'Fire has always been political': why some are pushing back against restrictions in Atlantic Canada
Experts say government and the public will need to cooperate over restrictions as forest fires continue
Stay out of the woods. No hiking. No fishing. No camping. Don't ride your ATV. These were the messages this past summer in Atlantic Canada, as provinces dealt with high temperatures and dry conditions.
But those restrictions caused friction in the region — and across Canada — which Eric Kennedy says shouldn't be a surprise.
"Fire has always been political," Kennedy, an associate professor of disaster and emergency management at York University, told What On Earth host Laura Lynch.
"When we look at fire history, there have always been questions about whose values get protected, about what fires we choose to fight, which ones we don't [and] how we invest money in fire preparedness."
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador all found themselves battling out of control wildfires this summer. In response, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick banned fires and implemented restrictions on access to Crown land, with many municipalities doing the same.
But some have called the restrictions a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, saying they prohibit activity that doesn't risk starting fires.
Kennedy, who studies how governments respond to emergency situations, says it will be important for the provinces to work together to figure out how they plan to respond, as wildfire season becomes longer and more deadly.
Pushback
When Nova Scotia first announced its restrictions on Crown land access in August — including an increased fine for those who violated it — the response was swift, with people questioning how walking their dog or going for a bike ride could ignite a fire.
"It's one thing for somebody to go outside and light up a cigarette and throw a butt on the ground. It's another thing for somebody to want to take a hike in the woods," Julissa Stewart of Louisdale, N.S., told CBC News earlier this month.
Man deliberately violates Nova Scotia's forest ban in protestAfter the restrictions were put in place, army veteran Jeff Evely publicly defied the province's rule around walking in the woods, and was handed a ticket of $28,000, which he plans to challenge in court.
The Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-profit organization which also challenged Ottawa's use of the Emergencies Act to clear convoy protesters in 2022, also plans to challenge Nova Scotia's province wide ban.
But Fred Delorey, chair of North Star Public Affairs, an agency that specializes in politics and public policy, says most people he's talked to in Nova Scotia support the restrictions.
"We have to understand that sometimes the governments have to make tough decisions that puts the people first and the province first. And … to me it was a no-brainer," said Delorey, who also managed the national Conservative campaign in 2021.
Instead, he says much of the pushback has come from groups outside the province who either believe that people should be able to travel freely, or those who feel this is an act of government overreach.
Lifting restrictions
In New Brunswick, industrial work in forested areas was put on pause, which meant woodlot owners couldn't cut and harvest their timber.
Rick Doucett, president of the New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot owners, said his members understood and complied with the province's restrictions, but it meant a huge financial hit for many people.
"The people who work out there, I think they have a great understanding that the province is doing the right thing in shutting things down," Doucett told Shift host Vanessa Vander Valk.
"The challenge of course for them is they can't pay their bills. And so that's where maybe we need to come up with a way for people to do the right thing under the extreme circumstances, but also not be hit so hard financially."
Some
say Nova Scotia's wildfire mitigation measure to ban people from going
into the woods goes too far, while others argue it's a necessary
inconvenience. (CBC)
Some restrictions have since been lifted. New Brunswick reopened Crown land to the public on Monday, which had been closed since Aug. 10. Many cities across the province followed suit, opening access to public parks and trails, though there is still a burn ban throughout the province.
Nova Scotia is also still under a burn ban, and has restrictions on entering Crown land, as crews continue to battle dangerous fires in Annapolis County.
But even once those restrictions are lifted, Kennedy says that won't be the end of the conversation, as wildfires are expected to be an annual challenge.
"We might need to think creatively about how we approach these restrictions. Because what's palatable for one weekend in a season might not be something that communities are really willing to live with for two weeks, four weeks, six weeks of the season," said Kennedy.
'A people problem'
Kennedy says it can be easy to imagine wildfires as a problem that can be solved by technology, such as better equipment or more fire bombers.
But, he says, both those who are frustrated with the restrictions, and those making the restrictions, need to remember the people involved. He also says no politician is excited about having to restrict people's movement.
"Fire is fundamentally a people problem. It's a values problem. It's the question of what we care about, how we prioritize it, and how we choose to come up with different creative solutions together," said Kennedy.
Smoke
billows from a fire near the Bayers Lake Business Park in Halifax on
Tuesday, Aug. 12. Eric Kennedy says that as fire seasons get longer,
provinces and the public will have to work together to find solutions. (Michael Gorman/CBC)
Kennedy says it's also important for governments to be transparent about why exactly restrictions are being put in place.
"I do think it's really important that agencies empathetically understand where some of this resistance comes from and work to build trust and understanding in their communications," said Kennedy.
"Just telling someone a rule, 'Here, you can't do this, you have to trust us on it,' is never going to go over well."
This can look like having staff in communities, so the news is coming from a trusted person and not a press release. Additionally, it can come in the form of education on why restrictions are being put in place.
Or, rather than focusing on rules, Kennedy says we could consider potential ways to make some outdoor activities safer through mitigation efforts.
"Perhaps we can be a little bit less restrictive with the rule regimes by investing in some of the infrastructure and tending to some of environments in ways that create safe places for fires or fishing."
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N.S. man purposely violates ban on entering woods, gets handed $28K fine
Jeff Evely violated restriction so he could challenge it in court
Man deliberately violates Nova Scotia's forest ban in protestA Nova Scotia man has been slapped with a fine worth more than $28,000 after deliberately violating the province's ban on woods travel, a move he says was necessary to challenge the provincial proclamation in court.
In an effort to prevent wildfires in the midst of a drought, the Nova Scotia government has imposed a ban on anyone entering the woods — including hiking, fishing and camping — until Oct. 15 or until conditions improve. There is also a ban of open fires.
The fine for violating the proclamation under the Forests Act is $25,000. A victim surcharge and HST also apply to the fine, bringing the total to $28,872.50.
Last Friday, Jeff Evely of Coxheath, N.S., arrived at the Department of Natural Resources office just outside Sydney and declared he would be walking into the woods nearby. He recorded audio and video of his encounter and posted it on his Facebook page.
"I want to challenge this order in court, and the only way for me to do that is to get the fine. I'm not trying to make trouble for your guys," he told the official.
"I'm ordering you to not," the worker replied.
"Does somebody want to follow me out there?" asked Evely.
Jeff Evely was given a ticket for violating Section 25 of the province's Forests Act. (Submitted by Jeff Evely)
He is later seen walking into dense woods before heading back into the office. Evely is then handed a summary offence ticket.
Evely, a retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who ran as a candidate for the People's Party of Canada in the April federal election, argues the ban is too restrictive and an example of government overreach.
"There is no logical connection to the goal of preventing wildfires to barring my sneakers from the woods," said Evely in an interview at Petersfield Provincial Park, where he regularly walks his dog.
"It goes too far."
This isn't the first time Evely has legally challenged a ban on entering the woods. In fact, it was the outcome of that case that led him to purposely violate the restriction this time around.
A similar ban was put in place in May 2023 as two major wildfires burned in Halifax and Shelburne counties, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.
Forest bans in N.B. and N.S. spark backlash, confusionAbout two weeks after the ban was lifted, Evely filed an application for judicial review of the natural resources minister's proclamation, arguing his rights were infringed since the two wildfires did not impact his Cape Breton community. He also argued the provincewide ban was put in place arbitrarily.
In a decision dated Jan. 22, 2024, Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice Jamie Campbell ruled Evely did not have standing, meaning he did not have a legal basis to bring the case to court, given there were no charges or fines against him.
Campbell noted Evely was seeking a declaration saying that the minister's decision was unreasonable and beyond the authority granted under the Forests Act.
"But the proclamation issued by the minister has been revoked. The court cannot declare something invalid that is no longer in force," Campbell wrote.
He ruled the application therefore could not proceed.
Evely said he believes the court has no choice this time around but to examine the legality of the restrictions and whether they are constitutional.
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Toronto lawyer Marty Moore will help represent Evely. Moore leads a team of lawyers at Charter Advocates Canada, which is funded by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms.
Moore said there are a few avenues they may take, including an application for a judicial review. The team is reviewing the case and will decide how to proceed in the coming days and weeks.
"It's an arbitrary restriction. It's not rationally connected to stopping forest fires, by preventing people from doing activities that have nothing to do with the creation of forest fires," said Moore.
"You can't cause a forest fire simply by walking through the forest. And in fact, you might be in a position to prevent a forest fire by reporting an early combustion or even reporting someone who's intentionally going out into the woods to set a forest fire."
Moore said he believes Evely does have standing for a judicial review in this case, given he was issued a summary offence ticket and fined.
'Widespread support' for ban: Natural Resources
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has said the ban was put in place following recommendations from experts.
"So the experts gave the advice. I agreed with it. I'm happy to make sure that we're doing everything we can to protect people, to protect property and try to just get through this fire season," Houston told reporters last week.
In a statement Tuesday, the Department of Natural Resources said the decision was not made lightly. It said the current conditions are extremely dangerous.
"We're asking all Nova Scotians to take seriously the precautionary measures we've put in place.… Our teams and experts analyze data on a daily basis to make the best decisions for the protection of Nova Scotians and their homes and communities," the statement said.
"We have seen widespread support from across multiple business sectors and from Nova Scotians who want to do the right thing."
Bans also in place in N.B., N.L.
Ken McMullen, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, said such bans are imposed for a reason and it's better to err on the side of caution.
"I know that this might appear inconvenient. I understand that it might seem over the top. The reality is desperate times may call for desperate measures," said McMullen, who is fire chief for the City of Red Deer in Alberta.
Scott Tingley, manager of forest protection with Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources, has repeatedly noted that the vast majority of the province's forest fires — 97 per cent — are caused by humans.
Newfoundland and Labrador, where multiple wildfires are burning, has vowed to impose lofty fines on people who violate its fire ban. Fines now range from $50,000 to $150,000, as well as up to a year in prison.
New Brunswickers are being asked to stay out of the woods, and the province has banned all access to Crown land as crews battle 10 active wildfires, including two major ones. But it has not imposed a hefty fine.
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Freedom Update: Court Greenlights CCF Challenge to NS's Woods Ban
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From: Christine Van Geyn <cvangeyn@theccf.ca>
Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Subject: Nova Scotia tried to block us from challenging their woods ban...
To: <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
David,
I have an important update in our case challenging the Nova Scotia hiking ban.
As you know, the Nova Scotia government has restricted access to the woods for all activities—including simply going for a walk—until October 15. Fire bans during droughts are reasonable. But banning people from walking in the woods is not only unreasonable—it’s beyond the government’s legal authority.
This kind of overreach prioritizes hypothetical risks over our most basic liberties. That’s why it must be reviewed by a court.
Today, the government tried to stop us before we even began. Their lawyers argued that the Canadian Constitution Foundation shouldn’t be allowed to bring this case—that we don’t have “standing.” They dismissed us as a “come from away,” claiming we can’t represent Nova Scotians.
But that didn’t stop us. We’ve heard from hundreds of Nova Scotians who oppose this ban, and I am proud to fight for every one of you.
Today the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia agreed with us. The Court granted the CCF public interest standing in this case.
That means we’re moving forward—on behalf of everyone in Nova Scotia.
The government’s tactics are absurd. In 2023, when a Nova Scotian named Jeff Evely tried to challenge a similar ban, they argued he didn’t have private standing. Now, when the CCF brings the case, they claim we don’t have public standing. Their position boils down to this: no one should be able to challenge them at all. They want to be immune from review.
Thanks to today’s decision, they won’t get that immunity.
The next step is setting dates and directions for a full hearing. That’s when we’ll finally get to see the government’s record and hold them accountable in court.
But here’s the reality: this fight is going to be expensive. We've raised more than $15,000 so far from our generous supporters—but to see it through, we need to raise $40,000.
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Date: Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Subject: INTERVIEW: The NS veteran fined $28k for woods walk
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INTERVIEW: The NS veteran fined $28k for woods walk'Disrupted' host Melanie Bennet speaks to Jeff Evely, the Nova Scotia veteran fined over $28,000 for walking into the woods
Nova Scotia has imposed Canada’s first climate lockdown. In this episode of ‘Disrupted,’ host Melanie Bennet examines Nova Scotia’s sweeping provincial ban on free movement, allegedly to prevent wildfires - including talking to the veteran fined over $28,000 for daring to step into the woods. While the government targets walking in the forest, the data tells a very different story: arson and mismanaged debris burns top the list of causes. Hiking doesn’t even register. Guests Jeff Evely and retired wildfire commander Peter MacIsaac join the show to expose the policy failures behind Nova Scotia’s fire strategy, the dismantling of early detection systems, and the erosion of Charter rights through arbitrary and unconstitutional enforcement. All this and more on this week’s episode of Disrupted. Juno News brings you the stories the legacy media doesn’t want to touch. Support independent media. Become a Juno News premium subscriber today.  NOTE: Melanie introduces Peter MacIsaac as a forestry technician which was incorrect. Peter is a retired forestry technologist. You’re currently a free subscriber to Juno News. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. .
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On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 12:43 AM David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> wrote: Jeffrey Evely PPC
Jeff Evely is a retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. He was born and raised in Coxheath, NS, and joined Canada’s military in 2001, out of CFRC Sydney, as an electronic communications specialist. Throughout his 20-year career, Jeff has had the privilege of deploying to Afghanistan (2009), and Iraq (2019); he served with NORAD, defending the skies of North America, from 2010-2014; and he completed the 100th annual 4-Day Marches, in Nijmegen, Netherlands, in 2016. Through his travels, Jeff has had the pleasure of coaching boxing, in NS; mixed martial arts, in Afghanistan; Jr. girls’ cheerleading and softball, in Florida; and he spent three years helping homeless veterans of the streets of our nation’s capitol, as the Chapter Lead for Ottawa Soldiers Helping Soldiers. Since his retirement from the military, in Sept 2021, Jeff has returned to his home riding of Sydney-Victoria to keep fighting for Canada.Name: Jeff Evely
Rank: Master Warrant Officer (Retired)
Trade: Aerospace Telecommunication and Information Systems Technician
Years served: 2001-2021
Additional info: Jeff is a native of Nova Scotia, with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a 4-year NORAD posting to the US. He completed the 100th Nijmegen Marches, in 2016. He has been active in his community his entire adult life - volunteering to coach boxing, mixed martial arts, cheerleading, and softball - and spent much of his time during the last three years of his military career helping homeless veterans off the streets of Ottawa. Upon his retirement, in 2021, Jeff retired to his native home of Cape Breton Island, where became active in the Freedom Movement - defying mandates, attending the Freedom Convoy, Rolling Thunder, and marching over 200kms with James Topp. He was one of the original members of V4F, from the National War Monument, and currently hosts the daily V4F Podcast on issues affecting freedom-loving Canadian patiots.
Member group: Atlantic Region (Newfoundland, PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick)
V4f position: Ops Sergeant Major
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Vlad Tepes Veterans for Freedom V4F live broadcast on Chinese interference in Canadian politics and more
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It should still be available to play from the start once it is over
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From: Roger Langille <rglangille@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: I trust that Feds knew why I was studying many ridings not just the newly created one on Cape Breton Island
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
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All I
know is Atlantic Canada has a lot to gain with a new Prime Minister and
will only continue to sink with the same policies continued.
Roger Langille
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From: Fraser, Sean - M.P. <Sean.Fraser@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Subject: Automatic reply: Methinks you must enjoy the news today about Higgy's plan with the EUB as much as I do N'esy Pas René Legacy?
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> Thank you for your message. This is an automated reply.
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Veuillez noter que je reçois actuellement un nombre extrêmement élevé de courriels.
Si vous vous renseignez sur l'engagement du Canada à accueillir les réfugiés afghans vulnérables, vous pouvez trouver plus d'information sur la réponse du Canada à la situation en Afghanistan ici.
Le gouvernement du Canada reste ferme dans son engagement à accueillir des réfugiés afghans au Canada, et s'efforcera d'augmenter le nombre de réfugiés admissibles à 40 000. Cela se fera par le biais de deux programmes :
Un programme d'immigration spécial pour les ressortissants afghans, et leurs familles, qui ont aidé le gouvernement du Canada.
Vous n'avez pas besoin d'être actuellement en Afghanistan ou d'y retourner pour être admissible ou pour que votre demande soit traitée, une fois que vous serez en mesure de présenter une demande.
Pour en savoir plus sur ce programme d'immigration spécial
2. Un programme humanitaire spécial axé sur la réinstallation des ressortissants afghans qui
· se trouvent à l'extérieur de l'Afghanistan
· n’ont pas de solution durable dans un pays tiers
· font partie de l'un des groupes suivants :
· femmes leaders,
· défenseurs des droits de la personne,
· minorités religieuses ou ethniques persécutées,
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On Sun, Apr 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> wrote: ---------- Original message ---------
From: Drouin, Nathalie G <h>
Date: Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: The Great Canadian Gong Show Round Two
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> Good day,
Please note that I am currently away from the office until Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
During my absence Ted Gallivan will be acting on my behalf.
For any assistance, please contact my office at (613) 957-5056.
Thank you
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Bonjour,
Veuillez noter que je suis présentement absente du bureau jusqu'à mardi le 22 avril 2025.
Pendant mon absence Ted Gallivan assumera l'intérim.
Pour toute assistance, veuillez communiquer avec mon bureau au (613) 957-5056.
Merci
Newly created Cape Breton riding may be one to watch in upcoming federal election
Published: April 17, 2025 at 3:53PM EDT
RESERVE MINES, N.S. — The highway in Reserve Mines, N.S., – located between Glace Bay and Sydney – appears to have an equal amount of red and blue election signs lining the roadway.
This may mean there’s an engaged voter base in the newly-created riding of Sydney-Glace Bay, with a variety of issues that are top-of-mind for voters.
“(I’m) probably looking at housing,” said one voter at Sydney’s Mayflower Mall. “The cost-of-living crisis is pretty unsubstantial right now.”
“Oh, health care, big time,” answered another voter when asked about top election priorities.
Cape Breton University political scientist Tom Urbaniak agreed that voter interest seems high both in Sydney-Glace Bay and in Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish.
“This has the feeling of being a generational election, that the results of this election will sort of set a path or set a course,” Urbaniak said on Thursday.
Urbaniak said, while there isn’t any hard polling data, the race in Sydney-Glace Bay appears to be a fairly close one.
Election signs are seen in the riding of Sydney-Glace Bay in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. (CTV Atlantic/Ryan MacDonald)
However, he feels Liberal incumbent Mike Kelloway is still the favourite to win.
“So, I don’t think that the national Liberal headquarters right now are worried about this riding,” Urbaniak said. “If they are, then we might see the Liberal leader in Cape Breton next week.”
Along with the Conservatives Anna Manley, candidates are also on the ballot for the NDP (Kim Losier), the Peoples Party of Canada (Jeff Evely), the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada (Nik Boisvert), the Canadian Future Party (Chris Gallant), the Libertarians (Michael Pittman), along with one Independent (Joe Ward).
The Green candidates in both ridings that include Cape Breton have withdrawn.
Urbaniak said while there are multiple strong campaigns on the ground, he doesn’t envision a scenario where the Liberals win a majority and lose Sydney-Glace Bay.
“If we’re watching election coverage and once the polls close we see Sydney-Glace Bay tilting towards the Conservatives, this is going to tell me that something is brewing nationally,” he predicted.
Meanwhile, with national pride currently a hot topic, voters were happy to weigh in on Thursday with what they want out of their next government.
“Just (someone who) cares the most about the everyday Canadian being able to afford to live in Canada,” one voter said.
“I don’t actually know who I’m going to vote for until I actually get to the voter booth,” added another.
Advance polling starts on Friday, ahead of the April 28 federal election date.
Election signs are seen in the riding of Sydney-Glace Bay in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. (CTV Atlantic/Ryan MacDonald)
Ryan MacDonald
Journalist, CTVNewsAtlantic.ca
Cape Breton--Canso--Antigonish (Nova Scotia)
General Election (Monday, April 28, 2025)This list of confirmed candidates was issued on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Candidates in your electoral district Candidate name Status Party name Office phone number Candidate's website * Name of official agent Name of auditor Jaime Battiste Confirmed Liberal Party of Canada Aleem Khan Harry Mortimer Joanna Clark Confirmed New Democratic Party Karen Hobden Allan MacMaster Confirmed Conservative Party of Canada Diane Chisholm Graham Sweett Ryan Smyth Confirmed People's Party of Canada Yen Ngoc Nguyen Rebecca Wall Confirmed Independent Mary Gould ---------- Original message ---------
From: Battiste, Jaime - M.P. <Jaime.Battiste@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Chandra Arya and Mark Carney's Chief of Staff Marco Mendicino should check their email
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> Thank you for contacting the office of Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria.
This inbox receives an extremely high volume of incoming correspondence, and we will respond as soon as we can. Priority will always be given to constituents in Sydney-Victoria.
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From: Roger Langille <rglangille@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: Cumberland North MLA Update March 14th, 2022 (Case Ref: ES3077)
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Cc: <mla@esmithmccrossinmla.com>, PREMIER <PREMIER@gov.ns.ca>, <mscott@cumberlandcounty.ns.ca>, motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, blaine.higgs <blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, premier <premier@ontario.ca>, premier <premier@gov.ab.ca>, sheilagunnreid <sheilagunnreid@gmail.com>, Christopher Scott <chris.scott@ whistlestoptruckstop.ca>, kingpatrick278 <kingpatrick278@gmail.com>, freedomreport.ca <freedomreport.ca@gmail.com> that was hoogavans bankthey are part of the Dutch Steel company their engineering branch Burlington Ontario hired by Russell McClellanthese are the guys that got upset because I was paying $10 million for the steel plant and they didn't want to pay anything for it and wanted to continue to operate it under the existing contract where they're making nothing but moneyRoger LangilleOn Tue, Mar 15, 2022, 13:25 David Amos, <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> wrote: Perhaps you people should put your heads together and figure out what
Roger Langille and I are up to lately
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/economic-development- minister-won-t-talk-to- prospective-sysco-buyer-1. 192879
Economic development minister won't talk to prospective Sysco buyer
CBC News · Posted: Oct 19, 1999 5:19 AM ET
Nova Scotia's economic development minister says he won't get involved
in a Vancouver businessman's attempt to buy Sydney Steel.
Roger Langille is a British Columbia businessman who wants to buy
Sydney Steel. He says he has $100 million in financial backing and
some top people from the industry working for him.
But Langille says neither the bank nor the province will return any of
his calls.
Gordon Balser says political interference has been a problem with
Sysco all along. And he won't contact the bank hired to sell the steel
mill.
"What we've been doing consistently is directing any contact to the
deputy minister responsible and then from him to ABN Amro, because we
don't want to have this process be contaminated by politics," said
Balser.
Langille is now backing out of his plan to put a bid in on Sysco.
CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
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From: Roger Langille <rglangille@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:30:01 -0800
Subject: freedom convoy
To: david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com
my name is Roger Langille
I'm the one the one on the live broadcast and pitched for the freedom
convoy to be formed and for us to go to Ottawa and stay there until all the
restrictions were lifted
the people that are in jail we're not involved in any of this until after I
pitched the plan.
can you please call me
1 778 710 0111 cel
1 604 566 4544 office
Roger Langille
Mayor
Murray Scott
Term: OCT 2020 TO OCT 2024
Phone: 902-664-9881
Send an email to Murray Scott
mscott@cumberlandcounty.ns.ca
Murray Scott was elected in October 2020 as the first Mayor of the
Municipality of Cumberland following a shift away from the Warden
system of governance. Mayor Scott was born and grew up in Springhill,
NS. This is also where he and wife Linda raised their two children. He
was a member of the Moncton City Police Force and returned to
Springhill in 1983 to join the Springhill Police Service.
Mayor Scott served 12 years as MLA for Cumberland South. During his
provincial political career, he was Speaker of the Nova Scotia
Legislature, and held several cabinet portfolios, including Minister
of Justice, Attorney General, Minister of Transportation and
Infrastructure Renewal and Minister of Economic Development. He met
regularly with people and community groups in each area to address
their concerns and to work on solutions. Mayor Scott looks forward to
continuing this practice as mayor of the Municipality of Cumberland in
a full-time capacity.
On 3/15/22, mla@esmithmccrossinmla.com <mla@esmithmccrossinmla.com> wrote:
>
>
> Dear David Amos
>
>
>
> MLA Weekly Update
>
> Date Monday, March 14th, 2022
>
> My Mission as MLA for Cumberland North
>
> Now is ReBuilding Cumberland North Together with you
>
> Building on a Foundation of -
> Truth and Justice
> Determination and Dedication
> Servant Leadership
> Honesty
> Empowering All People
>
> We will Build On the Pillars of -
> Health Care
> Poverty Reduction
> Caring for our Earth
> Entrepreneurship
>
> Last week in Politics was a busy and productive week.
>
> Globally
>
> The invasion into Ukraine by the Russian army has been devastating. Many
> people are feeling helpless as they watch the news.
> The federal government have placed sanctions on Russia however many people
> are feeling more needs to be done to stop the deadly attacks.
> Several local people including Dr. Carolyn Hollis and Dr Tena Frizzle have
> gathered supplies to have shipped over to aid in the medical and refugee
> care such as medical supplies, baby formula and other basic needs. My son
> Thomas came up with an idea for a local fundraiser to sell stickers of the
> Ukraine flag so local people can show their support and also raise some
> funds. The funds we raise will be donated to Rotary International and used
> in the disaster relief. If you would like to purchase a sticker/flag please
> contact my office 902-661-2288. Funds can be donated and e-transferred
> to cumberlandnorthbenefitsociety@ gmail.com
>
> National
>
> The Federal Conservative party is in a Leadership race. Peter MacKay
> announced on the weekend that he will not be seeking the Leadership of the
> Party.
>
> Parliament resumes next Monday, March 21st.
>
> Provincial
>
> The Nova Scotia Legislature resumes next week, March 24th. Energy prices of
> oil, gas and diesel, future costs of electricity, along with the continued
> lack of housing and lack of accessible health care will likely be topics of
> discussion and debate. The new government will be tabling their first budget
> as well this spring.
>
> Cumberland North
>
> In addition to assisting many constituents with personal and family issues,
> I attended several meetings on behalf of the people I represent. The first
> meeting on Monday, was of great important at the Chignecto Isthmus.
>
> Rising sea levels have placed risk to critical infrastructure for
> transportation for CN Rail and the TransCanada Highway and utilities on the
> Atlantic Gateway, our Chignecto Isthmus. It's Time for Action.
> Thankful to our MP Stephen Ellis and his colleagues MP Melissa Lantsman, MP
> Rick Perkins and MP Scott Aitchison for taking time to learn about the
> importance of the consultant study being released and work getting
> done!
>
>
> Health Care and Kidney Dialysis
> Cumberland County, NS and Westmoreland, NB have shared clinical health
> services for a lifetime. For some reason, which has not been made known
> publicly, some Cumberland County patients that receive dialysis 3 times a
> week at the George Dumont Hospital in Moncton were told by staff there that
> their services at the NB hospital was going to end abruptly in 2 weeks.
> After several phone calls and a letter to both Premiers, our province have
> given assurance to me and patients that this disruption in life saving care
> will not happen.
> The Department of Health and Cumberland Regional Health Centre does have
> planning underway for an expansion of the Emergency Department as well as
> plans for a 12 unit dialysis unit. This was first announced in December
> 2020. I have also been pushing for a cancer care unit to be built at the
> same time to better service our people.
> https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/news/cumberland- regional-hospital-in-line-for- expanded-er-new-dialysis-unit- 526779/
>
> I will continue to advocate for the needs of our people. Below is a link to
> a recent article written by Darrell Cole with quotes from patients Rob
> Campbell and Michelle LeBlanc.
>
> https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/i-want- to-know-whats-going-on-ns- kidney-dialysis-patients-want- answers-100705102/?fbclid= IwAR2SP7MHhsT12WN0JauaqFJZgFeM qiRGUKmHQa0ezfesOvOXm3sQJWjzPe M
>
>
>
> Meeting with Minister of Justice
> Last week I meet with the Minister to discuss the concerning culture of
> misogyny in the justice system. I have had several victims over the past 4
> years come to me due to violence (both physical and sexual) being ignored,
> dismissed by law enforcement and/or Crown Prosecutors. Recently during the
> pandemic, cases of sexual assault have even been dropped and the reason
> given was due to the length of time waiting to go to trial. This is very
> upsetting to victims and law enforcement and must change. We must find the
> underlying causes and then make changes to ensure improvements are
> made.
>
>
> Meeting with NS Power
> Last week I met with the COO and VP of Nova Scotia Power to discuss
> electricity in Nova Scotia. The needs of our local area was discussed and I
> was briefed on the future goals of energy with respect to reducing
> greenhouse gas emissions and the plan of getting off coal as a source of
> energy to produce electricity. Cumberland County plays a valuable role in
> energy for the province and will continue to do so.
>
> New name for Pugwash Hospital
> Nova Scotia Health announced a new name for the new Pugwash Hospital last
> week. The name of the new facility will be the North Cumberland Health Care
> Centre.
>
> New Additional MLA Office
> I am pleased to announce a second location for MLA work here in Cumberland
> North. Kait Saxton is Director of Legislative Affairs and Communications and
> will be working part time in Pugwash office and part time in the Amherst
> office. The new office in Pugwash will open next week at the Village Hall on
> Water Street. Once the Spring Legislative Session is complete I will also be
> available to meet with local people at this new office in Pugwash. Thank you
> to the Village Commissioners and Clerk Lisa Betts for renting this space for
> more MLA work.
>
> Dan Gould continues to fill the role of Director of Casework and currently
> Quentin Knock is working part-time as an assistant. We have an excellent
> team and together we are working to achieve the goals set out by the people
> of Cumberland North.
>
> Please contact my office anytime to receive assistance. 902-661-2288.
>
> We recently added a volunteer to our team who is working to compile all the
> services available to Seniors in Cumberland North. Once this information is
> gathered we will share actively with everyone.
>
>
> Gas, Diesel and Oil Prices
> Temporary measures are required now to alleviate the pain at the gas pumps.
> Allan MacMaster, a Cabinet Minister under the Tim Houston government has
> spoken about these challenges and we are looking forward to seeing some
> urgent changes made to help the people.
> The price of gas, diesel and oil are crippling the budgets of both families
> and businesses. In Cumberland County, people have to drive great distances
> to work, to the grocery store and to medical appointments. They cannot take
> transit or hop on a bicycle. It is time for the provincial and federal
> governments to make immediate tax changes. The changes can be temporary
> during this current crisis. Currently HST (15% in NS) is taxed on the
> commodity price as well as the federal excise tax, the provincial motive tax
> and the carbon tax. Citizens should not be paying tax on tax. The fact is
> the higher prices of oil, diesel and gas creates a windfall for governments
> due to the HST.
> Government should be taxing less and allow people to keep more of their own
> money; stop creating the need for more reliance on the government. One
> option available to governments involves the lowering or removal of the HST
> on gas, diesel and oil by both Federal and Provincial
> governments. Also the Province should only apply tax to the
> commodity price- as is done for natural gas and temporarily reduce or remove
> the provincial motive gas tax.
> Increased gas and diesel prices affect the price of everything including
> necessities like food. Some people are contacting me because they cannot
> afford to heat their homes or have hot water due to the increasing price of
> oil.
>
> Roads and Spring Conditions
> Potholes are exceptionally bad this season.
> Please call the Public Works contact number if you see any roads that need
> repair. You can also contact my office and I will share with the Area
> Managers. 1-844-696-7737
> For the Roads within the Town of Amherst please call the Town
> directly.
>
>
>
> Congratulations to Donna Gogan for opening of her Jamaican Restaurant in
> Amherst. It is located at
> 12 Prince Arthur Street in the former location of Bambino’s
> Pizzeria.
> https://www.facebook.com/Portlanderjamaicanrestaurantno vascotia/
>
>
> Birthday’s
> Wishing everyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary a special day; this
> week some of the people celebrating include:
>
> 14th Monday - Dale Davis and Matt Haylock
> 15th Tuesday - Brian Goldrich and Nancy Walsh
> 16th Wednesday - Randy Breau
> 17th Thursday - Patricia Gould
> 18th Friday - Stacey Gilroy, Cindy LeBlanc and Sue Reid
> 19th Saturday - Peter Chapman and Cheryl MacIntosh
>
>
> Obituary’s
> Please accept my sympathies to anyone who has lost a loved one recently,
> including the friends and families of:
>
> Meredith McCartney (daughter of the late Heather Wilkes)
>
> https://wallacefuneralhome.com/tribute/details/3939/ Meredith-McCartney/obituary. html#tribute-start
>
>
> Gloria Audrey Tutkaluk
>
> https://www.arbormemorial.ca/campbells/obituaries/gloria- audrey-tutkaluk/80345
>
>
> Cpl Roy Elbert Tower, CD
>
> https://www.arbormemorial.ca/campbells/obituaries/cpl-roy- elbert-tower-cd/80222
>
>
> John Fitzgerald Farrow
>
>
> https://www.arbormemorial.ca/campbells/obituaries/john- fitzgerald-farrow/80216
>
>
> Eleanor Mae Fromm
>
> https://www.arbormemorial.ca/campbells/obituaries/eleanor- mae-fromm/80088
>
>
> Janet Pauley
>
> https://www.mmcfunerals.com/obituary/janet-pauley
>
>
> Final words
>
> Keep the Faith
> Don’t give up
> Set your goals and create a plan to achieve them
> Build a strong support team, it doesn’t have to be large, it can be
> small but mighty
> When you come upon hurdles and closed doors, reevaluate, refocus and
> continue forward.
> It is the only direction to go
>
> Have a great week, Take care of yourself and take care of others,
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
> If you wish to unsubscribe please contact us at Daniel.Gould@novascotia.ca
>
>
> Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin MBA, BScN
> Cumberland North MLA
>
> Live everyday to the fullest and love as much as humanly possible.
>
>
>
Ryan Smyth takes another run and public office, Running for the People’s Party in Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish
Apr 16, 2025 | Local News
Ryan Smyth is returning to the political arena, this time as a People`s party of Canada candidate for Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish in the upcoming federal election.
Smyth, originally from Ontario and now living in the Antigonish area since 2016, works in computer software. He ran twice provincially for the Atlantic Party and once federally for the Rhino Party. He said he wanted to run in the election because it`s important that the idea of freedom leading to prosperity gets out there.
As for the major issues in the upcoming to the election, Smyth said they all come down to the economy.
Audio Player00:00Smyth encourages people to vote their conscience, look into the different platforms, and vote for what will make Canada better.
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I bet Allan MacMaster regrets quitting his fancy provincial positionIMHO Jaime Battiste dropped out of leadership after he and Carney made a deal I have no doubt he would love be the next Cabinet Minister for Indigenous AffairsI’m confused by what exactly Ms. Wall plans to do. I wanted to vote independent, I planned to, but listening to this, she hasn’t even talked about what she plans to actually do. I’m going to have to reconsider my vote because I don’t have faith in independent now.After 21 very long years Its rough for this independent have faith in the electorate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ERN3OrEBWU&t=16s I heard nothing from Rebecca Wall that impressed me. No policy talk just a lot of self praise@Tracy-zi7dq my thoughts exactly@lezbesimmin Me Too
Apr 8, 2025Candidates in the new riding of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish say local issues are being overshadowed by the United States in this federal election campaign. One political scientist says Cape Bretoners usually vote for the candidate, but this election may be different. The CBC's Tom Ayers reports.Top Story
Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish all-candidates debate
Last Thursday evening at the Bear Head Room, at Port Hawkesbury's Civic Centre, five candidates took to the podium for a debate for the riding of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish. From the left are: Joanna Clark (NDP), Ryan Smyth (PPC), Rebecca Wall (Independent), Allan MacMaster (Conservative), Jaime Battiste (Liberal).
April 16, 2025
-by April MacDonald
All five candidates put their names in the running for the federal election in the riding of Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish.
There were five candidates that took to the podium at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre’s Bear Head Room and debated last Thursday evening.
The event was hosted by CBC Cape Breton and moderated by Steve Sutherland, host of CBC Radio’s Information Morning Cape Breton.
The debate was live-streamed on the CBC News Nova Scotia YouTube channel.
The all-candidates debate for the Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish riding featured representatives from five political parties: Allan MacMaster (Conservative), Rebecca Wall (Independent), Jaime Battiste (Liberal), Joanna Clark (NDP), and Ryan Smyth (PPC).
Candidates discussed their varying approaches to key issues affecting Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish.
Debates of this nature give voters an opportunity to learn a candidate’s stance on a variety of topics, including healthcare, education, economic development, environmental concerns, as well as local infrastructure.
Candidates responded to questions from moderator Steve Sutherland. There were no questions permitted from the audience, nor were those in attendance allowed to hold banners of support or show where their political affiliations lie.
Voters were there to gauge each candidate’s positions, as well as to get a sense of each of their personalities.
What kept coming up, time and time again, was the trade war with the United States, especially the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
While local issues were also discussed, candidates and voters were focused on who would be best suited to face the U.S. president.
Although there were five candidates on stage, the sparring and the tone made it clear that the race will likely boil down to the Liberal candidate, Jaime Battiste, and Conservative candidate, Allan MacMaster.
Key points discussed during the debate were:
Economic recovery and job creation: Candidates discussed the importance of economic recovery post-pandemic, emphasizing job creation in key sectors such as tourism, fisheries, and natural resources. Allan MacMaster focused on fiscal responsibility and supporting small businesses. Jaime Battiste highlighted investments in infrastructure and technology.
Access to healthcare was a significant topic, with candidates debating how to alleviate pressures on the healthcare system.
Joanna Clark called for increased funding for public healthcare and mental health services, while Ryan Smyth argued for a more market-driven approach to healthcare.
With regards to education, candidates spoke to funding and curriculum improvements.
Rebecca Wall emphasized the need for better support for students with disabilities. Jaime Battiste spoke about addressing teacher shortages and curriculum modernization.
Jaime Battiste asked MacMaster five times whether or not he believed in climate change, pointing out that the Conservative Leader, Pierre Pollieve, did not in fact believe in climate change. Eventually, MacMaster replied that “climate does change.”
With regards to climate change and environmental policies, candidates discussed on how to ensure sustainable development in the region, with Joanna Clark pushing for robust climate action plans. Ryan Smyth somewhat acknowledged climate concerns but showed much skepticism regarding any government intervention.
Local issues discussed were infrastructure needs, increasing services for rural areas, and supporting our Indigenous communities through reconciliation.
Candidates continued to remind the audience of their commitment to engaging with and listening to their constituents.
Candidate Platforms
Allan MacMaster (Conservative):
– Advocated for fiscal responsibility, small business support, and economic development.
– Promised to lower taxes and reduce government spending.
Rebecca Wall (Independent):
– Focused on grassroots issues, community engagement, and independent decision-making.
– Prioritized inclusive policies and support for marginalized communities.
Jaime Battiste (Liberal):
– Emphasized progressive social policies, healthcare funding, and local infrastructure investment.
– Championed diversity and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Joanna Clark (NDP):
– Committed to social justice, environmental sustainability, and equitable access to services.
– Advocated for universal healthcare, pharmacare, childcare, and affordable housing.
Ryan Smyth (PPC):
– Promoted individual freedoms, reducing government size, and a more market-oriented approach to various sectors.
– Critiqued current government policies on taxation and regulation.
Smyth received a roomful of booing and angered most of the people in attendance when he seemed to support Trump’s assertion that Canada would be better off as a 51st State.
Interactions between candidates, including challenges and rebuttals, were signs indicative of their readiness to engage in political discourse and handle criticism.
These debates are crucial as they provide voters with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their policies, views, and plans if elected.
Although there are many local issues facing the area, candidates said that what they are hearing door-to-door is the lack of affordability, the rising cost of food, and of course, the fear of the Trump administration and the threat of tariffs.
Candidates said, especially the Liberal and NDP, that the voters are very concerned with Canada’s broken relationship with the United States.
Battiste said, time and time again, that what he is hearing from voters is that this election will ultimately come down to Liberal Leader Mark Carney or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and who is the best leader to take on Trump.
Those wh
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