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Ian Peach: Is there a message in the Liberal by-election defeat?
Skip to Content Advertisement 1 Subscriber only Subscriber only Subscriber only Government has demonstrated disinterest in frustrations its behaviour has caused among provinces Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content On Monday, the federal Liberals lost two more by-elections, in Elmwood-Transcona in Manitoba and in Lasalle-Emard-Verdun in Quebec.
Ian Peach: A tough summer for incumbents
Citizen frustration with governments seems to be growing across the globe Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content This is proving a tough summer for incumbent political leaders in Western democracies. With a New Brunswick election this October, one wonders if Premier Blaine Higgs is thinking about this. Advertisement 2 Don't have an account?
Ian Peach: Invest in infrastructure that will build society
For infrastructure renewal to effectively address society’s challenges, governments need to be smart about investments Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content I have had the privilege this week of being part of a conversation, led by scholars at the University of New Brunswick and the Universite de Moncton, to begin to develop an infrastructure strategy for New Brunswick.
Ian Peach: Building faith in our electoral system a fundamental task
Building respect for integrity of democratic processes is a challenge in modern society Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content Recently, Elections New Brunswick mailed out a booklet providing people information on the upcoming provincial election. We received ours this week.
Ian Peach: Prosecutors’ strike a serious public concern
Criminal justice system is already overwhelmed Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content It has been reported this week that 99 percent of New Brunswick’s Crown prosecutors have voted in favour of striking. The New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors Association has been in contract talks with the provincial government for more than a year.
Ian Peach: Radon detection, prevention a good investment in health care
Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content As was reported this week, the advocacy group NB Lung has been arguing for some time the provincial government’s lung cancer screening program include those who have been exposed to high levels of radon.
Ian Peach: Gathering good data only part of property tax challenge
No property tax assessment technology, no matter how accurate, can create a fair tax system Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content The government announced this week that Service New Brunswick is beginning to develop and implement a new property tax assessment technology.
Ian Peach: Federal budget has some good moves, but lacking imagination
Advertisement 1 Lacks comprehensive plan to boost the incomes of Canadians most in need Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article content Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday.
Ian Peach: Federal Pharmacare Act will not give us pharmacare
Advertisement 1 In short, this legislation doesn’t actually do anything Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • Article content Last week, with much hullabaloo, the federal Liberals introduced Bill C-64, An Act respecting Pharmacare, in the House of Commons. Both the Liberals and the NDP were quick to declare this would add an important piece to Tommy Douglas’ original vision for medicare, by making prescription drugs available to Canadians for free.
Ian Peach: Avoid making helping people in need an administrative nightmare
Advertisement 1 Simplest way to ensure benefit goes to those who are meant to receive it is universal basic income Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • Article content Last month, in his State of the Province address, Premier Blaine Higgs promised a $300 “affordability measure for lower-income New Brunswick workers.” More recently, though, questions have also arisen about who will actually be eligible for this benefit. Advertisement 2 Don't have an account?
Ian Peach: Democracy is messy, but necessary
Whenever any of our democratically elected representatives seek to exclude citizens from democratic debate we have to be suspicious about why Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • Article content Democracy is a messy business. People’s opinions, and more to the point the way they may express them, may make us uncomfortable. Citizens tend to think that those who are making decisions on their behalf have a responsibility to listen to them and consider their views.
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Advertisement 1 Government needs to look carefully at whether supporting shale gas extraction in the province is good public policy Author of the article: • Perspectives on politics • • Article content This week, in light of the announcement that Southwestern Energy has been bought out by Chesapeake Energy to become the largest private natural gas producer in the U.S., Premier Blaine Higgs has once again started touting the shale gas extraction in New Brunswick.
PEACH: Regulate Airbnb rentals as commercial operations
Housing minister Jill Green is considering regulations on short-term rentals, including Airbnb. Photo: Airbnb
Changes are needed to limit provincial use of the notwithstanding clause
Much has already been written about Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s decision to apply the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to his controversial school pronoun policy. At its simplest, this preemptive move is meant to prevent judicial review of a new provincial rule stating that children under 16 require parental consent before school staff may recognize their changes of preferred names or pronouns.
PEACH: In favour of responsible government
The legislature is seen in this file photo. Photo: Brunswick News Archives
PEACH: Taming the rights-regressive “notwithstanding clause”
The New Brunswick legislature is seen in this file photo. The notwithstanding clause allows Parliament or a provincial or territorial legislature to pass a law that expressly declares that a government law or policy will operate “notwithstanding a provision included in section 2 [fundamental freedoms] or sections 7 to 15 [legal rights and equality rights] of this Charter.” Photo: Brunswick News Archives
PEACH: It is time to shut down AIM
Atlantic Towing sent their boat the Osprey to help with the AIM fire. Its water cannon shoots 1,000 litres per minute, according to Anne McInerney, vice-president of communications for J.D. Irving, Limited. Photo: Submitted
PEACH: Climate action and unintended consequences
Traffic congestion slows economic productivity, raises the prices of goods, harms health, creates pollution, and reduces the quality of peoples’ lives by subjecting them to long commutes. Photo: Submitted
PEACH: A late senator's fight for universal income
Hugh Segal was a senator and tireless advocate for a guaranteed income. Photo: Wikipedia
PEACH: Does the cabinet shuffle actually matter?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured arriving at Rideau Hall on Wednesday. Photo: Adam Huras/Parliament Hill
Much at stake for premiers' meetings
The country's premiers are pictured holding a closing press conference in Winnipeg on Wednesday. Photo: Submitted
PEACH: Premiers, their caucuses, and responsible government
Mary Wilson signs the documentation making her a new cabinet minister as Premier Blaine Higgs and Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy look on. Photo: John Chilibeck/Legislature Bureau
PEACH: Confronting the fiery reality of climate change
Calgary was under a special weather advisory due to wildfire smokes from various forest fires across Alberta and B.C. on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Photo: Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia
PEACH: Protecting democracy from the lure of power
Liberal MP Jenica Atwin is joined by Green MP Mike Morrice and NDP MP Daniel Blaikie in this file screenshot. Photo: Submitted
PEACH: In policy-making, take your time and do it right
Bill Hogan, the education minister, says his Tory government will amend the Education Act. Photo: John Chilibeck/Legislature Bureau
PEACH: Solar, wind, SMRs? No free lunch on energy
Pabineau First Nation Chief Terry Richardson speaks at a rally at the legislature last October. Photo: Savannah Awde/The Daily Gleaner «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience. They're safe and don't contain sensitive information.
PEACH: Health deal – the good, the bad, and the unprincipled | TJ.news
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured at meetings with the country's premiers in Ottawa on Tuesday. Photo: Adam Huras/Parliament Hill «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience.
PEACH: Health deal – the good, the bad, and the unprincipled | TJ.news
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PEACH: The backstory to the battle over health-care funding
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc Photo: Submitted «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience. They're safe and don't contain sensitive information.
PEACH: Health-care reform – Ottawa doesn’t necessarily know best | TJ.news
Canada's first ministers meet in Montreal in December 2018. Photo: Adam Huras/Parliament Hill «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience. They're safe and don't contain sensitive information.
PEACH: In 2022, we decided to forget about COVID, but ...
Vehicles line up at a Saskatchewan Health Authority COVID-19 testing site at the former Costco location off University Park Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Regina. Photo: Kayle Neis/Regina Leader-Post «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy.
PEACH: Riding commission’s careful approach the right one
Fredericton-area political leaders are questioning a proposed redraw of provincial ridings, issued by the electoral boundaries and representation commission Monday. The city's ask is pictured on the left, and the commission proposal is in part on the right. Photo: Submitted «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox.
PEACH: What’s behind the Alberta Sovereignty Act?
Premier Danielle Smith and Justice Minister Tyler Shandro share details on legislation intended to defend Alberta’s interests on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at the Alberta legislature in Edmonton. Photo: Greg Southam/Postmedia «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy.
PEACH: Population growth is good, but …
Ian Peach discusses how governments can play a role in making New Brunswick's growth journey smoother. Photo: Brunswick News Archive «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience. They're safe and don't contain sensitive information.
PEACH: Solving the shortage of family doctors takes creativity
Health Minister Bruce Fitch; Martine DesRoches, vice-president of primary care for Medavie Health Services; Dr. Isabelle-Anne Girouard, doctor at the Moncton NB Health Link Clinic; and Richard Losier, president of Medavie Health Services. Photo: Alan Cochrane/Times & Transcript «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox.
PEACH: To protect us from COVID wave, share the analysis
Dr. Yves Léger, acting deputy chief medical officer of health, is pictured in this file photo. Photo: Sarah Seeley/Times & Transcript «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience. They're safe and don't contain sensitive information.
PEACH: We must live every day in truth and reconciliation
A gathering was held at the Healing Grounds in Listuguj on Sept. 30, which included a community feast, to recognize National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Photo: Trevor McNally/The Tribune «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy.
PEACH: Partisanship should play no part in honouring our Queen
Ian Peach argues the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is being unfairly excluded by the federal government. This photo dates to when the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples filed an application to the Federal Court of Canada to address what it sees as inequities in funding for Indigenous peoples living off-reserve. Photo: Submitted «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox.
PEACH: Public policy decisions need to follow the evidence
Chancery Place in downtown Fredericton houses much of the province's civil service. Photo: Daily Gleaner «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience. They're safe and don't contain sensitive information.
PEACH: Opportunities abound for N.B. in climate change fight
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a highly anticipated hydrogen co-operation agreement on Tuesday in Newfoundland. Photo: Submitted «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience.
Access and quality matter in health care
James Fiorica, chief medical officer at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, left, talks with Richard Brown, medical director of Sarasota Memorial's Jellison Cancer Institute, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Fla. Photo: Thomas Simonetti/The Washington Post «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy.
PEACH: End unfair treatment of off-reserve Indigenous people
Chief Barry LaBillois represents Indigenous people off-reserve as president of the New Brunswick Aboriginal People's Council. Photo: Submitted «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience.
PEACH: Feds can't ignore health care funding forever
Canada’s premiers, including Premier Blaine Higgs, wrapped up two days of meetings in Victoria, where premiers took turns criticizing the feds for not being at the table as the country’s health care system faces massive backlogs and staffing shortages. Photo: Submitted «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy.
PEACH: Reconciliation must go beyond symbolism
Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers and Wolastoq Grand Chief Ron Tremblay hold a wampum belt as musician Jeremy Dutcher sings and dances at City Hall. Photo: John Chilibeck/The Daily Gleaner «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience.
PEACH: Make SNB property assessments fair and transparent
Service New Brunswick's approach to property assessments is insufficiently transparent, writes Ian Peach. Photo: Brunswick News Archives «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience. They're safe and don't contain sensitive information.
PEACH: Government's job is to defend the public interest
Columnist Ian Peach takes issue with the federal government's Canada Infrastructure Bank, brought in by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Photo: Tim Jaques/ The Tribune «» Already have an account?  Login here. When you click "Sign up", you will receive headlines and breaking news alerts to your inbox. By creating an account, you agree to the  Terms and Conditions  and  Privacy Policy. Cookies We've placed cookies on your device to improve your browsing experience.
PEACH: The Supreme Court needs an Indigenous justice
Columnist Ian Peach takes issue with Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner's claim that the court does not need an Indigenous justice to better adjudicate claims related to Indigenous people. Photo: Brunswick News archives
PEACH: Russell should be pushing for masks to return
Ian Peach argues Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Russell should use her legal authority to push for the return of masking in schools. Photo: Brunswick News archives
PEACH: Pact sidelines Parliament in exchange for very little
In this file photo, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are pictured at a federal election debate in Gatineau, Que. Photo: Brunswick News Archives
PEACH: Sanctions are our best weapon against Russia
Protesters are pictured demonstrating in Moncton against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Photo: Craig Babstock/Times & Transcript
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