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Impatient Blaine Higgs drops health minister, Horizon CEO

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N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs replaces health minister, CEO of Horizon Health – July 15, 2022

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In a news conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs announces that he is replacing Health Minister Dorothy Shephard and Horizon Health Network CEO Dr. John Dornan. Bruce Fitch will replace Shephard as the new health minister effective immediately and Melanie Melanson is the new CEO of Horizon Health Network. These changes come as the province deals with an overstretched health-care system and the death of a patient this week in an emergency waiting room in Fredericton. Higgs says that he has asked Horizon to investigate the death.

 

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Impatient Blaine Higgs drops health minister, Horizon CEO

Bruce Fitch becomes health minister, Dorothy Shephard moves to Social Development

Death in N.B ER waiting room highlights health-care crisis, premier says

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Duration 1:49
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs fired the province’s health minister and the CEO of a major health network after a man died in an ER waiting room, which he says highlights a wider health-care crisis in Canada.

 Premier Blaine Higgs dropped his health minister Friday and fired the CEO of one of two New Brunswick health networks after worsening news on the health-care front that included a "traumatizing" death in an emergency department's waiting room.

Bruce Fitch is now health minister, switching places with Dorothy Shephard, who moves from Health to Social Development, Higgs announced, during a Friday afternoon news conference.

Higgs also announced Horizon Health Network CEO John Dornan was fired from his role, and replaced on an interim basis by Margaret Melanson, the network's vice-president clinical services.

In addition, Higgs said he revoked the boards of both Horizon and Vitalité health networks and installed in their place a trustee for each.

WATCH | 'It starts at the top:' Higgs details changes to health-care leadership

Higgs says he was ‘appalled’ to hear of death in ER waiting room

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Duration 3:33
The premier announced Friday he was firing the CEO of Horizon and replacing his health minister.

"We have a plan," Higgs said. "It needs to be implemented. The situation we're in today is the result of many, many years of successive governments refusing to deal with urgent situations."

The shakeup of New Brunswick's health-care leadership comes after a patient died in the waiting room of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital's emergency department early Tuesday morning while waiting for care.

Witness John Staples said the man, a senior, had been waiting alone in a wheelchair, in visible discomfort for hours when he appeared to fall asleep. It was only during a routine check of people in the waiting room that a hospital employee realized the man had stopped breathing, he said.

Investigation ordered into death

Higgs said he was "appalled" when he heard a patient died while waiting to be seen in an emergency department.

He said he's asked Horizon Health Network to undertake an investigation into what happened, and that if he's not satisfied with the results, will ask for an external review.

Premier Blaine Higgs said the death of a patient in a Fredericton waiting room this week was traumatizing for the ER, the family and people who witnessed it. (Pat Richard/CBC)

"I have no doubt that every New Brunswicker is saddened and concerned by this story. We all want to know that if we go to the hospital we will receive help we need."

Answering questions from reporters, Higgs said his hope is the investigation uncovers whether any standards for care at the hospital were not being met when the patient died in the waiting room.

However, he was quick to note he doesn't believe fault lies with frontline health-care workers.

"I don't believe this has anything to do with — and I'm just stating an opinion here — anything to do with the nurses on shift or the people on shift.

"I believe it's a management issue. I believe there's no co-ordination of activity and that's what I'm trying to drive home here. If we don't get better management results in our hospitals, we won't get better health care."

Switching ministers

Higgs praised Shephard's work during the pandemic, and for her role in putting forward a new health-care plan for the province.

However, he said, Fitch would take a "fresh look" at how the department measures performance and where the shortcomings lie in health care.

Dorothy Shephard was shuffled from being minister of health to minister of social development, while Bruce Fitch was moved from social development to the role of health minister. (CBC)

"In the case of Bruce joining, sometimes a change is, some may say, better than a rest," Higgs said.

"Bruce is a seasoned individual within the government … he'll work with people anywhere, as Dorothy was, but bringing in a fresh look at, OK, how do we measure performance? How do we deliver on results? Where have we not provided and followed through on commitments made and what were the root causes of that?"

Revoking health authority boards

In place of the boards of directors for the two health authorities, Higgs said his government has appointed trustees Suzanne Johnston and Gerald Richard for Horizon and Vitalité, respectively.

"We are fortunate to have two outstanding and experienced individuals to come out of retirement to help guide us through these challenging times.

The boards of the health networks include members elected by the public and members appointed by government.

Higgs said the two boards were revoked to make quicker changes at the two health authorities.

"We're taking a crisis management approach here to allow decisions to be made, to allow direct consultation with appropriate people and get on with it.

"So we're removing this situation of a bureaucratic stalemate … and this isn't intended to be permanent but this is intended to get results. And right now I need to see results, and I want to remove the barriers and roadblocks for our health professionals to achieve them."

Higgs said he didn't have a timeline for when he expects results from the two trustees and was vague on what their targets were.

"There's going to be some targets we'll be setting out there that we want to achieve first. So I can't put a timeline on it but I do want to be clear on what the outcomes need to be."

'Major step backwards,' says ousted Horizon chair

Higgs's announcement was met with swift criticism from Jeff McAloon, the Horizon board chair until Friday. 

"I am disappointed and disheartened by Premier Higgs's unilateral decision to remove Dr. John Dornan as CEO of Horizon Health Network," McAloon said in an email statement.

"I believe in Dr. Dornan's experience and ability to affect real and positive change in the provincial health system."

During the news conference, Higgs sidestepped a question about what it was Dornan failed to do in his role as CEO.

"I think what I'm demonstrating here is a need to get a groundswell in relation to frontline workers in the case of Margaret Melanson and her role in clinical services and you know, how we can direct that in the hospitals," he said.

"I think in every hospital there needs to be a manager of clinical services that is really that gatekeeper of who is coming in? Who is going out? What's the time in? How quickly are we managing that? And we need to get on the ground with that.

   Dr. John Dornan was fired as CEO of Horizon Health Network after being officially named to the position only four months ago. (Jacques Poitras/CBC)

McAloon characterized Higgs's move as a centralization of health-care control.

"To me, and to the partially elected, local board I led, today's announcement is a major step backward," he said. 

"It represents the loss of community ownership and engagement and clinical, leadership expertise.

"Centralizing control within the Premier's Office is not the answer. Politics is what got us here and is not the solution."

McAloon said he had not heard from Higgs and only learned of his decision moments before the news conference began.

"I join with all New Brunswickers in their feelings of shock and want nothing more than to see our system stabilized."

Johanne Lise Landry, spokesperson for Vitalité Health Network, said in an email that the health network did not receive any correspondence about its board being revoked.

There was also reaction from the medical community itself.

"Firing Dr. John Dornan would have to rank as one of the ill-advised, mindless and ill-considered decisions I have ever heard," tweeted cardiologist Dr. Robert Teskey. 

Opposition reaction

Interim Liberal Leader Roger Melanson wondered why it's taking so long for Higgs to do something about problems in the health–care system.

He said the premier has been in office for four years, and he needs to explain to New Brunswickers what his new plan is and why he thinks it will work.

But Melanson is concerned that attracting new doctors won't be high on the agenda for the province.

"We need health-care workers to be able to deliver these services, and they still have not even mentioned that today in this press conference," said Melanson.

Green Party health critic Megan Mitton said successive governments of Liberal and PC stripes have contributed to the state of the province's health-care system.

She's concerned about the abandonment of partially elected health boards, a move she said goes against democracy.

"We should not be seeing more centralization of our health-care system," said Mitton. "We should be going in the other direction and having more decision-making and power and resources at the local level."

Melanson said he would like to see the legislature recalled to deal with this issue, something Mitton said she would support.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aidan Cox

Web reporter/editor

Aidan Cox is a web writer for the CBC based in Fredericton. He can be reached at aidan.cox@cbc.ca and followed on Twitter @Aidan4jrn.

-With files from Karissa Donkin, Shift and Jordan Gill

 
 
 
 

Systemic change, support required to revive N.B. health-care system, says medical community

N.B. nurse says premier's health shuffle announcement doesn't address cause

Following a death in a New Brunswick emergency room, Higgs announced he had dissolved the boards of Vitalité Health Network and Horizon Health Network, the health minister would swap positions with the social development minister and the Horizon Health CEO had been fired.

Ecker was happy to see Dorothy Shephard removed as health minister, but was surprised to hear that Dr. John Dornan, CEO of Horizon, was fired. 

Dorothy Shephard, New Brunswick's former health minister, was removed and is now minister of social development. (Shane Magee/CBC)

Higgs bypassed any sort of accountability, said Ecker. She said there's a personnel crisis in New Brunswick and the short-staffing problem won't be solved by shuffling management.

"[Higgs] mentioned people getting their vitals done in the ER while they're waiting, yes, that is an awesome intervention that should be done, but if you've got four nurses working in ER and people come in with a big emergency, like, something has to give," she said.

"There's only so many people. You can only do so much."

She said adding new policies and procedures will just add more stress to the front line. 

Nurses' voices are not being heard, said Ecker. She hopes front-line staff are given opportunities to share their opinions and that the government recognizes the need for more staff. 

"I really think they need to work on the morale," said Ecker. "It's like one of those cyclical problems where you need more staff to bring up morale, but you need better morale to encourage more staff."

COVID-19 reveals system flaws

Higgs said during the press conference that he was "appalled" by the death in an ER waiting room. Ecker said it's not a new problem and there was some accountability attached because this situation made the news.

Ecker said the health-care system is on "thin ice."

"COVID just shone a flashlight on an issue that was in the dark and it's just bringing all of those cracks to light now," she said. "It might be the straw that breaks the camel's back."

Ecker said Horizon staff received a notice earlier in the week asking staff to wear masks in public and lead by example. She thinks Dornan saw that having a healthy staff would make an immediate impact for the good of the health-care system. 

Dissolving of boards

Ecker called dissolving the health authority boards a "unilateral power grab." 

She said she thinks any voice that represented a larger group of people is gone. 

Norma McGraw, a former Vitalité Health Network board member, said she wasn't overly surprised with the decision.

Norma McGraw, a former Vitalité Health Network board member, said she wasn’t overly surprised with the decision to abandon the boards. (CBC)

"It was expected that something [would] happen and Higgs [would] eventually act on those pressures coming to him to improve the health-care system," she said. 

She said she didn't hear about the decision to dissolve the boards until the announcement was already made.

Johanne Lise Landry, spokesperson for Vitalité Health Network, confirmed in an email Friday that the health network did not receive any correspondence about its board being revoked.

McGraw said she would like to know what the board did that didn't meet the premier's standard. 

She said Vitalité should have self-governance of its health network. She said removing the board to replace it with a single appointed trustee will diminish the influence the community has on Vitalité Health Network.

But she said she hopes that the appointed trustee will be able to make change. 

"Everybody wants the system to improve and if that is what it takes to get the result, well, I wish Mr. Higgs the best," said McGraw. 

What's next?

Paula Doucet, president of the New Brunswick Nurses Union, said she was called to a brief meeting at 2:15 p.m. on Friday where she learned of the announcement. 

She was surprised that the health authority boards were going to be put in a trusteeship and was disappointed by Dornan's removal. 

   Dr. John Dornan, former president and CEO of Horizon Health Network, was fired. (Ed Hunter/CBC)

"I felt that he really understood the issues on the front line and the issues that nurses were raising," she said. 

But she said systemic changes need to happen so front-line staff can feel supported.

"We were in a shortage pre-pandemic and then, you know, two and a half years, almost three years into this pandemic, the staff, retired nurses, health-care providers, you know, all our allied health-care workers, they're exhausted."

She said the decisions announced Friday are a start. But she plans to reach out to the new minister of health, Bruce Fitch, the premier and others to figure out where to go next.

Paula Doucet, the president of the New Brunswick Nurses Union, said systemic changes are needed so front-line staff can feel heard and supported. (Ed Hunter )

The New Brunswick Medical Society released a statement yesterday supporting the government's change in leadership. The statement said the society looks forward to meeting with the minister of health to discuss how the government will address the priorities laid out in the provincial health plan.

The statement also thanks Dornan for his service as Horizon CEO, stating "he did an admirable job guiding Horizon under incredibly challenging circumstances."

Ecker said it feels like Higgs isn't looking at the root cause.

"It's not going to be fixed by just shuffling the deck. We really need purposeful, intentional, meaningful change, not just more bureaucracy," she said.

"I know [Higgs] spoke a lot about removing barriers and bureaucracy yesterday. But I have a feeling that the emperor just has a new pair of clothes."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hannah Rudderham is a journalist with CBC New Brunswick. She grew up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and moved to Fredericton to go to St. Thomas University in 2018. She recently graduated with a bachelor of arts in journalism. You can send story tips to hannah.rudderham@cbc.ca.

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Horizon review underway after patient dies in Fredericton ER waiting room

Witness John Staples says the health-care system is 'broken,' Liberals call for health minister's resignation

John Staples says the experience was a "stark and sombre realization" that New Brunswick's health-care system is "so sadly broken."

"It was a surreal moment because, I mean, I think I realized that they had just passed away in an ER waiting room," he said. "You're at a place where you're supposed to get care and you wind up passing away while you're waiting for that care."

"You're basically at the front door of health care … You're on the threshold of getting the care you need and you don't get it in time."

Staples, a residential support worker at an Oromocto community residence, says he went to the emergency room with a client who needed emergency care around midnight Monday.

He noticed the patient in question, who was several feet in front of them.

"It was very evident that they were in a lot of discomfort, just the way that they were behaving," he said.

"There was moaning and groaning and just the grimace on the face. I mean, it's just, you know, natural signs of discomfort when somebody is ill."

Appeared to fall asleep

After at least an hour of waiting, Staples moved his client from sitting along the wall to sitting beside the patient, respecting COVID distancing, so the client could watch the television on the wall.

Staples and his client watched a couple of half-hour TV shows and the patient appeared to fall asleep, he said.

                                      John Staples says he doesn't know the man whose death he witnessed in the ER, but that 'doesn't change the importance and the severity of the situation.' (Submitted by John Staples)

A hospital employee came out to check on people in the ER, which was fairly full, Staples said.

"And when they checked this one individual, very professionally rushed back [into the ER], so as not to cause any alarm, I assume."

Staples looked at the patient and noticed no rise and fall of the man's chest to indicate he was breathing. "And I thought, 'This person is gone.'"

That's when the hospital employee reappeared with three people and they wheeled the patient into the ER, he said.

"And as they were wheeling that person back, they called the 'code blue,'" which typically signals cardiac or respiratory arrest.

But they were too late.

"So that individual actually sat there in the waiting room and passed away."

No details released

Dr. John Dornan, president and CEO of the Horizon Health Network, confirmed that "an unexpected patient death took place" in the emergency department waiting room of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Tuesday,.

No details about the patient or the circumstances surrounding the death have been released.

"Horizon thoroughly reviews any unexpected deaths that occur in our facilities to determine what took place and whether further action is required," Dornan said in an emailed statement. "As it relates to this incident, we immediately started the review process.

"We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to this individual's family and loved ones."

'We all have somebody that it could have been'

Staples was so moved by the experience he posted about it on social media Tuesday night.

"I think bringing this to people's attention, I mean, it's not new information, the wait times and the strain on our health-care system. But the fact that somebody passed away while waiting in a waiting room is — if there's ever a straw that breaks the camel's back, I think this is definitely a good opportunity for change to come about because we can't have people dying in our waiting rooms."

The Facebook post appears to have struck a chord. By Wednesday afternoon, it had been shared more than 3,000 times and had received nearly 200 comments. Staples isn't surprised.

"Well, I know for me personally, I have elderly parents. My dad has health issues. It could have been my dad being there. Right? And we all have somebody that it could have been.

"I mean, the fact that I didn't know the name of the individual who passed away doesn't change the importance and the severity of the situation.

"They're somebody's loved one. … They're still somebody who deserves the dignity and respect of being seen by a health-care professional."

Staples couldn't say whether the patient was triaged properly but said he doesn't blame the ER staff who were working that busy overnight shift. He has great empathy for them, he said.

They had to field a lot of questions and complaints from patients, he said, including one man who rang the bell after waiting four hours and left without being treated, as did a few others while Staples was there.

"The attendant was very empathetic with [the man who complained], but [said], 'You know, we've had people that have been here for eight hours. We're doing everything that we can,' which I believe they were.

"But it's just, what do we do with these wait times? Like, where do we get the doctors to come in so that we don't have people dying in waiting rooms?"

Minister reacts

Health Minister Dorothy Shephard said she was "deeply saddened and concerned" to learn of the patient's death and offered sympathy to the individual's family and friends.

She has requested a review of "the incident" from Horizon "for a complete understanding," she said in an emailed statement.

"We know the health care system is facing challenges and that frontline staff are working hard," Shephard said. "I have no doubt that every New Brunswicker and all of our health care workers are affected by this story. We all want to know that when we go for help it will be there, and that it can be provided.

"I anticipate receiving more information from Horizon officials in the coming days as the review progresses and the Department of Health offers our support to help in any way we can."

Save system 'before it's too late'

The Official Opposition is calling for the minister's resignation.

Jean-Claude D'Amours, the health critic for the Liberals, issued a statement late Tuesday afternoon about the patient's "very tragic passing" and offering condolences to family and friends "involved in this sad situation."

Citizens are pleading for help and all we hear from this government are platitudes and excuses for missed deadlines.
- Jean-Claude D'Amours, Liberal health critic

"Unfortunately, given the incompetence of the Higgs government and in particular the minister of health in addressing the dire crisis in health care in this province, this terrible outcome was a very real possibility," D'Amours said.

The Liberals have repeatedly demanded to see Shephard's plan to recruit "desperately needed health care professionals," he said.

"And ours is not a unique voice: professional health care associations like the Medical Society and the Nurses  Association have demanded action, citizens are pleading for help and all we hear from this government are platitudes and excuses for missed deadlines."

D'Amours called on the province to immediately free up enough of its "huge surpluses" to address hospital staffing issues.

Finance Minister Ernie Steeves initially budgeted a $244 million deficit for this year, but massive federal pandemic spending and a roaring economy turned it into a projected $487.8 million surplus.

But last month, Premier Blaine Higgs said it's too early to say if the province will be able to run a budget surplus as projected. The province is facing $100 million in higher costs because of inflation, and N.B. Power could take a similar hit, he said.

The premier "needs to stop whining to the federal government, demand that his minister of health resign and get on with saving our health care system before it's too late," said D'Amours.

With files from Hadeel Ibrahim

 

 

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Dr. John Dornan named Horizon's new president and CEO

Dornan, who has served in interim capacity since August, is 'excellent choice,' says board chair

Dornan, a former regional chief of staff and department head at the Saint John Regional Hospital, has served in the role in an interim capacity since last August, when Karen McGrath stepped down

During that time, Horizon has had to deal with the highest number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations of the pandemic and a significant number of staff off work because of isolation rules. 

"Dr. Dornan has 35 years of experience in the provincial health-care system, having held several positions in leadership, educational and front-line activities," Health Minister Dorothy Shephard said in a statement Friday, announcing his appointment.

"His skills, abilities and competencies will ensure the Horizon Health Network will continue to deliver high-quality health-care services to residents."

Horizon's board said it looks forward to working with Dornan and believes his "experience, knowledge and collaborative nature" are what the regional health authority needs to "lead the transformative change required to improve health-care services and attract health-care workers."

Upon being named interim president and CEO, Dornan immediately began to tackle the challenges facing Horizon, such as wait times in the emergency department and the recruitment and retention of health-care staff, the board said in a statement.

"As a physician who has worked across the province and having held several senior administrative and medical leadership positions, Dr. Dornan is uniquely skilled to lead the transformational changes that are required to improve our health care system," said board president Jeff McAloon.

Dornan has a master's degree in business administration and holds Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada fellowships in internal medicine, and endocrinology and metabolism.

He has practised medicine in New Brunswick since 1987 and played a principal role in the establishment of Dalhousie University's first New Brunswick-based satellite Royal College residency.

McAloon described him as "an excellent choice."

Dornan was selected following an open and transparent national search, according to the health minister. Last fall the Department of Health used an executive search firm to help find a new CEO for Horizon.

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Brian Robertson
Dornan is a good man and can bring positive changes to Horizon Healthcare provided the Government keeps their fingers out of it.
 
 
Laura Smith
Great choice ! Should have happened years ago - someone finally is qualified for this role. Politics got in the way then.
 
 
 
Raymond Leger
Remember the days when Provincial governments would brag about creating more jobs rather than making more welfare?
 
 
Lou Bell
Reply to @Raymond Leger: Sure , it was fake news , but yeah , I remember those days . McKinnon gave us fake news many times !
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Michael Cain
Is he going to donate his salary to improving our health care system? good man!
Robin Ellison
Reply to @Michael Cain: Why do you assume he is a wealthy man? Physicians are well compensated, no question, but the salaries they receive that are published in the media do not take into account significant medical school debt, truncated careers (most physicians do not start practicing until their early thirties due to medical education taking 13-15 years), practice overhead (physicians are small businessmen, not government employees), lack of benefits and absence of a pension plan. I'm sure
 
 
Michael Cain
Reply to @Robin Ellison: geez, nobody has a sense of humour nowadays
 
 
Lou Bell
Reply to @Michael Cain: Are you ?
 
 
Michael Cain
Reply to @Lou Bell: hardly afford a roof over my head, thanks to your buddy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JOHN NOWLAN
This appears to be a press release disguised as a news article. The Board is essentially congratulating themselves on the person they hired.
The jury is out on how well Horizon handled Covid; from the little information released to the public, it appeared that many people caught Covid AFTER they were admitted. Which calls into question the protocols used. I know for a fact that midway through the pandemic Horizon started handing out easily ripped paper masks to visitors and patients. On the face of it, that seemed to be an attempt to save money at the risk of spreading the virus.
And is someone who has spent 35 years with an organization really the best person to lead that organization to "transformational" change. It is more likely that he thinks the organization is doing more or less a good job and minor tinkering is all that is required.
I do not know this person, I am sure he is a fine fellow. But health care and other services in NB are in desperate need of fresh thinking, and, well, transformational change.
 
 
Lou Bell
Reply to @JOHN NOWLAN: Been in there many times . Masks were od good quality and never ripped . They're supposed to be used to cover nose and mouth you know .  
 
 
JOHN NOWLAN
Reply to @Lou Bell: Factually incorrect (par for the course for you). Horizon switched to paper last year.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/university-of-new-brunswick-manoj-bhargava-class-action-lawsuit-1.6513513


14 people come forward in lawsuit against UNB, psychiatrist accused of
sexual assault


One victim wants to be representative for students allegedly sexually
assaulted by psychiatrist
Hadeel Ibrahim · CBC News · Posted: Jul 07, 2022 4:52 PM AT


---------- Original message ----------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
 Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 12:06:21 -0300
 Subject: Fwd: Re The coverup of the the actions of the Fredericton
 Police Force, the RCMP and Manoj Bhargava against me
 To: mike@valentlegal.ca
 Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>

https://valentlegal.ca/class-action/university-new-brunswick-class-action/

 University New Brunswick Class Action
 Overview

 Valent Legal has commenced a class action lawsuit against the
 University of New Brunswick and Dr. Manoj Bhargava on behalf of a
 group of students who accessed mental health services through the UNB
 Student Health Centre and allege to have been subjected to sexual
 assault perpetrated by Dr. Bhargava.

 The Class Action alleges the University of New Brunswick, and its
 employees, were negligent by failing to properly protect the students
 accessing their health care services. The Class Action further alleges
 Dr. Bhargava was medically negligent by subjecting the student class
 members to sexual assault.

 Valent Legal is working on this Class Action in collaboration with New
 Brunswick law firm, Moss Hachey Law. To speak with a representative
 from Moss Hachey Law, please contact Erika Baker at 506-449-7544.
 Documents

 Notice of Action


 ---------- Original message ----------
 From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
 Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:06:58 -0300
 Subject: Re The coverup of the the actions of the Fredericton Police
 Force, the RCMP and Manoj Bhargava against me
 To: erika.hachey@mosshacheylaw.com, andrew.moss@mosshacheylaw.com
 Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>

 Erika R. Hachey
 Called to the bar: 2013 (NB)
erika.hachey@mosshacheylaw.com,
 Andrew C.W. Moss
 Called to the bar: 2015 (NB)
 Email: andrew.moss@mosshacheylaw.com
 Moss Hachey Law
 90 Woodside Lane, Suite 103
 Fredericton, New Brunswick E3C 2R9
 Phone: 506-449-7544
 Fax: 506-300-2072


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/university-of-new-brunswick-sexual-assault-manoj-bhargava-1.5983964

 "Referring complaints to police

 Schollenberg said the college involved the police recently, after
 suspending Bhargava.

 "It became apparent that there may be more to this," he said.

 He said the college asked some of the 18 complainants if they were
 interested in speaking to the police and passed on their information
 to the Fredericton Police Force if they said yes.

     Fredericton psychiatrist suspended by College of Physicians and Surgeons

 Alycia Bartlette, spokesperson for the Fredericton Police Force, would
 not confirm whether the police are investigating Bhargava.

 "In general, we would not confirm whether a specific individual was
 the subject of a police investigation until such time as charges are
 laid in court, or there are operational reasons otherwise," she said
 in an email."

 >>> From: "Ross, Ken (DH/MS)" <ken.ross@gnb.ca>
  >>> Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:43:31 -0300
  >>> Subject: Re: Hey Ken Who is Mental Health's and the Hospital in
  >>> Fredericton's lawyers?
  >>> To: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com
  >>>
  >>> Got your messages Dave. I am in Toronto for meetings and will be back
  >>> in the office Friday. I will ask Barb Whitenect to follow up with you
  >>> in the interim. Yes Herby picked up ypur bike a while back.
  >>>
  >>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
  >>>
  >>>
  >>> --- On Wed, 7/9/08, David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com> wrote:
  >>>
  >>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
  >>> Subject: Hey Ken Who is Mental Health's and the Hospital in
  >>> Fredericton's lawyers?
  >>> To: ken.ross@gnb.ca, Barbara.Whitenect@gnb.ca, MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca
  >>> Cc: rosaire.santerre@gnb.ca, Marc.Pitre@gnb.ca, David.Eidt@gnb.ca,
  >>> oldmaison@yahoo.com, Judy.Cyr@gnb.ca, t.j.burke@gnb.ca,
  >>> police@fredericton.ca, Carrie.Levesque@gnb.ca, anne.elgee@gnb.ca,
  >>> danny.copp@fredericton.ca, jacques.boucher@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
  >>> Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 3:03 AM
  >>>
  >>> KENNETH ROSS, Assistant Deputy Minister
  >>> Addictions and Mental Health Services / Health
  >>> Contact Information
  >>> Phone: (506) 457-4800
  >>> Fax: (506) 453-5243
  >>>
  >>> BARBARA WHITENECT, Director
  >>> Addictions and Mental Health Services / Health
  >>> Contact Information
  >>> Phone: (506) 444-4442
  >>> Fax: (506) 453-8711
  >>> EMail Address: Barbara.Whitenect@gnb.ca
  >>>
  >>>
  >>> Sorry to involve you but lets just say that I am really really pissed
  >>> off for very justifiable reasons.
  >>>
  >>> This should prove to some folks that at least I know how to read.
  >>>
  >>> http://www.ahsc.health.nb.ca/Programs/MentalHealth/rights.shtml
  >>>
  >>> I have no doubt whatsoever that you would more pissed than I am if
  >>> the malicious bullshit that happened to me last weekend had happened
  >>> to you.
  >>>
  >>> I will try to call you in business hours but I suspect in the end I
  >>> will wind up arguing this dude in court in short order. (On a lighter
  >>> note did Herby pick up my bike?)
  >>>
  >>> David Eidt
  >>> Legal Services
  >>> Office of the Attorney General
  >>> Tel: (506) 453-3964
  >>> Fax: (506) 453-3275
  >>> david.eidt@gnb.ca
  >>>
  >>> Best Regards
  >>> Dave
  >>>
  >>>
  >>> These emails and the bullshit from the news last year should to all
  >>> that I am as serious as a heart attack and far from mentally unstabe
  >>> but the cops have proven themselves to be monumental liars many times
  >>>
  >>> 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 n
  >>>
  >>> 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 and the
  >>> US. These issues do not fall into the purvue of Detachment 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
  >>>
  >>> charles leblanc oldmaison@yahoo.com wrote:
  >>>
  >>> Where are ya living now???? Since the media seem to ignore ya? I'll
  >>> sit down for a debate with a recorder for the blog...Now? Don't get
  >>> all exicted and send this all over the world.....lol
  >>>
  >>> ----- Original Message ----
  >>> From: David Amos motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
  >>> To: brad.woodside@fredericton.ca; whalen@fredericton.ca;
  >>> david.kelly@fredericton.ca; cathy.maclaggan@fredericton.ca;
  >>> stephen.kelly@fredericton.ca; tom.jellinek@fredericton.ca;
  >>> scott.mcconaghy@fredericton.ca; marilyn.kerton@fredericton.ca;
  >>> walter.brown@fredericton.ca; norah.davidson@fredericton.ca;
  >>> mike.obrien@fredericton.ca; bruce.grandy@fredericton.ca;
  >>> dan.keenan@fredericton.ca; jeff.mockler@gnb.ca;
  >>> mrichard@lawsociety-barreau.nb.ca; cynthia.merlini@dfait-maeci.gc.ca;
  >>> jlmockler@mpor.ca; scotta@parl.gc.ca; michael.bray@gnb.ca;
  >>> jack.e.mackay@gnb.ca
  >>> Cc: news@dailygleaner.com; kcarmichael@bloomberg.net;
  >>> oldmaison@yahoo.com; advocacycollective@yahoo.com;
  >>> Easter.W@parl.gc.ca; Comartin.J@parl.gc.ca; cityadmin@fredericton.ca;
  >>> info@gg.ca; bmosher@mosherchedore.ca; rchedore@mosherchedore.ca;
  >>> police@fredericton.ca; chebert@thestar.ca; Stoffer.P@parl.gc.ca;
  >>> Stronach.B@parl.gc.ca; Matthews.B@parl.gc.ca; alltrue@nl.rogers.com;
  >>> Harper.S@parl.gc.ca; Layton.J@parl.gc.ca; Dryden.K@parl.gc.ca;
  >>> Duceppe.G@parl.gc.ca
  >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:37:04 PM
  >>> Subject: I promised one of the Fat Fred City cop Randy Reilly that I
  >>> would try to make him famous
  >>>
  >>> http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=davidraymondamos&search=Search
  >>>
  >>> A man is only as good as his word EH? To bad priests, bankers,
  >>> politicians, lawyers and cops can't claim the same N'est Pas
  >>>
  >>> http://actionlyme.org/FBI_WIRETAPE_TAPES.htm
  >>>
  >>> FEDERAL EXPRESS 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
  >>>
  >>>
  >>>
  >>> http://davidamos.blogspot.com/.
  >>>
  >>> Paulette Delaney-Smith Paulette.Delaney-Smith@rcmp-grc.gc.ca wrote:
  >>> David,
  >>>
  >>> I received your voice mail, I have been transferred to another unit
  >>> and I am unaware of who is dealing with your complaints at this time.
  >>>
  >>> Paulette Delaney-Smith, Cpl.
  >>> RCMPolice "J" DIvision HQ
  >>>
  >>>
  >>>
  >>> http://gypsy-blog.blogspot.com/2008/03/media-restrains-itself-inexplicably.html
  >>>
  >>> Threat against Burke taken seriously
  >>>
  >>> By STEPHEN LLEWELLYN
  >>> dgleg@nb.aibn.com
  >>> Published Thursday May 24th, 2007
  >>> Appeared on page A1
  >>> An RCMP security detail has been guarding Justice Minister and
  >>> Attorney General T.J. Burke because of threats made against him
  >>> recently.
  >>>
  >>> Burke, the Liberal MLA for Fredericton-Fort Nashwaaksis, wouldn't
  >>> explain the nature of the threats.
  >>>
  >>> "I have had a particular individual or individuals who have made
  >>> specific overtures about causing harm towards me," he told reporters
  >>> Wednesday.
  >>>
  >>> "The RCMP has provided security to me recently by accompanying me to a
  >>> couple of public functions where the individual is known to reside or
  >>> have family members in the area," said Burke. "It is nice to have
  >>> some
  >>> added protection and that added comfort."
  >>>
  >>> The RCMP provides protection to the premier and MLAs with its VIP
  >>> security
  >>> unit.
  >>>
  >>> Burke didn't say when the threat was made but it's believed to have
  >>> been in recent weeks.
  >>>
  >>> "When a threat is posed to you and it is a credible threat, you have
  >>> to be cautious about where you go and who you are around," he said.
  >>> "But again, I am more concerned about my family as opposed to my own
  >>> personal safety."
  >>>
  >>> Burke said he doesn't feel any differently and he has not changed his
  >>> pattern of activity.
  >>>
  >>> "It doesn't bother me one bit," he said. "It makes my wife
  >>> feel awful nervous."
  >>>
  >>> Burke served in an elite American military unit before becoming a
  >>> lawyer and going into politics in New Brunswick.
  >>>
  >>> "(I) have taken my own precautions and what I have to do to ensure my
  >>> family's safety," he said. "I am a very cautious person in
  >>> general due
  >>> to my background and training.
  >>>
  >>> "I am comfortable with defending myself or my family if it ever had to
  >>> happen."
  >>>
  >>> Burke said it is not uncommon for politicians to have security concerns.
  >>>
  >>> "We do live unfortunately in an age and in a society now where threats
  >>> have to be taken pretty seriously," he said.
  >>>
  >>> Since the terrorism attacks in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001,
  >>> security in New Brunswick has been
  >>> beefed up.
  >>>
  >>> Metal detectors were recently installed in the legislature and all
  >>> visitors are screened.
  >>>
  >>> The position of attorney general is often referred to as the
  >>> province's "top cop."
  >>>
  >>> Burke said sometimes people do not differentiate between his role as
  >>> the manager of the justice system and the individual who actually
  >>> prosecutes them.
  >>>
  >>> "With the job sometimes comes threats," he said. "I have had
  >>> numerous
  >>> threats since Day 1 in office."
  >>>
  >>> Burke said he hopes his First Nations heritage has nothing to do with
  >>> it.
  >>>
  >>> "I think it is more of an issue where people get fixated on a matter
  >>> and they believe you are personally responsible for assigning them
  >>> their punishment or their sanction," he said.
  >>>
  >>> Is the threat from someone who was recently incarcerated?
  >>>
  >>> "I probably shouldn't answer that," he replied.
  >>>
  >>> Reporters asked when the threat would be over.
  >>>
  >>> "I don't think a threat ever passes once it has been made," said
  >>> Burke. "You have to consider the credibility of the source."
  >>>
  >>> Bruce Fitch, former justice minister in the Conservative government,
  >>> said "every now and again there would be e-mails that were not
  >>> complimentary."
  >>>
  >>> "I did have a meeting with the RCMP who are in charge of the security
  >>> of the MLAs and ministers," said Fitch.
  >>>
  >>> "They look at each and every situation."
  >>>
  >>> Fitch said he never had bodyguards assigned to him although former
  >>> premier Bernard Lord and former health minister Elvy Robichaud did
  >>> have extra security staff assigned on occasion.
  >>>
  >>> He said if any MLA felt threatened, he or she would discuss it with the
  >>> RCMP.
  >>


https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=161231191936&story_fbid=10157581582056937

CBC New Brunswick

  ·
Allegations that Bhargava has mistreated patients at the Student
Health Centre were shared on Instagram and Facebook late last week.
Fredericton psychiatrist suspended by College of Physicians and Surgeons
cbc.ca
Fredericton psychiatrist suspended by College of Physicians and Surgeons
Reports that Dr. Manoj Bhargava mistreated patients at the Student
Health Centre came to light on Instagram and Facebook late last week.
23 Comments


Mike Archibald
THis came out of nowhere on media but its not 'new', on 'ratemydoctor'
these criticisms have been there for some time.


Josanne Landry
Mike Archibald - Unfortunately the College can't act on online ratings
until a verified patient contacts them with an official complaint.


Mike Archibald
I suspect it would probably take more than one 'official complaint'.
But I was more referring to CBC and other media that can certainly
look at online sources like that for story ideas.



David Raymond Amos
Mike Archibald Remember me and the Not So Good Doctor in 2008???



David Raymond Amos
Mike Archibald http://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2018/11/from-top-of-world-to-scum-of-earth.html
FROM THE TOP OF THE WORLD TO THE SCUM OF THE EARTH
DAVIDRAYMONDAMOS3.BLOGSPOT.COM
CBC New Brunswick

  ·
Allegations that Bhargava has mistreated patients at the Student
Health Centre were shared on Instagram and Facebook late last week.
Fredericton psychiatrist suspended by College of Physicians and Surgeons
cbc.ca
Fredericton psychiatrist suspended by College of Physicians and Surgeons
Reports that Dr. Manoj Bhargava mistreated patients at the Student
Health Centre came to light on Instagram and Facebook late last week.
23 Comments


Mike Archibald
THis came out of nowhere on media but its not 'new', on 'ratemydoctor'
these criticisms have been there for some time.


Josanne Landry
Mike Archibald - Unfortunately the College can't act on online ratings
until a verified patient contacts them with an official complaint.


Mike Archibald
I suspect it would probably take more than one 'official complaint'.
But I was more referring to CBC and other media that can certainly
look at online sources like that for story ideas.


David Raymond Amos
Mike Archibald Remember me and the Not So Good Doctor in 2008???


David Raymond Amos
Mike Archibald http://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2018/11/from-top-of-world-to-scum-of-earth.html



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 13:32:58 -0400
Subject: At least your lawyer Tim Ross can never deny that I am still
alive despite the fact I have been denied Heath Care since 2008 when a
doctor directed 3 members of the RCMP and two hospital security guards
to assault me CORRECT?
To: jmaher@nbms.nb.ca, tross@nbms.nb.ca, "victor.boudreau"
<victor.boudreau@gnb.ca>, "hugh.flemming" <hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>,
"serge.rousselle" <serge.rousselle@gnb.ca>
Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>, "Larry.Tremblay"
<Larry.Tremblay@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Liliana.Longo"
<Liliana.Longo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, NPNBExecutiveoffice@gmail.com,
"Jacques.Poitras" <Jacques.Poitras@cbc.ca>, "jeremy.keefe"
<jeremy.keefe@globalnews.ca>, nmoore <nmoore@bellmedia.ca>


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tim Ross <tross@nbms.nb.ca>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:21:39 +0000
Subject: Automatic reply: Atttn John Maher and Tim Ross Why didn't
your boss Anthony Knight or several former Ministers of Health answer
me in writing years ago?
To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>

Thank you for your email.

I will be out of office November 16 - 17, 2017.  I will have
intermittant access to my email, and will try to respond to your email
as soon as possible.

Best Regards,
Tim Ross

________________________________________________________________________________

Merci pour votre e-mail.

Je serai hors du bureau 16 - 17 novembre, 2017. Je vais avoir accès
intermittent à mon email , et je vais essayer de répondre à votre
e-mail dès que possible .

Cordialement,
Tim Ross


Manager, Economics & Negotiations | Gérant, Questions économiques
In-House Counsel | Avocat Général
New Brunswick Medical Society |Société Médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick
21 Alison Boulevard, Fredericton NB E3C 2N5
Tel/tél:   (506) 458-8860 ext. 674
1-800-661-2001
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On 11/16/17, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote:
> John Maher
> Director, Economics & Negotiations
> (506) 462-4622
> jmaher@nbms.nb.ca
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nurse-practitioners-doctors-1.4404747
>
> Province doesn't let nurse practitioners fill health-care gaps, group says
> At least 20,000 residents of New Brunswick are without a health-care
> provider
> By Elizabeth Fraser, CBC News Posted: Nov 16, 2017 11:14 AM AT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Amos" <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
> To: <jimparrottmla@bellaliant.com>; <hugh.flemming@gnb.ca>;
> "jeff.mockler" <jeff.mockler@gnb.ca>; <pascal.hache@gnb.ca>;
> <victor.boudreau@gnb.ca>; <janet.mcneil@gnb.ca>;
> <Rick.Howe@rci.rogers.com>; <brian.t.macdonald@gnb.ca>;
> "Jacques.Poitras" <Jacques.Poitras@cbc.ca>; <mmallory@nbms.nb.ca>;
> <aknight@nbms.nb.ca>; "execdirgen" <execdirgen@nbliberal.ca>;
> "Davidc.Coon" <Davidc.Coon@gmail.com>; "Wayne.Lang"
> <Wayne.Lang@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>; "brent.blackmore"
> <brent.blackmore@fredericton.ca>
> Cc: "oldmaison" <oldmaison@yahoo.com>; "Margot" <Margot@nbu.ca>;
> "kennedyc" <kennedyc@nbnet.nb.ca>; <news919@rogers.com>;
> "briangallant10" <briangallant10@gmail.com>; <sandenn87@me.com>;
> <dale.graham@gnb.ca>; <denis.caissie@gnb.ca>; <shawn.graham2@gnb.ca>;
> <pcmemb@gnb.ca>; "David Amos" <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>;
> <claude.landry@gnb.ca>
> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 2:28 AM
> Subject: Who should I sue the "Independent" Dr Jim Parrot and his
> greedy doctor pals or the evil lawyers Anytime Flemming, Mr
> "Unethical" EX Minister of Health Mikey Murphy???
>
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2013/04/24/nb-doctors-lawsuit-medicare-cuts.html
>
> Anthony Knight
> Chief Executive Officer
> (506) 458-8860 ext. 670
> aknight@nbms.nb.ca
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYtvhy9GaQY
>
> http://qslspolitics.blogspot.ca/2008/07/feds-institutionalize-determined-nb.html
>
> When I look on the web and see that Chucky Baby and the new MLA the ex
> cop from Fat Fred City Carl Urquart crossed paths in Harvey and are
> now great pals, I see Red and wanna call Wally Stiles again.
>
> For the record it was Carl Urquart and his buddy Greggy Baby Thompson
> the MP and Minister (they share and office a couple hundred yards from
> where I was staying for the past year just outside of Fat fred City)
> that made the false allegatiions that allowed the RCMP to get me
> locked up in the looney bin for a bit. The doctors who got sucked in
> by the RCMP bullshit about me were.
>
> Manoj Bhargava
> Community Mental Health
> 65 Brunswick Street
> Fredericton NB E3B 5G6
> Psy 04-02883
> Guadalajara 1987
> (506)-453-2132
>
> Zlatko Banic
> 69 Bliss Carman Drive Fredericton NB E3B 9P2
> Psy 03-02785
> Novi Sad 1981
> (506)-460-1905
>
> Dr.Jane V. Findlater
> Everett Chalmers Hospital
> PO Box 9000 Fredericton
> NB E3B 5N5 EmM 75-01333
> Dal 1974 (
> 506)-452-5058
> (506)-452-5645
>
>
>
> The New Brunswick Medical Society will launch a legal challenge
> against the Alward government’s decision to cut the amount doctors can
> bill medicare for services.
>
> The medical society announced its decision to fight the budgetary
> decision in court during a news conference in Fredericton on
> Wednesday.
>
> The organization, which represents the province’s doctors, said it
> believes the provincial government’s decision to cut medicare billing
> funds goes against a signed agreement it has with the government.
>
> Officials say they will file their challenge "imminently.”
>
> Dr. Robert Desjardins, the president of the New Brunswick Medical
> Society, said the board’s decision was unanimous.
>
> “The decision that we have unfortunately taken to go to court to have
> our agreement respected is unanimous among the representatives on our
> board, which again represents everyone in the province, and without
> any dissension,” he said.
>
>
> 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
>
> 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 n
>
> 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 and the
> US. These issues do not fall into the purvue of Detachment 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
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Cleary, Dr. Eilish (DH/MS)" <Dr.Eilish.Cleary@gnb.ca>
> Date: Sat, 11 May 2013 12:31:56 -0300
> Subject: Re: Attn Dr Eilesh Cleary I called you weeks ago and you have
> not responded yet. Howcome?
> To: "motomaniac333@gmail.com" <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
>
> Apologies for not responding to your earlier email. I did receive it
> thank you. I struggle sometimes to keep up with the volume of emails I
> get so I don't get to respond to each and every one, although I
> certainly appreciate when people take the time to write
> Eilish Cleary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David Amos [mailto:motomaniac333@gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 09:57 PM Atlantic Standard Time
> To: Cleary, Dr. Eilish (DH/MS)
> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
> Subject: Attn Dr Eilesh Cleary I called you weeks ago and you have not
> responded yet. Howcome?
>
> I am not surprised but rather disappointed anyway. I thought that
> maybe just maybe you were ethical and gave you the benefit of my
> doubts
>
> However when I read the news today I just shook my head and was mad at
> myself because I know better than to trust a a high paid bureaucrat
> such as your evil former underling Van Buynder or even my friend Ken
> Ross.
>
> Its kinda obvious that you governement are just playing words games
> and that the greasy gasy oily guys will get what they want for nothing
> just like they always do.
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2013/05/10/nb-cleary-reax-blueprint.html
>
> Be they Doctoer or lawyer or Indian Chief the personal wealth of a
> bureaucrat is far more important to them than the health or wealth of
> the people they purportedly serve.
>
> If you wish to dispute me have the sand to call me back or respond  to
> a simple email
>
> Forget trying to lock me up in your looney bin aggain. That nonsens
> did not work out to well for ya the last time Van Buynder and the
> corrupt RCMP tried that trick on me in 2010 and it appears that you
> were his boss the whole time Correct?
>
> Veritas Vincit
> David Raymond Amos
> 902 800 0369
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Amos <myson333@yahoo.com>
> Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:51:21 -0700 (PDT)
> Subject: Dr Eilesh Cleary I am very impressed with your Integrity and
> gumption
> To: Eilish.Cleary@gnb.ca
> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, motomaniac333@gmail.com
>
> Dr Elish Cleary
> Chief Medical Officer
> HSBC Place
> Floor: 5
> P. O. Box 5100
> Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
> Phone : (506) 444-2112
> Eilish.Cleary@gnb.ca
>
> If you ever need help dealing with the :Powers that Be in this Place
> trust that is lots I can do but for now less is more Please use our
> resources to print this pdf file an stow it away for a rainy day.
>
> http://www.checktheevidence.com/pdf/2526023-DAMOSIntegrity-yea-right.-txt.pdf
>
>
> Then if push comes to shove someday merely mention my name and watch
> their eyes. The email below and the link to a Youtube should prove you
> I can put the Heath Minister over a barrel in a New York minute  (Its
> always about the money) .
>
>  If the smiling bastards still won't change their tune with you even
> after you show them the letters within the pdf file above, email me or
> give me a call and leave a message if I don't pick up. I will do my
> best to assist you ASAP.
>
> Best Regards and Veritas Vincit
> David Raymond Amos
> 902 800 0369
 

 

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Jeff McAloon

Board Chair
Chair - Executive Committee

Currently working as an executive in the renewable energy sector, Jeff has held leadership roles in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors and remains heavily involved in his community.

During his eight-year term as the President & CEO of the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, Jeff was responsible for leading fundraising initiatives that resulted in over $75 million raised for projects advancing health care in New Brunswick.

He is a graduate of Mount Allison University and Ryerson University.

Jeff has extensive experience as a Board Director, having served as Vice Chair of the Saint John Police Commission, Chair of the Saint John Parking and Transit Commission, Vice Chair of the Imperial Theatre, Chair of Touchstone Academy and the inaugural Chair of Connection Dance Works. It is through his work and volunteer experience that Jeff has developed a strong penchant for strategic planning, governance and team building.

 

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Jeff McAloon Resigning As CEO Of Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation

SAINT JOHN – The CEO of the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation is moving on to the next chapter of his career.

Foundation officials announced Wednesday that Jeff McAloon is leaving the role effective July 1.

McAloon said after eight years as the foundation’s president and CEO, he feels now is the time for new leadership.

“I’m a believer that change in leadership is a really important thing, but the timing of that change is also critical,” McAloon said in a phone interview.

“The fact that we have finished one campaign, we have not launched another large campaign yet, that to me is the perfect time for leadership transition.”

During his tenure, McAloon has led the $12-million capital campaign for the Clinic 1 expansion project, which reached its fundraising goal in late March.

The expansion will increase the square footage of the clinic from 7,000 to 14,700 square feet, improving accessibility, privacy and patient comfort and care.

Clinic 1 serves more than 40,000 patients from across Atlantic Canada every year — a number that is expected to reach 46,000 in the next five years.

McAloon said there are “so many” highlights from his time with the foundation, but the biggest is the generosity he has witnessed from Saint Johners and New Brunswickers.

“I’ve always known that Saint John and New Brunswickers are incredibly generous, but I’ve got to experience first-hand,” he said. “The hundreds and hundreds of people that I’ve met who’ve shared their stories, who’ve shared their gifts of either encouragement or donations, it’s incredible.”

McAloon said he will be moving into an entrepreneurial role in the private sector, with more details to come in the near future.

In the meantime, an interim special committee of active board members, including chair Jamie Gallagher and vice-chair Derek Dobson, will act as transitional support for the foundation over the coming months.

The special committee will bring in an external recruitment firm and launch a comprehensive national search for McAloon’s replacement this month.

“We’re in a perfect position to do a really effective and smooth leadership transition,” said McAloon.

Gallagher thanked McAloon on behalf of the board of directors for his dedication and passion for the foundation.

“I have greatly enjoyed working with him, and I know my fellow Board members, management and staff have shared that experience,” Gallagher wrote in a news release. “We will miss Jeff, but he leaves the Foundation in a strong position for the future.”

Brad Perry is the news director with 97.3 The Wave/Country 94, Huddle content partners.

 The Smart Energy Company™ Announces New Addition to Leadership Team
The Smart Energy Company™, New Brunswick’s leading commercial solar developer, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff McAloon as its new Chief Revenue Officer
effective July 1st, 2021. McAloon has led cross-sectoral operational growth for more than
20-years.
McAloon will be responsible for new revenue development including the export of the
NOREASTER® Solar Farm product line - a first-of-its-kind, modularized and packaged solar
energy solution proven to withstand the harsh climate of Atlantic Canada. Worldwide demand
for commercial-grade solar packages for farmers, businesses, municipalities and utilities is
growing exponentially.
“The solar industry is poised for historic growth, but it takes strong leadership to effectively
capitalize on opportunities like this,” said Chief Executive Officer, Mark McAloon. “Jeff has a
long history of building highly efficient and effective teams along with successfully growing new
lines of business in a variety of industries. I’m proud to be working alongside my brother while
enabling our complementary skill sets to strengthen the growth of our organization. We are
absolutely thrilled he is joining our team.”
About The Smart Energy Company™: The Smart Energy Company™ is New Brunswick’s
leading commercial solar developer, whose projects to date account for close to half of all
grid-tied solar installations in New Brunswick. More information about the NOREASTER® and
the Smart Energy Company™ and can be found at https://thesmartenergycompany.ca.
For more information:
Sarah Barrie
Chief Operating Officer
sarah@smart-energy.ca
506-849-3001

 

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The Smart Energy Company: Driving Energy Innovation in New Brunswick

The Smart Energy Company is urgently hiring Electrical Labourers to complete the site work for the Shediac solar farm! Full-time and contract work is available. See all details here.

Founded in 2016, Quispamsis-based The Smart Energy Company (TSEC) is helping Atlantic Canada’s businesses create pathways to a carbon-neutral future through innovative renewable energy solutions.

In June, NB Power announced it had selected TSEC to help with the building of a new 1.63 megawatt (MW) solar farm in Shediac, New Brunswick. “The solar farm is the first of its kind in the province and an important part of the larger Smart Grid Atlantic smart and renewable energy research program being run by NB Power, Siemens Canada, and Nova Scotia Power,” noted the utility in a press release.

“We are thrilled to have NB Power recognize our solution, the NOREASTER ®, as the perfect fit for this project,” notes Jeff McAloon Chief Revenue Officer. “It’s a made-in-New Brunswick solution specifically designed to deal with the harsh Canadian climate. We think it’s fantastic that NB Power is eager to support a local startup like ours offering a solution designed, engineered, and manufactured right here in New Brunswick.”

Energy Innovation in New Brunswick

McAloon says it’s impossible to overstate how important the Shediac project is for the company. “We’ve been at this for five years, and we’ve already done about 50 per cent of the commercial solar projects in the province. We’re still a young company, however, so from a credibility standpoint this is tremendous. After five years of research and development, to have a major player like NB Power recognize our solution is truly a watershed moment for us.”

He says projects of this scale also help demonstrate to the rest of the country and beyond that New Brunswick is fully embracing innovative energy solutions. “Solar has been around a long time, and Atlantic Canada has not been as quick to fully adopt it as other regions. Having the province’s primary utility show that they see a future in it, so much so that they will invest in it with projects like the Shediac farm, sends a powerful message. That message is that yes, solar is viable, proven, and can succeed in Atlantic Canada. And we can build it here too.”

Looking to the Future

McAloon says TSEC now has support outside the province and is excited about exporting their solutions beyond New Brunswick. “We have interest now from Export Development Canada (EDC), which see this as a showcase project for other large-scale utilities, and a chance us to export our product to other provinces, the US, and abroad. It’s purpose-built to stand up to climates around the world, places that are susceptible to high winds, fog, and harsh winter conditions.”

He says myths remain about solar energy and its efficacy, but projects like the Shediac Community Solar Farm, and their growing list of other solar energy projects, can and are busting those myths. “I think more and more, the public is recognizing that solar works, and it’s great to see both NB Power and the province of New Brunswick embracing it.”

To learn about The Smart Energy Company’s NOREASTER®, as well as their clean energy storage and electric vehicle charging solutions visit https://thesmartenergycompany.ca/.

Looking to make your own connection to a provincial organization like NB Power? The New Brunswick First Procurement Strategy is a procurement strategy that ensures that goods, services, and construction services required by the government are procured from New Brunswick suppliers wherever possible while respecting trade agreements. Learn more here.

 

 https://thesmartenergycompany.ca/our-team

 

 

 

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/health/news/news_release.2022.06.0332.html 

 

Task force co-chairs provide update on health plan implementation

FREDERICTON (GNB) – The co-chairs of the provincial government’s health plan implementation task force say they are seeing a vibrant passion for community health care and an encouraging desire for partnership in finding solutions.

Suzanne Johnston and Gérald Richard were appointed last fall to ensure implementation of the actions in the government’s health plan, Stabilizing Health Care: An Urgent Call to Action. They provided an update today after meeting with more than 40 individuals and community and organizational leaders to discuss the plan and its five action areas. New Brunswickers will be able to follow progress on the plan’s implementation on a new website launching this week.

Johnston and Richard said there is an openness to how people conceptualize health care in the communities they have visited, and that they were impressed with areas of the province where best practices are already being followed, with physicians and other health professionals working together through different models to provide a full range of primary care and community health services.

“We are hearing how clinicians working in collaborative teams find greater job satisfaction, and patients have told us ‘a team working together to help me stay healthy – that works for me,’” said Johnston. “Lifting the learnings from these areas allow us to move more quickly and inform solutions in other communities.”

Richard said there is strength in not taking a cookie-cutter approach to address the needs of individual communities.

“It is in the conversations around the table, in the communities, where we learn what works best for that community, and it is our role to take that information back to the health-care providers and have those conversations,” said Richard.

An example of community-led innovations is a project known as Nursing Homes Without Walls. It is led by a researcher at the Université de Moncton, supported by the Department of Social Development, and being piloted in six communities.

“There has been a 63 per cent drop in emergency room visits for people in Port Elgin enrolled in the Nursing Homes Without Walls program,” said Richard. “These are the success stories we need to share and learn from.”

Johnston said there is recognition across the province that everybody does not expect every service to be available everywhere; however, there is a reasonable expectation that people have access to a connected system of care, whether through new technology or a more co-ordinated approach among providers. She said this shift in attitudes bodes well for a successful evolution of New Brunswick’s health-care system.

“Health happens in communities,” said Johnston. “We have the opportunity to work together in advancing health-care delivery models in New Brunswick.”

Since the launch of the health plan last November:

  • eVisitNB virtual care is now available at no charge for people with a medicare card.
  • There have been enhancements to Tele-Care 811 referral services, including arranging a consultation with a doctor or nurse practitioner, either in person or over the phone.
  • Pharmacists can now renew many prescriptions, including those for shingles and birth control, without patients needing to visit a primary care provider.
  • Pharmacist fees for shingles and birth control management are now among those paid for by the government.
  • With respect to emergency care and 911 calls, paramedics are to use clinical judgement to find the most appropriate community care option.
  • With respect to addiction and mental health services, one-at-a-time therapy has been introduced and Bridge the gApp use has increased by 20 per cent. Bridge the gApp is an online access point for services related to substance abuse and mental health.
  • Four communities have been identified as sites for integrated community care: Dalhousie, Sussex, Fredericton and Charlotte County. Recruitment is underway for community developers and nurse practitioners in these communities, and community advisory committees are being established.
  • Family doctors and surgeons in the Fredericton and Bathurst regions are being trained to use a new e-referral program to improve patient access to surgery.
  • The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program has been launched for colorectal surgery patients at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre. Preparations are underway to launch the program for colorectal surgery patients at the Moncton Hospital and for and hip and knee replacement surgery patients in Saint John. This program was first piloted at the Chaleur Regional Hospital and is shortening hospital stays and reducing surgical complications.


---------- Original message ----------
From: "Higgs, Premier Blaine (PO/CPM)" <Blaine.Higgs@gnb.ca>
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2021 20:51:13 +0000
Subject: RE: Attn NORMAN J. BOSSÉ Q.C. RE My right to Health Care I
got a call yesterday at about 4 PM from private number claiming to
speak for YOU True or False??
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>

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Health plan implementation task force, co-chairs announced

FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced today that it is establishing a health plan implementation task force to be co-chaired by Gérald Richard and Suzanne Johnston to help guide the objectives in the new provincial health plan.

“We need to take swift action to stabilize our health-care system,” said Health Minister Dorothy Shephard. “One of the overarching themes in our new health-care plan is collaboration amongst all of our partners in the system. This task force will ensure we have a co-ordinated and consistent approach in achieving our goals.”

The task force will be independent of government. Its role will be to make recommendations to the ministers of Health and Social Development.

The group will be authorized to call upon the expertise of health professionals, academics and other experts as needed.

Gérald Richard is a former deputy minister in the Department of Health. Prior to joining that department in 2019, he had served as a deputy minister for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development since 2013. He has held several positions in the education system, at the school and district levels, and became assistant deputy minister of Education and Early Childhood Development in January 2011.

“Our responsibility is to ensure the implementation of this plan is truly citizen-centred,” said Richard.

Suzanne Johnston served as the president of Niagara Health in Ontario from 2014 to 2019. She has more than 30 years of leadership experience in health care and government. Prior to joining Niagara Health, she was the vice-president of clinical programs and chief nursing officer for Northern Health in British Columbia. She obtained both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing from the University of New Brunswick and completed her doctoral studies at the University of Arizona.

“This is an opportunity to make a difference for New Brunswickers,” said Johnston. “I feel we owe it to our front-line staff, including our nurses, to demonstrate that we are committed to a culture of respect, caring and kindness.”

This week, the provincial government will release its new health plan, Stabilizing Health Care: An Urgent Call to Action. The plan will outline a path forward, intended to stabilize and rebuild New Brunswick’s health-care system to be more citizen-focused, efficient, accountable, inclusive and service-oriented.

Media Contact(s)

Bruce Macfarlane, communications, Department of Health, bruce.macfarlane@gnb.ca.

 

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