sudden, public firing of board members 'bad management.' (CBC)
He wondered why, when other players involved in running the health system are appointed by government, Higgs focused on getting rid of people at the regional health networks.
The switch in cabinet ministers, shuffling cabinet minister Bruce Fitch into Health and Dorothy Shephard into Social Development, was a "lateral move," and the bureaucrats at the top are "being protected," McGarry said.
"It's kind of the easy way out," he said.
And making the changes out of the blue, without warning to those affected, is "not a sign of good management."
McGarry also said that when he was fired by Shephard, it happened the same way.
"I consider that a drive-by shooting, that's not fair to say those things in a press conference or in public without giving the organization an opportunity to address it," he said.
Forestell said that over the years, the Horizon board made recommendations that were rejected. One was to centralize certain procedures at certain regional hospitals, which, before Friday, seemed to finally be on the way to being implemented for hip and knee surgeries.
Another recommendation the province wouldn't take up called for a greater focus on building nursing homes to free up acute-care beds in hospitals.
During her 10-year term, Forestell saw three governments, four chairs of the boards, and five CEOs.
"You can see that changes at the top are predictably not necessarily the best result for the delivery of the health-care system or health services in the province," she said.
One person voting more 'nimble' than 15
On Wednesday, the new health minister, Fitch, repeated Higgs's notion that the boards posed bureaucratic barriers to getting things done.
"There seems to be an ability — with less bureaucracy, without big boards — to drill down and make some changes that need to be changed without getting caught up in the bureaucracy," he told Information Morning in the Summer.
Fitch had no specific examples of the bureaucratic tangles he was blaming the boards for.
The board of directors has three non-voting members and 15 voting members. In making this decision, Fitch effectively replaced all 15 people with one trustee, said constitutional lawyer Lyle Skinner.
Lawyer Lyle Skinner says the Horizon and Vitalité boards of directors
still exist, but now they have only one voting member. (Submitted by
Lyle Skinner)
This means only one person would be voting about how to advise the health network, what recommendations to make and who the next CEO would be.
"It's always been reported that the board has been dissolved and that's technically incorrect," Skinner said. "It's just that the board, the voting members have ceased to hold office. A board exists that just has a voting member of one person."
The people chosen as trustees for the two health authorities are Gérald Richard for Vitalité and Suzanne Johnston for Horizon. They are also co-chairs of the health plan implementation task force, in charge of figuring out how to implement the province's a health-system overhaul in a timely manner.
Fitch said this change would mean the province can "be nimble, be quick to react using the best practices."
Board acted with caution, former director says
McGarry said change can happen faster when people are taken out of the system, leaving "a direct line to the premier or the minister."
But he said not having diverse opinions can lead to bad decisions.
Forestell said the Horizon board did not stop trying to make quick decisions, but the directors tried to be cautious too.
"You don't just measure once or measure twice before you cut," she said. "You measure 15 times before you cut."
Skinner said the trustees do have one single vote in deciding what advice and recommendations to give the health authority, but they would still be making decisions with the help of the three non-voting board members who remain.
"There's still the CEO … and the two chairs of the professional and medical advisory committees," he said. "It's not that the trustee is just having a meeting by themselves."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
With files from Information Morning in the Summer and Shift N.B.
CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/sussex-er-closed-1.6520693
Sussex ER to close evenings for third weekend in a row
According to Horizon Health, the reduced hours are due to nursing shortages
The closure will take effect on July 15 and again on July 17 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m.
The department will be open for regular 24-hour emergencies overnight on Saturday.
In an email, Kris McDavid, senior communications adviser for Horizon, said the Sussex ER was the only Horizon closure planned as of the time of publication.
This is the third weekend in a row that Sussex had reduced hours because of staffing shortages.
McDavid said any patients requiring urgent medical care will need to go to another hospital.
The emergency department is the only Sussex Health Centre service experiencing reduced hours.
There will be no impacts in other departments, according to McDavid.
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2021/12/nurse-practitioners-fear-for-patients.html
Monday, 20 December 2021
Nurse practitioners fear for patients amid clinic closures, redeployment to COVID test sites
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2021/04/nurse-practitioners-shocked-by-higgs.html
Saturday, 10 April 2021
Nurse practitioners shocked by Higgs government decision to charge for medical tests but CBC et al knows why I certainly am not
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2020/12/cbc-deleted-many-libelous-comments-this.html
Sunday, 13 December 2020
CBC deleted many libelous comments this morning but not all Hence the Crown will be sued AGAIN
---------- Original message ----------
From: "Higgs, Premier Blaine (PO/CPM)" <Blaine.Higgs@gnb.ca>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:09:05 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: YO Billy Blair RE "Police lay rare libel
charge" Methinks somebody should explain this CBC News article to me
real slow N'esy Pas?
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Thank you for taking the time to write to us.
Due to the high volume of emails that we receive daily, please note
that there may be a delay in our response. Thank you for your
understanding.
If you are looking for current information on Coronavirus, please
visit www.gnb.ca/coronavirus<http://
If this is a Media Request, please contact the Premier’s office at
(506) 453-2144.
Thank you.
Bonjour,
Nous vous remercions d’avoir pris le temps de nous écrire.
Tenant compte du volume élevé de courriels que nous recevons
quotidiennement, il se peut qu’il y ait un délai dans notre réponse.
Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.
Si vous recherchez des informations à jour sur le coronavirus,
veuillez visiter
www.gnb.ca/coronavirus<http://
S’il s’agit d’une demande des médias, veuillez communiquer avec le
Cabinet du premier ministre au 506-453-2144.
Merci.
Office of the Premier/Cabinet du premier ministre
P.O Box/C. P. 6000
Fredericton, New-Brunswick/Nouveau-
E3B 5H1
Canada
Tel./Tel. : (506) 453-2144
Email/Courriel:
premier@gnb.ca/
---------- Original message ----------
From: Premier <PREMIER@novascotia.ca>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:15:48 +0000
Subject: Thank you for your email to Premier Rankin
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Thank you for your email to Premier Rankin. This is an automatic
confirmation your message has been received.
We recognize that many Nova Scotians have concerns about COVID-19. If
you are looking for the most up-to-date information, we encourage you
to visit: novascotia.ca/coronavirus<http
or canada.ca/coronavirus<https://
call the toll-free information line at 1-833-784-4397.
If you are experiencing symptoms, please visit
https://811.novascotia.ca<http
COVID-19 online self-assessment tool, which will help you determine if
you need to get tested. If you don’t have internet access, call 811.
---------- Original message ----------
From: "MinFinance / FinanceMin (FIN)" <fin.minfinance-financemin.
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:07:24 +0000
Subject: RE: YO Billy Blair RE "Police lay rare libel charge" Methinks
somebody should explain this CBC News article to me real slow N'esy Pas?
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
The Department of Finance acknowledges receipt of your electronic
correspondence. Please be assured that we appreciate receiving your
comments.
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, we apologize in advance for
any delay in responding to your enquiry. In the meantime, information
on Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan is available on the
Government of Canada website at
www.canada.ca/coronavirus<http
calling 1-800 O Canada (1-800-622-6232) or 1-833-784-4397.
Le ministère des Finances Canada accuse réception de votre courriel.
Nous vous assurons que vos commentaires sont les bienvenus.
En raison de la fluidité de la crise de la COVID-19, il est possible
que nous retardions à vous répondre et nous nous en excusons.
Entre-temps, les informations au sujet du Plan d'intervention
économique du Canada pour répondre à la COVID-19 sont disponibles dans
le site Web du gouvernement du Canada au
www.canada.ca/coronavirus<http
composant le
1-800 O Canada (1-800-622-6232) ou le 1-833-784-4397.
---------- Original message ----------
From: "Guilbeault, Honorable Steven (PCH)" <hon.steven.guilbeault@canada.
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:07:22 +0000
Subject: Accusé de réception / Acknowledgment of Receipt
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Merci d'avoir écrit à l'honorable Steven Guilbeault, ministre du
Patrimoine canadien.
Veuillez noter qu'en raison des circonstances exceptionnelles liées à
la pandémie COVID-19, le temps de réponse pourrait être plus long.
Soyez assurés que nous répondrons en temps opportun.
*****************************
Thank you for writing to the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of
Canadian Heritage.
Please note that due to the exceptional circumstances with respect to
the COVID-19 pandemic, response time may be longer.
Rest assured that we will respond in due time.
---------- Original message ----------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:07:09 -0400
Subject: YO Billy Blair RE "Police lay rare libel charge" Methinks somebody
To: "Bill.Blair" <Bill.Blair@parl.gc.ca>, "Norman.Bosse"
<Norman.Bosse@gnb.ca>, "Mark.Blakely" <Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>,
"martin.gaudet" <martin.gaudet@fredericton.ca>
<blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "sylvie.gadoury"
<sylvie.gadoury@radio-canada.
<Newsroom@globeandmail.com>, Nathalie Sturgeon
<sturgeon.nathalie@
mirko.bibic@bell.ca, ISI.minister-ministre.ISI@
<editor@frankmagazine.ca>, hon.steven.guilbeault@canada.
steven.guilbeault@canada.ca, Ellen.Desmond@crtc.gc.ca,
Melanie.Joly@parl.gc.ca, martine.turcotte@bell.ca,
graeme.mcphail@rci.rogers.com, darrow.macintyre@cbc.ca,
washington.field@ic.fbi.gov, Frank.McKenna@td.com,
prmibullrun@gmail.com, Catherine.Tait@cbc.ca, Chuck.Thompson@cbc.ca,
JUSTWEB@novascotia.ca, Charles.Murray@gnb.ca, traversy.n@gmail.com,
"Kevin.leahy" <Kevin.leahy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, Sean.Fraser@parl.gc.ca,
PREMIER@novascotia.ca, fin.minfinance-financemin.fin@
steve.murphy@ctv.ca, "Ross.Wetmore" <Ross.Wetmore@gnb.ca>, "rob.moore"
<rob.moore@parl.gc.ca>
Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, pm <pm@pm.gc.ca>,
"Katie.Telford" <Katie.Telford@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, mcu
<mcu@justice.gc.ca>, "erin.otoole" <erin.otoole@parl.gc.ca>,
"Brenda.Lucki" <Brenda.Lucki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "barbara.massey"
<barbara.massey@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
<Nathalie.Drouin@justice.gc.ca
N.S. man charged after fake ad posted seeking police decals
Man also posted defamatory comments online under another person's name
· CBC News · Posted: Feb 26, 2021 10:47 AM AT
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2019/06/nurse-shortage-leads-to-bed-closures.html
Saturday, 22 June 2019
Nurse shortage leads to bed closures while province does nothing, says Horizon chair
https://twitter.com/DavidRayAmos/with_replies
David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2019/06/nurse-shortage-leads-to-bed-closures.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/horizon-health-nursing-shortage-1.5184573
Nurse shortage leads to bed closures while province does nothing, says Horizon chair
Saint John Regional Hospital forced to close six beds
Universities and the province need to solve the shortage and increase the number of nursing students in New Brunswick because the situation is getting worse, John McGarry told the board Thursday.
"We're really ticked off that things aren't going fast enough and somebody has got to do their job," he said.
The Saint John closures come after reductions at Horizon and Vitalité health networks in Bathurst, Moncton and Perth-Andover.
- Patient advisory group wants more say in solving nursing shortage
- Nursing shortage is putting health care at risk, Horizon chair says
"We've hit the largest, the smallest, the north, the south, the French, the English, all because of this nurse situation. And I think we need people to sort of follow up with our concerns in a bit expedient fashion and a bit more effectively."
McGarry has said there are 200 permanent, full- and part-time nursing vacancies at Horizon hospitals across the province, with the greatest need in Saint John, Moncton and some smaller communities.
The Nursing Association of New Brunswick has said it is expecting a shortage of 5,000 nurses in the next five years.
Meanwhile, in April, the provincial government announced it will be cutting $8.7 million in funding for nursing programs.
"I haven't heard anything from universities other than we're putting tuition up," McGarry said.
- New Brunswick on cusp of 'inevitable' nursing shortage, union says
- 'I'm going to die': Moncton nurse describes physical, emotional toll from alleged attack
The province has said two nursing-seat purchase agreements were signed with University of New Brunswick and the University of Moncton in 2005-2006.
The agreements, which expired March 31, were to fund 95 additional nursing seats a year — 57 at UNB and 38 at Moncton.
On Friday, Holder said in an emailed statement that addressing the nursing shortage is a government priority. The province and others are in the final stages of work on a nursing strategy, "which includes action items," the statement said.
Fall is coming
McGarry wants to see more nursing students enrolled in programs starting in September."I'm really scared that July 1st is coming because that's summer. And I'm really scared that September's coming and we're losing a whole cohort that could be sitting in seats," he said.
"There's more candidates for those seats now. They could be learning in September and more could be learning in January."
Asked for comment, the University of New Brunswick and the University of Moncton both said they are working with the province to address the nursing shortage.
Dr. Petra Hauf, vice-president of UNB Saint John, said the university is also admitting the students who were accepted into the nursing program before the government's budget cuts.
"We are working in partnership with government representatives to ensure we are properly funded to fulfil the nursing educational needs and are committed to finding a solution," said an emailed statement from Hauf.
David Amos
Methinks political people should quit playing games with other people's lives over language and money N'esy Pas?
If you actually read the story it does not say anyplace that Horizon Health is short funded. Meaning the money for those 200 nurses exists within the operating budget, just that Horizon Health can't be bothered to hire them.
It then goes on to blame the government for ending a $7.3 Million a year contract with the universities in 2005 (14 years ago) that the universities did not deliver on. It does not tell us why charges were not laid for fraud.
All in all the story is carefully crafted to make the government look bad.
Methinks it par for the course when you strike a nerve with the "Powers That Be" N'esy Pas?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fundy-royal-riding-profile-1.3274276
The biggest problem by far with both Vitalite and Horizon is that the majority of supervisory positions are filled with total incompetents. The management culture dictates that staff who are struggling- physically, mentally or emotionally - with their job will be promoted to a less demanding (???) supervisory position.So, instead of having supervisory and management positions filled by leaders, those positions are often filled with staff whose only qualification is that are unable to perform their normal duties.So , as a favor, they are given positions where they are "coddled". And the rot goes from the top all the way down,.
A nurse is a guaranteed job, one of the few medical jobe that only takes 4 years!! The rest have increased to 7 or 8 years,,,, requiring a degree to apply.. with no pay increase!!
We need to double the class sizes... increase tuition by 25-50%, will be able to fill the seats!!
Look at UNB law... increased tuition by 50% for new students... still same number of applicants!!
NOPE
Methinks everybody knows the government can always use more lawyers to work as politicians and bureaucrats N'esy Pas?
YUP
We are so screwed. Cancer is HUGE in NB and getting worse. But our elected officials have other plans
Not once, in the article, did Horizon Health claim they were short funded. In fact, government departments operate on a budget. They are assigned X number of dollars, to spend as they see fit, the claim is they can't hire anybody, not that they are short funded.
Methinks it High Time folks start asking WHY N'esy Pas?
Eric Plexe
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/horizon-health-chair-john-mcgarry-ceo-1.4992788
Do you think? The Health Minister is not in charge of hiring anyone besides his office staff. What do you expect the Health Minister to do? Fire Mr McGarry?
Methinks the Health Minister should resign immediately afterwards N'esy Pas?
No comments:
Post a Comment