Re: Province considers revoking AIM's salvage licence in wake of report on Saint John fire
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https://davidraymondamos3. Friday 8 December 2023 Province considers revoking AIM's salvage licence in wake of report on Saint John fire | |
Province considers revoking AIM's salvage licence in wake of report on Saint John fire
Public Safety Minister Kris Austin has given American Iron & Metal until Dec. 22 to respond to findings
"I know the residents of Saint John and New Brunswick want us to ensure another fire of this magnitude does not occur," Austin said in a statement Friday.
"We have serious concerns that require urgent attention; however, I will not be making further decisions until I have had the opportunity to review the company's response."
On Tuesday, a provincial task force examining the fire that burned for two days and prompted a city-wide shelter in place order because of hazardous smoke released its report, with 12 key findings.
Among them, it said AIM operations carry a significant risk of explosion and fire, with a high likelihood of future fires at the site, including a material risk that a catastrophic fire similar to that of Sept. 14 could recur.
It also found that AIM's waterfront location, not far from hundreds of west side homes, is "entirely inappropriate given its now known hazards and risks."
Austin said he takes the findings "extremely seriously."
Under the Salvage Dealers' Licensing Act, the minister of Public Safety may suspend or revoke a licence if:
- A licensee has failed to comply with a duty or has otherwise violated the act or the regulations.
- If the licensee has failed to comply with section 12 of the Unsightly Premises Act.
- If it is in the public interest to do so.
"In accordance with the act, a letter was sent to AIM providing the company with an opportunity to respond."
AIM owner and CEO Herb Black could not immediately be reached for comment.
Public
Safety Minister Kris Austin said the task force found 'numerous issues
with the facility and its location near residential areas,' and he takes
those findings 'extremely seriously.' (Ed Hunter/CBC)
In speaking to reporters Friday, Austin repeatedly declined to comment on what he's looking to hear from the company, or what more he needs to make a decision, given the task force's clear findings.
"As a decision maker, it's very important that I follow the process as it is laid out in legislation," he said. "So we are going to give AIM the opportunity to do that by December 22nd and then we'll go from there."
Austin also declined to speculate whether it's possible the company could once again operate in the same location and in the same fashion.
Pressed on what he has to say to people who, on the surface, can't understand why the province hasn't shut the plant down, Austin pointed out AIM operations remain suspended.
He also confirmed there are legal reasons he can't speak right now, but he did not elaborate.
'The writing is on the wall'
Liberal Leader Susan Holt said it's disappointing the government "won't take action on a clear situation where AIM has violated the terms of their permit."
She suggested the Dec. 22 deadline means "really we're talking January before the government moves on it," because of the holidays.
"I'm sure the people of Saint John are not going to be happy to hear that they need to continue to wait," she said.
Green Party Leader David Coon, however, contends "the writing is on the wall."
"The task force's findings are clear. The actual experience with chronic explosions and constant fires are clear, so they've got to shut it down."
The exact cause and origin of the fire was inconclusive, but Attorney General Ted Flemming, who was a member of the task force, said investigators believe the likely cause was related to rechargeable lithium ion batteries, which were found at the site.
Among the other findings:
- AIM did not, and does not, have an emergency plan capable of effectively responding to the Sept. 14 fire or a similar fire in the future.
- AIM operations are an environmental, health and safety risk to Saint John, surrounding communities and their residents.
- The negative socio-economic impacts of the AIM operations at its present site are unacceptable to the City of Saint John, its residents, and surrounding communities.
AIM is finalizing its own investigative reports
Earlier this week, AIM issued a statement, saying the management team is reviewing the task force's report.
"Concurrently with this review, AIM is also finalizing its own investigative reports while continuing to co-operate fully with regulators with respect to the ongoing investigations into the fire," it said.
The company said it "recognizes that the fire was a serious and trying incident for the Saint John community as a whole" and is committed to regaining the community's trust.
It is "working diligently to concretely take the steps that are necessary to prevent a similar incident from reoccurring," it said, but did not elaborate on what those steps will be.
With files from Jacques Poitras
AIM president blasts Saint John city leaders, province at public meeting
The company has been a catalyst for complaints about noise, dust,
pollution and series of explosions
Connell Smith · CBC News · Posted: Oct 17, 2019 9:49 AM AT
"Black said the shutdown cost the company more than $1 million.
"Close my place down … Minister Carr? I'd like to close your place
down," he said."
Hey Mr Butts I have no doubt Premier Higgs and his mindless Minister Carr know why I want to have a long talk with AIM president Herb Black ASAP EH?
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Mitton, Megan (LEG)<Megan.Mitton@gnb.ca> | Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 4:46 PM |
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David Amos<david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> | Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 4:46 PM |
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I just called both these numbers correct? Herbert Black President & CEO Tel: (514) 494-5510 hblack@scrapmetal.net HQ Phone (510) 233-0440 https://www.aim-recycling.com/ AIM RECYCLING FREDERICTON 400 Carman Ave, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3A 0E7, Canada 506-457-2646 info@aim-recycling.com @AIMRecyclingFredericton ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:58:27 -0300 Subject: Hey Mr Butts I have no doubt Premier Higgs and his mindless Minister Carr know why I want to have a long talk with AIM president Herb Black ASAP EH? To: "Gerald.Butts" <Gerald.Butts@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, "marc.garneau" <marc.garneau@parl.gc.ca>, premier <premier@gnb.ca>, "blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, Jeff.Carr@gnb.ca, "Kevin.Vickers" <Kevin.Vickers@gnb.ca>, don.darling@saintjohn.ca, "hon.ralph.goodale" <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>, "Katie.Telford" <Katie.Telford@pmo-cpm.gc.ca> Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, Connell.smith@cbc.ca, Newsroom <Newsroom@globeandmail.com>, news-tips <news-tips@nytimes.com>, Nathalie Sturgeon <sturgeon.nathalie@ https://www.cbc.ca/news/ AIM president blasts Saint John city leaders, province at public meeting The company has been a catalyst for complaints about noise, dust, pollution and series of explosions Connell Smith · CBC News · Posted: Oct 17, 2019 9:49 AM AT "Black said the shutdown cost the company more than $1 million. "Close my place down … Minister Carr? I'd like to close your place down," he said." ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail. Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2019 10:36:18 -0300 Subject: I just contacted the Governor General and Canada's latest Lieutenant Governor through their offices in Ottawa and Fredericton .byway of phone and obviously email as well N'esy Pas Mr Butts? To: info@gg.ca, ltgov@gnb.ca, "blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "kris.austin" <kris.austin@gnb.ca>, "David.Coon" <David.Coon@gnb.ca>, "Kevin.Vickers" <Kevin.Vickers@gnb.ca>, "brian.gallant" <brian.gallant@gnb.ca>, "ian.hanamansing" <ian.hanamansing@cbc.ca>, "Katie.Telford" <Katie.Telford@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, "darrow.macintyre" <darrow.macintyre@cbc.ca>, "carl.urquhart" <carl.urquhart@gnb.ca>, "Catherine.Tait" <Catherine.Tait@cbc.ca>, "sylvie.gadoury" <sylvie.gadoury@radio-canada. <Alex.Johnston@cbc.ca>, "Arseneau, Kevin (LEG)" <kevin.a.arseneau@gnb.ca>, "Mitton, Megan (LEG)" <megan.mitton@gnb.ca>, "michelle.conroy" <michelle.conroy@gnb.ca>, "rick.desaulniers" <rick.desaulniers@gnb.ca>, "robert.gauvin" <robert.gauvin@gnb.ca>, robmoorefundy <robmoorefundy@gmail.com>, alaina <alaina@alainalockhart.ca>, "robert.mckee" <robert.mckee@gnb.ca>, "andrea.anderson-mason" <andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca> andre <andre@jafaust.com>, jbosnitch <jbosnitch@gmail.com>, "Roger.Brown" <Roger.Brown@fredericton.ca>, "dan. bussieres" <dan.bussieres@gnb.ca>, "Gilles.Blinn" <Gilles.Blinn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Gilles.Cote" <Gilles.Cote@gnb.ca>, "hon.ralph.goodale" <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, "Nathalie.Drouin" <Nathalie.Drouin@justice.gc.ca kathleen.roussel@ppsc-sppc.gc. Cc: "Gerald.Butts" <Gerald.Butts@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, Tim.RICHARDSON@gnb.ca, motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, Newsroom <Newsroom@globeandmail.com>, "Jacques.Poitras" <Jacques.Poitras@cbc.ca>, "David.Lametti" <David.Lametti@parl.gc.ca>, "Ian.Shugart" <Ian.Shugart@pco-bcp.gc.ca> Office of the Secretary to the Governor General Rideau Hall 1 Sussex Drive Ottawa ON K1A 0A1 613-993-8200 1-800-465-6890 (toll-free in Canada and the U.S.) TTY: 1-800-465-7735 info@gg.ca I spoke to a lady named "Hannah" Lieutenant Governor . Phone: (506) 453-2505 Fax: (506) 444-5280 E-mail: ltgov@gnb.ca Or by regular mail (see below) I got the recording so I left another voicemail This is the lawsuit I was referring to https://davidraymondamos3. Friday, 18 September 2015 David Raymond Amos Versus The Crown T-1557-15 Court File No. T-1557-15 FEDERAL COURT BETWEEN: DAVID RAYMOND AMOS Plaintiff and HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN Defendant STATEMENT OF CLAIM The Parties 1. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN (Crown) is Elizabeth II, the Queen of England, the Protector of the Faith of the Church of England, the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and one of the wealthiest persons in the world. Canada pays homage to the Queen because she remained the Head of State and the Chief Executive Officer of Canada after the Canada Act 1982 (U.K.) 1982, c. 11 came into force on April 17, 1982. The standing of the Queen in Canada was explained within the 2002 Annual Report FORM 18-K filed by Canada with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It states as follows: “The executive power of the federal Government is vested in the Queen, represented by the Governor General, whose powers are exercised on the advice of the federal Cabinet, which is responsible to the House of Commons. The legislative branch at the federal level, Parliament, consists of the Crown, the Senate and the House of Commons.” “The executive power in each province is vested in the Lieutenant Governor, appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the federal Cabinet. The Lieutenant Governor’s powers are exercised on the advice of the provincial cabinet, which is responsible to the legislative assembly. Each provincial legislature is composed of a Lieutenant Governor and a legislative assembly made up of members elected for a period of five years.” 2. Her Majesty the Queen is the named defendant pursuant to sections 23(1) and 36 of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act. Some of the state actors whose duties and actions are at issue in this action are the Prime Minister, Premiers, Governor General, Lieutenant Governors, members of the Canadian Forces (CF), and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), federal and provincial Ministers of Public Safety, Ministers of Justice, Ministers of Finance, Speakers, Clerks, Sergeants-at-Arms and any other person acting as Aide-de-Camp providing security within and around the House of Commons, the legislative assemblies or acting as security for other federal, provincial and municipal properties. 3. Her Majesty the Queen’s servants the RCMP whose mandate is to serve and protect Canadian citizens and assist in the security of parliamentary properties and the protection of public officials should not deny a correspondence from a former Deputy Prime Minister who was appointed to be Canada’s first Minister of Public Safety in order to oversee the RCMP and their cohorts. The letter that helped to raise the ire of a fellow Canadian citizen who had never voted in his life to run for public office four times thus far is quoted as follows: “Mr. David R. Amos Jan 3rd, 2004 153Alvin Avenue Milton, MA U.S.A. 02186 Dear Mr. Amos Thank you for your letter of November 19th, 2003, addressed to my predecessor, the Honourble Wayne Easter, regarding your safety. I apologize for the delay in responding. If you have any concerns about your personal safety, I can only suggest that you contact the police of local jurisdiction. In addition, any evidence of criminal activity should be brought to their attention since the police are in the best position to evaluate the information and take action as deemed appropriate. I trust that this information is satisfactory. Yours sincerely A. Anne McLellan” 4. DAVID RAYMOND AMOS (Plaintiff), a Canadian Citizen and the first Chief of the Amos Clan, was born in Sackville, New Brunswick (NB) on July 17th, 1952. 5. The Plaintiff claims standing in this action as a citizen whose human rights and democratic interests are to be protected by due performance of the obligations of Canada’s public officials who are either elected or appointed and all servants of the Crown whose mandate is to secure the public safety, protect public interests and to uphold and enforce the rule of law. The Crown affirms his right to seek relief for offences to his rights under section 24(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter). Paragraphs 6 to 13 explain the delay in bringing this action before Federal Court and paragraphs 25 to 88 explain this matter. 6. The Plaintiff states that pursuant to the democratic rights found in Section 3 of the Charter he was a candidate in the elections of the membership of the 38th and 39th Parliaments in the House of Commons and a candidate in the elections of the memberships of the legislative assemblies in Nova Scotia (NS) and NB in 2006. 7. The Plaintiff states that if he is successful in finding a Chartered Accountant to audit his records as per the rules of Elections Canada, he will attempt to become a candidate in the election of the membership of the 42nd Parliament. 8. The Plaintiff states that beginning in January of 2002, he made many members of the RCMP and many members of the corporate media including employees of a Crown Corporation, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) well aware of the reason why he planned to return to Canada and become a candidate in the next federal election. In May of 2004, all members seated in the 37th Parliament before the writ was dropped for the election of the 38th Parliament and several members of the legislative assemblies of NB and Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) knew the reason is the ongoing rampant public corruption. Evidence of the Plaintiff’s concerns can be found within his documents that the Office of the Governor General acknowledged were in its possession ten years ago before the Speech from the Throne in 2004. The Governor General’s letter is as follows: “September 11th, 2004 Dear Mr. Amos, On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, I acknowledge receipt of two sets of documents and CD regarding corruption, one received from you directly, and the other forwarded to us by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. I regret to inform you that the Governor General cannot intervene in matters that are the responsibility of elected officials and courts of Justice of Canada. You already contacted the various provincial authorities regarding your concerns, and these were the appropriate steps to take. Yours sincerely. Renee Blanchet Office of the Secretary to the Governor General” 9. The Plaintiff states that the documents contain proof that the Crown by way of the RCMP and the Minister of Public Safety/Deputy Prime Minister knew that he was the whistleblower offering his assistance to Maher Arar and his lawyers in the USA. The Governor General acknowledged his concerns about the subject of this complaint and affirmed that the proper provincial authorities were contacted but ignored the Plaintiff’s faxes and email to the RCMP and the Solicitor General in November of 2003 and his tracked US Mail to the Solicitor General and the Commissioner of the RCMP by way of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) in December of 2003 and the response he received from the Minister of Public Safety/Deputy Prime Minister in early 2004. One document was irrefutable proof that there was no need whatsoever to create a Commission of Inquiry into Maher Arar concerns at about the same point in time. That document is a letter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office Inspector General (OIG complaint no. C04-01448) admitting contact with his office on November 21, 2003 within days of the Plaintiff talking to the office of Canada’s Solicitor General while he met with the US Attorney General and one day after the former Attorney General of New York (NY) and the former General Counsel of the SEC testified at a public hearing before the US Senate Banking Committee about investigations of the mutual fund industry. Here is a comment I made in CBC before I called their offices https://www.cbc.ca/news/ 6 Comments David Raymond Amos Methinks whereas Murphy spoke about her passion for social justice, the lady and I should have a long talk very soon about the lawsuit I filed in Federal Court in 2015 while I was running in the last federal election N'esy Pas? Brenda Murphy installed as New Brunswick's 32nd lieutenant-governor Formal ceremony held in Fredericton on Tuesday follows swearing-in last month CBC News · Posted: Oct 08, 2019 5:40 PM AT | Last Updated: October 8 Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy's installation ceremony included an honour guard. (Ed Hunter/CBC) Brenda Murphy was installed as New Brunswick's 32nd lieutenant-governor during a formal ceremony Tuesday at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. In her first speech as lieutenant-governor, Murphy spoke about her passion for social justice. "Effective change can happen when we work together to build an inclusive, equitable society, address systemic barriers and support one another," she said. "Having experienced New Brunswick through several different lenses, I am looking forward to bringing that diverse perspective to this role and to continuing to serve the people of our province." Murphy, 60, of Grand Bay-Westfield, succeeds Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, 63, who died Aug. 2 following a battle with cancer. Murphy was sworn in during an informal ceremony on Sept. 8 to allow for the immediate commencement of her duties. Brenda Murphy 'humbled' to be appointed New Brunswick's new lieutenant-governor Premier Blaine Higgs, who hosted Tuesday's official ceremony, thanked Murphy for her leadership in social justice and making "a profound difference in the lives of many New Brunswickers." "I know she will continue to inspire others and contribute to the betterment of our province as lieutenant-governor, and I look forward to working with her." Murphy spent more than two decades as the head of the Saint John Women's Empowerment Network before retiring in April and has served on advisory councils on poverty and the status of women at the federal and provincial levels. She served three terms as a town councillor in Grand Bay-Westfield and has volunteered with a variety of organizations over the years, supporting housing, justice and equality for women. Lieutenant-governors are appointed by Julie Payette, the Governor General of Canada, on the recommendation of the prime minister. They serve terms of at least five years. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices | |
AIM president blasts Saint John city leaders, province at public meeting
The company has been a catalyst for complaints about noise, dust, pollution and series of explosions
The billionaire president of American Iron and Metal put on a combative performance at a public meeting in Saint John on Wednesday.
Herb Black hosted the event to defend his embattled scrap-recycling operation, which has been in the spotlight over the past few years.
The scrapyard has been a catalyst for noise, dust and pollution complaints from neighbours on the city's lower west side and central peninsula.
But the 75-year-old Black had little time for apologies when he addressed the public.
"Seriously folks, wake up and see, and tell me what you really want," he said. "You don't want a scrapyard here. You don't want action. You don't want jobs."
As loud as a lawn mower
AIM operates 70 scrap metal yards on five continents.
Black likened the impact of his Saint John plant to a visit from a cruise ship with attendant taxis and crowds on the streets of the uptown.
American
Iron and Metal's west Saint John scrap metal recycling operation has
been the source of numerous noise, dust and pollution complaints. (Julia Wright, CBC)
At one point, he claimed the facility's centrepiece metal shredder was no noisier to neighbours than a lawn mower or motorcycle.
With his Department of Environment operating permit up for renewal in December, Black went further, by repeatedly criticizing New Brunswick Environment Minister Jeff Carr, who was seated a few feet away in the front row.
In November 2018, Carr briefly ordered the shutdown of the AIM facility. The decision came after a series of explosions on site.
Black said the shutdown cost the company more than $1 million.
"Close my place down … Minister Carr? I'd like to close your place down," he said.
Vern Lanteigne watched the performance from his seat just behind Carr.
The west side resident estimates his home, located about 150 metres from the AIM scrapyard, is worth far less since the company set up shop in the city in the mid-2000s.
"I've put thousands of dollars into it, to get it to where it is now," he told Black. "And I can't get half the value of it."
West
Saint John resident Vern Lanteigne claims his home has lost more than
half its value since American Iron and Metal set up shop nearby. (Connell Smith, CBC)
Black immediately offered to have the home appraised, suggesting the company could buy the property.
An AIM representative then took Lanteigne's contact information.
Limiting dust, explosions
Black said the company had done a lot to limit dust and explosions from things like propane tanks hidden among the scrap, but adds: noise is part of any business.
During his presentation, he referred several times to recent expansion plans for the facility, including a factory and retail operation, that would have brought "hundreds" more jobs to the city.
Speaking afterwards to reporters Black said the only way he would expand now would be if someone with "authority" asked him to: "Expand your business, we want you, we like you."
He claimed however, the meeting overall was a success.
"I feel good about it, for me I feel good. You know why? I was able to share with the people the truth."
New Brunswick's Minister of Environment Jeff Carr faced repeated criticism from Black during the Wednesday night meeting. (Connell Smith, CBC)
Carr, who appeared unruffled by a series of exchanges with Black, shrugged off the criticism.
He said there hasn't been an explosion at the AIM site since July and that both noise and dust levels were improved and within limits.
He said the department will "wait and see" how the company performs before making a decision on renewal of the approval to operate in December.
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