Friday, 10 April 2026

Former chief Crown attorney alleges bullying, unjust demotion in lawsuit

 

Former chief Crown attorney alleges bullying, unjust demotion in lawsuit

Kathryn Pentz alleges director of N.S. Public Prosecution Service was ‘rude, aggressive, demeaning’

 
Aly Thomson · CBC News ·
Former Crown attorney suing N.S. government, public prosecution service
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Duration 1:44
 
Kathryn Pentz alleges senior leadership bullied her and ultimately forced her out of her role. The CBC's Aly Thomson has the story.

A former chief Crown attorney is suing the Nova Scotia government and the province’s Public Prosecution Service, alleging she was bullied, sidelined without explanation and ultimately forced out of her leadership role.

The lawsuit was filed this week in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia by Kathryn Pentz, who has practiced law for more than 40 years and worked as a Crown attorney since 1993.

Pentz is alleging the director of the Public Prosecution Service, Rick Woodburn, bullied and undermined her, and that she was placed on administrative leave without explanation and later demoted from her position as a chief Crown overseeing all prosecutors in Cape Breton.

Her demotion, the claim alleges, amounts to “constructive dismissal,” a legal term for when an employer dramatically changes an employee’s position, said lawyer Gavin Giles, who is representing Pentz in the civil lawsuit.

“It's a demotion. And it could be a demotion with respect to simply remuneration and other benefits. It can be a demotion with respect to the position within the organization, or it can be both, and in this case it was both,” Giles said in an interview on Thursday.

The claim also alleges Pentz was falsely accused of breach of trust and fraud over how she approved invoices from an independent attorney hired by the Public Prosecution Service to provide services.

A woman wearing lawyers robes.Pentz, shown here in 2014, is suing for constructive dismissal. (CBC)

Pentz alleges the actions by Woodburn and another senior leader damaged her reputation, caused significant financial losses and led to mental health impacts, including “extreme” anxiety and depression.

None of the allegations have been proven in court and a statement of defence has not yet been filed.

A spokesperson for the Public Prosecution Service said in an email that Woodburn was out of office, and that it would not be commenting on the allegations.

A spokesperson for the province’s Department of Justice, also named as a defendant in the claim, said in an email it would not be appropriate to comment while the matter is before the courts.

The claim said Pentz became a senior Crown counsel in 2005 and was appointed chief Crown for the entire Cape Breton region in 2015.

“Throughout substantially all of her tenure as the Chief Crown Attorney for Cape Breton, the Plaintiff performed exceptionally, never received a negative performance evaluation, and maintained her well-earned reputation,” the claim states.

Series of events

Woodburn was appointed acting director of the Public Prosecution Service in November 2023 and was named director in February 2026.

In April 2025, Woodburn and Jennifer MacLellan, then acting deputy director of the prosecution service, visited the Sydney, N.S., office to informally meet with attorneys and support staff, the claim alleges.

The day after the meeting at the Sydney office, Woodburn and MacLellan met with Pentz, the claim said.

“The attitude displayed by Woodburn to the plaintiff was rude, aggressive, demeaning, and unprofessional,” it states.

“Without any objective knowledge, and without any basis in fact, Woodburn informed the plaintiff that he did not regard her as capable of performing her managerial duties as the chief Crown attorney for Cape Breton, and that he doubted that she had ever been capable of performing those managerial duties.”

A headshot of a man in a suit.Rick Woodburn was appointed director of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service in February 2026. (Nova Scotia Government)

On June 9, 2025, Pentz was informed she was being placed on paid administrative leave while an investigation was launched over concerns with her performance and her working relationship with the employer, the claim said.

It said Pentz inquired about the reason for her administrative leave and the precise nature of the performance concerns.

“Woodburn refused or otherwise failed to answer any of the plaintiff's related questions, and he in effect rudely, abruptly and unprofessionally dismissed the plaintiff from any further discussion,” the claim said.

In November 2025, Pentz was summoned to a meeting with Woodburn and MacLellan. The claim said she requested an agenda or a written outline of the subjects to be discussed, but her request was not even acknowledged.

Pentz was informed at the meeting that she was being demoted from chief Crown attorney for Cape Breton to Crown attorney, the claim states.

MacLellan, who was appointed a provincial court judge earlier this year, declined to comment on the lawsuit this week through a spokesperson for the judiciary.

A man in a blue suit leans on the railing of a stairwell.Gavin Giles is a partner at McInnes Cooper in Halifax. (Aly Thomson/CBC)

Giles said the demotion was dramatic and ultimately forced Pentz into retirement.

“She had a position which she loved, which she was proud of, which she thought she did well and which numerous other people said she did well,” said Giles.

“I think it's fair to say that she was looking at or entering into the twilight of her career and was looking forward to perhaps a graceful exit at some not too distant time, and to have the legs cut out from under her, I think it's had a devastating effect.”

The claim seeks damages for lost income and benefits, as well as punitive damages related to how Pentz was treated. 


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Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association calls for criminal probe into Edmonton police chief, lawyer

 
 

Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association calls for criminal probe into Edmonton police chief, lawyer

Edmonton police declined to comment on the letter Tuesday

 
Lisa Johnson · The Canadian Press ·
A man wears a police hat and uniform with a neutral expression on his face.
Warren Driechel, the 24th chief of the Edmonton Police Service, is facing questions from the Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association about statements he made regarding a recent manslaughter case. (Mrinali Anchan/CBC)

A group representing Alberta's defence lawyers says it wants an investigation to look into statements made by Edmonton's police chief and the police department's top lawyer in connection with a recent manslaughter case.

The Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association says serious questions surround Chief Warren Driechel and police lawyer Megan Hankewich for their statements about a case involving the death of an eight-year-old girl named Nina Napope.

The call comes in a letter to Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery from Edmonton lawyer Tom Engel on behalf of the association. The letter was also made public Tuesday.

"I request that the minister of justice direct the Police Review Commission to investigate Hankewich and Driechel for criminal conduct related to the case," Engel writes in the letter.

He said their behaviour merits examination for possible criminal violations, including extortion, obstruction of justice and intimidation of a justice system participant.

The commission is an arm's-length, civilian-led agency investigating complaints of police conduct.

Edmonton police declined to comment on the letter Tuesday. Amery's office said in a brief statement that it is reviewing it and is "unable to comment further at this time."

A spokesperson for the Police Review Commission said it is aware “of this matter.” 

“At this time, there’s no active investigation,” he said in an email.

The letter is the latest development in a controversy that challenged the firewall between police — who investigate and can either recommend or lay charges — and prosecutors, who decide in the public interest how the case and the charges are handled in court.

That issue arose in September when Driechel and Hankewich took the highly unusual step of publicly intervening in the sentencing of Ashley Rattlesnake in Nina's death after saying they had learned the Crown was poised to accept an eight-year prison sentence.

In a public letter to Crown prosecutors in September, Hankewich said such a sentence would be a "significant miscarriage of justice" given the horrific circumstances of the case. She warned that if the eight-year sentence was approved, police may be forced to release details of the case to prove their point to the public. The letter was forwarded by Driechel.

The issue sparked a public debate on the firewall. Premier Danielle Smith weighed in at the time, backing the Edmonton Police Service's concerns and stating that the public needs to understand why Crown prosecutors make their decisions.

Rattlesnake pleaded guilty to manslaughter, and the case was eventually resolved in February, but not before the judge involved — Justice Jody Fraser — delivered a sharp rebuke to police.

The Crown prosecutor had asked for a nine-year prison sentence, while the defence had requested seven years.

Fraser settled for eight years. In his decision, he called police comments surrounding the sentencing "reprehensible," and suggested their "veiled threat" may have obstructed justice.

He also cited the comments as a "somewhat" mitigating factor in sentencing.

Police have since said they are reviewing their options and have still not decided on whether to release public details.

In his letter, Engel writes that once a Police Review Commission investigation is done, the case should then be referred to an out-of-province attorney general to decide whether criminal charges should be laid.

He said the matter cannot be left to the province, given Smith's previous comments supporting the police and the fact that a former Edmonton police chief, Dale McFee, is now the top bureaucrat advising Smith's cabinet.

The Rattlesnake case contained disturbing details of the child's final hours.

Court heard Rattlesnake was drinking alcohol and using methamphetamine the night Napope was killed. The girl was found lying on the floor bleeding next to a hole in the wall, but it isn't known how she sustained her fatal head injury.

An autopsy showed she had multiple broken bones and injuries, some of which had previously healed. She also had sepsis because of an infected tooth that was left untreated. Court heard the blood infection reduced her chances of survival.

Rattlesnake didn't call 911 and instead asked acquaintances for help. Four others were charged in the case. Napope was found dead in a hockey bag in the back of a truck in central Alberta in 2023.

Fraser said Rattlesnake was "wilfully blind to Nina's suffering" and treated her body "almost as trash."

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'I stand by my decision': Edmonton police chief defends Israel trip

Warren Driechel’s trip last month has faced backlash

 
Jesmeen Gill · CBC News ·
A man wears a police hat and uniform with a neutral expression on his face.
Chief Warren Driechel says that he stands by his decision to travel to Israel, viewing it as a valuable experience. (Mrinali Anchan/CBC)

Edmonton police Chief Warren Driechel says he stands by his decision to travel to Israel last month, following criticism from community groups and city council members. 

The February trip was part of a delegation of North American policing executives organized by the Major Cities Chiefs Association.

In a statement released Tuesday by Edmonton Police Service, Driechel said the trip was an opportunity to learn from Israeli policing practices and was paid for by the association.

“Police to police, we were able to talk about the toll this work takes on the people who do it. We talked about building trust in communities where there is little trust,” the statement said.

Driechel said he met with officers from Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Druze communities, as well as Muslim community leaders, “who shared openly about their concerns and their reasons for working with police.”

“These officers and community leaders operate in an environment that demands extraordinary vigilance – managing crime, counter terrorism, supporting community and crisis response all amid extreme complexity,” wrote Driechel.

The visit has prompted backlash from Islamic mosques and Muslim community groups in Edmonton, who have raised concerns about Israel’s attacks in the Gaza Strip and alleged human rights violations.

Some members of council, including the mayor, also expressed concern.

In a social media post Monday, Ward tastawiyiniwak Coun. Karen Principe said she believes the trip was intended to better serve Edmonton, but was concerned how the issue has affected relations between city council and police.

“I’m disappointed that this conversation has unfolded publicly in the way it has, and I believe Chief Driechel deserves more respect in this conversation,” she wrote.

She added, "Edmontonians expect their leaders to work together, and maintaining a professional relationship with the chief is essential to that."

Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi Coun. Jon Morgan said in a social media post that the trip was “undoubtedly a controversial choice that divides more than it unites.” He said he wants to see work done to restore relationships.

“Our council this term has built a good relationship with Chief Driechel and I believe him to be a good man, but he needs to build bridges, work to regain trust, take accountability, and truly listen to all Edmontonians,” it reads.

WATCH | Edmonton chief's trip to Israel causing tensions :
 
    A police trip to Israel is causing tensions in Edmonton
March 14|
Duration 1:23
 
Edmonton’s police chief is facing criticism for travelling to Israel in February to meet with state policing officials as part of an international delegation. The CBC's Tristan Mottershead reports.

Driechel said the criticism has raised broader concerns.

“As police, we focus on behaviour, not beliefs. Where I have felt challenged this week is in the implication that any community group should have the right to direct where we can learn,” he said.

He added that the trip provided valuable perspective and that he remains committed to engaging with diverse communities.

“I stand by my decision to take the trip to Israel and continue to view it as valuable," the statement said.

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Edmonton mayor 'disappointed' in police chief and commission over visit to Israel

Chief Warren Driechel travelled to Israel to meet with local police in February

 
Emma Zhao · CBC News ·
A man wears a police hat and uniform with a neutral expression on his face.
Warren Driechel, chief of the Edmonton Police Service, visited Israel in February as part of a national delegation meeting with local police. (Mrinali Anchan/CBC)

Mayor Andrew Knack says he’s "disappointed and frustrated" by Edmonton Police Chief Warren Driechel's decision to join an international delegation to meet with state policing officials in Israel last month.

In a social media post Friday, Knack also expressed disappointment in the chair of the Edmonton police commission for approving the trip, which was organized by the Major Cities Chiefs Association, an organization of police executives in North America.

“For many Edmontonians, the violence in the West Bank and Gaza is not distant. Families in our community are grieving and are worried about loved ones who are living among unimaginable hardships,” the post reads.

“Decisions like these cause real hurt, damage relationships with communities that already feel marginalized and break trust.”

Earlier this week, mosques, Palestinian groups and others signed an open letter to the Edmonton police commission denouncing the trip amid Israel's ongoing attacks on Gaza.

The letter calls for the police commission to clarify what policing practices were learned, and if they will be used on Edmontonians. 

The Edmonton Police Service has told CBC News that the trip was an opportunity for Driechel to learn from Israeli police and said it was paid for by the Major Cities Chiefs Association.

Driechel declined an interview request from CBC News this week.

Ward Anirniq Coun. Erin Rutherford said a number of councillors met with Edmonton’s Palestinian community this week. She said many told councillors they had lost trust in the police force.

“So many of our refugees that have called Edmonton home, so many of these marginalized communities have had negative and adverse experiences with our police systems, with military systems across the world,” she said in an interview. "These are fragile relationships.

“When you're in a position of chief of police or the commission, you have to think about, ‘are there unintended consequences that would affect the people that I serve in making this decision,’ and that just wasn't there.”

Knack wrote that he has asked the police commission to review how the current policy on travel is decided. He said he also expects the police chief and commission to connect with the community to “repair where trust has been broken so that all Edmontonians feel safe.”

CBC News has reached out to the Edmonton Police Service and the Edmonton police commission for comment on Knack’s statement, but had not received a response at the time of publication. 

A day before Knack issued his statement, Edmonton police commission chair Ben Henderson issued a statement saying that he approved Driechel's travel to Israel "in accordance with the terms of his contract."

He said the commission has discussed the trip and agreed to review its travel request policies to determine if any changes should be made.

"The commission continues to have confidence in Chief Driechel and his leadership of the Edmonton Police Service."

Driechel's trip comes amid ongoing conflict involving Israel in the region. Israel's war in Gaza began in October 2023, after an attack by Hamas militants killed more than 1,200 people, according to Israeli officials. Israel's war in Gaza has killed more than 72,000 people, according to Palestinian Health Ministry data from February.

On Feb. 28, Israel and the United States launched an attack on Iran, which has since expanded to Lebanon. According to officials, the war has killed at least 1,300 people in Iran, almost 700 in Lebanon and at least 13 in Israel.

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Emma Zhao is a reporter with CBC Edmonton. You can reach her at emma.zhao@cbc.ca.

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Saint John police chief alleges officer complaints against him are 'attacks' by union

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I just called AGAIN


Saint John police chief alleges officer complaints against him are 'attacks' by union

Chief Robert Bruce issues statement as details of officers' allegations become public through court documents

 

Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Apr 09, 2026 4:45 PM EDT
 
 
Man in uniform at desk
Robert Bruce has been Saint John police chief since July 2021. (Hadeel Ibrahim/CBC)

The chief of the Saint John Police Force alleges the conduct complaints officers filed against him are "attacks" by the union, timed during contract negotiations to resist change and maintain the status quo "because it benefits them."

Chief Robert Bruce made the allegations in a statement, as details about the officers’ allegations of harassment and a toxic work environment became public this week through court documents.

Among them are the allegations of Insp. Samantha McInnis that Bruce mocked the mental health struggles of one of his officers in the aftermath of a murder-suicide case by miming providing the officer with a gun and the officer committing suicide.

McInnis also alleged the chief mocked the weight of two officers, used a slur for mentally impaired to describe another and berated a new recruit over his attire.

Most of the alleged incidents occurred at management meetings, and the officers discussed weren’t present, according to the documents.

In his statement Wednesday, Bruce contends that since being appointed in 2021, he has sought every opportunity to build a force that members, the governing board and community can “trust and be proud of.”

“This has not been easy or without significant complications,” wrote Bruce, who previously said in affidavit that he heads a force of about 200, including uniformed, civilian and auxiliary members. The union says there are about 130 sworn officers.

“The workplace culture I inherited was not one that embraced change or innovation. There has been much resistance, specifically from the Saint John Police Association Executive.”

'Red herring,' union rep says

But association representative Bob Davidson argues the chief’s claims about the union are “a red herring trying to deflect away from his startling, disgusting statements about officers.”

In an interview with CBC News on Thursday, he noted that of the nine officers who filed complaints with the New Brunswick Police Commission last year, two are not members of the union.

That includes McInnis, Davidson said, describing her complaint, which contained the allegations detailed above, as the “main” one.

“Her affidavit contains the most damaging statements I've ever seen in my life from a chief of police,” he said. “They're disgusting, they’re demoralizing and that's got nothing to do with the Saint John Police Association.”

A man standing in a newsroom, speaking into a microphone with a CBC logo on it.
Bob Davidson, a representative of the Saint John Police Association, says the complaints are unrelated to contract negotiations. (Megan Goddard/CBC)

Bruce noted the majority of the officers’ allegations were dismissed as frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith. His lawyer has previously argued the complaints contain false and defamatory information intended to embarrass the chief and push him out.

An independent investigator appointed by the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners to look into part of the complaints by McInnis and Sgt. Stacy Humphrey confirmed five allegations, the court documents show.

But Allen Farrah “found no evidence to substantiate any allegations of harassment, bullying or a toxic/poisonous work environment, with respect to [McInnis, Humphrey] or any other employee of the Saint John Police Force,” according to letters the board sent to the lawyers for the two officers.

Eight of the officers are seeking a judicial review of the full or partial dismissal of their complaints by the provincial oversight body and the board for reasons that included they were frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith because they were beyond the one-year time limit, fell outside the jurisdiction of the Police Act, or did not constitute a breach of the code of conduct at face value.

A large stack of bound, stamped legal documents.
About 1,000 pages of court documents, including affidavits by the officers, were made available to the public last week. (Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon/CBC)

The documents were released after the chief and board lost a bid for a permanent sealing order and publication ban on the specifics and substance of the complaints, citing concerns about reputation and confidence in the force.

The applicants include McInnis and Humphrey, Staff Sgt. Andrew MacBean, who is the second non-unionized officer, as well as Sgt. Andrew Belyea, Const. Christopher Messer, Const. Donald Shannon, Const. Duane Squires and Const. Mary Gellatly.

The ninth complainant, Const. Emily Hobbs, withdrew her application for review after reaching a settlement, police board lawyer Jamie Eddy told the court in February. No details were provided.

Timing 'not a coincidence,' chief claims

“The timing of these actions is not a coincidence,” the chief claims in his statement.

“At the time the complaints were made, we were in the middle of a challenging labour relations process which commenced in 2024 with the expiration of the collective agreement and addressed through arbitration in late December 2025.”

An arbitration board awarded officers a wage increase of 15.42 per cent over three years, maintaining their position as the highest paid municipal force in New Brunswick — a decision the police board is now seeking to overturn.

The nine officers’ complaints were filed over an 11-week period between June and September 2025.

“These attacks move us farther from the modern, responsive police force the residents of Saint John expect and deserve,” Bruce said in his statement.

He has been “working towards an effective collective agreement that better reflects the challenges and complexities of modern-day policing,” he wrote, without elaborating.

This has been going on for three, four years. So it's got nothing to do with the timing of negotiations whatsoever.
- Bob Davidson, union representative

Davidson contends the complaints are unrelated to contract negotiations. The union has been trying to bring concerns about the chief “to the forefront for over three years,” he said.

In 2023, the union gave presentations to the police board and the mayor and council about “what was going on with this chief of police,” Davidson said.

An organizational study commissioned by the union in 2022 pointed to a “toxic work environment,” he said.

And a 2023 management review report from the Department of Public Safety also cited employee complaints about “disrespectful or harassing” behaviour by management and a “poisonous, hostile, harmful and unsafe workplace,” Davidson noted.

“So this has been going on for three, four years. So it's got nothing to do with the timing of negotiations whatsoever.”

Chief 'steadfast' in his resolve

Still, Bruce maintains the actions of the Saint John Police Association are “disappointing and predictable.”

“Similar tactics and attempts to discredit were employed by the union before my arrival against previous police management, chiefs of police, City managers, City councillors, and the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners,” he alleged in his statement.

Davidson denies that and cites as an example how the former chief and then-union president worked together during the COVID-19 pandemic, meeting every week to make changes to the collective agreement.

“This chief has set this police force back, way, way, way back. I mean, he's talking about modern processes. His management style is, ‘Me boss.’”

Bruce said leaders are “often subject to criticism,” but he along with his management team, frontline members and staff “remain steadfast in our resolve to serve this city with the professionalism and to the standard our citizens deserve.”

He takes “great pride” in the service they provide, he said.

“They perform their duties admirably with valour, commitment, dedication, and professionalism. Serving alongside them is an honour.”

He will not make any other comments on the matter, he added.


On Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> wrote:

Saint John Police Force

Description
General police information and assistance
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process
No application process
Documents Required
No documents required
Toll Free
506-648-3333 - Non-emergency
Office
506-648-3200
Crisis
9-1-1
Fax
506-648-3304
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
police@saintjohn.ca
Mailing Address
Saint John Police Force
PO Box 1971
Saint John, NB, E2L 4L1
Canada
Languages
English, French
Contact
Sean Rocca, Manager of Communications
Email: sean.rocca@saintjohn.ca
Phone: 506-648-3292
Chief of Police
Robert Bruce
Email: lisa.mahaney@saintjohn.ca
Phone: 506-648-3200


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Deja Vu anyone???


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Dear David Amos,

This is in response to your correspondence dated July 24, 2019,
addressed to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, concerning the New Brunswick Police Commission.

We regret to inform you that after examining your correspondence, it has been determined that the subject matter which you raise does not fall under the purview of our department and portfolio agencies. This can be brought to the attention of the Saint John, New Brunswick Police Commission.

Consequently, no response will be provided.

Thank you for taking the time to write.


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To: nbpc <nbpc@gnb.ca>, stephen.davidson@saintjohn.ca, "jan.jensen"
<jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, "Dale.Morgan"
<Dale.Morgan@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "David.Lametti"
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Subject: Attn CST Stephen Davidson after I read the news today about New Brunswick Police Commission I called you first The NBPC did not answer their phone
To: nbpc <nbpc@gnb.ca>, stephen.davidson@saintjohn.ca, "jan.jensen"
<jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, "Larry.Tremblay"
<Larry.Tremblay@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Dale.Morgan"
<Dale.Morgan@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "David.Lametti"
<David.Lametti@parl.gc.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>,
"hon.ralph.goodale" <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>
Cc: "David.Raymond.Amos" <David.Raymond.Amos@gmail.com>

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/dennis-oland-murder-trial-police-commission-investigation-review-1.5220021

Police watchdog may skip review of Oland homicide investigation


New Brunswick Police Commission decided in 2015 it would review Saint
John Police Force's handling of case
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Jul 23, 2019 5:48 PM AT


>>
>> ---------- 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
>>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:32:09 -0400
> Subject: Attn Integrity Commissioner Alexandre Deschênes, Q.C.,
> To: coi@gnb.ca
> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
>
> Good Day Sir
>
> After I heard you speak on CBC I called your office again and managed
> to speak to one of your staff for the first time
>
> Please find attached the documents I promised to send to the lady who
> answered the phone this morning. Please notice that not after the Sgt
> at Arms took the documents destined to your office his pal Tanker
> Malley barred me in writing with an "English" only document.
>
> These are the hearings and the dockets in Federal Court that I
> suggested that you study closely.
>
> This is the docket in Federal Court
>
> http://cas-cdc-www02.cas-satj.gc.ca/IndexingQueries/infp_RE_info_e.php?court_no=T-1557-15&select_court=T
>
> These are digital recordings of  the last three hearings
>
> Dec 14th https://archive.org/details/BahHumbug
>
> January 11th, 2016 https://archive.org/details/Jan11th2015
>
> April 3rd, 2017
>
> https://archive.org/details/April32017JusticeLeblancHearing
>
>
> This is the docket in the Federal Court of Appeal
>
> http://cas-cdc-www02.cas-satj.gc.ca/IndexingQueries/infp_RE_info_e.php?court_no=A-48-16&select_court=All
>
>
> The only hearing thus far
>
> May 24th, 2017
>
> https://archive.org/details/May24thHoedown
>
>
> This Judge understnds the meaning of the word Integrity
>
> Date: 20151223
>
> Docket: T-1557-15
>
> Fredericton, New Brunswick, December 23, 2015
>
> PRESENT:        The Honourable Mr. Justice Bell
>
> BETWEEN:
>
> DAVID RAYMOND AMOS
>
> Plaintiff
>
> and
>
> HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
>
> Defendant
>
> ORDER
>
> (Delivered orally from the Bench in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on
> December 14, 2015)
>
> The Plaintiff seeks an appeal de novo, by way of motion pursuant to
> the Federal Courts Rules (SOR/98-106), from an Order made on November
> 12, 2015, in which Prothonotary Morneau struck the Statement of Claim
> in its entirety.
>
> At the outset of the hearing, the Plaintiff brought to my attention a
> letter dated September 10, 2004, which he sent to me, in my then
> capacity as Past President of the New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian
> Bar Association, and the then President of the Branch, Kathleen Quigg,
> (now a Justice of the New Brunswick Court of Appeal).  In that letter
> he stated:
>
> As for your past President, Mr. Bell, may I suggest that you check the
> work of Frank McKenna before I sue your entire law firm including you.
> You are your brother’s keeper.
>
> Frank McKenna is the former Premier of New Brunswick and a former
> colleague of mine at the law firm of McInnes Cooper. In addition to
> expressing an intention to sue me, the Plaintiff refers to a number of
> people in his Motion Record who he appears to contend may be witnesses
> or potential parties to be added. Those individuals who are known to
> me personally, include, but are not limited to the former Prime
> Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper; former
> Attorney General of Canada and now a Justice of the Manitoba Court of
> Queen’s Bench, Vic Toews; former member of Parliament Rob Moore;
> former Director of Policing Services, the late Grant Garneau; former
> Chief of the Fredericton Police Force, Barry McKnight; former Staff
> Sergeant Danny Copp; my former colleagues on the New Brunswick Court
> of Appeal, Justices Bradley V. Green and Kathleen Quigg, and, retired
> Assistant Commissioner Wayne Lang of the Royal Canadian Mounted
> Police.
>
> In the circumstances, given the threat in 2004 to sue me in my
> personal capacity and my past and present relationship with many
> potential witnesses and/or potential parties to the litigation, I am
> of the view there would be a reasonable apprehension of bias should I
> hear this motion. See Justice de Grandpré’s dissenting judgment in
> Committee for Justice and Liberty et al v National Energy Board et al,
> [1978] 1 SCR 369 at p 394 for the applicable test regarding
> allegations of bias. In the circumstances, although neither party has
> requested I recuse myself, I consider it appropriate that I do so.
>
>
> AS A RESULT OF MY RECUSAL, THIS COURT ORDERS that the Administrator of
> the Court schedule another date for the hearing of the motion.  There
> is no order as to costs.
>
> “B. Richard Bell”
> Judge
>
>
> Below after the CBC article about your concerns (I made one comment
> already) you will find the text of just two of many emails I had sent
> to your office over the years since I first visited it in 2006.
>
>  I noticed that on July 30, 2009, he was appointed to the  the Court
> Martial Appeal Court of Canada  Perhaps you should scroll to the
> bottom of this email ASAP and read the entire Paragraph 83  of my
> lawsuit now before the Federal Court of Canada?
>
> "FYI This is the text of the lawsuit that should interest Trudeau the most
>
>
> ---------- Original message ----------
> From: justin.trudeau.a1@parl.gc.ca
> Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 8:18 PM
> Subject: Réponse automatique : RE My complaint against the CROWN in
> Federal Court Attn David Hansen and Peter MacKay If you planning to
> submit a motion for a publication ban on my complaint trust that you
> dudes are way past too late
> To: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
>
> Veuillez noter que j'ai changé de courriel. Vous pouvez me rejoindre à
> lalanthier@hotmail.com
>
> Pour rejoindre le bureau de M. Trudeau veuillez envoyer un courriel à
> tommy.desfosses@parl.gc.ca
>
> Please note that I changed email address, you can reach me at
> lalanthier@hotmail.com
>
> To reach the office of Mr. Trudeau please send an email to
> tommy.desfosses@parl.gc.ca
>
> Thank you,
>
> Merci ,
>
>
> http://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.ca/2015/09/v-behaviorurldefaultvmlo.html
>
>
> 83.  The Plaintiff states that now that Canada is involved in more war
> in Iraq again it did not serve Canadian interests and reputation to
> allow Barry Winters to publish the following words three times over
> five years after he began his bragging:
>
> January 13, 2015
> This Is Just AS Relevant Now As When I wrote It During The Debate
>
> December 8, 2014
> Why Canada Stood Tall!
>
> Friday, October 3, 2014
> Little David Amos’ “True History Of War” Canadian Airstrikes And
> Stupid Justin Trudeau
>
> Canada’s and Canadians free ride is over. Canada can no longer hide
> behind Amerka’s and NATO’s skirts.
>
> When I was still in Canadian Forces then Prime Minister Jean Chretien
> actually committed the Canadian Army to deploy in the second campaign
> in Iraq, the Coalition of the Willing. This was against or contrary to
> the wisdom or advice of those of us Canadian officers that were
> involved in the initial planning phases of that operation. There were
> significant concern in our planning cell, and NDHQ about of the dearth
> of concern for operational guidance, direction, and forces for
> operations after the initial occupation of Iraq. At the “last minute”
> Prime Minister Chretien and the Liberal government changed its mind.
> The Canadian government told our amerkan cousins that we would not
> deploy combat troops for the Iraq campaign, but would deploy a
> Canadian Battle Group to Afghanistan, enabling our amerkan cousins to
> redeploy troops from there to Iraq. The PMO’s thinking that it was
> less costly to deploy Canadian Forces to Afghanistan than Iraq. But
> alas no one seems to remind the Liberals of Prime Minister Chretien’s
> then grossly incorrect assumption. Notwithstanding Jean Chretien’s
> incompetence and stupidity, the Canadian Army was heroic,
> professional, punched well above it’s weight, and the PPCLI Battle
> Group, is credited with “saving Afghanistan” during the Panjway
> campaign of 2006.
>
> What Justin Trudeau and the Liberals don’t tell you now, is that then
> Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chretien committed, and deployed the
> Canadian army to Canada’s longest “war” without the advice, consent,
> support, or vote of the Canadian Parliament.
>
> What David Amos and the rest of the ignorant, uneducated, and babbling
> chattering classes are too addled to understand is the deployment of
> less than 75 special operations troops, and what is known by planners
> as a “six pac cell” of fighter aircraft is NOT the same as a
> deployment of a Battle Group, nor a “war” make.
>
> The Canadian Government or The Crown unlike our amerkan cousins have
> the “constitutional authority” to commit the Canadian nation to war.
> That has been recently clearly articulated to the Canadian public by
> constitutional scholar Phillippe Legasse. What Parliament can do is
> remove “confidence” in The Crown’s Government in a “vote of
> non-confidence.” That could not happen to the Chretien Government
> regarding deployment to Afghanistan, and it won’t happen in this
> instance with the conservative majority in The Commons regarding a
> limited Canadian deployment to the Middle East.
>
> President George Bush was quite correct after 911 and the terror
> attacks in New York; that the Taliban “occupied” and “failed state”
> Afghanistan was the source of logistical support, command and control,
> and training for the Al Quaeda war of terror against the world. The
> initial defeat, and removal from control of Afghanistan was vital and
>
> P.S. Whereas this CBC article is about your opinion of the actions of
> the latest Minister Of Health trust that Mr Boudreau and the CBC have
> had my files for many years and the last thing they are is ethical.
> Ask his friends Mr Murphy and the RCMP if you don't believe me.
>
> Subject:
> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:02:35 -0400
> From: "Murphy, Michael B. \(DH/MS\)" MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca
> To: motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
>
> January 30, 2007
>
> WITHOUT PREJUDICE
>
> Mr. David Amos
>
> Dear Mr. Amos:
>
> This will acknowledge receipt of a copy of your e-mail of December 29,
> 2006 to Corporal Warren McBeath of the RCMP.
>
> Because of the nature of the allegations made in your message, I have
> taken the measure of forwarding a copy to Assistant Commissioner Steve
> Graham of the RCMP “J” Division in Fredericton.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Honourable Michael B. Murphy
> Minister of Health
>
> CM/cb
>
>
> Warren McBeath warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca wrote:
>
> Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:34:53 -0500
> From: "Warren McBeath" warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
> To: kilgoursite@ca.inter.net, MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca,
> nada.sarkis@gnb.ca, wally.stiles@gnb.ca, dwatch@web.net,
> motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
> CC: ottawa@chuckstrahl.com, riding@chuckstrahl.com,John.Foran@gnb.ca,
> Oda.B@parl.gc.ca,"Bev BUSSON" bev.busson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
> "Paul Dube" PAUL.DUBE@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
> Subject: Re: Remember me Kilgour? Landslide Annie McLellan has
> forgotten me but the crooks within the RCMP have not
>
> Dear Mr. Amos,
>
> Thank you for your follow up e-mail to me today. I was on days off
> over the holidays and returned to work this evening. Rest assured I
> was not ignoring or procrastinating to respond to your concerns.
>
> As your attachment sent today refers from Premier Graham, our position
> is clear on your dead calf issue: Our forensic labs do not process
> testing on animals in cases such as yours, they are referred to the
> Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown who can provide these
> services. If you do not choose to utilize their expertise in this
> instance, then that is your decision and nothing more can be done.
>
> As for your other concerns regarding the US Government, false
> imprisonment and Federal Court Dates in the US, etc... it is clear
> that Federal authorities are aware of your concerns both in Canada
> the US. These issues do not fall into the purvue of Detachment
> and policing in Petitcodiac, NB.
>
> It was indeed an interesting and informative conversation we had on
> December 23rd, and I wish you well in all of your future endeavors.
>
>  Sincerely,
>
> Warren McBeath, Cpl.
> GRC Caledonia RCMP
> Traffic Services NCO
> Ph: (506) 387-2222
> Fax: (506) 387-4622
> E-mail warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
>
>
>
> Alexandre Deschênes, Q.C.,
> Office of the Integrity Commissioner
> Edgecombe House, 736 King Street
> Fredericton, N.B. CANADA E3B 5H1
> tel.: 506-457-7890
> fax: 506-444-5224
> e-mail:coi@gnb.ca
>


On 8/3/17, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote:

> If want something very serious to download and laugh at as well Please
> Enjoy and share real wiretap tapes of the mob
>
> http://thedavidamosrant.blogspot.ca/2013/10/re-glen-greenwald-and-braz
> ilian.html
>
>> http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/06/09/nsa-leak-guardian.html
>>
>> As the CBC etc yap about Yankee wiretaps and whistleblowers I must
>> ask them the obvious question AIN'T THEY FORGETTING SOMETHING????
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vugUalUO8YY
>>
>> What the hell does the media think my Yankee lawyer served upon the
>> USDOJ right after I ran for and seat in the 39th Parliament baseball
>> cards?
>>
>> http://archive.org/details/ITriedToExplainItToAllMaritimersInEarly200
>> 6
>>
>> http://davidamos.blogspot.ca/2006/05/wiretap-tapes-impeach-bush.html
>>
>> http://www.archive.org/details/PoliceSurveilanceWiretapTape139
>>
>> http://archive.org/details/Part1WiretapTape143
>>
>> FEDERAL EXPRES February 7, 2006
>> Senator Arlen Specter
>> United States Senate
>> Committee on the Judiciary
>> 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building
>> Washington, DC 20510
>>
>> Dear Mr. Specter:
>>
>> I have been asked to forward the enclosed tapes to you from a man
>> named, David Amos, a Canadian citizen, in connection with the matters
>> raised in the attached letter.
>>
>> Mr. Amos has represented to me that these are illegal FBI wire tap tapes.
>>
>> I believe Mr. Amos has been in contact with you about this previously.
>>
>> Very truly yours,
>> Barry A. Bachrach
>> Direct telephone: (508) 926-3403
>> Direct facsimile: (508) 929-3003
>> Email: bbachrach@bowditch.com
>>
>



---------- Original message ---------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: Reporting of suspected wrongdoing
To: pm <pm@pm.gc.ca>, <Michael.Duheme@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, pierre.poilievre <pierre.poilievre@parl.gc.ca>, Yves-Francois.Blanchet <Yves-Francois.Blanchet@parl.gc.ca>, don.davies <don.davies@parl.gc.ca>, fin.minfinance-financemin.fin <fin.minfinance-financemin.fin@canada.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, <ps.ministerofpublicsafety-ministredelasecuritepublique.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca>, Francois-Phillipe Champagne <francois-philippe.champagne@parl.gc.ca>, John.Williamson <John.Williamson@parl.gc.ca>, rob.moore <rob.moore@parl.gc.ca>, Sean.Fraser <Sean.Fraser@parl.gc.ca>, Richard.Bragdon <Richard.Bragdon@parl.gc.ca>, <mike.dawson@parl.gc.ca>, <michael.chong@parl.gc.ca>, <peter.mackay@mcinnescooper.com>, <clifford.small@parl.gc.ca>, <carol.anstey@parl.gc.ca>, <Anita.Anand@parl.gc.ca>, <Chris.dEntremont@parl.gc.ca>, <jonathan.rowe@parl.gc.ca>, <twolabradors@shaw.ca>, <washington.field@ic.fbi.gov>, <clare.kelly@boston.gov>, <Jordan.Angus@parl.gc.ca>, <jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, <Boston.Mail@ic.fbi.gov>, <Frank.McKenna@td.com>, <Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca>, <minister-ministre@fin.gc.ca>, <ted.mcenroe@tbf.org>
Cc: <Yves.Ouellet@lautorite.qc.ca>, <fred.pretorius@yukon.ca>, <securitiesregistry@gov.nt.ca>, <enforcement@ciro.ca>, <GVingoe@osc.gov.on.ca>, <bleong@bcsc.bc.ca>, <stan.magidson@asc.ca>, <valerie.seager@novascotia.ca>, <securities@gov.nu.ca>, <csa-acvm-secretariat@acvm-csa.ca>, <kevin.hoyt@fcnb.ca>, <LoyolaPower@gov.nl.ca>, <matthew.yap@gov.nt.ca>, <sddowling@gov.pe.ca>, <david.cheop@gov.mb.ca>, <roger.sobotkiewicz@gov.sk.ca>, <police@saintjohn.ca>



TRUST THAT I WAS NOT SATISFIED AND THE COPS IN SAINT JOHN KNOW IT BECAUSE I CALLED THEM RIGHT AFTER I CALLED YOU



---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Subject: Fwd: Reporting of suspected wrongdoing
To: <police@saintjohn.ca>




---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Subject: Fwd: Reporting of suspected wrongdoing
To: pm <pm@pm.gc.ca>, <Michael.Duheme@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, pierre.poilievre <pierre.poilievre@parl.gc.ca>, Yves-Francois.Blanchet <Yves-Francois.Blanchet@parl.gc.ca>, don.davies <don.davies@parl.gc.ca>, fin.minfinance-financemin.fin <fin.minfinance-financemin.fin@canada.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, <ps.ministerofpublicsafety-ministredelasecuritepublique.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca>, Francois-Phillipe Champagne <francois-philippe.champagne@parl.gc.ca>, John.Williamson <John.Williamson@parl.gc.ca>, rob.moore <rob.moore@parl.gc.ca>, Sean.Fraser <Sean.Fraser@parl.gc.ca>, Richard.Bragdon <Richard.Bragdon@parl.gc.ca>, <mike.dawson@parl.gc.ca>, <michael.chong@parl.gc.ca>, <peter.mackay@mcinnescooper.com>, <clifford.small@parl.gc.ca>, <carol.anstey@parl.gc.ca>, <Anita.Anand@parl.gc.ca>, <Chris.dEntremont@parl.gc.ca>, <jonathan.rowe@parl.gc.ca>, <twolabradors@shaw.ca>, <washington.field@ic.fbi.gov>, <clare.kelly@boston.gov>, <Jordan.Angus@parl.gc.ca>, <jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, <Boston.Mail@ic.fbi.gov>, <Frank.McKenna@td.com>, <Elizabeth.May.C1@parl.gc.ca>, <minister-ministre@fin.gc.ca>, <ted.mcenroe@tbf.org>
Cc: <Yves.Ouellet@lautorite.qc.ca>, <fred.pretorius@yukon.ca>, <securitiesregistry@gov.nt.ca>, <enforcement@ciro.ca>, <GVingoe@osc.gov.on.ca>, <bleong@bcsc.bc.ca>, <stan.magidson@asc.ca>, <valerie.seager@novascotia.ca>, <securities@gov.nu.ca>, <csa-acvm-secretariat@acvm-csa.ca>, <kevin.hoyt@fcnb.ca>, <LoyolaPower@gov.nl.ca>, <matthew.yap@gov.nt.ca>, <sddowling@gov.pe.ca>, <david.cheop@gov.mb.ca>, <roger.sobotkiewicz@gov.sk.ca>




VERY WRONG ANSWER

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <nepasrepondre-information@lautorite.qc.ca>
Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Subject: Reporting of suspected wrongdoing
To: <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>


Request No.: 2634873702


Mr. RAYMOND AMOS,

We acknowledge receipt of your email dated December 23, 2025, with the subject line: “YO Christopher Perry here is some of what you did not wish to know” which was sent to our CEO, Mr. Yves Ouellet, as well as to other Canadian government agencies.

The Autorité des marches financiers (the “AMF”) is the body mandated by the Government of Québec to oversee Québec's financial sector, in particular the areas of insurance, securities, deposit institutions - except banks, which are regulated by the federal government - and the distribution of financial products and services.

Regarding your concerns, as you’re a New Brunswick resident, we believe that The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners is the organization that could assist you. The AMF doesn’t have the jurisdiction to intervene in the affairs of others government agencies.

Their contact information is:

Non-Emergency Line – 506-648-3333

General Inquiries 506-648-3200

Online Crime Reporting

police@saintjohn.ca

1 Peel Plaza, Saint John, NB E2L 0E1


If you intend to take civil action, we suggest that you consult legal counsel to ensure that you comply with all legal time limitations.

Please do not reply to this e-mail, as this mailbox is not monitored. 


Regards,


Centre d'information
Autorité des marchés financiers
Québec : 418 525-0337
Montréal : 514 395-0337
Autres régions : 1 877 525-0337
www.lautorite.qc.ca

 

 

Caution. The Autorité des marchés financiers (the "AMF") is the regulatory and oversight body for Québec's financial sector. Its mission is to supervise regulated persons and entities that carry out financial sector activities and to provide assistance to consumers of financial products and services.

 

Agents at the AMF Information Centre provide general information based on the laws and régulations administered by the AMF.

 

This email has been provided solely for your own benefit. This information may not be shared, in whole or in part, with any other person without first obtaining the AMF’s explicit consent in writing. Moreover, this email is not, in any way whatsoever, intended to be personalized advice or a legal opinion. For information about its legal consequences, we suggest you seek legal counsel.
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---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Autorité des marchés financiers - AMF <nepasrepondre-information@lautorite.qc.ca>
Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Subject: Satisfaction survey – AMF Information Centre
To: <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>


Dear Mr. AMOS,

You contacted the AMF Information Centre on January 23, 2026.

Please let us know what the experience was like for you by completing this short survey.

It will take only one minute of your time and you would be helping us better understand our clients’ expectations.

Please note that the survey is anonymous. As a result, our team will not be able to respond to any callback requests or questions from this survey, even if you decide on your own to provide your contact information.

Complete the survey

If you agree to complete this survey, your answers will remain confidential.

Thank you for participating and helping us improve our service.

Information Centre
Autorité des marchés financiers
Québec : 418 525-0337
Montréal : 514-395-0337
Autres régions : 1 877 525-0337
www.lautorite.qc.ca





Ce message peut contenir de l'information privilégiée ou confidentielle. Si ce message ne vous est pas adressé ou si vous l'avez reçu par erreur, nous vous saurions gré d'en aviser l'émetteur immédiatement et d'effacer l'original, sans en tirer de copie ni en dévoiler le contenu.

This message may contain information which is privileged or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, or if you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original without making a copy or disclosing its contents.

On Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 1:49 PM David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> wrote:


VERY WRONG ANSWER

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: <nepasrepondre-information@lautorite.qc.ca>
Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Subject: Reporting of suspected wrongdoing
To: <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>


Request No.: 2634873702


Mr. RAYMOND AMOS,

We acknowledge receipt of your email dated December 23, 2025, with the subject line: “YO Christopher Perry here is some of what you did not wish to know” which was sent to our CEO, Mr. Yves Ouellet, as well as to other Canadian government agencies.

The Autorité des marches financiers (the “AMF”) is the body mandated by the Government of Québec to oversee Québec's financial sector, in particular the areas of insurance, securities, deposit institutions - except banks, which are regulated by the federal government - and the distribution of financial products and services.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/saint-john-police-chief-robert-bruce-officer-complaints-union-tactic-contract-9.7158027

Saint John police chief alleges officer complaints against him are 'attacks' by union

Chief Robert Bruce issues statement as details of officers' allegations become public through court documents

 
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Apr 09, 2026 4:45 PM EDT
 
 
 
Man in uniform at desk
Robert Bruce has been Saint John police chief since July 2021. (Hadeel Ibrahim/CBC)

The chief of the Saint John Police Force alleges the conduct complaints officers filed against him are "attacks" by the union, timed during contract negotiations to resist change and maintain the status quo "because it benefits them."

Chief Robert Bruce made the allegations in a statement, as details about the officers’ allegations of harassment and a toxic work environment became public this week through court documents.

Among them are the allegations of Insp. Samantha McInnis that Bruce mocked the mental health struggles of one of his officers in the aftermath of a murder-suicide case by miming providing the officer with a gun and the officer committing suicide.

McInnis also alleged the chief mocked the weight of two officers, used a slur for mentally impaired to describe another and berated a new recruit over his attire.

Most of the alleged incidents occurred at management meetings, and the officers discussed weren’t present, according to the documents.

In his statement Wednesday, Bruce contends that since being appointed in 2021, he has sought every opportunity to build a force that members, the governing board and community can “trust and be proud of.”

“This has not been easy or without significant complications,” wrote Bruce, who previously said in affidavit that he heads a force of about 200, including uniformed, civilian and auxiliary members. The union says there are about 130 sworn officers.

“The workplace culture I inherited was not one that embraced change or innovation. There has been much resistance, specifically from the Saint John Police Association Executive.”

'Red herring,' union rep says

But association representative Bob Davidson argues the chief’s claims about the union are “a red herring trying to deflect away from his startling, disgusting statements about officers.”

In an interview with CBC News on Thursday, he noted that of the nine officers who filed complaints with the New Brunswick Police Commission last year, two are not members of the union.

That includes McInnis, Davidson said, describing her complaint, which contained the allegations detailed above, as the “main” one.

“Her affidavit contains the most damaging statements I've ever seen in my life from a chief of police,” he said. “They're disgusting, they’re demoralizing and that's got nothing to do with the Saint John Police Association.”

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Bob Davidson, a representative of the Saint John Police Association, says the complaints are unrelated to contract negotiations. (Megan Goddard/CBC)

Bruce noted the majority of the officers’ allegations were dismissed as frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith. His lawyer has previously argued the complaints contain false and defamatory information intended to embarrass the chief and push him out.

An independent investigator appointed by the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners to look into part of the complaints by McInnis and Sgt. Stacy Humphrey confirmed five allegations, the court documents show.

But Allen Farrah “found no evidence to substantiate any allegations of harassment, bullying or a toxic/poisonous work environment, with respect to [McInnis, Humphrey] or any other employee of the Saint John Police Force,” according to letters the board sent to the lawyers for the two officers.

Eight of the officers are seeking a judicial review of the full or partial dismissal of their complaints by the provincial oversight body and the board for reasons that included they were frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith because they were beyond the one-year time limit, fell outside the jurisdiction of the Police Act, or did not constitute a breach of the code of conduct at face value.

A large stack of bound, stamped legal documents.
About 1,000 pages of court documents, including affidavits by the officers, were made available to the public last week. (Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon/CBC)

The documents were released after the chief and board lost a bid for a permanent sealing order and publication ban on the specifics and substance of the complaints, citing concerns about reputation and confidence in the force.

The applicants include McInnis and Humphrey, Staff Sgt. Andrew MacBean, who is the second non-unionized officer, as well as Sgt. Andrew Belyea, Const. Christopher Messer, Const. Donald Shannon, Const. Duane Squires and Const. Mary Gellatly.

The ninth complainant, Const. Emily Hobbs, withdrew her application for review after reaching a settlement, police board lawyer Jamie Eddy told the court in February. No details were provided.

Timing 'not a coincidence,' chief claims

“The timing of these actions is not a coincidence,” the chief claims in his statement.

“At the time the complaints were made, we were in the middle of a challenging labour relations process which commenced in 2024 with the expiration of the collective agreement and addressed through arbitration in late December 2025.”

An arbitration board awarded officers a wage increase of 15.42 per cent over three years, maintaining their position as the highest paid municipal force in New Brunswick — a decision the police board is now seeking to overturn.

The nine officers’ complaints were filed over an 11-week period between June and September 2025.

“These attacks move us farther from the modern, responsive police force the residents of Saint John expect and deserve,” Bruce said in his statement.

He has been “working towards an effective collective agreement that better reflects the challenges and complexities of modern-day policing,” he wrote, without elaborating.

This has been going on for three, four years. So it's got nothing to do with the timing of negotiations whatsoever.
- Bob Davidson, union representative

Davidson contends the complaints are unrelated to contract negotiations. The union has been trying to bring concerns about the chief “to the forefront for over three years,” he said.

In 2023, the union gave presentations to the police board and the mayor and council about “what was going on with this chief of police,” Davidson said.

An organizational study commissioned by the union in 2022 pointed to a “toxic work environment,” he said.

And a 2023 management review report from the Department of Public Safety also cited employee complaints about “disrespectful or harassing” behaviour by management and a “poisonous, hostile, harmful and unsafe workplace,” Davidson noted.

“So this has been going on for three, four years. So it's got nothing to do with the timing of negotiations whatsoever.”

Chief 'steadfast' in his resolve

Still, Bruce maintains the actions of the Saint John Police Association are “disappointing and predictable.”

“Similar tactics and attempts to discredit were employed by the union before my arrival against previous police management, chiefs of police, City managers, City councillors, and the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners,” he alleged in his statement.

Davidson denies that and cites as an example how the former chief and then-union president worked together during the COVID-19 pandemic, meeting every week to make changes to the collective agreement.

“This chief has set this police force back, way, way, way back. I mean, he's talking about modern processes. His management style is, ‘Me boss.’”

Bruce said leaders are “often subject to criticism,” but he along with his management team, frontline members and staff “remain steadfast in our resolve to serve this city with the professionalism and to the standard our citizens deserve.”

He takes “great pride” in the service they provide, he said.

“They perform their duties admirably with valour, commitment, dedication, and professionalism. Serving alongside them is an honour.”

He will not make any other comments on the matter, he added.




Investigator confirms some officer allegations against Saint John chief, but not toxic workplace, board says

'Inappropriate' comments, gestures, 'strenuously denied' by chief

 
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Apr 08, 2026 9:53 AM EDT 


A man in a police uniform
Robert Bruce has been Saint John police chief since July 2021. He is a former chief superintendent of the Ontario Provincial Police. (Graham Thompson/CBC)

The chief of the Saint John Police Force allegedly mocked the mental health struggles of one of his officers in the aftermath of a murder-suicide case by pretending to draw his gun, hand it to the officer, then mime shooting himself in the head.

This is part of one of five misconduct allegations against Chief Robert Bruce deemed founded by an investigator appointed by the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners to look into complaints filed by two officers, newly released court documents reveal.

The incident occurred at a management meeting without the officer present, according to the documents.

Insp. Samantha McInnis, who worked as the chief's executive assistant, details the incident in a conduct complaint filed with the New Brunswick Police Commission on June 13, 2025.

McInnis alleged the chief made "disparaging comments" in another management meeting about that same officer's weight after he saw him eating fast food.

The documents show investigator Allen Farrah confirmed her claim that Bruce said if that officer dropped dead from a heart attack, he would "walk right past" an automated external defibrillator.

"Implying he would let him die," McInnis wrote in her complaint.

McInnis also alleges the chief, on a separate occasion, implied to her that another officer had gained weight and should be instructed to try on her tunic to ensure it still fit.

“As he said this, he patted his stomach and puffed out his cheeks, attempting to mimic obesity,” she wrote.

WATCH | ‘I took full responsibility for any action … deemed below the standard expected of the Saint John police chief,’ Robert Bruce says:
 
Some Saint John police officers’ allegations against chief deemed founded, documents reveal
April 8|
Duration 3:00
 
An independent investigator substantiated some officer allegations against Saint John police Chief Robert Bruce but found no evidence of harassment, bullying or a toxic work environment, newly released court documents reveal.

According to McInnis’s account of another management meeting, Bruce also complained about an officer’s reports and used a slur for mentally impaired to describe him.

In addition, the chief “berated” a new recruit over his attire in front of the leadership team, saying, “We don’t accept hillbillies,” McInnis alleged.

Farrah also confirmed Sgt. Stacy Humphrey’s complaint that the chief referred to her as a “moron,” according to the police board’s summary of the investigator's findings.

But Farrah “found no evidence to substantiate any allegations of harassment, bullying or a toxic/poisonous work environment, with respect to [McInnis, Humphrey] or any other employee of the Saint John Police Force,” according to letters the board sent to the lawyers for the two officers.

In McInnis’s case, the board noted Bruce "strenuously denied" the allegations he made inappropriate gestures in relation to mental health, said he would walk past an AED, or used a slur. The board grouped these findings together as number four in its summary of Farrah's report.

The board went on to note that "while inappropriate," the comments were made during closed-door command team meetings, where "participants expect the discussions to remain confidential.”

Officers ask court to review dismissal of complaints

Nine officers filed conduct complaints against Bruce over an 11-week period between June and September 2025.

In the submissions, at least eight officers alleged workplace toxicity under Bruce’s leadership.

Details of their allegations and board summaries of Farrah’s reports are among roughly 1,000 pages of court documents made public last week, with some redactions.

None of the allegations have been tested in court.

In a statement Wednesday, Bruce said "the majority of the allegations were found to be vexatious, frivolous, and not made in good faith and were dismissed."

“For the few remaining allegations, I took full responsibility for any action the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners or the New Brunswick Police Commission deemed below the standard expected of the Saint John Police Chief through the informal resolution process under the Police Act.

“Since being appointed Chief of the Saint John Police Force in July of 2021, I have worked tirelessly to enhance public safety in the city of Saint John by being accountable and transparent, and increasing the confidence and trust of those we serve.”

A large stack of bound, stamped legal documents.
About 1,000 pages of court documents, including affidavits by the officers, were made available to the public last week. (Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon/CBC)

The released court documents relate to a Sept. 16 request by the police officers that the Court of King’s Bench conduct a judicial review of the full or partial dismissal of their complaints by the provincial oversight body and their employer.

Among the reasons for dismissing the allegations was that they were “frivolous, vexatious and/or not made in good faith” because they were beyond the one-year time limit, or fell outside the jurisdiction of the Police Act.

In a judicial review, the court evaluates the legality, fairness and reasonableness of decisions made by public bodies, tribunals, and administrative agencies.

Chief, board sought to deny public access to documents

The court documents were released after the chief and Saint John board lost a bid for a permanent sealing order and publication ban on the specifics and substance of the complaints, citing concerns about reputation and confidence in the force.

The chief’s lawyer, Tara Erskine, had argued the documents contain “false and defamatory information … which was intended to embarrass Chief Bruce and attempt to pressure him to leave the Saint John Police Force.”

In an affidavit, Bruce said he is the “front-facing representative and spokesperson” of the Saint John force and provides leadership to about 200 uniformed, civilian and auxiliary members.

He has worked in policing for more than 37 years, is the current president of the New Brunswick Association of Chiefs of Police, and has been recognized with “numerous decorations, awards and commendations,” according to his affidavit.

A large grey building with lots of windows and the words 'Saint John Law Courts' engraved.
The officers filed a notice of application for judicial review with the Court of King's Bench in Saint John on Sept. 16. (Roger Cosman/CBC)

CBC News and the Telegraph-Journal successfully challenged the sealing motion, citing, among other things, “the open court principle, freedom of the press and freedom of expression rights, all entrenched in … the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”

Justice Kathryn Gregory sealed only materials related to the security and integrity of police operations not already publicly known, such as the technical details and location of specialized protective equipment, or anything that could identify informers, their police handlers or third parties who were not notified of the application.

In her March 16 ruling, Gregory stressed the complaints are, at this stage, allegations only.

On March 24, the Saint John board and provincial commission argued the officers do not have legal standing to seek a judicial review. Gregory reserved her decision.

If the judge agrees with the board and commission, the matter will come to an end. Otherwise, it will proceed to a hearing on the merits of the judicial review application, likely in July at the earliest.

In addition to McInnis and Humphrey, the officers seeking a judicial review include: Sgt. Andrew Belyea, Staff Sgt. Andrew MacBean, Const. Christopher Messer, Const. Donald Shannon, Const. Duane Squires and Const. Mary Gellatly.

The ninth complainant — Const. Emily Hobbs — withdrew her application for review after reaching a settlement, police board lawyer Jamie Eddy told the court in February. No details were provided.

Board opts for informal resolution with chief 

The newly released documents indicate the board asked Farrah to investigate eight of McInnis’s allegations in July, after it summarily dismissed several others.

In a Sept. 9 report, Farrah deemed all but two as founded, according to a letter the board sent to her lawyer.

Farrah’s mandate was only to make “factual findings” with respect to the allegations — “not to make any conclusions as to whether the allegations, if sustained, constituted a breach of the Code of Professional Conduct,” the board said.

While the board said it does “not condone the use of gestures or language that could be considered demeaning or insulting,” it opted to pursue an “informal resolution” with Bruce.

According to the Police Act, a conduct complaint that is resolved by informal resolution does not go on the service record or personnel file of a chief.

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The officers who filed complaints include men and women of various ranks and years of service, both unionized and non-unionized. (Saint John Police Force)

In making "many" of his findings, Farrah relied on covert recordings McInnis made of meetings, including “confidential command meetings," in violation of the force’s workplace conduct policy, according to the board’s letter.

It’s not clear exactly what McInnis recorded. The investigator's full report is not included in the documents.

Management encouraged to ‘freely debate’ at meetings

In relation to the allegations combined into finding number four, including that Bruce "stated a fellow officer was struggling with his mental health and made inappropriate gestures," the board noted the findings relied on the complainant's statement and "were not supported by any witnesses or corroborating evidence."

In addition, the board said the comments were not directed at McInnis, and were not about her or referring to her “in any way.” They allegedly occurred during a closed-door command team meeting, “where management officers are encouraged to freely debate and discuss matters,” the board said.

Although Bruce’s gestures that implied an officer had gained weight were "not appropriate," the board found, this “does not amount to harassment or bullying nor is it a breach of the Code of Professional Conduct Regulation.”

Similarly, Farrah’s findings that Bruce “addressed a recruit in an aggravated and stern voice for not complying with the dress code during a sponsorship officers’ ceremonial meeting” and demoted McInnis from superintendent to inspector does not constitute harassment, bullying or a breach of code, according to the board.

“These findings are consistent with the duties of the Chief of Police,” it said.

Board ‘very concerned’ by officer’s covert recordings

Meanwhile, the board said it was “very concerned” about the covert recordings McInnis made.

The board referred this matter back to the chief and another inspector to address with McInnis. The documents don’t indicate the outcome of that.

During the March 24 hearing on legal standing, Mark Heighton, a lawyer for the provincial commission, suggested at least three of the judicial review applicants, including McInnis, are “no longer police officers.”

Steven Veniot, who is representing seven of the officers on the joint request for review, confirmed “some” of the applicants have left the force.

Inappropriate language won't occur again, chief assures

On Oct. 29, following the informal resolution process, the board told McInnis’s lawyer that Bruce had “reflected on his role, responsibilities and the professional standards he sets for all members of the Saint John Police Force and the community at large,” the documents show.

The chief “acknowledged that inappropriate language in the workplace is not acceptable and assured us that this type of action will not occur again,” the board wrote.

Bruce also, “on his own initiative, arranged for executive coaching,” which was expected to occur within 30 days, it said.

Board ‘committed to ensuring a respectful workplace’

As for Humphrey’s June 16 complaint, the board dismissed several allegations but asked Farrah to investigate four, including that the chief “openly tells his command team that [she] will never get promoted," "she is a moron."

Farrah substantiated one — that Bruce “used the term of ‘moron’” in reference Humphrey.

The board noted the term was not used directly with Humphrey, but rather during a closed-door command team meeting. It decided to take no further action.

“This matter is now concluded,” it wrote.

“However we want to assure you that, moving forward, we remain committed to ensuring a respectful workplace at the Saint John Police Force.”




Saint John police officer faces charges related to use of force during an arrest

Saint John Police Force, New Brunswick Public Prosecution Services both sought review into July 2025 incident

 
CBC News · Posted: Mar 27, 2026 7:11 PM EDT 
 
 
The Saint John Police Force said the officer "has been re-assigned to administrative duties" in a statement on Friday. (Matthew Bingley/CBC)

An officer with the Saint John Police Force is facing two charges after an investigation into use of force during an arrest in July 2025.

Cst. Michael Jackson was charged on Friday with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon, the Serious Incident Response Team said in a news release.

SIRT investigates any death, serious injury, or other matters of public interest that may arise from the actions of a police officer on or off duty.

The summary published by SIRT on Friday does not contain any information about the incident on July 5, 2025, as is the case when the director recommends charges.

But SIRT said in a previous release that the incident occurred after a man allegedly fled the scene of a collision on the Harbour Bridge in a vehicle, driving erratically and nearly hitting an officer outside of their police vehicle.

Police pursued the vehicle, the agency said, which eventually "became disabled" and stopped on Main Street North.

The release said "multiple officers engaged with the driver," and he was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his eye and ribs.

In a statement Friday, the Saint John Police Force said the officer "has been re-assigned to administrative duties" until the criminal proceedings conclude.

The force had first contacted SIRT about the matter on July 10, 2025, and then gave more details on Aug. 29, the SIRT report said.

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Cst. Michael Jackson will appear in Saint John Provincial Court on June 15 at 9:30 a.m. (Steve P. Mackin)

The oversight body decided at that time the file didn't meet its mandate for an investigation.

However, in November 2025, New Brunswick's Public Prosecution Service independently contacted SIRT with concerns about the officer's use of force.

That's when SIRT learned the man had been seriously injured after the interaction with police, the report said, and an investigation began.

After the criminal proceedings, the force noted a separate Police Act investigation will follow.

“The Saint John Police appreciates SIRT for their professionalism and diligence in their investigation," police Chief Robert Bruce said by statement.

"We continue to strive to uphold the highest level of accountability, professionalism, and transparency to preserve public trust and confidence."

Jackson will appear in Saint John Provincial Court on June 15 at 9:30 a.m.



Details of Saint John police officers' complaints against chief to be made public, judge rules

Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, Chief Robert Bruce lose bid for permanent sealing order

 
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Mar 18, 2026 4:51 PM EDT
 
 
A man in a police uniform
Robert Bruce has been chief of the Saint John Police Force since July 2021. (Graham Thompson/CBC)

The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners and Chief Robert Bruce have lost a bid to permanently deny public access to all court documents related to conduct complaints nine officers filed against the chief.

Court of King’s Bench Justice Kathryn Gregory has dismissed a motion to continue a temporary sealing order on roughly 500 pages in the file that reveal “directly or indirectly, the specifics and/or the substance” of the complaints.

Taxpayers have “a great deal invested in the police” and “an interest in the goings on in police departments given the public nature of policing,” and the “great powers” given to police, Gregory wrote.

“Police complaints, even … in the context of employment related issues, are of concern and interest to the public.”

The decision stems from a request for a judicial review the nine Saint John Police Force officers filed in September after the Saint John board and New Brunswick Police Commission dismissed their complaints against Bruce under the Police Act.

According to an affidavit from Bruce, the Saint John board “summarily dismissed” seven of the complaints and “partially” dismissed two “for reasons that include that they were frivolous, vexatious and/or not made in good faith or fell outside the jurisdiction of the Police Act."

The officers include Sgt. Andrew Belyea, Staff Sgt. Andrew MacBean, Const. Christopher Messer, Const. Donald Shannon, Const. Duane Squires, Const. Mary Gellatly, Insp. Samantha McInnis and Sgt. Stacy Humphrey.

WATCH | ‘Police complaints, even … in the context of employment related issues, are of concern and interest to the public’:
 
Judge rules details of Saint John police officers’ complaints against chief should be accessible to public
March 19|
Duration 1:28
 
Media successfully argued against a motion by the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners and Chief Robert Bruce to impose a permanent sealing order on roughly 500 pages of documents related to conduct complaints nine officers filed against the chief.

Const. Emily Hobbs withdrew her application for a review after reaching a settlement, board lawyer Jamie Eddy told the court last month. No details were provided.

Media challenged sealing order

On Feb. 20, Gregory heard arguments on a motion by the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners for a permanent sealing order and publication ban, or a continuation of the temporary ones until after a hearing March 24 on whether the officers have legal standing to request the judicial review, or after a decision on the merits of the judicial review application itself.

Board lawyer Jessica Bungay cited, among other things, “reputational concerns and the public’s confidence in the Saint John Police Force.”

The chief “serves as the face of the Saint John Police Force and as its spokesperson, and his professional reputation and the public's confidence in him are, we would submit, intrinsically linked and intertwined with the reputation of the Saint John Police Force and the public confidence in the Saint John Police Force,” she said.

The New Brunswick Police Commission took no position on the matter.

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Court of King’s Bench Justice Kathryn Gregory issued her decision on March 16 after hearing arguments on Feb. 20. (Roger Cosman/CBC)

Bruce, who is an intervener in the case, did not attend the hearing but supported the board’s motion through his lawyer, Tara Erskine. She alleged, among other things, that the documents contain “false and defamatory information … that has been found to be frivolous and vexatious, and which was intended to embarrass Chief Bruce and attempt to pressure him to leave the Saint John Police Force.”

Steven Veniot, who is representing the eight officers seeking a judicial review, argued the current sealing order is “overly broad” and allows “only the employer’s narrative to remain public.”

“The result is that the public sees only that the complaints were dismissed as frivolous, vexatious or made in bad faith without understanding the underlying allegations,” he said.

CBC News and the Telegraph-Journal jointly sought to lift the sealing order. Media lawyer David Coles argued a continuation of the order would “significantly impact upon the open court principle, freedom of the press and freedom of expression rights, all entrenched in … the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”

Allegations only

In her decision, Gregory said she does not disagree with the general premise advanced by the Saint John board and the chief that reputational and privacy concerns in general are important.

“But the Supreme Court has determined that they are not sufficiently important to override the constitutional right to freedom of expression guaranteed by s. 2 of the Charter unless the information goes to the biographical core of an individual and reveals information that the public would consider to be an affront to personal dignity,” she said.

“I do not find anything in the material before me relating to the Chief that falls into that very specific category of private information.”

In addition, the board and chief did not present any evidence to support how or to what extent disclosure of the documents would damage either reputation or public confidence, she said.

The complaints are, at this stage, allegations only, Gregory stressed. None of the allegations have been tested in court.

“Speculation about the nature of the complaints against the Chief might be as damaging to confidence and reputation as the disclosed complaints themselves,” she noted.

7 days to appeal

Gregory varied the order to seal from public access and publication only materials related to the security and integrity of police operations not already publicly known, such as the quantity, technical details and location of specialized protective equipment, and anything that could identify informers or their police handlers, as well as any information that would tend to identify third parties who were not notified of the application.

None of the documents, which include affidavits by the officers, are available yet.

Gregory ruled the existing order will remain in effect for two weeks, until redacted copies of the documents are provided. 

The Saint John board and the chief have seven days to file leave to appeal.





Saint John police officers awarded 15.42% pay bump over 3 years

City still has highest-paid municipal force in N.B. under arbitration board's unanimous decision

 
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Jan 16, 2026 4:15 PM EST 
 
 
Closeup of male officers' upper chest, wearing a vest with a small black camera affixed to the vest.
Pay for a first-class constable under the new contract rose to almost $121,000 as of Jan. 1, 2026. (Saint John Police Force)

An arbitration board has awarded Saint John police officers a wage hike of more than 15 per cent over three years, maintaining their position as the highest paid municipal force in New Brunswick.

Under the new contract, first-class constables will be paid about $113,200 a year, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024, and $116,900 in 2025.

As of Jan. 1 this year, their pay is about $120,700.

In its Dec. 23 decision, the arbitration board cited the "greater workload experienced by Saint John police officers" than members of the Fredericton Police Force — the most comparable force, based on population size, size of the forces, and the qualifications and responsibilities of the officers.

Saint John police handled roughly 61,000 calls in 2024, almost double the call volume of Fredericton, the three-member board noted in the unanimous decision, obtained by CBC News.

The board also noted the Saint John force is responsible for policing 316 square kilometres, with an estimated population of more than 78,000, which swells with residents from neighbouring communities who work and shop in the city. The area includes a number of large industrial plants and a major New Brunswick port.

Employer proposed 12.19%, union sought 22.12%

The previous collective agreement expired two years ago, but the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners and the Saint John Police Association had been unable to negotiate a deal.

In October, the province agreed to appoint an arbitration board. It's the first time the parties have had to resort to arbitration in more than two decades, and only the fourth time since the late-1980s, when the Industrial Relations Act was amended to prohibit strikes and lockouts, according to the decision.

David Mombourquette, chair of the Labour and Employment Board, served as chair, retired Fredericton police chief Roger Brown was the employer's nominee, and Mark Hartlen, the executive director of the Halifax Police Association, was the association's nominee.

The employer had proposed a total wage increase of 12.19 per cent, along with "numerous language changes," while the bargaining agent was seeking 22.12 per cent and "numerous non-wage proposals, many of which had a monetary component," the decision says.

The union argued, among other things, that the number of sworn officers has dropped to 130 from nearly 200 in the 1980s, which has "increased the amount of required overtime and stress levels, which has contributed to the fact that there are 27 police officers off work on post traumatic stress leave or sick leave."

The arbitration board awarded a 2024 wage increase of 7.72 per cent to achieve parity with Fredericton, plus an additional 1.2 per cent to maintain the differential, followed by an increase of 3.25 per cent in each of the following two years — a total of 15.42 per cent.

Won't impact economic health of city, board says

Information from the union about the city's fiscal situation "confirms that an award would not impact the fiscal and economic health of the city, or its ability to pay the requested wage increase," according to the decision.

"The employer has already advocated money in its budget in anticipation of wage increases, and the percentage of the city’s budget dedicated to policing is smaller than provided for in the Fredericton City budget."

'Fair settlement'

Bob Davidson, representative of the Saint John Police Association, described the arbitration decision as "a fair settlement."

While the roughly 130 members were hoping for an additional 1.2 per cent over Fredericton in the first year, they are satisfied, Davidson said.

A portrait of a man wearing a black shirt and khaki sports jacket in a long, narrow room with several people standing and sitting in the background.
More than 90 per cent of Saint John Police officers had rejected the employer's offer last January, said Bob Davidson, representative of the Saint John Police Association. (Roger Cosman/CBC)

They are, however, "very upset that their wage increase was held back for two years. … So there's a lot of frustration with the membership the way the negotiations was handled.

"We could have settled this two years ago."

The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners previously offered wage increases of 17.97 per cent over four years, but 4.25 per cent of that was in exchange for certain "language modifications."

More than 90 per cent of the membership voted against that "final offer" a year ago.

The Saint John board did not respond to a request for comment.

Arbitration board finds 'great deal of mistrust'

In its decision, the arbitration board felt it "necessary to make several observations about the state of the relationship" between the union and the police board.

It pointed to the "significant number of substantive" issues that remained unresolved after two years of talks.

It is "also apparent that there is a great deal of mistrust" between the parties, the board said, citing the "commentary in the respective submissions and in articles that appeared in the media during the hearing."

Nine police officers have filed a lawsuit against the Saint John board as well as the New Brunswick Police Commission, the provincial oversight body. The officers are seeking a judicial review of the dismissal of their conduct complaints against Chief Robert Bruce.

Saint John council is also reviewing a proposal to change how the force is governed. Coun. Gerry Lowe wants the Saint John board dissolved and the force to become a city department instead.

"Although the concerns raised by the parties are not relevant to the substantive issues in this arbitration and were given no weight by the arbitration board, the level of mistrust clearly impaired effective bargaining," the arbitration board said.

It suggested the parties "may benefit by exploring a different bargaining approach in the collective agreement negotiations that will commence in the third quarter of 2026, so that they can focus on the mutual concerns of the employer, the association, and Saint John police officers, and more effectively fulfill their joint mandate to provide policing for the residents of the City of Saint John."

Other changes

Among some of the other changes to the contract, the overtime meal allowance has increased to $25 from the $12 set in 1996, and the on-call allowance has increased to $600 from the $400 set in 2009.

The arbitration board rejected some union proposals, including a retention premium of 0.5 per cent of annual pay for officers with up to five years of service, increasing to three per cent after 25 years of service, and double overtime to serve as an incentive for officers to work overtime and for the employer to hire more full-time officers.

These would result in "substantial" cost increases to the employer, it said.

Saint John's previous collective agreement, which covered Jan. 1, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2023, provided increases of 2.2 per cent in each of the three years.

Fredericton’s most recent police collective agreement provided wage increases of 1.6 per cent in 2021, 0.53 per cent in 2022, 5.38 per cent in 2023, and 6.83 per cent in 2024.


 

Saint John police chief granted intervener status in officers’ lawsuit over dismissed complaints

Chief Robert Bruce argues his reputation, dignity and privacy at issue

 
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Nov 24, 2025 11:54 AM EST
 
 
A man in a police uniform
Robert Bruce has been chief of the Saint John Police Force since July 2021. (Graham Thompson/CBC)

The chief of the Saint John Police Force will get to weigh in on a request by nine officers to have the Court of King’s Bench review the dismissal of their conduct complaints against him.

Nine officers are seeking a judicial review of the dismissal of their “workplace harassment” complaints by the New Brunswick Police Commission and the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, according to the provincial association that advocates on behalf of municipal officers.

Chief Robert Bruce is not a party in the proceeding but requested intervener status, arguing he had a “direct legal interest in the outcome.”

“If judicial review is granted and the decisions to dismiss the conduct complaints are quashed, I will be directly impacted as the effect of such a decision would be to reopen the conduct complaints,” he wrote in an affidavit sworn Oct. 16.

WATCH | 'It is my professional reputation, individual dignity and privacy that will be impacted':
 
Saint John police chief granted intervener status in lawsuit over dismissed complaints
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Chief Robert Bruce will get to weigh in on nine officers seeking a judicial review of their conduct complaints against him being dismissed by the New Brunswick Police Commission and the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners.

He was granted intervener status by consent of the parties Nov. 13.

No information about the nature of the complaints has been released, and court documents that contain details about the allegations, including affidavits from the officers, are under a temporary sealing order.

7 complaints ‘summarily dismissed,’ 2 ‘partially’

But according to Bruce’s affidavit, which is no longer subject to the sealing order after a judge’s decision, the Saint John board “summarily dismissed” seven of the complaints and “partially” dismissed two “for reasons that include that they were frivolous, vexatious and/or not made in good faith or fell outside the jurisdiction of the Police Act.”

The dismissed complaints were filed by Sgt. Andrew Belyea, Staff Sgt. Andrew MacBean, Const. Christopher Messer, Const. Donald Shannon, Const. Duane Squires, Const. Emily Hobbs and Const. Mary Gellatly, while the other two were filed by Insp. Samantha McInnis and Sgt. Stacy Humphrey.

All of the complaints were filed against Bruce in his role as chief, according to the affidavit.

Bruce, who has been chief of the Saint John force since July 2021, contends he also has an interest in the Saint John board now seeking a permanent publication ban and sealing order.

“It is my professional reputation, individual dignity and privacy that will be impacted if unsubstantiated allegations are made public,” he wrote.

“It is my belief that disclosure could adversely impact the fairness of a hearing or resolution pursuant to the Police Act."

Media challenge sealing order

Justice Kathryn Gregory, who issued the temporary sealing order Sept. 17 at the request of the Saint John board, clarified Nov. 19 that it applies only to materials that reveal the “specifics and/or the substance” of the allegations against Bruce.

With the exception of one paragraph, his affidavit does not fall under the scope of the order and there is nothing to prevent its disclosure, she decided, ruling in favour of CBC News and the Telegraph-Journal. 

A large grey building with lots of windows and the words 'Saint John Law Courts' engraved.
The officers filed a notice of application for judicial review with the Court of King's Bench in Saint John on Sept. 16. (Roger Cosman/CBC)

The media outlets are challenging the sealing order, which limits public access to the documents and publication.

The board, which maintains and operates the force, contends there is a “substantial risk that the public disclosure of these frivolous, vexatious or bad faith allegations may undermine the public confidence in law enforcement.”

The board and provincial commission, which manages the public complaints process into the conduct of municipal and regional police officers in the province, are also seeking to have the matter dismissed, arguing that the complainants don't have the legal standing to seek a judicial review.

A hearing has been scheduled for February.

‘Front-facing representative’ of force

Bruce could not immediately be reached through his lawyer for comment.

He has worked in policing for more than 37 years and is the current president of the New Brunswick Association of Chiefs of Police, according to his affidavit.

In his role as chief, he is the “front-facing representative and spokesperson” of the Saint John force and provides leadership to about 200 uniformed, civilian and auxiliary members, he wrote.

He previously served 33 years with the Ontario Provincial Police, retiring in 2015 as chief superintendent, responsible for about 1,500 uniformed, civilian and auxiliary members.

Bruce said he led a number of “high-risk support services,” including the tactics and rescue unit, which deals with incidents such as hostage takings, barricaded persons and snipers, the emergency response team, explosive disposal and search and rescue.

He has been recognized with “numerous decorations, awards and commendations” during his career, he said.

When he was appointed chief, Bruce committed to staying on for three to five years.




Saint John police chief reacts to 9 officers seeking judicial review after complaints about him dismissed

Chief Robert Bruce seeks intervener status

 
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Oct 31, 2025 5:00 AM EDT
 
 
A man in a police uniform
Robert Bruce became chief of the Saint John Police Force on July 1, 2021. (Graham Thompson/CBC)

The Saint John police chief wants a chance to weigh in on a request by nine officers to have a court review the dismissal of their conduct complaints against him.

Chief Robert Bruce is seeking intervener status in the legal action the officers filed in response to decisions by the New Brunswick Police Commission and the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners.

Bruce, who has been chief of the Saint John Police Force since July 2021, is not currently a party in the proceeding before the Court of King’s Bench, but he wants to have a say.

Nine officers are seeking a judicial review of the dismissal of their “workplace harassment” complaints by the two oversight bodies, according to the provincial association that advocates on behalf of municipal officers.

No information about the nature of the complaints has been released, and court documents that contain details about the allegations, including affidavits from the officers, are under the temporary sealing order.

But the complainants — Sgt. Andrew Belyea, Staff Sgt. Andrew MacBean, Const. Christopher Messer, Const. Donald Shannon, Const. Duane Squires, Const. Emily Hobbs, Const. Mary Gellatly, Insp. Samantha McInnis and Sgt. Stacy Humphrey —  are seeking a judicial review of decisions by the provincial commission, other court documents show.

Complaints 'not made in good faith'

The independent oversight body dismissed seven of the complaints filed under the New Brunswick Police Act “because they were ‘frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith,’” according to a letter to the court from Jamie Eddy, a lawyer representing the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners. His letter does not mention the other two complaints.

Under the act, the Saint John board "maintains and operates" the force, Eddy said in the Sept. 17 letter, while the provincial commission manages the public complaints process related to the conduct of municipal and regional police officers in the province, according to its website.

"Those [seven] decisions were by the New Brunswick Police Commission to either summarily dismiss a complaint without further investigation or to uphold the summary dismissal of a complaint without further investigation," Eddy wrote.

Documents could 'undermine public confidence’

The Saint John board is seeking a publication ban and sealing order on the court documents, arguing there is a substantial risk they “may undermine the public confidence in law enforcement.”

The board and provincial commission are also seeking to have the matter dismissed, arguing that the complainants don't have the legal standing to seek a judicial review..

The lawyers representing the complainants did not respond to requests for comment,  and the officers reached directly declined to comment.

A large grey building with lots of windows and the words 'Saint John Law Courts' engraved.
The officers filed a notice of application for judicial review with the Court of King's Bench in Saint John on Sept. 16. (Roger Cosman/CBC)

The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, which consists of two council representatives, four citizens appointed by council, one appointed by the province, and the chief as an ex-officio member, did not respond to a request for comment.

New Brunswick Police Commission chair Marc Léger said the commission could not comment on matters before the courts.

Bruce declined an interview.

2023 government report flagged complaints

This is not the first time there have been complaints about management at the Saint John force, a March 2023 management review report from the Department of Public Safety shows.

It’s unclear if the complaints raised in the March 2023 management review report from the Department of Public Safety are related to the complaints now before the court.

Closeup of male officers' upper chest, wearing a vest with a small black camera affixed to the vest.
The nine officers who have filed complaints include men and women of various ranks, both unionized and non-unionized. (Saint John Police Force)

The Saint John force was reviewed as part of a new process that was to see all regional and municipal police forces reviewed by Dec. 31, 2023, according to a redacted copy of the 29-page report, obtained by CBC News.

Public Safety conducted surveys of officers and employees between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022, and also interviewed some officers.

The report cited employee complaints about “disrespectful or harassing” behaviour by management and a “poisonous, hostile, harmful and unsafe workplace.”

Employees ‘fearful’

"It was also mentioned by many that incidents are not being handled appropriately and that complaints against management are only investigated by themselves and are quick to be dismissed," the report said.

In the survey, conducted anonymously, employees also described a morale and staffing crisis, with some fearful of “doing something that may lead to being disciplined, charged, or fired."

The work environment is "pushing a number of officers to consider leaving the force," the report says.

It’s unclear what came of the complaints or if any changes were implemented.

Public Safety made no recommendations. Instead, the chief was to submit an action plan within 30 days.

The plan has not been made public, said Jadesola Emmanuel, a spokesperson for Public Safety, because “it was intended to serve as a working document.”

Councillor seeks answers

Saint John Coun. Gerry Lowe wants to get to the bottom of what’s going on in the force, with the conduct complaints against the chief and more than two dozen officers off on leave or modified duty.

“It's the public that's asking me,” Lowe said. “The people I represent are saying, ‘Gerry, what's the complaints? Why are these people all off?’”

A portrait of a man standing oudoors, speaking into a CBC microphone.
Coun. Gerry Lowe said he’d like to know what the officer complaints are about, why so many officers are off, and when they’re coming back. (CBC)

He previously proposed dissolving the police board and the force becoming a city department, which, he said, would give council more say over policing.

Complaints and leaves unrelated, spokesperson says

Force spokesperson Staff Sgt. Shawna Fowler wouldn’t comment on the court matter but suggested the nine harassment complaints are unrelated to the fact 21 per cent of officers were not on full duty as of August — up from 18 per cent in each of the previous two years.

Roughly 25 officers, out of a force of 146, are on leave for various reasons, including work-related physical and mental health injury.

Six additional officers are in the process of returning to their regular duties after being off for non-work-related reasons, such as surgery.

A portrait of a female police officer in uniform.
Staff Sgt. Shawna Fowler said the force does its best to cover the leave positions with voluntary overtime, ‘but there are times that we are low on shift.’ (Submitted by Shawna Fowler)

Policing is a demanding job, both physically and mentally, Fowler said. “And we do have an aging police department.”

Advocacy group calls for investigation

The advocacy organization for municipal officers in New Brunswick has formally requested Public Safety Minister Robert Gauvin conduct a full investigation into the workplace environment of the force.

The New Brunswick Police Association is “deeply concerned about the prevalence of workplace harassment within the Saint John Police Force and the impact this has on front-line officers and their families," Bob Davidson, a labour analyst with the group, said shortly after the nine officers asked for the judicial review.

A portrait of a man wearing a black shirt and khaki sports jacket in a long, narrow room with several people standing and sitting in the background.
Bob Davidson, labour analyst with the New Brunswick Police Association, said the broader issue of the Saint John Police Force's workplace environment requires 'urgent attention.' (Roger Cosman/CBC)

The association wants the minister to investigate "whether the New Brunswick Police Commission is complicit and is fulfilling its legislative function as an oversight body."

In addition, it has asked WorkSafeNB to investigate whether the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners is complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and “whether they have met their statutory duty to ensure that [the] force's workplace code of conduct has been implemented and followed."

In an emailed statement, Public Safety Minister Robert Gauvin said the province takes workplace harassment complaints seriously, and he will be meeting with the police association.

"As there are ongoing investigations and matters before the courts, we will not be commenting further at this time.”

A man standing in front of some book shelves.
Michael Boudreau, a criminology professor at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, said officers coming forward with complaints against the chief is 'a very serious matter,' and the fact that there are nine complainants is particularly 'troubling.' (Submitted by Michael Boudreau)

Michael Boudreau, a St. Thomas University professor of criminology, said the complaints and leaves suggest there are “some serious internal problems” within the Saint John force.

“Some hard questions have to be asked” — and quickly, Boudreau said, because if frontline officers don’t have confidence in the chief, it makes it difficult for the overall force to function.

Wrote a book on leadership

Bruce served 33 years with the Ontario Provincial Police, retiring as a superintendent in 2015. He was involved in hostage negotiations, search and rescue and other departments.

Before becoming chief, Bruce was giving speeches on leadership. He also wrote a book, Leading Beyond Your Presence: Becoming The Leader You Want to be Led By.

When he was appointed, Bruce committed to staying on for three to five years.





Saint John reviewing pitch to dissolve police board, give council more say over city's force

'I've had a lot of people come to me and say... "Why isn't council involved?"'

 
Nipun Tiwari · CBC News · Posted: Oct 06, 2025 5:00 AM EDT
 
 
Photo of a light grey building with the words "Saint John Police Force" on the right side on a cloudless, sunny day.
The City of Saint John is in the process of reviewing a councillor's proposal to dissolve the independent board that governs the municipality’s police force and adopt a 'city department' governance structure. (Chad Ingraham/CBC)

The City of Saint John is reviewing a proposal to change how the municipality's police force, consisting of about 200 officers and civilian staff, is governed. 

The proposal by Coun. Gerry Lowe came before council in the form of a notice of motion at a Sept. 22 meeting. Lowe wants the independent Saint John Board of Police Commissioners dissolved in favour of a "city department" governing model, to align the force better with city goals and give councillors more say over policing.

"What prompted this was the chaos in the city, with everything taking place with the unhoused," Lowe said, referring to public safety concerns being voiced by residents and businesses, including complaints about vandalism and other forms of crime.

"I've had a lot of people come to me and say, 'Why? Why isn't council involved?'"

WATCH | Proposal prompted by 'chaos in the city, with everything taking place with the unhoused':
 
Saint John councillor wants to change how city’s police force is governed
October 6, 2025|
Duration 2:48
 
City councillor Gerry Lowe is proposing to dissolve the independent Saint John Board of Police Commissioners that governs the municipality’s police officers. He says the force should be a city department governed by council to better align with Saint John’s goals.

Councillors referred the motion to the city's chief administrative officer for further exploration before it comes back to council with a recommendation attached. 

City spokesperson Erin White said Lowe's proposal "will need to go through the process of due diligence and discussion," and said it was too early to give timelines for next steps.

'We must do better'

Lowe's idea received some positive feedback, including from Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie.

"I'm tired of walking into stores and walking down the street and having people say they don't feel good or stores are losing products. I'm not putting the blame on any one person or organization, but… we must do better and I think that this would be a starting point," he said at the meeting.

The system that we have right now isn't working as well as it could.
— Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie

"The system that we have right now isn't working as well as it could."

Lowe's proposal was one of multiple items relating to homelessness that came before two meetings of Saint John's Common Council in September.

Councillors green-lit a plan to prohibit encampments in some areas, notably much of Uptown Saint John. They also discussed and rejected a proposal by Coun. Greg Norton to entirely ban encampments in the city. 

Currently, the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners is responsible for police policy, budget allocation and police chief appointments, operating independently from city council and the city's chief administrative officer. 

For Lowe, this means elected and accountable council members have no input on policing matters. He pointed out that councillors are generally easier for members of the public to contact than the volunteer members of the board.

Man sitting at desk speaking into a mic.
Coun Gerry Lowe says his notice of motion was prompted by what he calls 'chaos in the city with everything taking place with the unhoused.' (Nipun Tiwari/CBC)

He also said lines of responsibility between police and city managers can be fuzzy at times. 

As an example, Lowe cited Waterloo Street, a street in the heart of Saint John known for issues related to homelessness. 

"Is it the responsibility of bylaw officers to check the buildings there? Or the responsibility of the police department to stop the use of drugs?" Lowe said.

Council has a hand in board of commissioners, chair says

The current chair of the Board of Police Commissioners, Tamara Kelly, said she welcomed a review of the police force's governance structure.

She pointed out, however, that Common Council already has a say about board operations because it appoints the commissioners and also has two members, currently Coun. Greg Norton and Mayor Donna Reardon, sitting on the board. 

Headshot of woman smiling at camera.
The current chair of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, Tamara Kelly, says she welcomes an analysis of the force's governance structure. (Submitted by Tamara Kelly)

"They would be attending every meeting and being able to be that liaison between council and the commission," Kelly said.

As for the other commissioners, she said they are recommended and appointed based on their skills and experience, "so we have a diverse skill set currently with financial backgrounds, legal backgrounds, community backgrounds, communications background."

Saint John is currently the only New Brunswick municipality with its own regional police force that uses an independent board model to govern the service. 

The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force and the BNPP Regional Police (the latter serving Beresford, Nigadoo, Petit-rocher and Pointe-Verte) serve multiple municipalities and are governed by joint boards. 

Two Saint John police vehicles parked facing each other in front of the Saint John Law Courts building.
The Saint John Police Force dates back to 1809 and consists of about 200 officers and civilian staff, according to a history posted on the force's website. (Roger Cosman/CBC)

Miramichi, Bathurst, Fredericton, Grand Falls, Edmundston and Woodstock all have police forces that are governed by those municipalities' councils.

"The role of the police would not change regardless of the governance body," said Saint John police spokesperson Staff Sgt. Shawna Fowler, referring to the steps that will come out of Lowe's proposal as "political decisions that the [city and council] will review and make."

Potential conflict of interest

A St. Thomas University criminology professor, Michael Boudreau, said switching the governing model for the Saint John Police Force could create perceptions of political interference and conflict of interest.

"The concern might be that if policing isn't being done properly and if city councillors are feeling a lot of pressure from their constituents, there might be that tendency — perhaps well-intentioned —  to tell the police, 'Maybe you should put more officers in this district, or do this around homelessness,'" Boudreau said.

"That puts the police in a very awkward situation because they answer to the public, not to elected officials, necessarily." 

A man standing in front of some book shelves.
Michael Boudreau, a criminology professor at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, says switching to the city department model could create perceptions of political interference in policing. (Submitted by Michael Boudreau)

But when it comes to political interference, Lowe said he thinks there wouldn't be many issues these days. 

"If somebody tried to do something that wasn't right as a councillor... it would be on social media…There's very little that goes on anywhere now that's not on social media," he said.

Police independence is one of the core functions of policing. If they can't be independent from politicians and politics, then they just become another arm of government.
— Michael Boudreau, criminology professor

Boudreau thinks police are generally better off being governed by independent bodies, but said that model has critics who say such boards aren't always reflective of the community, with most members being unelected officials. 

He does value the role of civilians in policing as "watchdogs" when things go wrong, though. 

"They have to answer to someone," he said of police forces. "Some critics argue it's better to answer to elected officials than unelected officials.

"But if you're answering to elected officials, the perception becomes you're really doing what they're telling you. And police independence is one of the core functions of policing. If they can't be independent from politicians and politics, then they just become another arm of government."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nipun Tiwari

Reporter

Nipun Tiwari is a reporter assigned to community engagement and based in Saint John, New Brunswick. He can be reached at nipun.tiwari@cbc.ca.


 
 

New Saint John police chief is a retired OPP superintendent

Robert Bruce plans to stay three to five years in job

 
Hadeel Ibrahim · CBC News · Posted: May 14, 2021 11:47 AM EDT
 
 
Robert M. Bruce will begin his role as Saint John Police Force chief on July 1. (Submitted by Saint John Board of Police Commissioners)

The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners has appointed Robert M. Bruce as the new chief of police.

Bruce retired from the Ontario Provincial Police in 2015 after 33 years on the force. He was involved in hostage negotiations, search and rescue and other departments before he became a superintendent.

Commission chair Ed Keyes said Bruce was chosen because of his extensive policing experience.

"Experience is it," he said when asked why Bruce was chosen over the 50 other applicants for the job.

Ten applicants were chosen for interviews, and the board then picked Bruce, who will assume the role of chief on July 1.

"He was chosen due to his extensive policing experience in leadership roles with the Ontario Provincial Police," Keyes said. "So he was just exactly what the board felt were the ideal qualities and qualifications for the next chief."

Tony Hayes will continue to act as chief until July 1, when he will return to his position of deputy chief.

Bruce will take over from Stephan Drolet, who left the chief's position after only a year for personal reasons. Drolet himself took over from Bruce Connell, who came out of retirement two years ago to become chief. Connell was in the position for two years.

Experience mattered most to board

Keyes said Bruce has committed to staying on for three to five years. He said in hiring a new chief, experience trumped the candidate's ability to stay in the role for a long time.

"It's the most important position in the same police force," Keyes said. "Length of stay has nothing to do with it.  Demonstrated leadership qualities, qualifications, ability to lead — those are the things that we look for."

Before committing to becoming chief, Bruce was spending his retirement giving speeches on leadership. He also wrote a book titled Leading Beyond Your Presence: Becoming The Leader You Want to be Led By.

Keyes said Bruce wouldl not be available for an interview this week.





Saint John police chief to step down after only a year in role

Stephan Drolet leaving job for 'personal reasons'

 
CBC News · Posted: Jan 08, 2021 2:25 PM EST
 
 
Stephan Drolet began his new role as chief of the Saint John Police Force last Feb. 24. (City of Saint John/Twitter)

After just one year on the job Saint John Police Force Chief Stephan Drolet is stepping down.

In a news release, the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners confirmed Drolet will leave his role Feb. 20 "for personal reasons."

Deputy Chief Tony Hayes will take over until the commission finds a new chief, the release said.

Drolet became chief in February of last year. He led the force as it adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, budget cuts of more than $1 million, a ransomware cyberattack and increased scrutiny from the public as policing agencies reckoned with systemic racism in their ranks.

Before coming to Saint John Drolet worked with the RCMP for 27 years and was British Columbia's deputy criminal operations officer.

Police force spokesperson Jim Hennessey said Drolet will not be available for comment Friday and had nothing further to add to the commission news release.

In an interview commission chair Ed Keyes said he could not elaborate on the reasons for Drolet's departure.

"He'd given a lot of thought, but he just, due to his personal reasons, couldn't continue," he said.

However, he said Drolet's departure will not slow progress on labour negotiations or strategic planning.

"He had put together a very capable senior management team led by Deputy Chief Hayes and his inspectors," he said.

Interim chief open to 'different approaches'

The commission release said Hayes began his career with the Saint John Police Force in 1992 and has been involved in fraud and criminal investigations.

"His openness to consider different approaches to address challenges positions him well as an interim chief
as the leadership role of policing continues to evolve," said Keyes in the the release.

This does put a little wrinkle in in that process, but we'll get through it together.
- Duane Squires, union president.

The commission will begin the recruitment process for a new chief immediately, Keyes said.

Drolet replaced Bruce Connell, who came out of retirement two years ago to become chief after John Bates retired. Keyes said it took three to four months to hire Drolet, and it will likely take the same amount of time to replace him.

Departure 'unfortunate,' union president says

Negotiations between the police union and the force have been going on for about a year, and the two sides have reached an impasse once so far.

Duane Squires, president of the Saint John Police Association, which represents unionized officers, said the union was looking forward to working with Drolet during negotiations. 

"It is unfortunate and unexpected, too, but understandable," he said in an interview.

The two sides haven't scheduled another negotiation meeting yet.

"This does put a little wrinkle in in that process, but we'll get through it together," Squires said.

The police commission is in charge of appointing the chief of police and overseeing the force's operations.




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Cc: <pm@pm.gc.ca>, <ps.ministerofpublicsafety-ministredelasecuritepublique.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca>, <robert.gauvin@gnb.ca>, <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>, <robert.mckee@gnb.ca>, <Michael.Duheme@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, <mcu@justice.gc.ca>



Saint John police union rep forcibly removed from council chambers

Bob Davidson was escorted out of Monday night's meeting by a security guard at the mayor's request

 
CBC News · Posted: Feb 10, 2026 4:45 PM EST 

 

https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2026/04/saint-john-police-chief-alleges-officer.html


On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> wrote:

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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Subject: Fwd: Response from Public Safety Canada - LEB-001083
To: <PoliceChief@fredericton.ca>, <RSC11-CSR11@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>, <police@saintjohn.ca>, <lisa.mahaney@saintjohn.ca>, <sjpfchiefsoffice@saintjohn.ca>, <police.commission@saintjohn.ca>, <mayor@saintjohn.ca>, <stephen.davidson@saintjohn.ca>, <nbpc@gnb.ca>, <jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, <mgendron@cpa-acp.ca>
Cc: <pm@pm.gc.ca>, <ps.ministerofpublicsafety-ministredelasecuritepublique.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca>, <robert.gauvin@gnb.ca>, <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>, <robert.mckee@gnb.ca>, <Michael.Duheme@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, <mcu@justice.gc.ca>




Saint John police union rep forcibly removed from council chambers

Bob Davidson was escorted out of Monday night's meeting by a security guard at the mayor's request

 
CBC News · Posted: Feb 10, 2026 4:45 PM EST 
 
 
 
A man holding papers in one hand, leans back against a railing, as he faces a uniformed security guard.
Bob Davidson, representative of the Saint John Police Association, continued to speak to security after being escorted out of council chambers Monday. (Nipun Tiwari/CBC)

A representative of the Saint John Police Association was forcibly removed from city council chambers by security Monday night after he attempted to address council without being on the agenda.

Bob Davidson approached the podium shortly after Mayor Donna Reardon called the regularly scheduled, live-streamed public meeting to order. Although the microphone wasn't on, Davidson could be heard requesting a "point of order."

He wanted to know why an open letter the association sent to council on Jan. 21, alleging a "huge waste of tax dollars" — money earmarked for police protection being spent instead on "exorbitant legal fees" — wasn't on the agenda.

Reardon told him, "Sorry … you can't," and wasted no time requesting security. "Can you escort our guest out this evening, please?"

A security guard quickly approached Davidson and instructed him to leave, then placed his hands on Davidson's arm, leading him out to the foyer, as Davidson attempted to shrug him off, saying, "Get your hands off me, buddy."

Growing tension

The brief fracas comes amid growing tension between the union, the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, Chief Robert Bruce and council.

Earlier this month, the board filed with the Court of King's Bench a request for a judicial review of the new contract awarded to officers by an arbitration board in January. The contract, which is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024, provides a wage hike of 15.42 per cent over three years, maintaining their position as the highest paid municipal force in New Brunswick.

Nine officers are also seeking a judicial review of the dismissal of their conduct complaints against the chief by the Saint John board and the New Brunswick Police Commission.

Meanwhile, the city has asked an independent, third-party consultant to review the policing governance model after Coun. Gerry Lowe proposed the Saint John board be dissolved and the force become a city department instead.

WATCH | Union rep forcibly removed from city council meeting:
 
Security guard removes union rep from Saint John council — at mayor’s request
February 10|
Duration 1:35
 
Growing tension between Saint John city council and the union representing Saint John police reached a flashpoint at a recent meeting.

Outside the council chambers Monday, Davidson described his forced removal as "unbelievable."

His intention, he told reporters, was to try to get council to explain to the public why the association's letter "pointing out the waste of tax dollars by that silly appeal of the unanimous binding arbitration" on the contract wasn't on the agenda.

"The Saint John Police Association submitted a letter concerning a waste of tax dollars going on at the Saint John Board of Police [Commissioners] and the letter was supposed to be on the agenda and obviously forces within City Hall removed it because there are forces within City Hall and the police commission that are trying to deny council as a body from knowing what's going on," he alleged.

"Police officers of [the] City of Saint John are trying to communicate with the mayor and elected representatives and being denied —  and tonight, forcefully denied. It's a spectacle."

City responds

In an emailed statement, Lisa Kennedy, director of external relations for the city, said what occurred at the meeting "was not about silencing anyone or the substance of the issues raised by the Saint John Police Association.

"It was about maintaining order in a public meeting and following the rules that govern how Common Council conducts its business."

Under council’s procedural by-law, the chief administrative officer has the authority to not place correspondence from the public related to labour relations, or matters already referred to staff for a report, on the public agenda, Kennedy said.

Council members have already read the letter from the association and a copy has been provided to the consultant conducting the policing governance review, she said, noting the association is being interviewed as part of that process.

The back of a man who is standing at a podium, facing several people seated around a semi-circle.
Davidson tried to speak at the council meeting, but the microphone at the podium wasn't turned on. (YouTube)

In addition, Davidson addressed council on a matter that was not on the agenda, without being recognized by the chair, contrary to the procedural bylaw, Kennedy said.

"When he was advised he was out of order and asked to step away from the podium, he declined and remained at the podium such that it interfered with Council’s proceeding," she said. "At that point, in accordance with the provisions of the Council Procedural By-Law, the Mayor directed security to enforce council procedure so the meeting could continue.

"Council takes all matters brought to its attention seriously," Kennedy said. "The concerns raised by the Police Association are not being ignored; they are being addressed through an independent, evidence-based review.

"At the same time, public council meetings must follow clear procedural rules to ensure fairness, safety, and orderly proceedings in support of effective municipal governance for the citizens of Saint John."

Union supports dissolving police board

According to Davidson, when council receives correspondence, "they put it on the agenda and they talk about it.

"But for some reason here they don't want to talk about police matters in the city of Saint John," he alleged.

In the letter, the association argues that many matters have been forced to "needless and expensive" arbitration and that there is "no accountability" to taxpayers under the current police board governance.

The board consists of two council representatives, four citizens appointed by council, one appointed by the province, and the chief as an ex-officio member.

"It is the request of the front-line Saint John police officers that Council correct the present 'disjunctive and wasteful' structural situation at your earliest opportunity," the letter signed by association secretary-treasurer Duane Squires said.

"Failure to do so would mean that the present Mayor and majority of Council support the waste of tax dollars that only the next election can correct."

With files from Nipun Tiwari

 

Michael Gendron
Communications Officer – Canadian Police Association
mgendron@cpa-acp.ca / 613-299-6516

Duane Squires

Title: 
President
Director name: 
Mr. Duane Squires
Director association name: 
New Brunswick Police Association
Director website: 



Executive Members

Duane Squires - Vice President

Duane Squires

President

Chanel Roy - President

Chanel Roy

Vice-President

Don Shannon - Saint John PA

Don Shannon

Saint John PA

Mark Roberts - Kennebecasis PA

Mark Roberts

Kennebecasis PA

Seth Cahill - Woodstock PA

Seth Cahill

Woodstock PA

Bob Davidson - Labour Analyst

Bob Davidson

Labour Analyst

Evan Scott - Recording Secretary

Evan Scott

Recording Secretary

Jeff Matthews - Treasurer

Jeff Matthews

Treasurer

Mike McLean - Trustee

Mike McLean

Trustee

Dylan Lisson

Trustee

Eric Pomerleau

Miramichi PA

Patrick Bulger

Bathurst PA

Stacy Humphrey

Saint John PA

Charles Cormier

Grand Falls PA

Ben Griffin

Fredericton PA

Gerik Skoretz

Fredericton PA

Gabriel Cote

Edmundston PA

Marc Comeau

BNPPA




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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Subject: Fwd: Response from Public Safety Canada - LEB-001083
To: <gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca>


Gerry Lowe was first elected to council in 2014 in a by-election, he was re ... Contact. gerry.lowe@saintjohn.ca. 506-639-0969

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Date: Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Subject: Fwd: Response from Public Safety Canada - LEB-001083
To: <lisa.mahaney@saintjohn.ca>, <sean.rocca@saintjohn.ca>, <police@saintjohn.ca>


Saint John Police Force

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Date: Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Subject: Response from Public Safety Canada - LEB-001083
To: <sjpfchiefsoffice@saintjohn.ca>


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Date: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Subject: Response from Public Safety Canada - LEB-001083
To: pm <pm@pm.gc.ca>, <ps.ministerofpublicsafety-ministredelasecuritepublique.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca>, <sjpfnews@saintjohn.ca>, <police.commission@saintjohn.ca>, <greg.norton@saintjohn.ca>, <michael.costello@mcinnescooper.com>, <mayor@saintjohn.ca>, <charles.bryant@gnb.ca>
Cc: robert.mckee <robert.mckee@gnb.ca>, robert.gauvin <robert.gauvin@gnb.ca>, Mike.Comeau <Mike.Comeau@gnb.ca>


Deja Vu anyone???


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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:14:58 -0400
Subject: Fwd: Response from Public Safety Canada - LEB-001083 /
Réponse de Sécurité Publique Canada - LEB-001083
To: ps.ministerofpublicsafety-ministredelasecuritepublique.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca,
sjpfnews@saintjohn.ca, police.commission@saintjohn.ca,
greg.norton@saintjohn.ca, charles@bryantnb.ca,
michael.costello@mcinnescooper.com, mayor@saintjohn.ca
Cc: pm <pm@pm.gc.ca>, "pierre.poilievre" <pierre.poilievre@parl.gc.ca>


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(PS/SP)" <ps.ministerofpublicsafety-ministredelasecuritepublique.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:17:02 +0000
Subject: Response from Public Safety Canada - LEB-001083 / Réponse de
Sécurité Publique Canada - LEB-001083
To: "david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com" <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>

Unclassified | Non classifié

Dear David Amos,

This is in response to your correspondence dated July 24, 2019,
addressed to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, concerning the New Brunswick Police Commission.

We regret to inform you that after examining your correspondence, it has been determined that the subject matter which you raise does not fall under the purview of our department and portfolio agencies. This can be brought to the attention of the Saint John, New Brunswick Police Commission.

Consequently, no response will be provided.

Thank you for taking the time to write.


Ministerial Correspondence Unit
Public Safety Canada



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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:17:55 -0400
Subject: Fwd: Attn CST Stephen Davidson after I read the news today about New Brunswick Police Commission I called you first The NBPC did not answer their phone
To: nbpc <nbpc@gnb.ca>, stephen.davidson@saintjohn.ca, "jan.jensen"
<jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, "Dale.Morgan"
<Dale.Morgan@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "David.Lametti"
<David.Lametti@parl.gc.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>,
"hon.ralph.goodale" <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>
Cc: David.Raymond.Amos@gmail.com, "Michael.Duheme"
<Michael.Duheme@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Marco.Mendicino"
<Marco.Mendicino@parl.gc.ca>, "Mark.Blakely"
<Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "martin.gaudet"
<martin.gaudet@fredericton.ca>

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Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:16:53 -0300
Subject: Attn CST Stephen Davidson after I read the news today about New Brunswick Police Commission I called you first The NBPC did not answer their phone
To: nbpc <nbpc@gnb.ca>, stephen.davidson@saintjohn.ca, "jan.jensen"
<jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, "Larry.Tremblay"
<Larry.Tremblay@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Dale.Morgan"
<Dale.Morgan@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "David.Lametti"
<David.Lametti@parl.gc.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>,
"hon.ralph.goodale" <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>
Cc: "David.Raymond.Amos" <David.Raymond.Amos@gmail.com>

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/dennis-oland-murder-trial-police-commission-investigation-review-1.5220021

Police watchdog may skip review of Oland homicide investigation


New Brunswick Police Commission decided in 2015 it would review Saint
John Police Force's handling of case
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Posted: Jul 23, 2019 5:48 PM AT


>>
>> ---------- 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
>>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com
> Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:32:09 -0400
> Subject: Attn Integrity Commissioner Alexandre Deschênes, Q.C.,
> To: coi@gnb.ca
> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
>
> Good Day Sir
>
> After I heard you speak on CBC I called your office again and managed
> to speak to one of your staff for the first time
>
> Please find attached the documents I promised to send to the lady who
> answered the phone this morning. Please notice that not after the Sgt
> at Arms took the documents destined to your office his pal Tanker
> Malley barred me in writing with an "English" only document.
>
> These are the hearings and the dockets in Federal Court that I
> suggested that you study closely.
>
> This is the docket in Federal Court
>
> http://cas-cdc-www02.cas-satj.gc.ca/IndexingQueries/infp_RE_info_e.php?court_no=T-1557-15&select_court=T
>
> These are digital recordings of  the last three hearings
>
> Dec 14th https://archive.org/details/BahHumbug
>
> January 11th, 2016 https://archive.org/details/Jan11th2015
>
> April 3rd, 2017
>
> https://archive.org/details/April32017JusticeLeblancHearing
>
>
> This is the docket in the Federal Court of Appeal
>
> http://cas-cdc-www02.cas-satj.gc.ca/IndexingQueries/infp_RE_info_e.php?court_no=A-48-16&select_court=All
>
>
> The only hearing thus far
>
> May 24th, 2017
>
> https://archive.org/details/May24thHoedown
>
>
> This Judge understnds the meaning of the word Integrity
>
> Date: 20151223
>
> Docket: T-1557-15
>
> Fredericton, New Brunswick, December 23, 2015
>
> PRESENT:        The Honourable Mr. Justice Bell
>
> BETWEEN:
>
> DAVID RAYMOND AMOS
>
> Plaintiff
>
> and
>
> HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
>
> Defendant
>
> ORDER
>
> (Delivered orally from the Bench in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on
> December 14, 2015)
>
> The Plaintiff seeks an appeal de novo, by way of motion pursuant to
> the Federal Courts Rules (SOR/98-106), from an Order made on November
> 12, 2015, in which Prothonotary Morneau struck the Statement of Claim
> in its entirety.
>
> At the outset of the hearing, the Plaintiff brought to my attention a
> letter dated September 10, 2004, which he sent to me, in my then
> capacity as Past President of the New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian
> Bar Association, and the then President of the Branch, Kathleen Quigg,
> (now a Justice of the New Brunswick Court of Appeal).  In that letter
> he stated:
>
> As for your past President, Mr. Bell, may I suggest that you check the
> work of Frank McKenna before I sue your entire law firm including you.
> You are your brother’s keeper.
>
> Frank McKenna is the former Premier of New Brunswick and a former
> colleague of mine at the law firm of McInnes Cooper. In addition to
> expressing an intention to sue me, the Plaintiff refers to a number of
> people in his Motion Record who he appears to contend may be witnesses
> or potential parties to be added. Those individuals who are known to
> me personally, include, but are not limited to the former Prime
> Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper; former
> Attorney General of Canada and now a Justice of the Manitoba Court of
> Queen’s Bench, Vic Toews; former member of Parliament Rob Moore;
> former Director of Policing Services, the late Grant Garneau; former
> Chief of the Fredericton Police Force, Barry McKnight; former Staff
> Sergeant Danny Copp; my former colleagues on the New Brunswick Court
> of Appeal, Justices Bradley V. Green and Kathleen Quigg, and, retired
> Assistant Commissioner Wayne Lang of the Royal Canadian Mounted
> Police.
>
> In the circumstances, given the threat in 2004 to sue me in my
> personal capacity and my past and present relationship with many
> potential witnesses and/or potential parties to the litigation, I am
> of the view there would be a reasonable apprehension of bias should I
> hear this motion. See Justice de Grandpré’s dissenting judgment in
> Committee for Justice and Liberty et al v National Energy Board et al,
> [1978] 1 SCR 369 at p 394 for the applicable test regarding
> allegations of bias. In the circumstances, although neither party has
> requested I recuse myself, I consider it appropriate that I do so.
>
>
> AS A RESULT OF MY RECUSAL, THIS COURT ORDERS that the Administrator of
> the Court schedule another date for the hearing of the motion.  There
> is no order as to costs.
>
> “B. Richard Bell”
> Judge
>
>
> Below after the CBC article about your concerns (I made one comment
> already) you will find the text of just two of many emails I had sent
> to your office over the years since I first visited it in 2006.
>
>  I noticed that on July 30, 2009, he was appointed to the  the Court
> Martial Appeal Court of Canada  Perhaps you should scroll to the
> bottom of this email ASAP and read the entire Paragraph 83  of my
> lawsuit now before the Federal Court of Canada?
>
> "FYI This is the text of the lawsuit that should interest Trudeau the most
>
>
> ---------- Original message ----------
> From: justin.trudeau.a1@parl.gc.ca
> Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 8:18 PM
> Subject: Réponse automatique : RE My complaint against the CROWN in
> Federal Court Attn David Hansen and Peter MacKay If you planning to
> submit a motion for a publication ban on my complaint trust that you
> dudes are way past too late
> To: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
>
> Veuillez noter que j'ai changé de courriel. Vous pouvez me rejoindre à
> lalanthier@hotmail.com
>
> Pour rejoindre le bureau de M. Trudeau veuillez envoyer un courriel à
> tommy.desfosses@parl.gc.ca
>
> Please note that I changed email address, you can reach me at
> lalanthier@hotmail.com
>
> To reach the office of Mr. Trudeau please send an email to
> tommy.desfosses@parl.gc.ca
>
> Thank you,
>
> Merci ,
>
>
> http://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.ca/2015/09/v-behaviorurldefaultvmlo.html
>
>
> 83.  The Plaintiff states that now that Canada is involved in more war
> in Iraq again it did not serve Canadian interests and reputation to
> allow Barry Winters to publish the following words three times over
> five years after he began his bragging:
>
> January 13, 2015
> This Is Just AS Relevant Now As When I wrote It During The Debate
>
> December 8, 2014
> Why Canada Stood Tall!
>
> Friday, October 3, 2014
> Little David Amos’ “True History Of War” Canadian Airstrikes And
> Stupid Justin Trudeau
>
> Canada’s and Canadians free ride is over. Canada can no longer hide
> behind Amerka’s and NATO’s skirts.
>
> When I was still in Canadian Forces then Prime Minister Jean Chretien
> actually committed the Canadian Army to deploy in the second campaign
> in Iraq, the Coalition of the Willing. This was against or contrary to
> the wisdom or advice of those of us Canadian officers that were
> involved in the initial planning phases of that operation. There were
> significant concern in our planning cell, and NDHQ about of the dearth
> of concern for operational guidance, direction, and forces for
> operations after the initial occupation of Iraq. At the “last minute”
> Prime Minister Chretien and the Liberal government changed its mind.
> The Canadian government told our amerkan cousins that we would not
> deploy combat troops for the Iraq campaign, but would deploy a
> Canadian Battle Group to Afghanistan, enabling our amerkan cousins to
> redeploy troops from there to Iraq. The PMO’s thinking that it was
> less costly to deploy Canadian Forces to Afghanistan than Iraq. But
> alas no one seems to remind the Liberals of Prime Minister Chretien’s
> then grossly incorrect assumption. Notwithstanding Jean Chretien’s
> incompetence and stupidity, the Canadian Army was heroic,
> professional, punched well above it’s weight, and the PPCLI Battle
> Group, is credited with “saving Afghanistan” during the Panjway
> campaign of 2006.
>
> What Justin Trudeau and the Liberals don’t tell you now, is that then
> Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chretien committed, and deployed the
> Canadian army to Canada’s longest “war” without the advice, consent,
> support, or vote of the Canadian Parliament.
>
> What David Amos and the rest of the ignorant, uneducated, and babbling
> chattering classes are too addled to understand is the deployment of
> less than 75 special operations troops, and what is known by planners
> as a “six pac cell” of fighter aircraft is NOT the same as a
> deployment of a Battle Group, nor a “war” make.
>
> The Canadian Government or The Crown unlike our amerkan cousins have
> the “constitutional authority” to commit the Canadian nation to war.
> That has been recently clearly articulated to the Canadian public by
> constitutional scholar Phillippe Legasse. What Parliament can do is
> remove “confidence” in The Crown’s Government in a “vote of
> non-confidence.” That could not happen to the Chretien Government
> regarding deployment to Afghanistan, and it won’t happen in this
> instance with the conservative majority in The Commons regarding a
> limited Canadian deployment to the Middle East.
>
> President George Bush was quite correct after 911 and the terror
> attacks in New York; that the Taliban “occupied” and “failed state”
> Afghanistan was the source of logistical support, command and control,
> and training for the Al Quaeda war of terror against the world. The
> initial defeat, and removal from control of Afghanistan was vital and
>
> P.S. Whereas this CBC article is about your opinion of the actions of
> the latest Minister Of Health trust that Mr Boudreau and the CBC have
> had my files for many years and the last thing they are is ethical.
> Ask his friends Mr Murphy and the RCMP if you don't believe me.
>
> Subject:
> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:02:35 -0400
> From: "Murphy, Michael B. \(DH/MS\)" MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca
> To: motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
>
> January 30, 2007
>
> WITHOUT PREJUDICE
>
> Mr. David Amos
>
> Dear Mr. Amos:
>
> This will acknowledge receipt of a copy of your e-mail of December 29,
> 2006 to Corporal Warren McBeath of the RCMP.
>
> Because of the nature of the allegations made in your message, I have
> taken the measure of forwarding a copy to Assistant Commissioner Steve
> Graham of the RCMP “J” Division in Fredericton.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Honourable Michael B. Murphy
> Minister of Health
>
> CM/cb
>
>
> Warren McBeath warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca wrote:
>
> Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:34:53 -0500
> From: "Warren McBeath" warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
> To: kilgoursite@ca.inter.net, MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca,
> nada.sarkis@gnb.ca, wally.stiles@gnb.ca, dwatch@web.net,
> motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
> CC: ottawa@chuckstrahl.com, riding@chuckstrahl.com,John.Foran@gnb.ca,
> Oda.B@parl.gc.ca,"Bev BUSSON" bev.busson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca,
> "Paul Dube" PAUL.DUBE@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
> Subject: Re: Remember me Kilgour? Landslide Annie McLellan has
> forgotten me but the crooks within the RCMP have not
>
> Dear Mr. Amos,
>
> Thank you for your follow up e-mail to me today. I was on days off
> over the holidays and returned to work this evening. Rest assured I
> was not ignoring or procrastinating to respond to your concerns.
>
> As your attachment sent today refers from Premier Graham, our position
> is clear on your dead calf issue: Our forensic labs do not process
> testing on animals in cases such as yours, they are referred to the
> Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown who can provide these
> services. If you do not choose to utilize their expertise in this
> instance, then that is your decision and nothing more can be done.
>
> As for your other concerns regarding the US Government, false
> imprisonment and Federal Court Dates in the US, etc... it is clear
> that Federal authorities are aware of your concerns both in Canada
> the US. These issues do not fall into the purvue of Detachment
> and policing in Petitcodiac, NB.
>
> It was indeed an interesting and informative conversation we had on
> December 23rd, and I wish you well in all of your future endeavors.
>
>  Sincerely,
>
> Warren McBeath, Cpl.
> GRC Caledonia RCMP
> Traffic Services NCO
> Ph: (506) 387-2222
> Fax: (506) 387-4622
> E-mail warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
>
>
>
> Alexandre Deschênes, Q.C.,
> Office of the Integrity Commissioner
> Edgecombe House, 736 King Street
> Fredericton, N.B. CANADA E3B 5H1
> tel.: 506-457-7890
> fax: 506-444-5224
> e-mail:coi@gnb.ca
>


On 8/3/17, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote:

> If want something very serious to download and laugh at as well Please
> Enjoy and share real wiretap tapes of the mob
>
> http://thedavidamosrant.blogspot.ca/2013/10/re-glen-greenwald-and-braz
> ilian.html
>
>> http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/06/09/nsa-leak-guardian.html
>>
>> As the CBC etc yap about Yankee wiretaps and whistleblowers I must
>> ask them the obvious question AIN'T THEY FORGETTING SOMETHING????
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vugUalUO8YY
>>
>> What the hell does the media think my Yankee lawyer served upon the
>> USDOJ right after I ran for and seat in the 39th Parliament baseball
>> cards?
>>
>> http://archive.org/details/ITriedToExplainItToAllMaritimersInEarly200
>> 6
>>
>> http://davidamos.blogspot.ca/2006/05/wiretap-tapes-impeach-bush.html
>>
>> http://www.archive.org/details/PoliceSurveilanceWiretapTape139
>>
>> http://archive.org/details/Part1WiretapTape143
>>
>> FEDERAL EXPRES February 7, 2006
>> Senator Arlen Specter
>> United States Senate
>> Committee on the Judiciary
>> 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building
>> Washington, DC 20510
>>
>> Dear Mr. Specter:
>>
>> I have been asked to forward the enclosed tapes to you from a man
>> named, David Amos, a Canadian citizen, in connection with the matters
>> raised in the attached letter.
>>
>> Mr. Amos has represented to me that these are illegal FBI wire tap tapes.
>>
>> I believe Mr. Amos has been in contact with you about this previously.
>>
>> Very truly yours,
>> Barry A. Bachrach
>> Direct telephone: (508) 926-3403
>> Direct facsimile: (508) 929-3003
>> Email: bbachrach@bowditch.com
>>
>


 

 

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