Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Retirement incentives paid to N.B. Power employees who were already leaving, auditor says

 
 

Retirement incentives paid to N.B. Power employees who were already leaving, auditor says

Paul Martin finds fault with utility's handling of $17.1 million early retirement program

 
Robert Jones · CBC News ·
Auditor General Paul Martin released three major audits Tuesday, including a review of an N.B. Power early retirement program. (Jacques Poitras/CBC)

An early retirement program offered by N.B. Power in the 2023 fiscal year to save money paid more than $1 million to a group of employees who had already announced plans to leave the utility for free, according to a review by New Brunswick Auditor General Paul Martin.

"Eight individuals accepted to the early retirement program had previously notified NB Power of their plans for retirement in advance of the program being offered,"  Martin wrote in his report.

But $1.15 million was still paid "in incentive costs" to get these people to retire, Martin said.

The finding was one of several criticisms by Martin of the utility's attempt to shed itself of older workers as one of several cost-saving measures it adopted in 2022 and 2023.

A woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing all black, and speaking into a microphone. N.B. Power president Lori Clark announced the utility's early retirement program as an important cost-saving measure during utility rate hearings in February 2023. (Frédéric Cammarano/Radio-Canada)

Martin estimated that most of the 148 employees who were paid to retire under the scheme likely would have left on their own without an incentive and "potentially only an additional 44 retirements" were generated by the program.  

He said $17.1 million in cash and benefits were ultimately paid by N.B. Power to the retiring group.

N.B. Power has been under significant financial pressure for several years and in October 2022 announced the early retirement program as a way to save money.  At the utility's rate hearing in front of the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board February 2023, N.B. Power president Lori Clark highlighted the retirement plan as an example of how seriously the company was about cutting costs.

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New Brunswick’s auditor general found a lack of timely maintenance is keeping public housing units vacant, legal aid requirements haven’t been updated in eight years, and N.B. Power’s early retirement program didn’t demonstrate value for money.

"We have engaged the assistance of external expertise to assist us in finding these savings and have started the process with the elimination of almost 150 positions through a staff optimization program that will save approximately $13 [million] to $15 million in the upcoming fiscal year alone," Clark said.

To work, the retirement program required what was eventually 148 participating employees to leave by a mandatory  retirement date of March 31, 2023  but Martin found 23 stayed longer than that, including one employee who was able to stay on until March of this year, two years past the mandatory date.

In addition, although participating in the program was supposed to permanently end an employee's relationship with the utility, Martin said three were eventually rehired on contracts that ran between six months and two years following their official retirement.

N.B. Power headquarters building in Fredericton N.B. Power headquarters in Fredericton. The auditor general's report raised several questions about the utility's 2023 early retirement program, including why its workforce was larger after the program than before. (Shane Fowler/CBC)

Martin noted that N.B. Power's board of directors had approved the plan unanimously at a meeting in September 2022 but said "limited analysis" was provided to board members to support that decision.

Martin also pointed out that despite the unanimous approval, electronic board records showed two of N.B. Power's 11  board members had not accessed a briefing note about the plan prior to the board voting on it.

N.B. Power has reported the early retirement program did eventually generate savings in labour costs of $11.3 million.  

That is well below its own initial estimates of what would be achieved, and Martin made five recommendations for the utility to improve its planning, execution and monitoring of programs in the future.

In its response, N.B. Power agreed to all five recommendations and pledged to document in writing "the status of the positions eliminated in the 2022/23 Workforce Reduction Program and in any such program in the future, for a five-year period."  

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Paul Martin, FCPA, FCA

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The Legislative Assembly unanimously adopted a motion to appoint Mr. Paul Martin, FCPA, FCA, as Auditor General for the Province of New Brunswick effective January 2022. Reporting to the Legislative Assembly and serving the people of New Brunswick, Mr. Martin assists the Legislative Assembly in holding the government accountable by reporting on its stewardship of public funds and resources.

Paul is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant and a past president of the New Brunswick Institute of Chartered Accountants prior to the merger of the accounting professions in 2014 to become the Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick.

Prior to taking on the role of Auditor General, Paul was the Comptroller for the Government of New Brunswick. In this role, he was tasked with oversight of accounting, financial systems, internal audit, consulting, and enterprise risk management. Prior to joining government, he was an Audit Partner with a national accounting firm.

Paul currently serves as a member of the CPA Canada Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group and the CPA Canada Employment Benefit Project Advisory Panel.

 
 
 

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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: Bill 32 etc Hey Higgy why is it that nothing you and CBC say or do surprises me?
To: Chiasson, Alain (OAG/CPG) <Alain.Chiasson2@gnb.ca>, blaine.higgs <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, Holland, Mike (LEG) <mike.holland@gnb.ca>, Marco.Mendicino <Marco.Mendicino@parl.gc.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, Tom.MacFarlane <Tom.MacFarlane@gnb.ca>, Kim.Embleton <Kim.Embleton@gnb.ca>, <jessica.mundie@cbc.ca>
Cc: frederic.gionet@cfib.ca <frederic.gionet@cfib.ca>, Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca <Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca>, Sollows, David (DNRED/MRNDE) <David.Sollows@gnb.ca>, hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com <hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com>, Nancy G Rubin <nrubin@stewartmckelvey.com>, Conor R. O'Neil <coneil@stewartmckelvey.com>, Leona Clements <lmclements@stewartmckelvey.com>, pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca <pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca>, Brianne E. Rudderham <brudderham@stewartmckelvey.com>, JohnFurey@fureylegal.com <JohnFurey@fureylegal.com>, jpetrie@nbpower.com <jpetrie@nbpower.com>, NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com <NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com>, lgordon@nbpower.com <lgordon@nbpower.com>, SWaycott@nbpower.com <SWaycott@nbpower.com>, George.Porter@nbpower.com <George.Porter@nbpower.com>, kevgibson@nbpower.com <kevgibson@nbpower.com>, Veronique Otis <Veronique.Otis@nbeub.ca>, louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib.ca <louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib.ca>, Young, Dave <Dave.Young@nbeub.ca>, Abigail J. Herrington <Aherrington@lawsoncreamer.com>, Mitchell, Kathleen <Kathleen.Mitchell@nbeub.ca>, NBEUB/CESPNB <General@nbeub.ca>, Colwell, Susan <Susan.Colwell@nbeub.ca>, bhavumaki@synapse-energy.com <bhavumaki@synapse-energy.com>, mwhited@synapse-energy.com <mwhited@synapse-energy.com>, prhodes@synapse-energy.com <prhodes@synapse-energy.com>, alawton@synapse-energy.com <alawton@synapse-energy.com>, jwilson@resourceinsight.com <jwilson@resourceinsight.com>, pchernick@resourceinsight.com <pchernick@resourceinsight.com>, Melissa Curran <Melissa.Curran@nbeub.ca>, rdk@indecon.com <rdk@indecon.com>, tammy.grieve@mcinnescooper.com <tammy.grieve@mcinnescooper.com>, paul.black@twinriverspaper.com <paul.black@twinriverspaper.com>, Len Hoyt <Len.Hoyt@mcinnescooper.com>, tyler.rajeski@twinriverspaper.com <tyler.rajeski@twinriverspaper.com>, dan.murphy@umnb.ca <dan.murphy@umnb.ca>, darcy.ouellette@twinriverspaper.com <darcy.ouellette@twinriverspaper.com>, jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com <jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com>, shelley.wood@sjenergy.com <shelley.wood@sjenergy.com>, dan.dionne@perth-andover.com <dan.dionne@perth-andover.com>, pierreroy@edmundston.ca <pierreroy@edmundston.ca>, ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com <ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com>, sstoll@stollprofcorp.com <sstoll@stollprofcorp.com>, pzarnett@bdrenergy.com <pzarnett@bdrenergy.com>, ceo@fermenbfarm.ca <ceo@fermenbfarm.ca>


https://www.legnb.ca/en/legislation/bills/60/2/32/an-act-respecting-transferring-powers-to-the


60th Legislature - 2nd Session
Bill No. 32An Act Respecting Transferring Powers to the Energy and
Utilities Board
Bill Type Government Bill
Status Royal Assent
Sponsored by
Hon. Mike HOLLAND

    Hon. Mike HOLLAND
    Progressive Conservative Party
    Albert

Documents
First Reading (Tabled, PDF)
First Reading (Tabled, HTML)
Progression Timeline

    First Reading
        March 22, 2023
        Introduced
    Second Reading
        May 17, 2023
        Debated Passed
    Standing Committee on Economic Policy
        June 14, 2023
        Debated Passed
    Third Reading
        June 16, 2023
        Debated Passed
    Royal Assent
        June 16, 2023
        Passed

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/new-brunswick-blaine-higgs-policy-713-1.6880751

N.B. premier stands by changes to school LGBTQ policy, says he does
not want an election

'I don't want to go to an election and that isn't my intent to do
that,' said Premier Higgs

Jessica Mundie · CBC News · Posted: Jun 18, 2023 5:39 PM ADT

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks in Fredericton, N.B. on
Thursday, February 9, 2023. In an interview on Rosemary Barton Live,
Higgs said he is trying to "find a path forward" in regards to
managing the changes his government has made to Policy 713.
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks in Fredericton, N.B., on
Feb. 9. In an interview on Rosemary Barton Live, Higgs said he is
trying to 'find a path forward' in regards to managing the changes his
government has made to Policy 713. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen
MacGillivray)

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is maintaining his support of the
changes his government has made to Policy 713, which was designed to
protect LGBTQ students, despite rising tensions in the legislature.

In an interview on Rosemary Barton Live, Higgs said he is trying to
"find a path forward" in regards to managing the changes, but
backpedalled on a statement he made on June 8, when he said he was
willing to call an election on this issue.

"I don't want to go to an election and that isn't my intent to do
that," he said.

The growing controversy in the New Brunswick legislature has stemmed
from the government's review of and changes to Policy 713, which
established minimum standards for schools to ensure a safe, welcoming
and inclusive environment for LGBTQ students.

    Higgs threatens election to quell rebellion over Policy 713

    Minister broke promise to not roll back LGBTQ rights, advocates say

Among the changes sparking debate is that students under 16 now need
to get their parents' permission to have teachers and staff use their
chosen names and pronouns.

Higgs defended the change, saying information about a child should not
be hidden from their parents.

"We're trying to find a path forward to protect the children and to
involve the parents when the time is right and have the right people
engaged in that process," he said.
WATCH | N.B. premier defends changes to LGBTQ school policy:
N.B. premier defends changes to LGBTQ+ school policy
21 hours ago
Duration 10:08
Rosemary Barton Live speaks with New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs
about controversial changes to Policy 713, an education policy meant
to protect transgender students, and his comments about gender
identity. Plus, a conversation with a N.B. transgender high school
student about how the changes will affect LGBTQ+ youth.

The threat of an election on this issue was brought up by Higgs after
he faced a rebellion from several of his top cabinet ministers in
response to the policy review.

Six ministers and two backbench MLAs refused to attend the June 8
morning sitting of the legislature "as a way to express our extreme
disappointment in a lack of process and transparency," they said in a
statement.
Approach to review drives minister resignation

Since then, one of the six ministers has resigned from Higgs' cabinet.

On Thursday, after hearing Higgs speak in the legislature about his
conviction that gender dysphoria has become "trendy," and how he
believes increased acceptance of it is hurting kids and excluding
parents, former cabinet minister Dorothy Shephard got up and left the
chamber.

In an interview on Power & Politics, Shephard said her departure was a
"long time coming" and that she has had concerns about the
government's approach to certain topics, like Policy 713.
WATCH | N.B. minister resigns over controversial changes to LGBTQ policy:
N.B minister resigns over controversial changes to LGBTQ policy in schools
3 days ago
Duration 8:44
As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs spoke in the legislature
Thursday about his conviction that gender dysphoria has become
'trendy' and increased acceptance of it is hurting kids and excluding
parents, cabinet minister Dorothy Shephard got up and left the
chamber. She later resigned from her position as social development
minister.

"I just decided that it was time," she said. "I didn't feel I could
accomplish anything more in this cabinet with this premier."

Shephard is critical of Higgs' leadership style, saying it is
"difficult" and that he does not "form relationships easily."

Shephard is the third minister to resign from cabinet, the other two
being former education minister Dominic Cardy, who resigned in October
2022 and now sits as an independent, and former deputy premier Robert
Gauvin, who resigned in February 2020 and now sits as a Liberal.

    PC caucus rejected review of gender-identity policy once before,
former minister says

    Former minister says N.B. premier's response to her resignation
'says it all'

In response to Shephard's criticism, Higgs said that he recognizes
that decisions made in the legislature will not all be unanimous, but
the majority of caucus agreed they needed to "find a path forward" on
Policy 713.

"If our process is that every time there is a tough issue and we don't
agree with where the majority of caucus had gone to, walking away is
not the solution," he said.
Trans teen concerned about policy change

Alex Harris, a transgender high school student in New Brunswick, said
in an interview on Rosemary Barton Live that he is most concerned
about the change made to the self-identification clause in the policy.

Harris, who is now over the age of 16, came out before the policy
change. At the time, his teachers were able to use his preferred name
and pronouns at school and then use his old information when talking
to his parents.

"It actually made it easier for me to come out to my parents because I
knew I had a safe space at school even if that didn't go well," he
said.
People holding up pride flag in foreground, legistlative assembly in background.
Opponents of the review of Policy 713 demostrate outside the New
Brunswick legislature. (Radio-Canada)

When Harris did come out to his parents he said it went well, but he
said he knows people who may not have the same experience. He said he
has "tons" of friends who came out at school before the changes to
Policy 713 and now have to ask their parents for permission to have
their teachers use their chosen name or pronouns.

"That is terrifying to them because their parents would not be safe to
come out to," said Harris.

Part of the change to the self-identification clause in the policy is
that if students are fearful or object to informing their parents of
their change in preferred name and pronouns, they can work with
guidance counsellors or school social workers and psychologists to get
to a place where they feel comfortable telling them.

    Policy 713 and kids: Fact checking 4 statements made by the premier

    Law unclear on question of parental rights under Policy 713, says
law professor

Harris said this development is "troubling."

"For most people who are concerned about this policy, it's not that
they need to get to a place where they can talk to their parents, it's
that their parents aren't at a place where they will be accepting of
them being trans," he said.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jessica Mundie

CBC Journalist

Jessica Mundie is a journalist with CBC News in Ottawa. She was
previously the Michelle Lang Fellow at the National Post. Reach her by
email jessica.mundie@cbc.ca and on Twitter @jessicamundiee.

With files from Jacques Poitras and Hadeel Ibrahim
CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices

 
 ---------- Original message ---------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Matter 529 - NB Power Rate Design and Bill 32 Does anyone think this Bill will pass before June 7th?
To: Chiasson, Alain (OAG/CPG) <Alain.Chiasson2@gnb.ca>, blaine.higgs <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, Holland, Mike (LEG) <mike.holland@gnb.ca>, Marco.Mendicino <Marco.Mendicino@parl.gc.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, Tom.MacFarlane <Tom.MacFarlane@gnb.ca>, Kim.Embleton <Kim.Embleton@gnb.ca>, <rburgoyne@coxandpalmer.com>
Cc: frederic.gionet@cfib.ca <frederic.gionet@cfib.ca>, Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca <Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca>, Sollows, David (DNRED/MRNDE) <David.Sollows@gnb.ca>, hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com <hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com>, Nancy G Rubin <nrubin@stewartmckelvey.com>, Conor R. O'Neil <coneil@stewartmckelvey.com>, Leona Clements <lmclements@stewartmckelvey.com>, pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca <pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca>, Brianne E. Rudderham <brudderham@stewartmckelvey.com>, JohnFurey@fureylegal.com <JohnFurey@fureylegal.com>, jpetrie@nbpower.com <jpetrie@nbpower.com>, NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com <NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com>, lgordon@nbpower.com <lgordon@nbpower.com>, SWaycott@nbpower.com <SWaycott@nbpower.com>, George.Porter@nbpower.com <George.Porter@nbpower.com>, kevgibson@nbpower.com <kevgibson@nbpower.com>, Veronique Otis <Veronique.Otis@nbeub.ca>, louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib.ca <louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib.ca>, Young, Dave <Dave.Young@nbeub.ca>, Abigail J. Herrington <Aherrington@lawsoncreamer.com>, Mitchell, Kathleen <Kathleen.Mitchell@nbeub.ca>, NBEUB/CESPNB <General@nbeub.ca>, Colwell, Susan <Susan.Colwell@nbeub.ca>, bhavumaki@synapse-energy.com <bhavumaki@synapse-energy.com>, mwhited@synapse-energy.com <mwhited@synapse-energy.com>, prhodes@synapse-energy.com <prhodes@synapse-energy.com>, alawton@synapse-energy.com <alawton@synapse-energy.com>, jwilson@resourceinsight.com <jwilson@resourceinsight.com>, pchernick@resourceinsight.com <pchernick@resourceinsight.com>, Melissa Curran <Melissa.Curran@nbeub.ca>, rdk@indecon.com <rdk@indecon.com>, tammy.grieve@mcinnescooper.com <tammy.grieve@mcinnescooper.com>, paul.black@twinriverspaper.com <paul.black@twinriverspaper.com>, Len Hoyt <Len.Hoyt@mcinnescooper.com>, tyler.rajeski@twinriverspaper.com <tyler.rajeski@twinriverspaper.com>, dan.murphy@umnb.ca <dan.murphy@umnb.ca>, darcy.ouellette@twinriverspaper.com <darcy.ouellette@twinriverspaper.com>, jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com <jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com>, shelley.wood@sjenergy.com <shelley.wood@sjenergy.com>, dan.dionne@perth-andover.com <dan.dionne@perth-andover.com>, pierreroy@edmundston.ca <pierreroy@edmundston.ca>, ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com <ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com>, sstoll@stollprofcorp.com <sstoll@stollprofcorp.com>, pzarnett@bdrenergy.com <pzarnett@bdrenergy.com>, ceo@fermenbfarm.ca <ceo@fermenbfarm.ca>


If the majority of MLAs vote to make the bill a law during Third
Reading, it is presented to the Lieutenant Governor for Royal Assent.
This procedure is called Royal Assent because the Lieutenant Governor
is agreeing to the bill on behalf of The King. This last step
officially makes the bill a law.
 
 
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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, May 5, 2023 at 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: Matter 529 - NB Power Rate Design and Bill 32 Does anyone think this Bill will pass before June 7th?
To: Chiasson, Alain (OAG/CPG) <Alain.Chiasson2@gnb.ca>, blaine.higgs <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, Holland, Mike (LEG) <mike.holland@gnb.ca>, Marco.Mendicino <Marco.Mendicino@parl.gc.ca>, mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, Tom.MacFarlane <Tom.MacFarlane@gnb.ca>, Kim.Embleton <Kim.Embleton@gnb.ca>
Cc: frederic.gionet@cfib.ca <frederic.gionet@cfib.ca>, Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca <Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca>, Sollows, David (DNRED/MRNDE) <David.Sollows@gnb.ca>, hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com <hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com>, Nancy G Rubin <nrubin@stewartmckelvey.com>, Conor R. O'Neil <coneil@stewartmckelvey.com>, Leona Clements <lmclements@stewartmckelvey.com>, pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca <pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca>, Brianne E. Rudderham <brudderham@stewartmckelvey.com>, JohnFurey@fureylegal.com <JohnFurey@fureylegal.com>, jpetrie@nbpower.com <jpetrie@nbpower.com>, NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com <NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com>, lgordon@nbpower.com <lgordon@nbpower.com>, SWaycott@nbpower.com <SWaycott@nbpower.com>, George.Porter@nbpower.com <George.Porter@nbpower.com>, kevgibson@nbpower.com <kevgibson@nbpower.com>, Veronique Otis <Veronique.Otis@nbeub.ca>, louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib.ca <louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib.ca>, Young, Dave <Dave.Young@nbeub.ca>, Abigail J. Herrington <Aherrington@lawsoncreamer.com>, Mitchell, Kathleen <Kathleen.Mitchell@nbeub.ca>, NBEUB/CESPNB <General@nbeub.ca>, Colwell, Susan <Susan.Colwell@nbeub.ca>, bhavumaki@synapse-energy.com <bhavumaki@synapse-energy.com>, mwhited@synapse-energy.com <mwhited@synapse-energy.com>, prhodes@synapse-energy.com <prhodes@synapse-energy.com>, alawton@synapse-energy.com <alawton@synapse-energy.com>, jwilson@resourceinsight.com <jwilson@resourceinsight.com>, pchernick@resourceinsight.com <pchernick@resourceinsight.com>, Melissa Curran <Melissa.Curran@nbeub.ca>, rdk@indecon.com <rdk@indecon.com>, tammy.grieve@mcinnescooper.com <tammy.grieve@mcinnescooper.com>, paul.black@twinriverspaper.com <paul.black@twinriverspaper.com>, Len Hoyt <Len.Hoyt@mcinnescooper.com>, tyler.rajeski@twinriverspaper.com <tyler.rajeski@twinriverspaper.com>, dan.murphy@umnb.ca <dan.murphy@umnb.ca>, darcy.ouellette@twinriverspaper.com <darcy.ouellette@twinriverspaper.com>, jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com <jeff.garrett@sjenergy.com>, shelley.wood@sjenergy.com <shelley.wood@sjenergy.com>, dan.dionne@perth-andover.com <dan.dionne@perth-andover.com>, pierreroy@edmundston.ca <pierreroy@edmundston.ca>, ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com <ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com>, sstoll@stollprofcorp.com <sstoll@stollprofcorp.com>, pzarnett@bdrenergy.com <pzarnett@bdrenergy.com>, ceo@fermenbfarm.ca <ceo@fermenbfarm.ca>


https://legnb.ca/content/house_business/60/2/bills/Bill-32-e.htm

Energy and Utilities Board Act
3( 1) Section 1 of the Energy and Utilities Board Act, chapter E-9.18
of the Acts of New Brunswick, 2006, is amended
(a)  by repealing the definition “nominating committee” and
substituting the following:
“nominating committee” means a committee composed of the Deputy
Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development, the Deputy
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and the Deputy Minister of
Finance and Treasury Board, or any person designated by any of those
Deputy Ministers to act as their representative, and the Chairperson
and Vice-Chairperson. (comité de candidatures)


Costs
47.1( 1) For the purposes of this section, “intervener” means the
person, other than the Public Intervener, authorized by the Board in
accordance with its own procedure to participate as a party to the
proceeding, including an investigation or review.
47.1( 2) The Board may, in any proceeding before it, order, subject to
subsection (3), the costs of and incidental to any proceeding be paid
in the amounts or proportions by or to a party to the proceeding.
47.1( 3) The Board shall not make an order under subsection (2)
(a)  when the proceeding results from financial and consumer services
legislation, and
(b)  with respect to the Public Intervener referred to in section 49.
47.1( 4) The Board shall adopt procedures with respect to costs to be
paid to an intervener under subsection (2).

On 5/4/23, David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> wrote:
> I called with some questions and you claimed that you did not have to
> speak to me Correct?
>
> On 4/24/23, Chiasson, Alain (OAG/CPG) <Alain.Chiasson2@gnb.ca> wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> Please find enclosed for filing a copy of the report of Robert Knecht
>> which
>> will serve as evidence submitted by the Public Intervener. Let me know if
>> you have any questions.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Alain Chiasson, Public Intervener
>>
>
 

---------- Original message ---------
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: Rate Design Filing Process - (Service on Parties in Matter 529)
To: John Furey <JohnFurey@fureylegal.com>
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From: NBP Regulatory <NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com>
Date: Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 2:01 PM
Subject: Matter 554 - NB Power’s Class Cost Allocation Study (CCAS) Methodology
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Good afternoon,

 

NB Power has filed its Evidence in Matter 554 Class Cost Allocation Study (CCAS) Methodology with the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board.

 

Please be advised that we have uploaded the following documents onto the NBEUB secure FTP site:

 

No

Name / Nom

Format

01

Class Cost Allocation Study Methodology Evidence

PDF

02

Méthodologie de l’étude de répartition des coûts par catégorie – Preuve

PDF

03

Appendix A – Cost Allocation Study Methodology Options (prepared by E3)

PDF

04

Appendix B – CCAS Generation Classification and Allocation Methodology Options (prepared by Elenchus)

PDF

05

Appendix Ci – Current CCAS Methodology Description

PDF

06

Annexe Cii – Description de la méthodologie de l’étude de répartition des coûts par catégorie

PDF

07

Appendix D – NBP Cost Allocation Options REDACTED (prepared by E3)

Excel

08

Appendix E – 2023-24 CCAS Current Rate Classes – Decision Model

Excel

09

Appendix F – 2023-24 CCAS Current Rate Classes - Average and Peak (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

10

Appendix G – 2023-24 CCAS Current Rate Classes – Average and Peak with TOU (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

11

Appendix H – 2023-24 CCAS Current Rate Classes – Probability of Dispatch (prepared by  Elenchus)

Excel

12

Appendix I – 2023-24 CCAS Current Rate Classes – Marginal Cost (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

13

Appendix J – 2023-24 CCAS Seasonal Model Alternative #1 (prepared by Elenchus) REDACTED

PDF

14

Appendix K – 2023-24 CCAS Seasonal Model Main Option (prepared by Elenchus) REDACTED

PDF

15

Appendix L – 2023-24 CCAS New Rate Classes – Modified Decision Model (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

16

Appendix M – 2023-24 CCAS New Rate Classes – Average and Peak (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

17

Appendix N – 2023-24 CCAS New Rate Classes – Average and Peak with TOU (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

18

Appendix O – 2023-24 CCAS New Rate Classes – Probability of Dispatch (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

19

Appendix P – 2023/24 CCAS New Rate Classes – Marginal Cost (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

20

Appendix Q – 2033-34 CCAS Current Rate Classes – Average and Peak (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

21

Appendix R - 2033-34 CCAS Current Rate Classes – Average and Peak with TOU (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

22

Appendix S - 2033/34 CCAS Current Rate Classes – Probability of Dispatch (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

23

Appendix T – 2033/34 CCAS Current Rate Classes – Marginal Cost (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

24

Appendix U – 2033/34 CCAS New Rate Classes – Average and Peak (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

25

Appendix V – 2033/34 CCAS New Rate Classes – Average and Peak with TOU (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

26

Appendix W – 2033/34 CCAS New Rate Classes – Probability of Dispatch (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

27

Appendix X – 2033/34 CCAS New Rate Classes – Marginal Cost (prepared by Elenchus)

Excel

28

Appendix Y – CV Zachary Ming

PDF

29

Appendix Z – Expert Witness Acknowledgement Form – Zachary Ming

PDF

 

To access the documents please visit the following site using the log-in information provided below:

 

https://dtfiledrop.cirrus9.net/login.html

 

Account:  Intervener4
Password: z)J]T3.DZG

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to respond to this email.

 

Thank you,

 

 

 

Laura Gordon (She/Her)

Analyst II, Corporate Regulatory Affairs| 

Analyste II, affaires réglementaires d’entreprise

T: 506.458.4959

C: 506.429.8556

nbpower.com | energienb.com

 

 


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On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM John Furey <JohnFurey@fureylegal.com> wrote:

Dear Ms. Curran,

 

Please find attached correspondence on behalf of New Brunswick Power Corporation with respect to the Rate Design filing process.

 

As noted in the correspondence, NB Power is serving a copy upon all parties to Matter 529, and I am using the distribution list utilized by the Board to do so.

 

A few moments ago, I similarly served a copy on all parties to Matter 554, using the distribution list in that Matter. 

 

Regards,

 

John

 

John G. Furey

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265 Berkley Drive

New Maryland, NB

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Email: JohnFurey@fureylegal.com

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Fax:     506-300-2076

 

 
 


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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: Auditor general faces scrutiny of his own after a dozen departures from his office
To: <jolyne.roy@gnb.ca>, <deidre.green@gnb.ca>, <paul.martin@gnb.ca>, <janice.leahy@gnb.ca>, <julie.weeks2@gnb.ca>, <julian.williams@gnb.ca>, <kevin.gould@gnb.ca>, <bill.ivey@gnb.ca>, <ben.jacobs@gnb.ca>, <peter.macleod@gnb.ca>, <dan.mccullough@gnb.ca>, <Chris.Mitchell@gnb.ca>, <christian.obrien@gnb.ca>, <jacob.pappoe@gnb.ca>, blaine.higgs <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, kris.austin <kris.austin@gnb.ca>, andrea.anderson-mason <andrea.anderson-mason@gnb.ca>
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Thursday, 17 August 2023
Auditor general faces scrutiny of his own after a dozen departures
from his office
Re: Matter 529 - NB Power Rate Design and Bill 32 Does anyone think
this Bill will pass before June 7th?

Gould, Kevin (AGNB/VGNB)
<Kevin.Gould@gnb.ca>    Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 2:38 PM
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Reply | Reply to all | Forward | Print | Delete | Show original

Le français suit:

Hi,

I am currently out of the office. I will gladly reply to your message
upon my return on Monday August 21 2023.

Should you require immediate assistance, and for all media inquiries,
please contact 453-2243.

Thank you!
Kevin

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bonjour

Je suis présentement à l'extérieur du bureau. Il me fera plaisir de
répondre à votre message à mon retrour le lundi 21 août 2023.

Pour une aide immédiate, ou pour toutes demandes médiatique, veuillez
communiquer au 453-2243.

Merci!
Kevin


Kevin Gould, P. Eng
Performance Auditor | Vérificateur de performance
PO/CP 758, Fredericton NB E3B 5B4
506-453-6472| kevin.gould@gnb.ca


David Amos
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kevin.gould@gnb.ca, bill.ivey@gnb.ca, ben.jacobs@gnb.ca,
peter.macleod@gnb.ca, dan.mccullough@gnb.ca, Chris.Mitchell@gnb.ca,
christian.obrien@gnb.ca, jacob.pappoe@gnb.ca, "blaine.higgs"
<blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "kris.austin" <kris.austin@gnb.ca>
Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, "robert.mckee"
<robert.mckee@gnb.ca>, "robert.gauvin" <robert.gauvin@gnb.ca>,
"Rene.Legacy" <Rene.Legacy@gnb.ca>, "keith.chiasson"
<keith.chiasson@gnb.ca>, "David.Coon" <David.Coon@gnb.ca>, "Mitton,
Megan (LEG)" <megan.mitton@gnb.ca>, "Arseneau, Kevin (LEG)"
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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Auditor general faces scrutiny of his own after a dozen departures
from his office

 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/auditor-general-dozen-departures-1.6938473

Auditor general faces scrutiny of his own after a dozen departures
from his office
Green leader raises questions about staff changes coinciding with
COVID audit delay

Jacques Poitras · CBC News · Posted: Aug 17, 2023 6:00 AM ADT


A man in a suit sitting at a desk and holding an open book Auditor
General Paul Martin refused an interview request, and in an emailed
statement would not explain why so many people left his office.
(Jacques Poitras/CBC)

New Brunswick's auditor general, the province's top fiscal watchdog,
will come under scrutiny himself next month over the departure of a
dozen staffers in his office.

Green Party Leader David Coon says he plans to question Paul Martin
about why so many people have left.

Former deputy auditor general Janice Leahy and two senior auditors are
among the 12 no longer with the department.

"It sends a negative message to the public and to all MLAs that this
legislative officer has made these decisions that raise a lot of
questions about motivation," Coon said.

A woman with brown hair standing in front of a large building with
columns on its staircase. Former deputy auditor general Janice Leahy
and two senior auditors are among the 12 no longer with the
department. (Pascal Raiche-Nogue/Radio-Canada)

"Why would he undermine the strength and expertise and resources
within his office at a time when he's got so much work to do? It makes
no sense."

Through a spokesperson, Martin confirmed that 12 people have left
since the start of 2023.

Nine new people have been hired, including a new deputy, Deidre Green.

The 12 departures represent more than one-third of the 32 employees
who now work for the auditor general.

Martin is scheduled to appear at the legislature's public accounts
committee on Sept. 7 to present the first of two audits of the Higgs
government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic — a period when he was
working directly for the province.

His committee appearance was scheduled for June but was postponed
until July and then postponed again.

A balding man with glasses is speaking inside the legislature. Green
Party Leader David Coon said he’ll raise the departures with Martin at
the committee meeting in September. (Jacques Poitras/CBC)

Coon said this raises even more questions about the timing of the three firings.

"Is it a coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not. But there's lots of questions
to ask about that."

Martin said in June that the COVID report was postponed because "these
are complex audits and sufficient time is needed to finalize this
work."

Martin refused an interview request, and in an emailed statement would
not explain why so many people left his office.

"The office does not comment on specific human resource matters," he wrote.

Leahy did not respond to an interview request sent by email and left
on her home voicemail.

She served as acting auditor general for part of 2021 before Martin
was appointed to the position to replace Kim Adair-MacPherson.

Leahy also took the lead on some audit reports released after Martin's
appointment because they scrutinized government programs he monitored
in his former role as comptroller, an internal watchdog position in
the Department of Finance.

A man folding his arms and smiling while sitting at a desk    In 2021
a former auditor in the office, Brent White, urged the Higgs
government to recruit the new auditor general from outside the civil
service. (Submitted by Mount Allison University )

In 2021 a former auditor in the office, Brent White, urged the Higgs
government to recruit the new auditor general from outside the civil
service.

White argued that hiring auditors general from within the government
risked compromising their independence, violating key tenets of the
accounting sector's professional standards.

Martin is the third consecutive auditor general appointed from within
the civil service.

Higgs said in 2022 that when a hiring committee recommended Martin, he
raised the independence issue himself but was assured that files he
handled as comptroller would be "treated independently … so you're not
reviewing your own work."

    New auditor general's past in Finance Department raises concern
about potential for bias

    Auditor general's report on N.B.'s response to COVID-19 pandemic postponed

Martin was recommended by a selection committee made up of the clerk
of the executive council, the clerk of the legislature, a judge and a
university vice-president.

He told CBC News when he was appointed he would recuse himself from
audits that touched on his own previous work as comptroller.

A man with grey hair and glasses wearing a suit and standing at a
wooden podium. Premier Blaine Higgs said in 2022 that when a hiring
committee recommended Martin, he raised the independence issue himself
but was assured that files he handled as comptroller would be 'treated
independently … so you're not reviewing your own work.' (Pat
Richard/CBC)

"You just have to use your professional judgment and know when that
turns into an actual or perceived conflict and when are the right
times to back out," he said.

Coon said he'll raise the departures with Martin at the committee
meeting in September.

"I'll have lots of questions for him as to why he made these decisions
and what was the motivation, because we're talking about very
experienced staff people, very senior staff people."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jacques Poitras

Provincial Affairs reporter

Jacques Poitras has been CBC's provincial affairs reporter in New
Brunswick since 2000. He grew up in Moncton and covered Parliament in
Ottawa for the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal. He has reported on
every New Brunswick election since 1995 and won awards from the Radio
Television Digital News Association, the National Newspaper Awards and
Amnesty International. He is also the author of five non-fiction books
about New Brunswick politics and history.
CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices



72 Comments



David Amos
I bet the former deputy auditor general and two senior auditors are
reading these comments




David Amos
I repeat the constant laments of the Green Party Leader have become a joke to me


Rhys Philbin
Reply to David Amos
I’m no fan but asking for accountability is not a joke.

Why 12 we’ll paid civil servants jump ship is a good question.


David Amos
Reply to Rhys Philbin
Check my work



Donald Gallant
Seems like a lot of good people have just up and left.

This seems like it needs a thorough investigation


David Amos
Reply to Donald Gallant
Everybody knows why they left


Don Corey
Reply to David Amos
Did Poitras figure it out?




Donald Gallant
Think I read where someone was quoted as saying

“ Data be Darned “

Looks like that could apply to employees and voters as well.

Reminds one of a Sinatra song. My Way.


David Amos
Reply to Donald Gallant
Did Frank sing about Bill 32 like I did?





Ronald Miller
So Higgs himself questioned how the auditor is chosen by the
independent committee that chooses that person yet the anti-Higgs
crowd is still trying to make this sound like a Higgs issue, this
stuff writes itself.


David Amos
Reply to Ronald Miller
This is all about Higgy


Ronald Miller
Reply to David Amos
Article title says otherwise.


David Amos
Reply to Ronald Miller
Read between the lines


Ronald Miller
Reply to David Amos
There is only empty space between the lines.


David Amos
Reply to Ronald Miller
Premier Blaine Higgs said in 2022 that when a hiring committee
recommended Martin, he raised the independence issue himself but was
assured that files he handled as comptroller would be 'treated
independently … so you're not reviewing your own work.'





Marc Bourque
If the citizens of NB knew how GNB handles business in all depts.,they
would be appalled...


David Amos
Reply to Marc Bourque
Oh So True


Michael Cain
Reply to Marc Bourque
I don't think the ministers really have any role in "managing"
departments, but more of a big daddy overseer of getting things done.
Team Higgs has put everyone on notice their job is at stake if he
doesn't get what he wants.


Ronald Miller
Reply to Michael Cain
My goodness you are awfully upset at how well this province has been
run as compared to Ottawa.


Le Wier
Reply to Marc LeBlanc
Unless, New Brunswickers have had to get in contact with any GNB
departments in the last 3 years they would not know how the
departments are being run. I have, and it’s an up hill battle to get
to speak to anyone in authority in these departments. The government
is transparent in the fact that if you want to be directed to the
right employee you have to contact the premier’s office, or be forever
caught on a merry go round.


Marc LeBlanc
Reply to Ronald Miller
Ronny, you need to print yourself up some great big posters and pace
in front of the legislature and show your undying support for the
premier. A couple of $@*$ Trudeau flags should round out your ensemble
nicely.


Michael Cain
Reply to Marc LeBlanc
Must be the most misinformed Higgs supporter on here.


Ronald Miller
Reply to Marc LeBlanc
Sounds like someone is upset I rely on facts to make my decisions, try
it out sometime.


Ronald Miller
Reply to Marc LeBlanc
Maybe I could borrow a couple of those posters from MC's bedroom. Let
me know what he says.





Daniel Franklin
Higgs should call that election that he threatened his cabinet with.
Did he get scared?


David Amos
Reply to Daniel Franklin
Why should he?


Michael Cain
Reply to Daniel Franklin
No, I think Higgs would best retire with the legacy of being the
premier of the poorest province in Canada.


Ronald Miller
Reply to Michael Cain
Still clinging to old news, I guess when you are on the losing end so
often it is all you have. Higgs fixed that and now we lead, not
follow, pay attention.


Daniel Franklin
Reply to David Amos
Because he said he would. Why continue the trend of Conservative
leaders making promises that they don't keep?


Ronald Miller
Reply to Daniel Franklin
No, be brought up the possibility, I suggest you go back and do a
little reading. Last time he called an election many on here got
upset, so the usuals get upset no matter which way he goes, typical.


David Amos
Reply to Daniel Franklin
Be careful of what you wish for





Stephanie Haslam
Would the public be surprised to know that there are
lobbyist/communications firms that can prepare people for these
legislative committees? Here is the wording from one such firm: “
Committee Preparation

We have prepared dozens of individuals for testimony and questioning
before government and quasi-judicial bodies. These intense and unique
encounters require poise, detailed knowledge and excellent bridging
messages. We can prepare you to be confident, convincing and
successful.”


William Peters
Reply to Stephanie Haslam
It's always about convincing and selling. What snake oil salesman was
ever not adept at it?


David Amos
Reply to William Peters
Its not rocket science


Stephanie Haslam
Reply to Stephanie Haslam
It puts one in mind of George Costanza , of Seinfeld fame, who said,
“Jerry, just remember— it’s not a lie if YOU believe it.”





Terry Bull
very experienced staff people, very senior staff people

Let's see their performance reviews. Experienced and Senior do not
necessarily mean Quality.


David Amos
Reply to Terry Bull
Bingo


Don Corey
Reply to Terry Bull
Especially in government.




Eddy Jay
Who's auditing the auditor?


David Amos
Reply to Eddy Jay
I do kinda sorta




Alison Jackson
Content Deactivated
"Conservatives are not very transparent. We have zipped mouths on the
neurological issues/ glyphosate..."


Eddy Jay
Reply to Alison Jackson
Hardly a conservative phenomena.


JOhn D Bond
Reply to Alison Jackson
All true, but have the individuals that have left made any comments on why?


Rhys Philbin
Reply to JOhn D Bond
You already know the answer to that.


David Amos
Reply to Rhys Philbin
Yup





Jim Lake
Hhmmm … now there are multiple reports about the Higgs government and
its (potentially) poor performance that are, once again, being delayed
from release. Something fishy is going on in Fredericton. Given all
the news reports over the past few years about our government’s lack
of transparency and taking accountability, it’s hard not to think that
the premier is intentionally avoiding releasing information to New
Brunswickers and taking responsibility for his government.


Ronald Miller
Reply to Jim Lake
Can you share some of these transparency and accountability stories?


David Amos
Reply to Ronald Miller
I do every day



Ben Haroldson
Why would anyone be scared of an audit?


David Amos
Reply to Ben Haroldson
Surely you jest




Wilson Rose
Nobody is going to trust the audit information coming from that office
now. Perhaps, some people at that office were not willing to
incriminate themselves or have their names associated with fraudulent
information?


Margaret Flowers
Reply to Wilson Rose
Bingo.


David Webb
Reply to Wilson Rose
Or, maybe people decided to retire with their golden PS pension and
lovely parting gifts? Who pays attention to someone who will never see
the Premiers chair. Let him ask his questions, then we can see what if
any information comes from it.


JOhn D Bond
Reply to Wilson Rose
Perhaps actually having some form of comment from those that left as
to why would be a good starting point. There are more than enough
challenges to be dealt with. Do we need to create one, where it may
not be an issue at all. People change jobs, retire and or get better
offers all the time.


Fred Brewer
Reply to JOhn D Bond
Sure, but whenever there is a mass-exodus of employees from a leader,
and the leader refuses to comment, it starts to smell fishy. We are
talking about one third of the entire staff leaving all within one
year.


David Amos
Reply to Margaret Flowers
Ditto


JOhn D Bond
Reply to Fred Brewer
I do understand. Perhaps it is just my personal dislike of conclusions
based on optics. Much prefer facts


Fred Brewer
Reply to JOhn D Bond
Agreed, but I find that facts are hard to get from this government.
Reporters have to dig for the facts with Right to Information Requests
but the results are usually heavily redacted.


JOhn D Bond
Reply to Fred Brewer
Agreed it is a challenge, thankfully every day that goes by is a day
closer to the next election.



Re: Matter 529 - NB Power Rate Design and Bill 32 Does anyone think
this Bill will pass before June 7th?

David Amos
<david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>       Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 2:15 PM
To: paul.martin@gnb.ca, janice.leahy@gnb.ca, julie.weeks2@gnb.ca,
julian.williams@gnb.ca, kevin.gould@gnb.ca, bill.ivey@gnb.ca,
ben.jacobs@gnb.ca, peter.macleod@gnb.ca, dan.mccullough@gnb.ca,
Chris.Mitchell@gnb.ca, christian.obrien@gnb.ca, jacob.pappoe@gnb.ca
Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, "robert.mckee"
<robert.mckee@gnb.ca>, "robert.gauvin" <robert.gauvin@gnb.ca>,
"Rene.Legacy" <Rene.Legacy@gnb.ca>, "keith.chiasson"
<keith.chiasson@gnb.ca>, "David.Coon" <David.Coon@gnb.ca>, "Mitton,
Megan (LEG)" <megan.mitton@gnb.ca>, "Arseneau, Kevin (LEG)"
<kevin.a.arseneau@gnb.ca>


At the 30 minute mark Seguin asked Holland an important question with
regards to my concerns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB1EZQOQ5wQ&ab_channel=Rogerstv



NB - The Panel with Terry Seguin - NB Power - November 9, 2022 | Rogers tv
Rogers tv
152K subscribers
378 views  6 months ago
Terry welcomes Minister Mike Holland, Keith Chiasson and David Coon to
talk about NB Power.

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David Amos
Enter the Clowns


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Re: Bill 32 etc Hey Higgy why is it that nothing you and CBC say or do
surprises me?


David Amos
<david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>       Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 11:29 AM
To: "Chiasson, Alain (OAG/CPG)" <Alain.Chiasson2@gnb.ca>,
"blaine.higgs" <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "Holland, Mike (LEG)"
<mike.holland@gnb.ca>, "Marco.Mendicino" <Marco.Mendicino@parl.gc.ca>,
mcu <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, "Tom.MacFarlane" <Tom.MacFarlane@gnb.ca>,
"Kim.Embleton" <Kim.Embleton@gnb.ca>, jessica.mundie@cbc.ca
Cc: "frederic.gionet@cfib.ca" <frederic.gionet@cfib.ca>,
"Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca" <Ron.marcolin@cme-mec.ca>, "Sollows, David
(DNRED/MRNDE)" <David.Sollows@gnb.ca>, "hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com"
<hanrahan.dion@jdirving.com>, Nancy G Rubin
<nrubin@stewartmckelvey.com>, "Conor R. O'Neil"
<coneil@stewartmckelvey.com>, Leona Clements
<lmclements@stewartmckelvey.com>, "pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca"
<pbowman@bowmaneconomics.ca>, "Brianne E. Rudderham"
<brudderham@stewartmckelvey.com>, "JohnFurey@fureylegal.com"
<JohnFurey@fureylegal.com>, "jpetrie@nbpower.com"
<jpetrie@nbpower.com>, "NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com"
<NBPRegulatory@nbpower.com>, "lgordon@nbpower.com"
<lgordon@nbpower.com>, "SWaycott@nbpower.com" <SWaycott@nbpower.com>,
"George.Porter@nbpower.com" <George.Porter@nbpower.com>,
"kevgibson@nbpower.com" <kevgibson@nbpower.com>, Veronique Otis
<Veronique.Otis@nbeub.ca>, "louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib.ca"
<louis-philippe.gauthier@cfib.ca>, "Young, Dave"
<Dave.Young@nbeub.ca>, "Abigail J. Herrington"
<Aherrington@lawsoncreamer.com>, "Mitchell, Kathleen"
<Kathleen.Mitchell@nbeub.ca>, NBEUB/CESPNB <General@nbeub.ca>,
"Colwell, Susan" <Susan.Colwell@nbeub.ca>,
"bhavumaki@synapse-energy.com" <bhavumaki@synapse-energy.com>,
"mwhited@synapse-energy.com" <mwhited@synapse-energy.com>,
"prhodes@synapse-energy.com" <prhodes@synapse-energy.com>,
"alawton@synapse-energy.com" <alawton@synapse-energy.com>,
"jwilson@resourceinsight.com" <jwilson@resourceinsight.com>,
"pchernick@resourceinsight.com" <pchernick@resourceinsight.com>,
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<dan.dionne@perth-andover.com>, "pierreroy@edmundston.ca"
<pierreroy@edmundston.ca>, "ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com"
<ryan.mitchell@sjenergy.com>, "sstoll@stollprofcorp.com"
<sstoll@stollprofcorp.com>, "pzarnett@bdrenergy.com"
<pzarnett@bdrenergy.com>, "ceo@fermenbfarm.ca" <ceo@fermenbfarm.ca>
Bcc: Jolyne.roy@gnb.ca

https://www.legnb.ca/en/legislation/bills/60/2/32/an-act-respecting-transferring-powers-to-the


60th Legislature - 2nd Session
Bill No. 32An Act Respecting Transferring Powers to the Energy and
Utilities Board
Bill Type Government Bill
Status Royal Assent
Sponsored by
Hon. Mike HOLLAND

    Hon. Mike HOLLAND
    Progressive Conservative Party
    Albert

Documents
First Reading (Tabled, PDF)
First Reading (Tabled, HTML)
Progression Timeline

    First Reading
        March 22, 2023
        Introduced
    Second Reading
        May 17, 2023
        Debated Passed
    Standing Committee on Economic Policy
        June 14, 2023
        Debated Passed
    Third Reading
        June 16, 2023
        Debated Passed
    Royal Assent
        June 16, 2023
        Passed

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/new-brunswick-blaine-higgs-policy-713-1.6880751

N.B. premier stands by changes to school LGBTQ policy, says he does
not want an election

'I don't want to go to an election and that isn't my intent to do
that,' said Premier Higgs

Jessica Mundie · CBC News · Posted: Jun 18, 2023 5:39 PM ADT

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks in Fredericton, N.B. on
Thursday, February 9, 2023. In an interview on Rosemary Barton Live,
Higgs said he is trying to "find a path forward" in regards to
managing the changes his government has made to Policy 713.
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks in Fredericton, N.B., on
Feb. 9. In an interview on Rosemary Barton Live, Higgs said he is
trying to 'find a path forward' in regards to managing the changes his
government has made to Policy 713. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen
MacGillivray)

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs is maintaining his support of the
changes his government has made to Policy 713, which was designed to
protect LGBTQ students, despite rising tensions in the legislature.

In an interview on Rosemary Barton Live, Higgs said he is trying to
"find a path forward" in regards to managing the changes, but
backpedalled on a statement he made on June 8, when he said he was
willing to call an election on this issue.

"I don't want to go to an election and that isn't my intent to do
that," he said.

The growing controversy in the New Brunswick legislature has stemmed
from the government's review of and changes to Policy 713, which
established minimum standards for schools to ensure a safe, welcoming
and inclusive environment for LGBTQ students.

    Higgs threatens election to quell rebellion over Policy 713

    Minister broke promise to not roll back LGBTQ rights, advocates say

Among the changes sparking debate is that students under 16 now need
to get their parents' permission to have teachers and staff use their
chosen names and pronouns.

Higgs defended the change, saying information about a child should not
be hidden from their parents.

"We're trying to find a path forward to protect the children and to
involve the parents when the time is right and have the right people
engaged in that process," he said.
WATCH | N.B. premier defends changes to LGBTQ school policy:
N.B. premier defends changes to LGBTQ+ school policy
21 hours ago
Duration 10:08
Rosemary Barton Live speaks with New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs
about controversial changes to Policy 713, an education policy meant
to protect transgender students, and his comments about gender
identity. Plus, a conversation with a N.B. transgender high school
student about how the changes will affect LGBTQ+ youth.

The threat of an election on this issue was brought up by Higgs after
he faced a rebellion from several of his top cabinet ministers in
response to the policy review.

Six ministers and two backbench MLAs refused to attend the June 8
morning sitting of the legislature "as a way to express our extreme
disappointment in a lack of process and transparency," they said in a
statement.
Approach to review drives minister resignation

Since then, one of the six ministers has resigned from Higgs' cabinet.

On Thursday, after hearing Higgs speak in the legislature about his
conviction that gender dysphoria has become "trendy," and how he
believes increased acceptance of it is hurting kids and excluding
parents, former cabinet minister Dorothy Shephard got up and left the
chamber.

In an interview on Power & Politics, Shephard said her departure was a
"long time coming" and that she has had concerns about the
government's approach to certain topics, like Policy 713.
WATCH | N.B. minister resigns over controversial changes to LGBTQ policy:
N.B minister resigns over controversial changes to LGBTQ policy in schools
3 days ago
Duration 8:44
As New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs spoke in the legislature
Thursday about his conviction that gender dysphoria has become
'trendy' and increased acceptance of it is hurting kids and excluding
parents, cabinet minister Dorothy Shephard got up and left the
chamber. She later resigned from her position as social development
minister.

"I just decided that it was time," she said. "I didn't feel I could
accomplish anything more in this cabinet with this premier."

Shephard is critical of Higgs' leadership style, saying it is
"difficult" and that he does not "form relationships easily."

Shephard is the third minister to resign from cabinet, the other two
being former education minister Dominic Cardy, who resigned in October
2022 and now sits as an independent, and former deputy premier Robert
Gauvin, who resigned in February 2020 and now sits as a Liberal.

    PC caucus rejected review of gender-identity policy once before,
former minister says

    Former minister says N.B. premier's response to her resignation
'says it all'

In response to Shephard's criticism, Higgs said that he recognizes
that decisions made in the legislature will not all be unanimous, but
the majority of caucus agreed they needed to "find a path forward" on
Policy 713.

"If our process is that every time there is a tough issue and we don't
agree with where the majority of caucus had gone to, walking away is
not the solution," he said.
Trans teen concerned about policy change

Alex Harris, a transgender high school student in New Brunswick, said
in an interview on Rosemary Barton Live that he is most concerned
about the change made to the self-identification clause in the policy.

Harris, who is now over the age of 16, came out before the policy
change. At the time, his teachers were able to use his preferred name
and pronouns at school and then use his old information when talking
to his parents.

"It actually made it easier for me to come out to my parents because I
knew I had a safe space at school even if that didn't go well," he
said.
People holding up pride flag in foreground, legistlative assembly in background.
Opponents of the review of Policy 713 demostrate outside the New
Brunswick legislature. (Radio-Canada)

When Harris did come out to his parents he said it went well, but he
said he knows people who may not have the same experience. He said he
has "tons" of friends who came out at school before the changes to
Policy 713 and now have to ask their parents for permission to have
their teachers use their chosen name or pronouns.

"That is terrifying to them because their parents would not be safe to
come out to," said Harris.

Part of the change to the self-identification clause in the policy is
that if students are fearful or object to informing their parents of
their change in preferred name and pronouns, they can work with
guidance counsellors or school social workers and psychologists to get
to a place where they feel comfortable telling them.

    Policy 713 and kids: Fact checking 4 statements made by the premier

    Law unclear on question of parental rights under Policy 713, says
law professor

Harris said this development is "troubling."

"For most people who are concerned about this policy, it's not that
they need to get to a place where they can talk to their parents, it's
that their parents aren't at a place where they will be accepting of
them being trans," he said.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jessica Mundie

CBC Journalist

Jessica Mundie is a journalist with CBC News in Ottawa. She was
previously the Michelle Lang Fellow at the National Post. Reach her by
email jessica.mundie@cbc.ca and on Twitter @jessicamundiee.

With files from Jacques Poitras and Hadeel Ibrahim
CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices


MacFarlane, Tom (DNRED/MRNDE)
<Tom.MacFarlane@gnb.ca> Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 1:02 PM
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>

Please note that I will be out of the office from June 5-9, 2023, inclusively.



During my absence, Kim Embleton will act on my behalf and will have
full signing authority.



Kim can be reached by phone at 506-453-2366 or by email at
Kim.Embleton@gnb.ca.



******************

Veuillez prendre note que je serai absent du bureau du 5 au 9 juin
2023 inclusivement.



Durant mon absence, Kim Embleton agira en mon nom et aura le plein
pouvoir de signature.



Kim peut être jointe par téléphone au 506-453-2366 ou par courriel à
Kim.Embleton@gnb.ca.
Nancy G Rubin
<nrubin@stewartmckelvey.com>    Fri, May 5, 2023 at 11:54 AM
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>


Thank you for your email.  I'm in St. John's for meetings, returning
on Monday, May 8th.  I'll check periodically for emails but a response
will likely be delayed.



For urgent matters, please contact my assistant, Leona Clements at
902.420.3200 ext 237 or lmclements@stewartmckelvey.com and she will
redirect you.



regards,

Nancy

Nancy




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