Shawn Rouse
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N.B. challenges: ER beds in closets, NB Power's 92:8 debt-to-equity ratio, needs outpacing the budget by $1 billion, and 92% of exports rely on US trade. This week, we look back at the top 10 New Brunswick political stories of 2025!
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December 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
N.B. challenges: ER beds in closets, NB Power's 92:8 debt-to-equity ratio, needs outpacing the budget by $1 billion, and 92% of exports rely on US trade. This week, we look back at the top 10 New Brunswick political stories of 2025!
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11,000+ signatures and counting. Make sure your voice is heard.
A citizen e-petition has been launched in the House of Commons calling on the Federal Government to its disallowance power to override Alberta and Saskatchewan’s use of the notwithstanding clause to violate the human rights of trans Canadians.
Sign here: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Sign here: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7027 - Petitions
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December 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
11,000+ signatures and counting. Make sure your voice is heard.
GenXers, guess what I just saw for sale on Marketplace... did y'all have one of these?
December 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
GenXers, guess what I just saw for sale on Marketplace... did y'all have one of these?
Holt leads polls while 67% of NB'ers slam health care performance. Gas dropped $0.12, but has the #1 inflation. Between the $1B gas plant, $835M deficit, and "A Path Home," it's a rocky ride to 2026.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Holt leads polls while 67% of NB'ers slam health care performance. Gas dropped $0.12, but has the #1 inflation. Between the $1B gas plant, $835M deficit, and "A Path Home," it's a rocky ride to 2026.
tinyurl.com/2025-12-19e
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Interesting demographic information from today's Angus Reid poll of decided/leaning New Brunswick voters.
December 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Interesting demographic information from today's Angus Reid poll of decided/leaning New Brunswick voters.
EXTRA: New NB Homelessness strategy - NB aims to cut chronic homelessness 40% by 2029. The strategy uses coordination and human rights to ensure every resident has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
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EXTRA: Homelessness strategy - Dec 18, 2025
New Brunswick Policast · Episode
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December 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
EXTRA: New NB Homelessness strategy - NB aims to cut chronic homelessness 40% by 2029. The strategy uses coordination and human rights to ensure every resident has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.
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NEW POLL : 70% of New Brunswickers say the government is doing a poor job handling the cost of living challenge, only 23% say good job.
That's actually better than the national average of 75% saying poor, 17% saying good.
LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...
That's actually better than the national average of 75% saying poor, 17% saying good.
LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
NEW POLL : 70% of New Brunswickers say the government is doing a poor job handling the cost of living challenge, only 23% say good job.
That's actually better than the national average of 75% saying poor, 17% saying good.
LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...
That's actually better than the national average of 75% saying poor, 17% saying good.
LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...
NEW POLL - According to a new poll of decided and leaning voters in New Brunswick, Susan Holt's government has a 17 point lead over the Progressive Conservative Party.
Libs - 49%
PC - 32%
Greens - 11%
NDP - 4%
PA - 3%
Other - 2%
LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...
Libs - 49%
PC - 32%
Greens - 11%
NDP - 4%
PA - 3%
Other - 2%
LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...
December 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
NEW POLL - According to a new poll of decided and leaning voters in New Brunswick, Susan Holt's government has a 17 point lead over the Progressive Conservative Party.
Libs - 49%
PC - 32%
Greens - 11%
NDP - 4%
PA - 3%
Other - 2%
LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...
Libs - 49%
PC - 32%
Greens - 11%
NDP - 4%
PA - 3%
Other - 2%
LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...
NB has Canada's highest road death rate as funds bypass repairs. ERs are at 103% capacity, missing 66% of targets. Plus, a US charter claim on Machias Seal Island threatens sovereignty, and the buzz on "Speaker's Honey."
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December 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
NB has Canada's highest road death rate as funds bypass repairs. ERs are at 103% capacity, missing 66% of targets. Plus, a US charter claim on Machias Seal Island threatens sovereignty, and the buzz on "Speaker's Honey."
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In a year since the US election NB borders saw 577,000 fewer Canadians coming back from the US. A 32% year over year reduction. But recent months have seen less of a decline in YoY traffic than the peak of the 51st state rhetoric.
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In a year since the US election NB borders saw 577,000 fewer Canadians coming back from the US. A 32% year over year reduction. But recent months have seen less of a decline in YoY traffic than the peak of the 51st state rhetoric.
In this extra edition of the NB Policast: AG Martin reports 66% wait too long in ERs, NB has Canada's deadliest roads, and the safety plan for Indigenous women is stalled, with only 10% of promised actions implemented.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
In this extra edition of the NB Policast: AG Martin reports 66% wait too long in ERs, NB has Canada's deadliest roads, and the safety plan for Indigenous women is stalled, with only 10% of promised actions implemented.
tinyurl.com/2025-12-09e
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The PC's are **still** talking about Justin Trudeau in the Leg this morning, calling him the Premier's "former boss." Yeesh. Time to retire that barb, it's getting sad.
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The PC's are **still** talking about Justin Trudeau in the Leg this morning, calling him the Premier's "former boss." Yeesh. Time to retire that barb, it's getting sad.
NEW POLL: According to Angus Reid, NB Premier Susan Holt has the second highest approval amongst Premiers in Canada - up 4 points to 56% since September.
Link - angusreid.org/premiers-per...
Link - angusreid.org/premiers-per...
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
NEW POLL: According to Angus Reid, NB Premier Susan Holt has the second highest approval amongst Premiers in Canada - up 4 points to 56% since September.
Link - angusreid.org/premiers-per...
Link - angusreid.org/premiers-per...
On this week's NB Policast:
Holt’s gas tax cut slammed in reverse. The holidays are a tough time for Lepreau. 3 ministers do Spiderman meme regarding ALC patients. NB Liquor dragged for soulless AI ad. And, covered bridges are a bridge too far for DTI.
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Holt’s gas tax cut slammed in reverse. The holidays are a tough time for Lepreau. 3 ministers do Spiderman meme regarding ALC patients. NB Liquor dragged for soulless AI ad. And, covered bridges are a bridge too far for DTI.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
On this week's NB Policast:
Holt’s gas tax cut slammed in reverse. The holidays are a tough time for Lepreau. 3 ministers do Spiderman meme regarding ALC patients. NB Liquor dragged for soulless AI ad. And, covered bridges are a bridge too far for DTI.
tinyurl.com/2025-12-05e
Holt’s gas tax cut slammed in reverse. The holidays are a tough time for Lepreau. 3 ministers do Spiderman meme regarding ALC patients. NB Liquor dragged for soulless AI ad. And, covered bridges are a bridge too far for DTI.
tinyurl.com/2025-12-05e
EXTRA: In this special edition of the NB Policast, we look at today's record-setting $1.47 BILLION capital budget for 2026-27!
Hospitals and schools and roads! *OH MY!*
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Hospitals and schools and roads! *OH MY!*
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EXTRA: New Brunswick's 2026-27 Capital Budget
New Brunswick Policast · Episode
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December 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
EXTRA: In this special edition of the NB Policast, we look at today's record-setting $1.47 BILLION capital budget for 2026-27!
Hospitals and schools and roads! *OH MY!*
tinyurl.com/2025-12-02e
Hospitals and schools and roads! *OH MY!*
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ANALYSIS: Who's in charge of fixing N.B.'s hospital overcrowding crisis? tj.news/new-brunswic...
November 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
ANALYSIS: Who's in charge of fixing N.B.'s hospital overcrowding crisis? tj.news/new-brunswic...
This week's NB Policast:
EUB reversed 8¢ gas cut; 25% of stations risked closure. NB Power halts winter disconnects for vulnerable & seniors. Fredericton OD calls tripled. 40 Sisson enviroment conditions deferred to 2030.
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EUB reversed 8¢ gas cut; 25% of stations risked closure. NB Power halts winter disconnects for vulnerable & seniors. Fredericton OD calls tripled. 40 Sisson enviroment conditions deferred to 2030.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This week's NB Policast:
EUB reversed 8¢ gas cut; 25% of stations risked closure. NB Power halts winter disconnects for vulnerable & seniors. Fredericton OD calls tripled. 40 Sisson enviroment conditions deferred to 2030.
tinyurl.com/2025-11-28-e
EUB reversed 8¢ gas cut; 25% of stations risked closure. NB Power halts winter disconnects for vulnerable & seniors. Fredericton OD calls tripled. 40 Sisson enviroment conditions deferred to 2030.
tinyurl.com/2025-11-28-e
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My full interview with Pierre Poilievre is now online: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Watch Pierre Poilievre’s entire interview with CBC New Brunswick
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre answered questions about the Sisson Mine and forestry.
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
My full interview with Pierre Poilievre is now online: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
NotebookLM can now produce infographics on demand from its sources like local news stories. Here are some samples created on demand by AI related to NB news from the past week.
November 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
NotebookLM can now produce infographics on demand from its sources like local news stories. Here are some samples created on demand by AI related to NB news from the past week.
Health crisis: Minister’s 24-hr ER wait with a $270M doctor deal & clinic push. Governance crisis: 64% of officials face harassment/resignations. Economic strain: US tariffs risk 1,700 jobs; bus services cut due to shortage.
LINK: tinyurl.com/2025-11-21e
LINK: tinyurl.com/2025-11-21e
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November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Health crisis: Minister’s 24-hr ER wait with a $270M doctor deal & clinic push. Governance crisis: 64% of officials face harassment/resignations. Economic strain: US tariffs risk 1,700 jobs; bus services cut due to shortage.
LINK: tinyurl.com/2025-11-21e
LINK: tinyurl.com/2025-11-21e
Update: Finally, a simple clear answer on the question of school bus breakdowns.
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Update: Finally, a simple clear answer on the question of school bus breakdowns.
Listening to all officials speak about school bus breakdowns... I'm not sure why it's so difficult to answer the damn question.
If a bus full of children breaks down on the side of the road, is there a plan to go get those kids? If the answer is "no," that's the wrong answer.
If a bus full of children breaks down on the side of the road, is there a plan to go get those kids? If the answer is "no," that's the wrong answer.
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Listening to all officials speak about school bus breakdowns... I'm not sure why it's so difficult to answer the damn question.
If a bus full of children breaks down on the side of the road, is there a plan to go get those kids? If the answer is "no," that's the wrong answer.
If a bus full of children breaks down on the side of the road, is there a plan to go get those kids? If the answer is "no," that's the wrong answer.
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NEW from me...
Milestone hit.
Half a million fewer New Brunswickers have travelled to Maine since the beginning of Trump's second presidency
September and October passenger vehicle figures now available, they continue to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB
Milestone hit.
Half a million fewer New Brunswickers have travelled to Maine since the beginning of Trump's second presidency
September and October passenger vehicle figures now available, they continue to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB
Half a million fewer NBers have travelled to Maine since Trump presidency
The year over year milestone comes as the U.S. releases new monthly data that continues to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
NEW from me...
Milestone hit.
Half a million fewer New Brunswickers have travelled to Maine since the beginning of Trump's second presidency
September and October passenger vehicle figures now available, they continue to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB
Milestone hit.
Half a million fewer New Brunswickers have travelled to Maine since the beginning of Trump's second presidency
September and October passenger vehicle figures now available, they continue to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB
Shame on Danielle Smith. 🧵
Remember: the only reason she needs the notwithstanding clause is because her pronoun law violates the Charter rights of trans students. In other words, they are illegal without her using this loophole.
1/13
Remember: the only reason she needs the notwithstanding clause is because her pronoun law violates the Charter rights of trans students. In other words, they are illegal without her using this loophole.
1/13
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Shame on Danielle Smith. 🧵
Remember: the only reason she needs the notwithstanding clause is because her pronoun law violates the Charter rights of trans students. In other words, they are illegal without her using this loophole.
1/13
Remember: the only reason she needs the notwithstanding clause is because her pronoun law violates the Charter rights of trans students. In other words, they are illegal without her using this loophole.
1/13
Whoa whoa whoa... Savoie starts off Question Period with a drive-by smear of the Premier. He said with no evidence that she's using gov't $ to promote one of her own businesses. Holt replied she had 0% ownership in said company. Savoie had nothing to the contrary. 🤦
Do better Glen.
Do better Glen.
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Whoa whoa whoa... Savoie starts off Question Period with a drive-by smear of the Premier. He said with no evidence that she's using gov't $ to promote one of her own businesses. Holt replied she had 0% ownership in said company. Savoie had nothing to the contrary. 🤦
Do better Glen.
Do better Glen.