Friday 6 May 2022

N.B. Liberal leadership race drops to 4 candidates as 5th hopeful appeals

 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/seamus-byrne-liberal-leadership-1.6460455

 

Rothesay entrepreneur drops Liberal leadership bid

 

Seamus Byrne's withdrawal leaves four people in the race

The Rothesay entrepreneur says despite winning an appeal of his early disqualification from the race, he ran into another problem with the rules and has now formally withdrawn from the contest.

"I resigned my application because I was non-compliant," Byrne said in an interview. "I am very frustrated that I have to resign my application, because I'm a great candidate.

"I will do well for the province of New Brunswick in the future. This is the beginning of my political career. This is not an end." 

Extension granted

Byrne was initially disqualified after he failed to sign up 50 Liberal members and pay a $30,000 entry fee by the May 2 deadline.

The party said those errors could not be "rectified" and so did not give him the 48 hours set out in the rules to try to fix them.

Byrne appealed that and a party committee agreed with him and on Tuesday gave him the extra two days to get the signatures and the fee. 

He found the 50 Liberals, "but when I tried to pay the $30,000 fee, it had to be in the form of cheques from donors," he said in a statement. "This was an oversight on my part."

His withdrawal leaves four people in the race: former Tobique-Mactaquac MP T.J. Harvey, former cabinet minister Donald Arsneault, current Shediac Bay-Dieppe MLA Robert Gauvin and former Brian Gallant adviser Susan Holt.

They are running to succeed Kevin Vickers, who was acclaimed leader ahead of the 2020 election and led the party to defeat. Vickers also failed to win the Miramichi riding where he was running.

'It's a very complicated process'

In an interview Byrne, who touted his "business acumen" as a candidate, would not describe the exact issue with his entry fee cheques.

He would only say it had to do with bank account requirements, Elections New Brunswick rules and a "lack of information and lack of communication" from the Liberal Party. 

"The regulations, stipulations, requirements — it's a very complicated process that you have to pay constant attention to when you're applying for candidacy," he said. 

"I'm new to the game. A lot of the things, all of the things involved in the process, are new to me."

The Liberals are scheduled to elect their new leader Aug. 6. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jacques Poitras

Provincial Affairs reporter

Jacques Poitras has been CBC's provincial affairs reporter in New Brunswick since 2000. Raised in Moncton, he also produces the CBC political podcast Spin Reduxit.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-liberal-leadership-candidate-seamus-byrne-appeal-1.6443890

 

N.B. Liberal leadership race drops to 4 candidates as 5th hopeful appeals

Rothesay businessman Seamus Byrne failed to meet requirements he contends are too onerous

Rothesay businessman Seamus Byrne says the rules imposed on those who want the job are too onerous for someone like him.

"I know one thing. I know that this process is not democratic," Byrne said in a telephone interview, during which he equated his own campaign with the future of the province.

"I know this process is flawed. And me not being green-lighted is probably the worst thing that can happen to New Brunswick at this point in time."

Under rules released in February, leadership candidates had until May 2 to submit the signatures of 50 card-carrying Liberal members willing to endorse them.

"No one has the time to do that," Byrne said, despite acknowledging he'd been planning to run for the leadership since January 2021. "They didn't give me enough time to get this thing accomplished."

He said he asked the people he signed up if they were Liberal supporters but did not ask them for proof they were party members.

Details being sorted out, says association president

New Brunswick Liberal Association president Brian Murphy said on Thursday that four candidates had met the threshold for approval as candidates.

He didn't identify them, but they are former MP T.J. Harvey, former MLA Donald Arseneault, current MLA Robert Gauvin and former Liberal candidate Susan Holt.

"There's some fine details that need to be sorted out with the fifth applicant. It may work out. Time is getting close to the end," said Murphy, who emphasized a steering committee was vetting the candidates and he had no role in it.

"I gather that there are still negotiations, meetings and times to rectify one of the applications that was put in."

     I'm in this process where a three-person committee decides on my fate and that's it.
- Seamus Byrne, leadership candidate hopeful

Under the leadership race rules, a candidate whose application was "incomplete or deficient" would have 48 hours to correct it.

Byrne said he was told Thursday that the two-day extension had elapsed and he was not approved. He can appeal that decision to a party committee.

"I'm in this process where a three-person committee decides on my fate and that's it," Byrne said. "That's the fate of New Brunswick. And it's a shame."

Byrne, whose uncle Ed Byrne authored the landmark Equal Opportunity report that guided major reforms by Premier Louis J. Robichaud in the 1960s, said his family "has been Liberal since the dawn of time, literally."

Despite that, he argues the requirement for 50 signatures from party members put him at a disadvantage, because he lacked the profile of a sitting MLA who can easily gather a large number of Liberal supporters.

"For a guy like me, to ask people to come to Tim Hortons and sign a piece of paper, who's going to do it? Who's going to support John Doe?"

Byrne was travelling outside New Brunswick this week on business but said that as of Thursday a campaign supporter was at his home trying to gather new signatures from confirmed party members.

He also criticized the $30,000 entry deposit that candidates had to submit, despite successfully meeting that requirement.

"I must look ridiculous to do this," he said. "I must look like a crazy, crazy person. But I'm actually the sanest person doing it."

 

 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Melanson says no to N.B. Liberal leadership run

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/melanson-won-t-run-for-leadership-1.6318880

 

Melanson says no to N.B. Liberal leadership run

Interim leader says he'll leave position on Aug. 6

In a written statement, Melanson acknowledged he'd been thinking of running but said he had decided against it. 

"After careful consideration and conversations with family and close friends, I have decided that I will not put my name forward in this leadership race," he said. 

In a media scrum at the legislature in December, Melanson would not rule out becoming a candidate.

Traditionally, interim party leaders commit when they're selected to not run for the permanent leadership position, but there's no rule prohibiting it.

Melanson, a former finance minister and an MLA since 2010, became interim leader after the party lost the 2020 provincial election, which saw then-leader Kevin Vickers fail to win a seat in the legislature.

The Liberals will choose a new leader Aug. 6.

There are three declared candidates for the leadership now. Former Tobique-Mactaquac MP T.J. Harvey and former MLA and cabinet minister Donald Arseneault have launched campaigns, and Saint John-area entrepreneur Seamus Byrne has told other media organizations he is running.

None of them are current MLAs. 

Melanson also said in his statement that he'll no longer be leader of the Official Opposition as of Aug. 6.

That will allow the new leader of the party, if they're not an MLA themselves, to choose a sitting, elected member for the parliamentary role. 

In the email to reporters with Melanson's statement, Liberal director of communications Ashley Beaudin said Melanson would not be granting interviews about his decision.

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David Amos
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Surprise Surprise Surprise 


 
David Amos
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Wow that was fast  
 
 
 
  
David Amos
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My pick of the litter would be Seamus Byrne for rather obvious reasons   
 
 
Harvey York
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Reply to @David Amos: my pick would be you for extraordinarily obvious reasons
 
 
Lou Bell
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Reply to @David Amos: You're the " ** ahem ** " expert " ! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buford Wilson
I hear Shaun Graham may throw his hat into the ring.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Buford Wilson: Methinks any liberal could beat Higgy next time N'esy Pas?
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: Higgs’ Approval Rating Continues To Slide: Poll
Saint John, NB, Canada / The Wave
Robert Lothian
Jan 18, 2022 | 7:08 AM

"New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs continues to find himself in the doghouse, at least according to the results of a recent poll.

Findings from an Angus Reid Institute survey published Monday revealed the premier’s approval rating has reached an all-time low of 34 per cent.

This drop places Higgs in the same territory as Ontario Premier Doug Ford (30 per cent) and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney (26 per cent)."
 
 
Lou Bell
Reply to @David Amos: Actually , that 34 % is higher than in the poll CBC referred to last week ! So it appears he's already rebounding !!! We knew it was gonna happen , just not how soon !  
 
 

Monday, 31 January 2022

Robert Gauvin joining the race for provincial Liberal leadership

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/robert-gauvin-leadership-1.6333072

 

Robert Gauvin joining the race for provincial Liberal leadership

Former deputy premier crossed from Progressive Conservatives to Liberals in 2020

Gauvin was elected in 2018 as the Progressive Conservative MLA for Shippagan-Lamèque-Miscou and named deputy premier by Blaine Higgs. He quit the cabinet in early 2020 over the government's proposed hospital reforms that would have closed six emergency departments at night.

He crossed the floor and snagged the Shediac Bay-Dieppe riding as a Liberal candidate the same year. 

Gauvin told Radio-Canada Sunday that "the intention is confirmed" and a formal announcement will be made in the coming weeks. 

"I want to make a positive difference for the province of New Brunswick... I believe in this province," he said. 

Gauvin said after New Brunswickers were faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, they deserve someone who will make their lives happier. 

He said he's been a Liberal now just as long as he was part of the Progressive Conservative party. 

"I feel a lot more conformable on the Liberal side," he said. 

He's worked to support Clinic 554, increasing inclusion and building stronger relationships with First Nations communities, which Gauvin said has been rewarding. 

"It's the compassionate side.... I feel in my place," said Gauvin. 

He said one of his priorities as the Liberal leader would be to strengthen New Brunswick's health-care system with better wages and services. 

There are now four candidates in the Liberal race. The others are T.J. Harvey, a former Tobique-Mactaquac MP, Liberal MLA Donald Arsenault and Rothesay businessman Seamus Byrne. 

The Liberals announced last year they would select a new leader this August. 

Roger Melanson is the party's interim leader.

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David Amos
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I hope Higgy et al are reading this  
 
 
 
David Amos
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Methinks the former comedian just made the circus even more entertaining Higgy changes his opinions nearly as often as Trudeau the Younger changes his socks but mine remain the same even after Cardy his favourite turncoat sent me butter tarts N'esy Pas?

'My opinion has changed': Higgs addresses COR past in bid to win French support

PC leader says his perspective on language rights has changed over the last 30 years
Jacques Poitras · CBC News · Posted: Aug 21, 2018 5:00 AM AT
 
 
 
 
 
Lou Bell
I guess the UNDISCLOSED " Phonie Games " would be back on again !! And undisclosed again !
 
 
Mary Smith
Reply to @Lou Bell: Beep Boop PHONIE GAMES Beep Boop
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Mary Smith: Ditto
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Lou Bell:
On August 21, 2018 when Higgy said 'My opinion has changed'

You said

Lou Bell
Alwards government PROMISED an end to patronage and patronage appointments and was worse than ever ! Not that Gallant and his " chosen generals " running the show are any better ! Take a good look at what they have to offer . One has sold out anglophones and the other promises to if elected .

and I said

David Amos
@Lou Bell Methinks Premier Hatfield sold out the Anglophones in New Brunswick a long time ago when he made a deal with Trudeau The Elder N'esy Pas? 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lou Bell
Why don't they just change the name of the SANB Liberals back to what they really are ? Parti Acadienne ? Exactly what they were before McKenna sold out to them solely for the votes !!!
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Lou Bell: For once we agree

Methinks amazing things never cease N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Michael Mccarthy
There is a little cor in 70 % off us
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Michael Mccarthy: C'est Vrai
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: Too Too Funny
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Raymond Leger
You know it's going to be an exciting leadership race when you even have former conservatives running. Hope they choose wisely, as they'll most likely be also choosing our next Premier.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Raymond Leger: Liberals are wiseguys
 
 
Chuck Michaels
Reply to @David Amos: As in - they are "connected"...?
 
 
phil mckay
Reply to @Raymond Leger: mckenna was basically a conservative…copying american gop fiscal ideology
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Chuck Michaels: Yup
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rich Hatfield 
Spell check CBC or a "truth"
""I feel a lot more conformable on the Liberal side," he said.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Rich Hatfield: Oh So True
 
 
Lou Bell
Reply to @Rich Hatfield: SANB Liberal you mean !
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mark Deckard 
A conservative leading the Liberals? Nice.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Mark Deckard: Surprise Surprise Surprise
 
 
Chuck Michaels
Reply to @David Amos: Ouai... Quelle surprise!
 
 
phil mckay
Reply to @Mark Deckard: sort of hard to even consider liberals since melanson put forth zero policies into the provincial discussion….he basically put the liberals on zero energy to build on…literally have to build from ground floor.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marcel Belanger 
After thinking this over I’ve come to the sad conclusion that he could not do any worse than what we now have. Having said that, Seamus is my pick. We need new blood in the party and in our government.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marcel Belanger: Surely you jest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Richard Ames
Wow. I guess this is just further evidence that the PC Party and the Liberal Party are not that dissimilar.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Richard Ames: Bingo
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Laura Smith
The only picture of Gauvin available to CBC has Higgs in the background ? Way to mix messages !
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Laura Smith: Welcome to the circus
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: LMAO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nanny White
The Turtle may win the race
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Nanny White: The 🐢 always wins the 🏎️💨❗
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: So you say
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Todd MacPherson
The political class is on notice. You are the weakest link in Truckistan.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Todd MacPherson: Methinks you may be a Patty Baby King fan N'esy Pas?
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: Oh My
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buford Wilson
The expression on Blaine's face speaks volumes
 
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Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Buford Wilson: Ya, Higgs looks like someone who has no clue.
 
 
Matt Steele
Reply to @Buford Wilson: ....Very true , it looks like Premier Higgs is about to burst out laughing at Robert Gauvin ; Higgs was probably wondering if Gauvin would demand that the taxpayers buy him a sports car like vroom , vroom had , to tour around the province with .  
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Do you??? 
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @David Amos: I could ask you the same "❓"
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: You already know the answer 
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Buford Wilson: Higgy's face does speak volumes Hence he wears a mask a lot lately 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rusty Shackleford 
Another person with good intentions and no idea how to accomplish them. Lol.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Rusty Shackleford: The photo offered proves that at least Higgy is no doubt laughing at your joke
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mike Dubreuil 
Does not matter who we vote for in this province as we seem to get a lot of the same
 
 
Fred Brewer 
Reply to @Mike Dubreuil:
Does not matter if we vote red or blue in this province as we seem to get a lot of the same.

There! I fixed it for you
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Fred Brewer: Methinks we get the governments we deserve because we have other choice. Thats why so many folks don't bother to vote N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mack Leigh 
Seriously ? Seriously ?? That is the best that the Liberals can come up with ?? Arseneault or Gauvin ?? May as well as ask either Graham or Gallant to run again. Really scrapping the bottom of the barrel this time around but then what else is there to expect from the Liberals.
 
 
Marcel Belanger
Reply to @Mack Leigh: Good lord man, everyone can throw their hat into that ring, even you.
 
 
DJ Redfearn
Reply to @Mack Leigh:
"That is the best that the Liberals can come up with ??"

Yup! and that, more paved driveways in Kent county and northward...
 
  
David Amos
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Reply to @Marcel Belanger: Nay not so

One must be a card carrying member of the party with some support
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
William Peters 
Everyone's a Liberal. It's about time they realized it. Conservativism appeals to those who just want to be difficult.
 
 
Jake Newman
Reply to @William Peters: why does the left have such a hate-on for so many people?
 
 
William Peters
Reply to @Jake Newman: Gaslighting much?
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Jake Newman: Its just another one of things they do that Conservatives fail to appreciate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Roland Stewart
Surprised commenting is still allowed on this, figured they'd shut this one down fast.
 
 
phil mckay
Reply to @Roland Stewart: yeap….just red meat article
 
 
phil mckay
Reply to @Roland Stewart: comments will be either hatred for francophones or liberals attacks to the other side.

Quite the positivity/be nice to others lightning rod
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Roland Stewart: Me Too
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: Hmmm
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: 3rd time is a charm 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marcel Belanger 
Bad choice Gauvin, go back to work, do your job and help your constituents. That’s what you need to be doing for now, earning respect, you lost a lot when you crossed.
 
 
phil mckay 
Reply to @Marcel Belanger: except he didnt….he went to another riding and won….their respect i assume…..more than his competition
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marcel Belanger: Do ya think the comedian gets the fact that he is the joke?
 
 
Edward James
Reply to @phil mckay: Would’t matter who the libs run in Dieppe.  
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: Obviously not 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matt Smith 
He represents what the Liberal party stands for perfectly.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Matt Smith: Yup
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matt Adams 
Hahaha. This would be as effective of a leader as Vickers. English NB will not vote for this guy.
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Matt Adams: Hahaha, and French NB will not vote for Higgs.
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
It won't change much. A lot down there would vote for a blue lampshade or otherwise, some COR party.
 
 
Matt Smith
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Do you blame them. Imagine what kind of boondoggle the "cancelled due to Covid" Francophonie games would have cost us.
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Matt Smith: They were voting blue way before then, bunch of anti-French living in the past❗
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Matt Smith: Then vote for the party who gives all our resources and money worth billions to the filthy rich that horde their wealth in tax havens❗That should make you feel better, eh❓- Let all this federal 💰💰💰 go elsewhere. Happy now❓
 
 
phil mckay
Reply to @Matt Adams: nice racism.
 
 
Manning Harrison
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: The Province is 70% English.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: If French folks in NB do not vote for Higgy how do you explain the comedian getting elected in the first place?
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: Bingo
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @David Amos: Wow 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Greg Miller 
Another "turncoat" in New Brunswick.
 
 
Winston Gray
Reply to @Greg Miller: Darned if they do, darned if they don’t. Reducing a person to a single action. They have taken just goes to show how much “depth” you have when it comes to your thought processes.
 
 
phil mckay
Reply to @Greg Miller: turn coat? Obviously u dont know how higgs treated him.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @phil mckay: Do you???
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John Dale
The last thing this province needs is another Gauvin.
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @John Dale: VROOM VROOM Gauvin❗
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: One of his sons did his job on my behalf
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marc Bourque
traitor! Anyone who crosses the floor after being elected lied to his constituents.No matter what party you belong to, this should NOT be allowed.The voters were let down!
 
 
phil mckay 
Reply to @Marc Bourque: ever leave ur job for another job?
No different for politicians.
U dont have to win a popularity contest to get a job….u just need to be acceptable
 
 
Bobby Richards
Reply to @Harvey York: He would have gained more respect if he sat as an independent
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Bobby Richards: You must be conferring with a nasty liberal ghost
 
 
David Amos 
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Reply to @David Amos: Hey Harvey Baby
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matt Steele
Maybe Robert Gauvin wants to see if there is still any of that 130 MILLION Francophonie Games money still around as 2 or 3 million had already been doled out before Premier Higgs shut it down . Where that 2 or 3 million of taxpayer cash went seems to be a mystery .
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps 
🦜🦜❗
 
 
Roland Stewart
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: The red gives you away.
 
 
Marcel Belanger
Reply to @Matt Steele: Mystery solved, it went to the pulp mills to help pay that lectric bill Higgs is getting NB Power to pay for the pulp mills. Or maybe 🤔 it went to add to the $250 million in stumpage fees Higgs gave to the big lumber mills. Seems to me the Francophone games would have been a lot less expensive plus all the millions in income the local businesses would have earned instead of our money going to the ones that don’t need any more.
 
 
phil mckay
Reply to @Matt Steele: ah yes
Gotta luv the francophone xenophobia
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Harvey York: How about anti-French❓That one would stick pretty good❗
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Harvey York: How so❓ This is mostly all we read on here❗
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Harvey York: If it had been 💰💰💰 for the south, with all the spinoff generated by the event together with the federal 💰💰💰 that came with it and that went elsewhere other than New Nouveau-Brunswick, we would not have heard a boo❗Now, do you understand❓
I am more impressed b what he didn't say than by what he said.
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Harvey York: It's the ones harping about bilingualism on here all the time that are playing the victim.
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Harvey York: Then zero in on where most of the 💰💰💰 and resources are funneled, to filthy rich friends of both governing parties hording their wealth in tax havens and not paying their fair share of taxes, causing tariffs to be slapped on us because our governments keeps subsidizing them all the while competing with private woodlot owners. That's what hard working taxpayers should first complain about❗
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Harvey York: Yet, they never do.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks Harvey Baby could not stand the heat so he snuck out of the kitchen N'esy Pas?
 
 
André Vautour
Reply to @Matt Steele: Neither party would have paid that price tag for the Francophonie Games given our fiscal situation. When the liberals were going forward with the games, that was not the estimated price tag. The original price tag, which was 17 million I think, was reasonable, given the economic activity that would result in such games as well as the visibility, and potential immigration opportunities that could result from it, and I am pretty sure both parties would have gone for it had that been the cost. The reason why the games were cancelled was that it became clear the original estimate was way low, that a full analysis clearly had not been done, and it was no longer worth the cost. I think most francophones, and the liberal party of NB, supported that decision to cancel. I certainly did. The only question that we may differ on is whether there was effort to try to reduce that price tag to still be able to have the games at a price tag that we could afford.

So, I find that saying that electing a conservative premier saved you that money to be confirmation bias. I am pretty sure the liberals would have done the same thing with that new information. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
I'll vote Green. I like their platform and their leader.
 
 
Marc Bourque
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: another lost vote to guarantee JT another 2 years
 
 
JOhn D Bond
Reply to @Marc Bourque: Lol wrong level of Government.
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: JT who❓
 
 
Graham McCormack
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Their leader is just another politician like the rest of the leaders.
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Graham McCormack: The least of all evils.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Thats a lame excuse
 
 
Graham McCormack
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Glad you think so. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cleve Gallant
Brain Gallant screwed the liberal party for years to come,
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Cleve Gallant: Come on, a Gallant would never do that❗
 
 
Toby Tolly
Reply to @Cleve Gallant: not alone. The Dominator was all over it
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Toby Tolly: Yup
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DJ Redfearn
"Oppertunist a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans."

Says it all....
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @DJ Redfearn: Just like Cardy❗
 
 
DJ Redfearn
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps:
Perhaps, he seems to be a "loose cannon" on the deck...
 
 
Matt Smith 
Reply to @DJ Redfearn: Now replace "a person" with "a Liberal" in your definition. Still reads true.
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Matt Smith: you could replace it with CORservative as well. Would still reads true.
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Greens turncoat too
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @DJ Redfearn: Methinks every time Cardy drops a butter tart and dons a mask to speak Higgy holds his breath N'esy Pas? 
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Yea Right 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
No way, Jose❗
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
As a comedian, he fits right in❗
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks Higgys favourite turncoat Cardy thinks I am suffering from Deja Vu because they won't share their butter tarts with me anymore N'esy Pas???
 
 
Roland Stewart
Wow, the liberals are trying to force us to vote for Higgs. (If he runs again)
 
 
Roland Stewart
Reply to @Roland Stewart: There has to be someone else hiding under that rock.
 
 
Cleve Gallant
Reply to @Roland Stewart: Exactly,
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Cleve Gallant: Methinks the new dude from Bathurst may like the job N'esy Pas?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cleve Gallant 
Yeah right,As if i would vote for someone who doesn’t know what party he wants to represent,
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Cleve Gallant: He wants to represent you as a Premier 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John Grail 
If you thought the two parties weren't the same before...
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @John Grail: Well put  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matt Steele
Not really surprising that Robert Gauvin would want to lead the SANB controlled Liberal Party as that seems to have been his plan all along after he tried to highjack the PC Party . If he fails at that , he can always try to join the NDP or Green party if they would have him .
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Matt Steele: Where is Higgs going to go when he loses, the COR Party from whence he came❓
 
 
David Amos
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Higgy will retire in style just like they all do
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clive Gibbons
Arsenault? Hard no. Harvey, meh. Gauvin? Maybe...
 
 
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Clive Gibbons: As Shania Twain would sing: ♫That doesn't impresses me much ♫
 
 
David Amos 
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Reply to @Clive Gibbons: Why do the 3 Stooges come to mind?
 
 
David Amos 
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: At least I know the score 
 
 
David Amos  
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Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Later dude  

 

 

 

https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2018/08/cbc-is-blocking-me-already-and-my-name.html 

 

Tuesday, 21 August 2018

CBC is blocking me already and my name isn't even on a ballot yet

 

 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-progessive-conservative-acadian-support-1.4792502

'My opinion has changed': Higgs addresses COR past in bid to win French support

PC leader says his perspective on language rights has changed over the last 30 years


Jacques Poitras · CBC News · Posted: Aug 21, 2018 5:00 AM AT  


 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/susan-holt-liberal-leadership-new-brunswick-1.6350969

 

Tech executive, former adviser to Brian Gallant running for Liberal leadership

Susan Holt is first woman to try for leadership of New Brunswick Liberals

Susan Holt, who was a top adviser to Liberal premier Brian Gallant, will become the fifth official candidate in the contest. 

Holt turned down an interview request Monday but said in a message that she could confirm a launch "within the next two weeks." 

Last Friday, CBC News obtained an invitation to a virtual meeting with Holt this Wednesday. 

It described the meeting as a chance for participants to learn about "her fresh approach to leadership and politics as she campaigns to become the first female Liberal leader, and first female Premier for New Brunswick."

Holt would replace Kevin Vickers, who resigned as Liberal leader on election night in 2020 after the party won only 17 of 49 seats in the legislature.

The other candidates are former cabinet minister Donald Arseneault, former MP T.J. Harvey, current Shediac Bay-Dieppe MLA Robert Gauvin, and Saint John-area businessperson Seamus Byrne. 

Kevin Vickers stepped aside as Liberal leader following the election in September 2020. (CBC/Mike Heenan )

No other woman has ever run for the provincial Liberal leadership, though Saint John Liberal MLA Shirley Dysart was interim leader of the party in 1985. The Progressive Conservatives elected their first female leader, Barbara Baird-Filliter, in 1989.

Holt is now the "chief growth officer" at Plato Testing and PQA, two Fredericton software testing companies.

She was also president of the New Brunswick Business Council, which represents the top CEOs in the province, and held a top position with the jobs board secretariat when the Gallant Liberals were in power.

She then ran for the Liberals in Fredericton South in the 2018 election, placing a distant second to Green Party Leader David Coon.

Susan Holt lost the race for the riding of Fredericton South to Green Party Leader David Coon during the 2018 provincial election.

When Holt declared for the nomination earlier that year, Progressive Conservatives accused Gallant of switching her from the non-partisan jobs board position to a political staff role so she could avoid rules that prohibit civil servants from partisan involvement.

The Liberals said she was complying with the rules, and Holt said at the time she was "moving from policy to policy and assessing what rules apply, and abiding by those rules that are appropriate to the circumstances."

Because the switch coincided with her maternity leave, Gallant said the PC criticism might discourage other women from running for office.

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https://ca.news.yahoo.com/mobius-interactive-appoints-vice-president-035500841.html 

 

Mobius Interactive Appoints New Vice President with 3 Decades of Corporate Development, Investor Relations Expertise

·2 min read

Seamus Byrne

Mr. Seamus Byrne joins the Mobius Board of Directors.
Mr. Seamus Byrne joins the Mobius Board of Directors.
Mr. Seamus Byrne joins the Mobius Board of Directors.

VANCOUVER, March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire – Mobius Interactive Ltd., has appointed a new member to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Joining the board is Mr. Seamus Byrne.

“On behalf of Mobius’s Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Seamus Byrne to the Mobius team. We are confident that Seamus will be of great value to Mobius as the Company grows. Seamus brings an impressive background in corporate development, fundraising and public offerings and we are excited about the impact Seamus will make at Mobius. We anticipate that his obvious commitment to our mission and his impressive expertise will be invaluable as we move forward in becoming a leader in the gaming and esports space.” said President Gary Eldridge.

Mr. Byrne brings over 30 years of capital market experience in both the private and public sectors. Seamus has a wealth of corporate development knowledge and insight. He previously led the development and operations of several different organizations and has raised over C$100 million, and driven market capitalizations for public companies worth more than C$2 billion. Seamus has had terrific success with cannabis companies over the last eight years. He has participated in financing and IPO’s for The Green Organic Dutchman, Organigram, Emblem, and Plus Products. Most recently, Seamus led investor relations at Hemp Fusion, which just completed a tremendously successful IPO; currently trading at a C$300 million-plus market cap. Seamus holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Development Studies, with distinction, from Dalhousie University.

About Mobius Interactive Ltd.

Mobius Interactive Ltd. is an online esports entertainment and gaming company created to energize the spirit of digital fans with brands that range across regulated gaming, fantasy and digital media. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and launched in 2020. Mobius Interactive is a multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment with a variety of diverse demographic groups. In partnership with leading eSports and iGaming platform Ultra Play, Mobius Interactive fuels a network of high-net-worth gamers around the world. Mobius does this with loyalty and gamification programs aimed to enhance engagement by leveraging state of the art customer relationship management systems and joint ventures with more than 600 VIP and master gaming affiliates.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Gary Eldridge, President
Phone: (604) 783-1685 or visit www.mobiusinteractive.ltd

Corporate Communications:
InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN)
Los Angeles, California
www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com
310.299.1717 Office
Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com

 

https://mobiusinteractive.ltd/aboutus/

 

OUR TEAM

Our team have extensive senior management experience across B2C and B2B marketing in the igaming industry, specializing in esports, sports betting,
casino and live casino. Being proficient in both offline and online gaming, the team have strong insight into retail trends and consumer behavior across international markets, both regulated and unregulated.

As a team, we believe in the power of a winning combination of a highly skilled and experienced team and strong brands.
Brands change. They morph. They transform from positions of relative weakness into powerful and compelling winners.
Brands can sweep across the world.

Over the next few years there will be firms who will stand out from the pack. They will be more relevant in their client’s eye.
They will have more power and influence. We aim to make Mobius Interactive Ltd one of these!
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Gary Eldridge

Gary Eldridge

Co-founder and Director:
President

Entrepreneurial, with a strong knowledge in strategic planning and development for start up companies. Extensive experience in the venture capital and private equity industry.

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Seamus Byrne

Seamus Byrne

Director:
VP Business Development

Seamus has raised over C$100 million and driven market caps for public companies with over C$2 billion over the past 8 years. Seamus has had tremendous success and we welcome him onboard.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

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