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Dominic Cardy Slams Tourism Contract Conflict of Interest Restriction

"Premier Alward is taking lessons on politics of control from Prime Minister Stephen Harper," says New Brunswick New Democrat Leader Dominic Cardy. 

The provincial government's newest addition to conflict of interest restrictions for the new tourism contract states it would not award contracts to marketing agencies that serve clients who are "engaged in advocacy activities against the government."   

"If a company is serving a client that is against shale gas for example, the door to business in New Brunswick is closed," says Cardy. 

New Brunswick New Democrat Leader Dominic Cardy Calls for Cabinet Switch

"Mr. Leonard is a competent minister, but it is no longer appropriate for him to be Minister of Energy," says New Brunswick New Democrat Leader Dominic Cardy.

Mr. Leonard was forced to step away from the shale gas portfolio due to a conflict of interest.  

"Finance Minister Higgs seems to have trouble understanding the limits of his job description, after controversies over his comments on Tory election lies and gasoline pricing," says Cardy, "perhaps it is time for Mr. Alward to make a switch."

 

"Minister Higgs is wrong: Citizens should demand more from their government," says New Brunswick New Democrat leader Dominic Cardy

FREDERICTON - This week’s public dispute over election promises between the Premier and the Finance Minister revealed confusion at the heart of Premier Alward’s government.

Finance Minister Blaine Higgs has argued that election promises, such as the pledge to permanently freeze property assessments for seniors that “would cost the province $173 million over 10 years,” were unrealistic. Premier Alward has previously claimed the entire Tory platform, including 80 spending commitments, would cost just over $140 million.

Dominic Cardy Congratulates Mayor, Saint John on Being Named One of Top 7 Intelligent Communities

FREDERICTON – New Brunswick New Democrat Leader Dominic Cardy today congratulated Mayor Ivan Court and the city of Saint John on being named one of the Intelligent Community Forum’s Top 7 Intelligent Communities in the World for 2012. 

Saint John succeeded in large part due to its True Growth Strategy, a community wide initiative that connects people from the health, education, energy, tourism, manufacturing, and information and technology sectors to foster ideas and encourage investment.    

New Brunswick New Democratic Party Statement on the Passing of Jon Oliver

On behalf of the New Brunswick New Democrats, I would like to extend deepest condolences to the friends and family of former party Treasurer and community activist Jon Oliver.

Recently Jon had received the YMCA Peace Medallion for his years of activism and contributions to the city of Fredericton. Jon helped young people find their own voice, by encouraging them to get politically engaged. He had no problem standing up for what he thought was right. 

Jon had many close ties in the community and the party and will be greatly missed. 

Sincerely,

Welcome to the Third World: Windsor Energy CEO Threatens New Democrats Over Shale Gas Criticism

MONCTON - On the day the Conservative government admitted they are powerless to discipline Windsor Energy, Windsor President and CEO Khalid Amin phoned New Brunswick New Democrat leader Dominic Cardy and threatened him with legal action if he didn’t stop “defaming” the Calgary oil and gas company.

“Mr. Amin called from Alberta and said, if I didn’t stop criticizing his company, I might expect a call from his lawyer,” said Cardy. 

Statement by Dominic Cardy on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

Today, I take pause with all New Brunswickers and Canadians to remember the 14 women who were shot and killed in the Montreal Massacre at École polytechnique. 

On December 6th, 1989 a man entered the École polytechnique and shot 28 people, killing 14 women: Annie St-Arneault, Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie Turcotte and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz. 

Greens, New Democrats, People's Alliance Issue Unified Statement on Shale Gas

FREDERICTON - With growing concerns over the environmental damage and uncertain economic benefits from shale gas, and in the face of an upcoming ‘free vote’ in the Legislature on the future of the industry, the Green Party of New Brunswick, the New Brunswick New Democrats and the People's Alliance of New Brunswick issued a joint call, Tuesday, for the government to put an immediate halt to shale gas development in New Brunswick.

Solutions to Help us Leave a Better Province for our Children

FREDERICTON – Dominic Cardy, leader of New Brunswick’s New Democrats, announced policies he would like to see brought forward in Premier David Alward’s second Speech to the Throne.

“My goal is for the New Democrats to serve as a Constructive Opposition,” says Cardy, “with ideas to help build a better New Brunswick for our children.”

“The first protection we can put in place today, for our children's future, is a legislated conditional ban on shale gas development,” says Cardy. He recommended legislation that would: 

Crime and Punishment: With Fewer Criminals Around Premier Alward Punishes New Brunswick Taxpayers Instead

FREDERICTON - This week's announcement that the Alward government has signed on to the Harper government's Omnibus Crime Bill is another sign New Brunswick's Conservatives have no plan for our province.

One Year, One Broken Promise Later: Alward Fails to Take Politics Out of NB Power

FREDERICTON -  One year after promising to take the politics out of NB Power, and saying "my word is my contract," Premier David Alward's Conservatives have broken a central campaign promise. 

New Democratic Leader Dominic Cardy statement on Labour Day, 2011

On behalf of the province's New Democrats I want to wish all New Brunswickers a happy Labour Day. 

Today we remember the accomplishments made by the labour movement over the last century. The eight hour work day, safer working conditions, and maternity leave, just to name a few. Trade unions showed us that by working together we can change the world.

Weak Conservative Government Can't Control Ministries

FREDERICTON – “The Alward government’s inability to control its own ministers explains its inability to control government spending,” says New Brunswick New Democrat leader Dominic Cardy. 

Earlier this week Finance Minister Blaine Higgs admitted that although he had asked every government department for a monthly financial report, he has not received a single one. 

New Democrats Invite Public to Celebrate Jack Layton's Life

New Brunswick’s New Democrats invite all interested members of the public to join as we celebrate the life of the late Jack Layton.

A gathering to watch the state funeral of Mr. Layton is being held at Renaissance College in Fredericton (located at 811 Charlotte Street) at 12:30 pm Saturday August 26.

All are welcome.

Share your memories of Jack Layton

New Brunswick's New Democrats, along with all Canadians, are deeply saddened by the passing of Jack Layton. Let us honour the man who gave a voice to so many Canadians by sharing memories of Jack.

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