David Raymond Amos@DavidRayAmos Replying to@DavidRayAmos@Kathryn98967631and 47 others Methinks many would agree that journalists have always been political operatives and everybody knows which way the various media outfits lean politically N'esy Pas?
Reporters are 'used' all the time. That's the way it works: Neil Macdonald
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Robert Campbell You are not a reporter Neil....you are a Liberal ventriquist dummy. Reporters are used all the time...sounds a little dirty.
Don McKenna
Reply to @Robert Campbell: Ventriquist? Neil is one of the better reporters we have. Do you remember Mike Duffy? He claimed he was unbiased.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Don McKenna: Methinks as a son of the Keith Clan who recalls the evil event on the 13th February 1692 I should not be surprised to see a McKenna disagree with the words of a Campbell about the work of a MacDonald N'esy Pas?
Awistoyus Nahasthay Once again Neil Macdonald points out the hypocrisy of the players involved in this melodrama, both politicians and media. People are starting to notice the wisdom of his observations.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Awistoyus Nahasthay: "Macdonald points out the hypocrisy of the players"
Methinks Mr MacDonald is one the biggest hypocrites who not many are allowed to criticize N'esy Pas?
Jennifer McIsaac I have become very upset with the mainstream media over the past few months. It seems to me that in order to survive these days, with the threat of social media and online 'news' sources that there is a desperation for ever more sensationalism in what they report. Presumably this is to attract viewers/readers who gravitate to the salacious.
Now it is not just reporting events. it is about speculation and the amplification of anything in the least controversial. It is about getting 'scoops' and exclusive tidbits to compete with other main stream outlets. The side effect of all this is to work at dividing the nation according to existing worldviews without any facts at the time. Allegations and suspicions are all that is needed these days.
I think this trend is immensely dangerous for the country. One only has to read twitter posts to see the enmity, hate, vilification and nastiness that has been created over an issue such as the SNC one, which all started from an allegation, ramped up by pundits speculating, and we still do not know nor will we ever be able to see in a video exactly what is behind this whole issue.
I despair over the direction that this country and many other democracies are heading. Lynch mobs seem around every corner - all amplified by social media. I think we will come to regard social media as one of the greatest threats to our society.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Jennifer McIsaac: "One only has to read twitter posts to see"
Methinks you should check my Tweets before you try to argue me N'esy Pas?
Robin Mack
Reply to @David R. Amos: The fact that you admit to tweeting only proves that you're a twit. End of story.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Robin Mack: Methinks you would hard pressed to name a politician who does not tweet these days N'esy Pas?
Larry LeBlanc Like the PMO is using you now ?
William Lyen
Reply to @Larry LeBlanc: Like Jody and Philpott have been using the globe and Maclean's magazine.
David R. Amos
Reply to @William Lyen: Methinks that is how the wicked game is played N'esy Pas?
Basja Broches Neil MacDonald: lucid, articulate and brilliant.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Basja Broches: but not ethical
Edward Vella "Leaks a sign news media is doing its job"
Exactly. The job of helping Liberals cover up their acts of obstruction. The CBC is corrupt. And I'm a left-winger!!!
David R. Amos
Reply to @Edward Vella: Methinks we should wonder how long that comment will last N'esy Pas?
Barry Martini Fact is only 1 person would have wanted the SNC non story leaked....Revenge woman herself.
She has proven to be so disloyal and untrustworthy she has MANY people against her who would have leaked the "judge" story
David R. Amos
Reply to @Barry Martini: Methinks you overlook the obvious. Ask yourself who would have benefited if the stories were never leaked. Certainly not the Canadian citizens he purportedly serves N'esy Pas?
Gorden Feist "Commentary/reporting in this regard with respect to a SCC appointment(s) could compromise the integrity of the appointments process and potentially sitting Justices.""
I humbly disagree that Canadians knowing how their government works compromises the integrity of said government.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Gorden Feist: Methinks you would enjoy reading my lawsuit and its judgements thus far N'esy Pas?
Dave Lerner The peculiar and bizarre notion that attending journalism classes makes for a good, noble, truthful or honest person is wonderfully funny. And 80% of medical school students are in medicine for the money. Did folks imagine people want to be lawyers for the great unwashed? There is a desperation that shapes our ends.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Dave Lerner: Well Put Sir
Bob Doucette That was not a scoop by those 2 reporters. It was a planted story by the PMO office to 2 reporters who have been used by the Liberal party (provincially and federally) for years. That’s why there is no doubt it came from the PMO office. It was a story designed to hurt a political enemy that also damaged innocent bystanders (the judge).
Maxim Verite
Reply to @Bob Doucette: Bingo
David R. Amos
Reply to @Maxim Verite: I agree
Dionne Albert Politicians on the right (and, by extension, their supporters) are always outraged by anonymous sources and leaks unless, of course, it suits their purposes (like the anonymous sources used by the initial Globe and Mail story on the SNC Lavelin scandal). Everything's cool there, eh?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Dionne Albert: "Everything's cool there, eh?"
Methinks it depends on which political party you are betting on as the most ethical while armed with the knowledge that there is far more to the story that journalists know but will never tell for the benefit of their political pals N'esy Pas?
Lloyd Jones
Reply to @David R. Amos: None of them are ethical. They will always put their own interests before those of the state if they believe they can get away with it. Remember the Mike Duffy affair. It's not just the Liberals.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Lloyd Jones: Methinks you should Google David Amos Federal Court and read my lawsuit N'esy Pas?
John Gallant Absolutely Neil. The press need to expose crap, but making a major deal out of something to sell their investments is ruining free press.
Lee Weideman
Reply to @John Gallant: I agree the press needs to expose things but what is happening is not making a major deal out of something. What is going on is a major deal.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Lee Weideman: True
Fred Urson Reporters volunteer and trip over one another in order to be "used" as political operatives, so its not like they are being abused but rather the fact that the get into this shady business for the opportunity of becoming the mouthpiece for one political party or another, whomever pays the most . This of course is a pity because such behavior has left a big void in journalism itself and an eroded public trust that will never come back.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Fred Urson: Methinks many would agree that journalists have always been political operatives and everybody knows which way the various media outfits lean politically N'esy Pas?
Larry Chegus I am sick and tired of media using the term, a unnamed source , providing info
Lee Weideman
Reply to @Larry Chegus: Do you really think a person will say anything about anyone or anything if their name is in the story? In this day and age of comments online it is better to keep your opinion to yourself unless you can be sure no one knows you said that. I have seen people say one thing that the right or left do not agree with and that person has been harassed to the point they have to shut down their accounts. Do you think Watergate would have happened if not for an unnamed source?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Lee Weideman: "In this day and age of comments online it is better to keep your opinion to yourself unless you can be sure no one knows you said that"
Methinks everybody knows why I disagree for obvious reasons N'esy Pas?
mo bennett this is totally reminiscent of the bit " The Last Spike " starring Mike from Canmore.
David R. Amos
Reply to @mo bennett: YO MO This ain't classy stuff you may see in movie theater but a down and dirty comedy that you can only see behind the circus tent N'esy Pas?
mo bennett
loose lips, still sink ships!
David R. Amos
Reply to @mo bennett: YO MO Methinks they sink punky little canoes too N'esy Pas?
mo bennett loose lips, sink ships! and the ensuing bozo eruptions from our totally inept politicians are just plain old hillaryous!!
David R. Amos
Reply to @mo bennett: YO MO That is the way Circus is supposed to be N'esy Pas?
Reporters are 'used' all the time. That's the way it works: Neil Macdonald
Sources who leak information to reporters always have an agenda — nobody knows this better than reporters
Neil Macdonald· CBC News·
Former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould speaks to journalists after testifying before the Commons justice committee on Feb. 27. (Chris Wattie/Reuters)
Glen McGregor and Joan Bryden were no doubt faintly amused this week to discover they were merely puppets, their typing fingers attached to strings being jerked by venal operatives within the Prime Minister's Office.
McGregor is CTV's senior political reporter. Bryden is the equivalent at The Canadian Press. Both of them have worked on the Hill for decades. And both of them are good at emerging from Ottawa's miasma of propaganda clutching a scoop, something both of them did again this past Monday.
Their story, attributed to unnamed sources, was, essentially, that in 2017, long before the SNC-Lavalin scandal emerged, Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould was plumping a Manitoba judge, Glenn Joyal, for elevation to chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, a recommendation ultimately ignored by Justin Trudeau.
Not earth-shaking, but one more bit of insight into Trudeau's relationship with Wilson-Raybould. Trudeau, according to the story, felt Joyal was too conservative on, among other things, LGBTQ issues. By extension, the reader was invited to believe Wilson-Raybould, in supporting Joyal, was not a Trudeau-flavour progressive herself.
The leak was clearly meant to discredit Wilson-Raybould, who has become Trudeau's chief antagonist since resigning from cabinet and claiming she'd been pressured to give SNC-Lavalin a settlement that would have ended the company's prosecution for fraud and corruption.
McGregor's story (disclosure here: my wife, Joyce Napier, is CTV's Ottawa bureau chief and contributed to it) was posted early in the day. Social media, predictably, lost control of its bowels.
By the time McGregor appeared on CTV's late-night newscast, critics of Trudeau were portraying him and Bryden as witless tools of dark figures inside the PMO who will stop at nothing to smear Wilson-Raybould, even violating the sacred confidentiality of judicial selection. The word "smear" was used a lot.
Wilson-Raybould and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appear to be fighting a war in the media. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)
Wilson-Raybould herself, responding in writing to reporters, nobly stressed how "CONFIDENTIAL" (her capitalization) such matters must remain:
"I … find it extremely worrisome why you are even asking such questions and where you received any such information ... Commentary/reporting in this regard with respect to a SCC appointment(s) could compromise the integrity of the appointments process and potentially sitting Justices."
The response is almost comical in its contention that journalists should give a toss about government confidentiality, the very thing they are employed to pierce.
Leaks a sign news media is doing its job
Then, on Tuesday, a counterpunch, seemingly from someone in the Wilson-Raybould camp. Remember, there is now an open shooting war going on between the two sides, all of it carried out through leaks to reporters.
Citing a single source, the Globe and Mail reported that (surprise) Wilson-Raybould's advocacy for Joyal's appointment to chief justice of the Supreme Court was, in fact, a result of her progressive agenda. According to a single unnamed source, Wilson-Raybould was concerned that Trudeau's pick to lead the high court, Justice Richard Wagner, was himself too conservative, and might be "received negatively in the LGBTQ community." Further, her long-range "vision" was to elevate an Indigenous judge to Joyal's top spot on Manitoba's Court of Queen's Bench, the Globe reported.
Clearly, whoever the Globe source was (and a prime directive of journalism is that any scoop must be double-sourced, unless a single source is or was a primary player in the issue at hand, with access to first-hand information) had no qualms about speaking of CONFIDENTIAL matters that could compromise the integrity of the appointment process, etc., etc.
In fact, with no evident irony, the Globe ran a column by veteran pundit John Ibbitson, the headline of which declared that the leak to McGregor and Bryden "only shows how little Trudeau's camp respects the rule of law."
Two scoops published by different news outlets this week, both citing unnamed sources, provided contrasting insight into a disagreement between Trudeau and Wilson-Raybould in 2017 over who should become the next Supreme Court justice. (Chris Wattie/Reuters)
The leak was shocking and appalling, thundered Ibbitson, who, apparently, had nothing to say about the Wilson-Raybould counter-scoop source discussing CONFIDENTIAL details in a story that ran right next to his column on the Globe website.
In any case, a few observations:
All of this is perfectly normal. It is, in fact, a sign that news organizations are competing and doing their job. The idea that any of the reporters filing on the Wilson-Raybould story are anyone's unwitting tools, or "in the tank" for the Liberals or the Tories, is idiotic – the foolish notion of political partisans who cannot imagine anyone else not being a political partisan.
I know most of the reporters working on this story, including Bob Fife, whose big scoop on Feb. 7 cracked open the whole SNC-Lavalin scandal, and I can say confidently that their only allegiance is to themselves. They'd laugh out loud at the very idea of supporting a particular political party.
Let's not forget that it was Fife, while at CTV six years ago, who broke the biggest of the Mike Duffy stories, driving Stephen Harper's PMO crazy. (McGregor, then at the Ottawa Citizen, wasn't far behind.)
I can further confidently say that I and all my colleagues welcome tips from sources with axes to grind. All sources have agendas, or at least all of mine have. So what? As long as their information can be confirmed, who cares why they're providing it?
That said, reporters are human, and reality does have wrinkles.
A story is a story
Did McGregor's and Bryden's scoop tend to favour the PMO camp? Indeed, it did. No doubt, both reporters would have preferred an exclusive that caused discomfort to people in power. Scoops that tend to work in the government's favour aren't as treasured as those that expose official hypocrisy or corruption, because news organizations see themselves as courageous speakers of truth to power.
And has the Globe and Mail's reporting tended to favour the Wilson-Raybould-Jane Philpott camp? No doubt about it. When you've developed solid sources on one side of a story that result in a major scoop, you tend to keep dancing with them. You also want to keep the story alive, to use a rather crude phrase favoured by editors.
And when the other person has the big scoop, and you're left with the miserable task of matching it, and can't even do that, it's natural to attack the scoop itself. That always happens.
Ultimately, though, a story's a story, no matter whom it favours or whom it wounds. You go with the information if it's relevant and verifiable. You are, in a sense, a conduit, arms open to leaks and brown envelopes from anyone.
The leakers may be hypocrites – a police chief once publicly denounced the leak of a story he'd given me himself, and a cabinet minister once stood in the House of Commons to indignantly blame his antagonists in a high-profile legal case for a leak that had come to me from one of his own senior staffers. But that's just the game.
Just today, both Wilson-Raybould herself and the PMO, through a spokesperson, categorically denied leaking.
Journalists are like the businessman who, pursuing his own selfish interests, performs to the benefit of all. In fact, that is what separates pros like McGregor and Bryden and Fife from the howling mob of self-appointed "citizen journalists" on the internet: they couldn't care less who benefits or loses; they just want the story. And they do the hard due diligence.
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About the Author
Neil Macdonald
Opinion Columnist
Neil Macdonald is an opinion columnist for CBC News, based in Ottawa. Prior to that he was the CBC's Washington correspondent for 12 years, and before that he spent five years reporting from the Middle East. He also had a previous career in newspapers, and speaks English and French fluently, and some Arabic.
NDP gets help from democracy expert CBC News · Posted: Jan 09, 2006 4:23 PM AT
An international expert on democracy has flown all the way from Egypt to help NDP candidate John Carty campaign in Fredericton.
Cardy has taught about democracy in Algeria, Bangladesh, and Cambodia during the past few years. When he heard his friend John Carty was running for office back in his home town of Fredericton, he hopped on a plane.
"It was a strange experience," Cardy said. "One evening I was watching the sun go down over the pyramids, and the next evening watched it go down over Fredericton airport as I came into land."
Carty the candidate is running against federal Indian Affairs Minister Andy Scott, Conservative Pat Lynch, Green candidate Philip Duchastel and independent David Amos. The riding has sent Scott to Ottawa for the last four elections, despite the best efforts of the other parties.
Cardy says he doesn't care how tough the race his he just wants people to participate in the process. "People have forgotten how incredibly precious these gifts that our ancestors fought for are and were just giving them away. It makes me furious when I talk to people and people just say 'ah there's no point in voting.'"
After election day, Dominic Cardy is flying back home to his wife in Kathmandu, Nepal. He hopes to leave behind a new Member of Parliament for Fredericton, his friend John Carty for the NDP
William Reed The spiritual leader of the Tibetan nation, the Dalai Lama, had no qualms about saying that he needed to work harder to forgive and even learn to love the Chinese despite what they have done. The truth here Mr. Cardy is that building walls is moronic. If he thinks both sides don't have something to learn from each other then he is wrong. Spending time in your enemies house is a exactly how you start changing such views.
David R. Amos
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Reply to @William Reed: Methinks you should expect should expect such things from a moron. FYI Cardy and Higgs sent me Tims Treats in the mail and videos of his cat How is that for dumb and dumber? Now they run the government N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
Reply to @David R. Amos: Oh My My Methinks somebody has a little problem with the truth N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos Methinks its comical that dudes such as Cardy and Higgs who sent me Tims Treats in the mail and a video of Cardy's cat in order to get my goat now run the government N'esy Pas?
David Peters "CBC News requested a copy of the contract(with the Confucius Institute) from the province in February but a copy was not provided."
Again, why all the secrecy surrounding public "institutions"?
David R. Amos
Reply to @David Peters: Methinks the answer is obvious N'esy Pas?
David Peters
Reply to @David R. Amos:
Not at all. Why even have a contract for something like this in the first place?
Craig O'Donnell If we're going to follow Cardy's philosophy, then we might as well cut off all trade with China due to their poor human rights record; close all Chineses restaurants, cut out about half to 2/3 of the things you can purchase on-line that originate from China, ban all Chinese computers and cell phones, etc etc. It would be most surprising to me if a Chinese government funded education deal would include "we like to suppress human rights and shoot people in the back of the head". Get real, Cardy.
David R. Amos Confucius said, "To know that we know what we know, and that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.”
However methinks the all knowing Mr Cardy does not even know when to clam up N'esy Pas?
Shawn McShane
Reply to @David R. Amos: Confucius said: "Liberal who take sleeping pill and laxative on same night will wake up in deep **** with Shawn Graham."
David R. Amos
Reply to @Shawn McShane: Methinks everybody knows Confucius would never say such a thing not even in jest. No doubt the pastor in the purple coat would agree the Chinese politician and philosopher was all about common sense and far too wise to insult his opponents with such nonsense N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos "Obviously, it leads me to wonder who's in charge here. Who's running this province?"
Methinks everybody knows the 3 Stooges Kris Austin, Robert Gauvin and Dominic Cardy are and Mr Higgs deserves it N'esy Pas?
Marc Martin
Reply to @David R. Amos: That's four...
Josef Blow
Reply to @Marc Martin: Actually it is three, if you read what Dave has said. He can count, you know. Well, to three anyway ...
Aaron Allison Nice to see Cardy taking a page out of Jake Stewart's book., Higgs can't be Trusted.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Aaron Allison: Welcome to the Circus
Al Clark Charlie Brown's "leadership" seems not so strong wha?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Al Clark: It never was
Ronald Parker If Mr. Cardy is concerned with China's authoritarian system I wonder what he thinks of 1 family owing all news print in NB?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ronald Parker: Well Put Sir
Brian Robertson Unlike Liberals, conservatives are allowed to have differing opinions; even in public.
Josef Blow
Reply to @Brian Robertson: A Conservative, or a Liberal or a "Whatever" in a STRONG government would get their posterior booted if they were to disagree swiftly and categorically with the pronouncement of the leader on a serious policy issue such as this. Then again, if - for instance - a known political opportunist who (so obviously) strategically oinks at the chief might have an ulterior motive …. who knows, right?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Josef Blow: Speaking of making a deal with somebody who writes like a snobby lawyer. Methinks you should know the ghost of Monty Hall OC just whispered in my ear that he thinks you were the AG of New Brunswick who falsely claimed I was stalking him in 2007 but quit laughing at me the RCMP falsely arrested me in 2008 just before the economy collapsed and he got booted from his fancy job not long afterwards N'esy Pas?
Josef Blow
Reply to @David R. Amos: drunk with self importance are we, Dave?
Josef Blow Is Dominic Cardy taking a page out o the playbook written by Ms. Raybould-Wilson and Ms.Philpott? (aka, "We should get rid of the boss".)
Reply to @Josef Blow: Who cares? Methinks Its still just as funny as your name N'esy Pas?
Reply to @David R. Amos: oh my, Youthinks ... let’s make a deal: you won’t ridicule my name anymore, and I won’t agree with and join in the chorus of the many commentators on here who rarely miss the opportunity to underline your pretentiousness and roll their eyes at your lack of depth and provision of any worthwhile contribution. And “who cares?”. Probably at least as many as those who (legitimately) consider your postings as those of a pseudo intellectual.
Ray Bungay
Reply to @Josef Blow: No, not that smart
David R. Amos
Reply to @Josef Blow: "pseudo intellectual."
Too Too Funny
Methinks you should look in the mirror and call yourself by your real name because you are not fooling anyone else N'esy Pas?
Josef Blow
Reply to @David R. Amos: A rebel without a cause you are. A legend in your own mind. If brains were bucks, you’d be broke.
Janice small Keep your friend close and your enemies closer.." Michael Corleone " God Father 1974 "
David R. Amos
Reply to @Janice small: Methinks that was not wise N'esy Pas?
Cardy doubles down on China criticism, despite premier's call for softer approach
Liberal MLA urges Blaine Higgs to 'rein in this rogue minister'
Jacques Poitras· CBC News·
Education Minister Dominic Cardy says he's made his position on the Confucius Institute clear to his colleagues in government. (Gilles Landry/Radio-Canada)
New Brunswick's education minister is doubling down on his criticism of China and on his plan to remove a Chinese government education program from schools — despite his own leader's call for a more cautious and diplomatic approach.
Dominic Cardy said he wants the Confucius Institute removed by June, and he doesn't plan to soften his criticism of China's authoritarian government.
"I will never apologize for speaking up very bluntly about human rights," he said Wednesday on CBC's Information Morning Moncton.
"I think it's core to who we are as a province, what we are as a country, and I will never stop talking about the centrality of human rights, because we're lucky to be in a country where we can criticize our government, unlike over a billion Chinese citizens who have no such freedoms."
Higgs reluctant
His comments risk putting him in conflict with Premier Blaine Higgs, who said Tuesday he didn't want the issue to jeopardize New Brunswick's efforts to expand its exports to China.
Higgs said in question period that his government would "follow the contractual obligations that we have" in the partnership with China.
But the next morning, Cardy said his objections "remain exactly as they were, and I look forward to [the institute] no longer being in our schools come June."
Asked if he wanted to cancel the contract "even though your premier says 'maybe not,'" Cardy responded, "Correct."
Obviously, it leads me to wonder who's in charge here. Who's running this province?- Chuck Chiasson, Liberal MLA
The Confucius Institute teaches New Brunswick students about Chinese language and culture but avoids discussions of the country's authoritarian, one-party system and its human rights record.
Cardy said earlier this year that he had heard complaints from students about the program's "one-dimensional" approach to teaching about China.
Higgs's call for a more diplomatic tack on the issue came after the Liberal Opposition said Cardy's criticism of China might set back New Brunswick's ability to export its products to the country.
Premier Blaine Higgs has called for a more diplomatic and practical approach to the issue, saying he didn’t want to jeopardize New Brunswick efforts to expand its exports to China. ( Joe McDonald/CBC)
Higgs said that in a meeting last week, China's consul-general in Montreal said he "would like to make changes and improvements" to address the concerns.
Cardy, who once worked for a U.S.-based non-profit agency promoting democracy abroad, brushed off the apparent offer to modify the program.
"My objection is to the presence of a foreign government in the New Brunswick's school system, especially a government that has so little in common with our values," he said. He added that "spreading propaganda in our school system" is not appropriate "under any circumstances."
Asked if this put him at odds with Higgs, Cardy said he made his position "very clear to my leader and to my party colleagues.
"It's a very fundamental principle that I had before I came into this job."
He said his only concern about being named education minister was having to sign off on the Confucius Institute's presence.
Higgs did not speak to reporters at the legislature Wednesday about Cardy's latest comments. Liberal MLA Chuck Chiasson called on the premier to "rein in this rogue minister" following Cardy's interview.
"Obviously, it leads me to wonder who's in charge here. Who's running this province? Is it the premier or the minister of education?"
In 28 schools
The institute operated in 28 New Brunswick schools in 2016, with more than 5,440 students taking part in 2016, according to its website. It first began operating in the province under the government of former Liberal premier Shawn Graham.
Critics of China's authoritarian system and its push for a greater role in world affairs have claimed the institute is a way to shape a more positive image of the country. In 2012, a former Canadian Security Intelligence Service called it a "Trojan horse."
As part of the program, a provincial government-owned company, Atlantic Education International, sells the New Brunswick school curriculum to private schools in China.
The debate comes at the same time China has cancelled the licences of two Canadian companies exporting canola to the country, a move seen as retaliation for Canada's arrest of a Chinese business executive wanted in the U.S.
Sees risk to trade
Chiasson said he worries Cardy is putting New Brunswick's trade with China in jeopardy and refused to tell journalists whether he believes the Chinese government violates human rights.
"Whether they're violated or not, it's not up to me to decide," he said. "It's up to the federal government to provide their opinion on that.
"Raising human rights is a federal responsibility. We can teach them in our schools, and we should, but when it comes to acting on the global stage, it's not up to the minister. It's not his responsibility."
Green MLA Megan Mitton said Cardy has raised a valid point about the Confucius Institute and what it teachers in New Brunswick schools.
Contract up in 2022
"While cultural and language exchange is important, ultimately the curriculum should be written for New Brunswickers by New Brunswickers," she said.
Higgs said Tuesday he didn't know the duration of New Brunswick's contract with the Confucius Institute nor whether it included an exit clause. A government spokesperson said Wednesday the five-year agreement would expire in 2022.
CBC News requested a copy of the contract from the province in February but a copy was not provided.
About the Author
Jacques Poitras
Provincial Affairs reporter
Jacques Poitras has been CBC's provincial affairs reporter in New Brunswick since 2000. Raised in Moncton, he also produces the CBC political podcast Spin Reduxit.
Trudeau condemns leaks to media on judicial appointments, denies PMO was source
2269 Comments
George Jefferson Does this guy actually think anyone believes anything hes says anymore ? He must think we all fell off the turnip truck
David R. Amos Reply to @George Jefferson: Methinks Archie Bunker's old buddy would advise the the wiseguy Joyal to sue both Justin and Jody and make a really big score N'esy Pas?
Solomon Kane
Reply to @David R. Amos: Do you even know what those two words (are supposed to) mean in French?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Solomon Kane: "Do you even know what those two words (are supposed to) mean in French?"
Mais Oui Methinks you should ask Minister Dominic Leblanc and all the other liberals from the Bay Of Fundy area to explain Chiac to you N'esy Pas?
Solomon Kane
Reply to @David R. Amos: Nope. Not finding it.
Richard Dekkar Of course the leak came from the PMO - nobody else was privy to that level of detail and nobody outside his entourage would believe otherwise. By condemning the source he has condemned himself.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Richard Dekkar: "Of course the leak came from the PMO"
Methinks everybody figured that out of the gate It wasn't rocket science but it went over Justin's head Now his buddy Mr Butts has exited stage left no doubt he does not know who to trust in the PMO and the PCO N'esy Pas?
John Smith Hopefully the next liberal leader is not picked on superficial reasons of how they look or their famous last name
David R. Amos
Reply to @John Smith: Methinks the liberal base won't care which Pied Piper comes after Mr Prime Minister Trudeau The Younger because they believe they are members of "Canada's Natural Governing Party" and sooner or later they will win another mandate N'esy Pas?
Shawn Bereziuk Instead of apologizing to Canadians one at a time, speed up the process and apologize to all Canadians and resign.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Shawn Bereziuk: Dream on
Alex Forbes Looks like the sunny ways are over...
David R. Amos
Reply to @Alex Forbes: Methinks you mean to say that Harper 2.0 is bringing on stormy weather N'esy Pas?
John Smith I don't believe you Trudeau. This was obviously orchestrated to cast doubt on the ability of JWR at a time when her credibility is a threat to the PM and the PMO.
David R. Amos
Reply to @John Smith: "I don't believe you Trudeau."
Methinks even some liberals don't believe him anymore N'esy Pas?
Steve Vaughan Reply to @David R. Amos: Seeing a lot of that. Good to see they aren't all blindly following this guy. Whatever your political bent, I think it's nuts to trust someone like Trudeau. He's a fraud, and not a good man.
Kasper Kane Sure Justin. What ever you say. Mean while another attack on JWR today.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Kasper Kane: Methinks Justin and his political foes already know my plans for a fun April Fools Day N'esy Pas?
Garry Walton For the good of Canada and all Canadians, Trudeau needs to resign, there have been too many violations and blunders. At this point, he has zero credibility and has lost the confidence of the nation.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Garry Walton: "If it wasn't such a disaster and serious, it would be hilarious. "
Methinks you should relax and enjoy the Circus N'esy Pas?
Darren MacDonald We are completely innocent and we don't want to open an investigation to see who did it, lol
David R. Amos
Reply to @Darren MacDonald: That what they all say when things smell bad
Methinks all politicians not just the liberals think their BS doesn't stink N'esy Pas?
Jim Donald Trudeau's ineptitude is no longer funny. I am embarrassed for the country.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Jim Donald: Me Too
Trudeau condemns leaks to media on judicial appointments, denies PMO was source
Wilson-Raybould says she didn't release secret information, calls for investigation
Kathleen Harris· CBC News·
Prime Minster Justin Trudeau has condemned leaks to the media about a sensitive Supreme Court nomination process as the SNC-Lavalin controversy continues to rage. (Tijana Martin/Canadian Press)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today condemned leaks to the media about a highly confidential Supreme Court appointment process and denied his office was the source of the information.
Speaking to reporters in Halifax on Thursday, Trudeau commented on media reports this week that said Jody Wilson-Raybould and Trudeau had a "significant disagreement" over the 2017 nomination to the top court.
"I certainly would wish that people who have access to confidential information would keep it confidential, but I know there are questions asked about the integrity of [the] process. We have the merit-based independent process to choose judges."
PM would 'never leak'
The prime minister said his office did not have "any part in leaking." His office also issued its own denial late yesterday.
"We take the integrity of our institutions seriously," said PMO spokesperson Chantal Gagnon in a statement. "The PMO would never leak who would be considered for a judicial appointment."
Trudeau said he wants to assure Canadians they can have confidence in the strength of Canada's judiciary and its selection process.
"This is something that degrades people's confidence in the independence of our judicial system, and they need to know that they can still very much have confidence in our system," he said.
Wilson-Raybould also denied releasing the information and said Wednesday the leaks should be investigated.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called the leaks "deeply concerning" and noted that some are suggesting the source is within the Liberal government itself.
"The fact that these leaks are coming out speaks to a broader narrative that's attempting to smear the former attorney general," he said today in Ottawa. "And that is just completely inappropriate."
Justice Minister David Lametti tweeted his own concerns about the confidentiality breach Wednesday, prompting Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to point the finger at the prime minister.
"Why are you tweeting something like this instead of calling your boss, Justin Trudeau, and asking him why he leaked it?" Scheer tweeted.
"How about you do more than just express your concern and do something about it? Have you launched an investigation into who leaked it?"
Allegations of political pressure
Media reports about the 2017 rift between Trudeau and Wilson-Raybould over the appointment landed in the midst of an intensifying political controversy over the SNC-Lavalin file. Wilson-Raybould has alleged she endured sustained, intense political pressure and veiled threats meant to convince her to override the independent decision of the director of the Public Prosecution Service to deny the company a deferred prosecution agreement.
She has said she believes she was demoted to Veterans Affairs because she resisted that political pressure. Trudeau has denied her allegations, insisting that the issue amounts to a difference of perspectives.
Wilson-Raybould submitted a new written statement and copies of emails and text messages to the Commons justice committee this week, after the Liberal-dominated committee voted to close down hearings on the SNC-Lavalin matter without recalling Wilson-Raybould back to testify a second time.
Those documents are now being translated with personal information redacted, and are expected to be released Friday afternoon.
The spectre of political interference linking SNC-Lavalin to the Norman trial
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David R. Amos Methinks clever lawyers, journalists and politicians should Google three names ASAP N'esy Pas?
They are as follows: Jody Wilson-Raybould Admiral Norman David Amos
mo bennett a politician couldn't tell the truth if her/his life depended on it.
David R. Amos
Reply to @mo bennett: YO MO Methinks everybody knows that N'esy Pas?
mo bennett
Reply to @David R. Amos: yo, davie, judging by a lot of the comments on this site, I'd say yer dead nuts wrong on that one!
David R. Amos
Reply to @mo bennett: YO MO Methinks you as well as I that its all just PURE D BS N'esy Pas?
Cyrus Manz The taped conversation between JWR and Wernick is certain to have been picked up by a variety of interested parties, including the very capable Norman's defense team who just got an entirely blacked out set of documents from PMO in response to their subpoena, a move that clearly outraged the judge. There strtegy is to prove "political interference" and right now they stand on very solid grounds. The PM would therefore be wise to resign well before Norman's case goes to trial in August, just as the campaign for October general elections kick off. I also think that the public needs to understand why CBC journalist J. Cudmore who first published the leak, ended up working as a "policy advisor" to the Minister of defence, 4 days later.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Cyrus Manz: "I also think that the public needs to understand why CBC journalist J. Cudmore who first published the leak, ended up working as a "policy advisor" to the Minister of defence, 4 days later."
I second that remark
Kevan Cleverbridge (Hill 70) The very foundation of our Justice system,Constitution and the very fabric of what the people of Canada stand for are under threat from the Trudeau Liberal Government.
mo bennett
Reply to @Kevan Cleverbridge (Hill 70): ya, see the problem with that is politicians only stand for the back room boys, getting elected, and getting their 6 years in so they qualify for the lifetime, taxpayer funded, entitlement gravy train.
David R. Amos
Reply to @mo bennett: YO MO Methinks everybody knows that too N'esy Pas?
The spectre of political interference linking SNC-Lavalin to the Norman trial
Wilson-Raybould brought up Norman in her secretly-taped conversation - which could factor into his trial
Murray Brewster· CBC News·
Left: Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Right: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Norman's legal team is alleging political interference in his case. (Adrian Wyld, Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
They're two sides of the same political and judicial coin: SNC-Lavalin and the Mark Norman trial.
The all-consuming, breathless political drama over the SNC Lavalin scandal has rocked the Liberal government to its foundations. The grinding courtroom fight in the breach-of-trust case case against Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, the military's former second-in-command, is somewhat less flashy, but still high-profile.
Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould put a finger on the issue in her clandestine recording of a telephone conversation with the country's top bureaucrat, Michael Wernick. The recording was released to the Commons justice committee and the media Friday.
The two were discussing the possibility of a deferred prosecution agreement for SNC Lavalin — which faces corruption charges, including fraud and bribery — and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's insistence that such an option be considered.
Jody Wilson-Raybould (left) and Michael Wernick. (Canadian Press photos)
"Does he understand the gravity of what this potentially could mean?" Wilson-Raybould asked Wernick, the clerk of the Privy Council, in the Dec. 19, 2019 conversation.
"This is not about saving jobs. This is about interfering with one of our fundamental institutions. This is like breaching a constitutional principle of prosecutorial independence."
Wernick responded: "Well, I don't think (Trudeau) sees it as that."
In what could be construed as an attempt to protect the prime minister, Wilson-Raybould later insisted that someone should explain the implications to Trudeau more clearly.
Wilson-Raybould warned about the potential knock-on effect in cases like Norman's, although she suggested the government's conduct in Norman's case has been above reproach.
'The cases are not dissimilar'
"We can stand up in the House of Commons on [the case of Vice-Admiral Mark] Norman on — totally appropriately on Norman — on extradition, and we can talk about the rule of law," she said in the recorded conversation.
"The cases are not dissimilar. The principle, or the integrity, of how we act and respond to the tools we have available and what we should and shouldn't do, again ... I just don't know."
Norman's defence team has tried to paint the prosecution of the former navy commander, who is accused of leaking cabinet secrets, in political terms.
Norman's lawyer, Toronto attorney Marie Henein, at first accused former cabinet minister Scott Brison of interfering in the $668 million shipbuilding deal at the heart of the criminal case.
In a dramatic recent turn, Norman's lawyers alleged that the Privy Council Office, the department that supports the Prime Minister's Office, was attempting to direct the prosecution — a claim that by itself is more serious than Wilson-Raybould's claim that she felt "pressure" over the SNC Lavalin matter.
Henein has subpoenaed emails, text messages and meeting notes belonging to Trudeau and his senior advisers, including Wernick and Wilson-Raybould, in order to make that case.
Those documents have just started to land in the hands of Norman's defence — but some have arrived in redacted form.
Wilson-Raybould has not commented substantively on the Norman case. Henein, reacting to the SNC Lavalin scandal, recently made a point of telling the court she wanted to know what conversations the former justice minister had regarding the trial, and whether she still has notes related to it.
How SNC-Lavalin could play into Norman's defence
Rory Fowler, a retired lieutenant-colonel and former military lawyer now in private practice, said Wilson-Raybould's taped remarks have to be parsed within their context — that she knew she was being recorded.
"Part of the challenge is that the interpretation of what she's saying and the relevance of what she's saying is skewed by the fact that she knows she's recording it and the clerk of the Privy Council does not," Fowler said.
The former justice minister may have argued that giving SNC Lavalin what it wanted would have created the perception of political interference in the Norman case — but Fowler said he fully expects the vice-admiral's lawyer to take that remark and turn its on its head.
Henein "has already done a very good job, on arguably limited information, to draw the suggestion that there was political motivation behind the prosecution," Fowler said.
"She doesn't have a smoking gun yet."
It will take documents, and perhaps the testimony of witnesses, to establish whether there was political interference in Norman's case, he added.
PCs follow Liberal practice of having few sitting days at the legislature
Tories railed against reduction in regular sitting days when Liberals first proposed it in 2014
Jacques Poitras· CBC News·
The PC calendar allows for just three more weeks of regular sittings this spring, two in May and one in June, for a total of 12 days. (CBC)
When the New Brunswick legislature adjourns Friday after a vote on the Progressive Conservative government's first budget, it'll be the last time all 49 MLAs are together until May.
There won't be another regular sitting day — with bills being introduced and ministers on the hot seat in question period — until May 7.
Members aren't going on vacation: for three weeks in April, a committee of MLAs will hold hearings to examine the spending estimates of government departments.
It's a timetable that the PCs condemned as anti-democratic when they were sitting on the opposition benches, but that they're now more comfortable with as the governing party.
"Certainly committee has become a very important part of the work that we do," Government House leader Glen Savoie told reporters this week.
The Tories railed against the reduction in regular sitting days when former premier Brian Gallant first proposed it in 2014.
They said fewer question periods — when they, as Opposition, got 30 minutes a day to grill the government on topics they chose — represented less transparency and accountability.
Fewer sitting days also meant fewer Opposition days where they could set the agenda by introducing bills and motions designed to embarrass the government.
As it turned out, the PCs frequently used the new committee process to hold the government's feet to the fire on a range of issues.
But they said nothing compared to the daily spectacle of bombarding ministers with questions.
PC MLA Bruce Fitch complained in 2018 about the reduced number of sitting days in the legislature. (CBC)
"You don't have that pointed question period," PC MLA Bruce Fitch said on a 2018 CBC political panel. "You don't get a chance to put other bills on the floor that would bring the government to account."
Fitch speculated at the time that the Liberals made the changes because they held only a narrow majority in the legislature. Governments can't be defeated in committee sessions, only during regular sitting days.
By last spring, the Liberals were down another MLA following the resignation of Donald Arseneault. "They're probably pretty thankful that they're not in the house, in the legislature, because that put them in a position where they could be defeated," Fitch said.
Now it's the PCs who are in power — but with only 22 members in the 49-seat legislature, it's their turn to worry about losing a vote unexpectedly.
Premier Blaine Higgs listens on as Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau reads his government's throne speech at the New Brunswick Legislature on Nov. 20, 2018. (James West/Canadian Press)
Savoie said, however, that that has nothing to do with the Tory decision to stick with the legislature-lite approach of the Liberals.
The PC calendar allows for just three more weeks of regular sittings this spring — two in May and one in June — for a total of 12 days.
An extra week has been set aside in June as a cushion, and the Tories could also resume the session for a few weeks in October before a throne speech, and a new session, in November.
But if those extra weeks don't happen, that will mean 32 sitting days in the current session, with only 26 of them featuring question period.
Under the Liberals, there were two 39-day sessions, in 2015-2016 and 2017-2018, making the current session even shorter.
"I think it's the fewest days we've ever had in the legislature," Liberal house leader Guy Arseneault said this week.
Arseneault says he welcomed the committee days because they've proven an effective way of scrutinizing individual bills and departments.
But that doesn't justify the low number of sitting days, he said.
"My citizens expect me to be in the house and to be voicing their opinions."
He said with other PC rule changes including shorter sittings on Thursdays, "we're dealing with the budget and we're not getting a lot of time on budget speeches. We have 21 MLAs in our caucus and a lot of us won't have time to speak on the budget."
Arseneault says his stance isn't a reversal of what the Liberals advocated in government.
At that time, Gallant said the changes, which allow some committee sessions to be televised, were designed "to improve efficiency in the legislature and make it more transparent."
Savoie blamed the reduced number of sitting days on Liberal attempts to hold onto power after the election by trying to govern with the support of other parties in the legislature.
The Liberal session featured eight sitting days, including Nov. 2 when the party lost a confidence vote.
"That took weeks of time away from what would otherwise be a normal sitting time," Savoie said. He said the new session starting in the fall "will have more sitting days. We're looking at that right now."
Even the two smaller parties have adopted different views on the sitting days. Green party leader David Coon said the Liberals and PCs are blatantly adopting positions that suit their interests now — even if "they've totally switched positions" since the Liberals were in office.
Kris Austin says there must be adequate time for debate in the legislature, but also says he's learning how much work is done 'behind the scenes.' (CBC)
People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin, whose party is supporting the PCs on confidence votes, is prepared to cut the Tories some slack.
When the Liberals reduced sitting days, Austin said MLAs should be in the legislature, "where you actually debate hard policies and you actually get to debate and discuss these real issues that affect people's lives."
Austin called the Liberal move another sign of a broken system.
Now, as the leader of a three-member caucus that has been consulted by the PCs on several major issues, he says he wants to see "adequate" time for debate but also acknowledged the work that happens "behind the scenes" in committees and meetings.
"And really when you look at it, that is the engine of change — not what happens on the floor but what happens before we get to the floor," he said. "I've realized that over the last couple of months."
About the Author
Jacques Poitras
Provincial Affairs reporter
Jacques Poitras has been CBC's provincial affairs reporter in New Brunswick since 2000. Raised in Moncton, he also produces the CBC political podcast Spin Reduxit.
Nursing home workers reject Higgs's version of binding arbitration
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David R. Amos Content disabled Methinks Mr Higgs and CUPE deserve each other N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
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Methinks that many should agree that it is rather comical to see that my comment on this issue was blocked N'esy Pas?
Alex Forbes Sorry but glad PA changed their tone. We can't be held hostage by greedy unions
David R. Amos
Reply to @Alex Forbes: Methinks CBC is unionized N'esy Pas?
Rick MacMillan A fair binding arbitration would be whatever a neutral ARBITRATOR feels is fair and just, not what Premier HIGGS declares is fair and just.
Johnny Horton
Reply to @Rick MacMillan: An arbitrator doesn’t care if a province has to declare bankruptcy,
daryl doucette
Reply to @Johnny Horton: tax the irvings....then we will be a " have" province
Johnny Horton
Reply to @daryl doucette:
Maybe you should check what your local Irving gas station pays your community in property tax. Employee taxes. And generates sales tax wise.
Josef Blow
Reply to @Johnny Horton: Go get 'em Johnny. Irving need all the help it can get from the public.
Johnny Horton
Reply to @Josef Blow: I’m not helping anyone. I’m stating facts.
Personally though I’m not a huge fan of the “that person is richer than me, so they should pay more so I have more”. I’ll live within my own means, thanks.
David R. Amos Reply to @daryl doucette: "tax the irvings....then we will be a " have" province"
True
Stanley Beemish How come these clickbait articles always bring out the same union bashers? NB'ers fighting for what would be Timmie's wage in the rest of the country meanwhile the taxpayer is over a barrel and the Family having their way...
Johnny Horton
Reply to @Stanley Beemish: Because we live in Nan with NB costs. 50k homes and $600 property tax bills,
David Peters
Reply to @Stanley Beemish: Seems more like the public unions are taking advantage of the taxpayer...who seem to have no one able to effectively advocate for them.
David R. Amos
Reply to @David Peters: True but at least I tried
McKenzie King Greedy unions will ruin this country. They are already getting premium pay for what is generaslly considered unskilled or semi-skilled labour. And they were offered the same raise as similar poositions in the hospitals. Stop your greed!!
David Peters
Reply to @McKenzie King: Imo, public unions, and the big international unions(auto unions) are hugely responsible for the National debts of many, if not all western gov'ts...federal, provincial and municipal.
This situation is but a tip of an enormous, massive asteroid, sized ice berg.
David R. Amos
Reply to @David Peters: Methinks the capitalists the unions battle are every bit as bad if not worse but it is the ordinary non unionized taxpayers who suffer the most N'esy Pas?
David Peters Another prime example of how gov't is incapable of running a sector. Too much red tape, leads to a situation where...who's really in charge? Meanwhile consumers(patients) and taxpayers have no choice and no voice....and, economically it doesn't have to make sense, bc their budget is politically untouchable.
Another big question here, is how many seniors need care and aren't getting it?...how many are waiting in line?
Opposition parties blame each other after united front on binding arbitration falls apart
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David R. Amos Surprise Surprise Surprise
Methinks Sharon Teare should never deny that I talked to her and emailed her before all this nonsense went down but she dismissed me and obviously trusted the wrong politicians N'esy Pas?
Nursing home workers reject Higgs's version of binding arbitration
Premier's conditions would go against spirit of binding arbitration, union says after talks resume
CBC News·
Sharon Teare, president of the New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions, said binding arbitration with conditions isn't fair. (CBC)
Nursing home workers have rejected the provincial government's offer from Friday afternoon of binding arbitration with conditions.
Premier Blaine Higgs said earlier that the government had moved off its position of saying no to binding arbitration but would only go that route under certain conditions.
"We have proposed that the wages of similar jobs in the N.B. public sector and N.B. private sector be the factors considered in this binding arbitration," the Progressive Conservative premier said in a statement.
The New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions, represented by CUPE, said later that it made a counter offer of binding arbitration without those conditions.
"Higgs thinks he can tie the hands of the arbitrator, so he or she cannot grant increases of more than 1% per year," Sharon Teare, president of the council, said in a statement released by CUPE on Friday evening.
The union said it asked for binding arbitration on the issue of wages because it believes significant wage improvements are necessary to address a crisis in recruitment and retention of employees.
"With his declaration, it's clear Premier Higgs wants an illusion of binding arbitration. Government fears an impartial arbitrator — one who hears the arguments of everyone and then decides alone — will also see the ongoing crisis for workers and residents," Teare said.
Opposition parties can't stick together
The disagreement over binding arbitration came after talks resumed Friday morning between nursing home workers and the government after breaking down earlier this week.
On Thursday, an attempt made by the Liberals in the legislature to bring the labour dispute to binding arbitration fell flat after time ran out before the motion could go to a vote.
The motion would not have forced the Progressive Conservative government to do anything, but would have shown all three opposition parties were united in their call for binding arbitration.
A sub-amendment to the motion made by People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin, however, caused controversy and the union, Liberals and Greens accused the party of flip-flopping to help the government.
Different amendments
The Green Party had amended the Liberal's motion urging government to fully fund whatever agreement came out of binding arbitration, to which the People's Alliance added "under terms and conditions acceptable to all negotiating parties, and the province."
Liberal house leader Guy Arseneault said Friday that the sub-amendment would gut binding arbitration by including conditions.
"So the premier may say, well, we don't want to discuss this in binding arbitration, maybe wages, so you can't discuss it."
Teare said conditions go against the spirit of binding arbitration.
"They wouldn't be agreed-to conditions. They would be Mr. Higgs's conditions. And that's not fair." Teare said binding arbitration with conditions is not binding arbitration.
She said the talks Friday did not result in much movement.
Blaine Higgs said he is confident an agreement will be reached. (CBC)
The premier predicted earlier in the day he expected a deal would be reached before May, when the legislature resumes and the Liberal motion calling for binding arbitration is back on the table.
"Oh, we'll get an agreement," he said. "I am confident that we'll get an agreement. I'm anxious to get it done because it's been going on for too long."
In the interim, the union is waiting for the Court of Appeals to hear a matter April 17 that could determine if the workers can go on strike.
The court will hear a case about whether a lower court judge wrongly denied the province's request for an order effectively preventing the workers at 46 nursing homes from striking.
Opposition parties blame each other after united front on binding arbitration falls apart
Liberals suspected collusion between People's Alliance and Progressive Conservatives
Jacques Poitras· CBC News·
While negotiations continue, Sharon Teare of the New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions accused Kris Austin of going back on promises he made to the union last week. (Hadeel Ibrahim/CBC)
The three opposition parties in the legislature pointed fingers at each other Friday after the collapse of their united front on a wage dispute between nursing home workers and the province.
The Liberals, Greens and People's Alliance failed to pass a motion late Thursday calling for binding arbitration between the Progressive Conservative government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
The three parties, who combined have a majority in the house, support the idea but could not agree on the wording. Time ran out before MLAs could vote Thursday evening.
The Liberals can bring the motion back when the legislature returns in May, but in the meantime the Liberals are accusing the Alliance of flip-flopping and abandoning its support for the workers to take sides with the PCs.
"There's certainly some collusion there between the Alliance and the Conservatives," Liberal house leader Guy Arseneault told reporters. "It was quite obvious to me the Alliance went back on an agreement.
He added: "When the Conservatives want something done in the house and they don't want to take the blame for it, they ask the Alliance to do it."
Austin rejected the criticism in a blunt exchange with reporters.
"The Liberals are going to school me on reversal? Give me a break," he said, pointing out the party was in power for 21 months while CUPE was trying to get a contract.
Co-operation will push for deal
He said co-operation with the PCs allows his party to push the government toward a deal including wage increases and better working conditions.
Liberal house leader Guy Arseneault said the People's Alliance colluded with the Progressive Conservatives. (Gary Moore/CBC)
"We are more effective than the Liberals and Greens put together, because we have the government's ear to move these things forward," he said.
"That's why they're going to be coming back to the table. That's why they're going to be offering something to the workers that we've been working with them on."
Sharon Teare, president of the New Brunswick Council of Nursing Home Unions, accused Austin of going back on promises he made to the union last week.
"Kris Austin joined an alliance of some sort with Higgs," she said. "I don't know what goes on beyond closed doors, but something shifted from the last time we spoke to what happened yesterday at the [legislature]."
Liberals introduce motion
The three opposition parties have a total of 26 MLAs, a majority, and all of them said last week they want Premier Blaine Higgs to send the dispute with unionized nursing home workers to binding arbitration.
The two sides can't agree on a contract and the union's right to strike is now tied up in a court fight. CUPE supports binding arbitration, but Higgs has refused, predicting an arbitrator would split the difference between the two positions and award a pay raise the province still can't afford.
But on Friday afternoon, Higgs released a statement by email saying the province is now offering binding arbitration, on the condition both sides agree that wages paid for similar work in the province "be the factors considered" by the arbitrator.
That dovetails with the position he took in Thursday's debate on the Liberal motion.
Greens, Alliance wanted amendments
During the debate, the Greens moved an amendment to the Liberal motion that would call for the government to "fully fund" any arbitrator's ruling.
The Alliance responded with a sub-amendment to add a requirement that arbitration take place "under terms and conditions acceptable to all negotiating parties and the province."
The Liberals say that wording "guts" the purpose of binding arbitration by limiting the scope of negotiations in the government's favour.
They say it's another example of the Alliance reversing themselves to bail out the government.
The union accused the People's Alliance of flip-flopping to side with government instead of workers with the sub-amendment leader Kris Austin introduced to the motion for binding arbitration. (CBC)
In December, the party suggested it might not support the PCs on shale gas development, but ended up voting for a throne speech amendment supporting it in the Sussex area.
But Green MLA Kevin Arseneau accused the Liberals of playing political games with the issue as well. He said two PC MLAs were absent Thursday night when the Alliance moved their sub-amendment, giving the Liberals and the Greens an opening to team up and defeat it.
Arseneau said he suggested they do that and then try to win Alliance support for the original motion, but the Liberals rejected that idea, he said, because they "found it more important to blame the People's Alliance than do something for the nursing home workers."
Austin insisted his party still supports nursing-home workers but he criticized the CUPE leadership, calling them "impossible to work with" and accusing them of not representing rank-and-file workers.
"The more I meet with these folks, the more I realize why they can't strike a deal," he said. "They're not being rational. They're not coming to the table in good faith."
The Alliance leader said his sub-amendment was reasonable because it would be helpful to establish "a general idea of how the arbitration should move forward" and it recognizes the province's poor fiscal position.
Co-operation exception to rule
The Liberals and Greens say the outlook for three-party co-operation isn't completely bleak. They and the Alliance passed another motion Thursday calling for for a legislative committee to study adding heavy equipment to property assessments.
But the heated disagreements over the binding-arbitration motion suggest that may be an exception.
Green MLA Kevin Arseneau accused the Liberals of playing political games with the issue as well. (YouTube/David Coon)
Arseneau refused to even attend last week's joint Green-Alliance news conference on binding arbitration because he objects to Alliance positions on bilingualism. At the same time, Austin vetoed the idea of inviting the Liberals to take part.
"There are some differences in what we're there for and our strategies," Arseneau said. "We're all getting used to this minority government."
Higgs said Friday that it may not be necessary to resume debate on the Liberal motion in May because he expects there'll be a deal with the union by then.
About the Author
Jacques Poitras
Provincial Affairs reporter
Jacques Poitras has been CBC's provincial affairs reporter in New Brunswick since 2000. Raised in Moncton, he also produces the CBC political podcast Spin Reduxit.
PM wanted SNC-Lavalin deal 'one way or another,' Wernick told Wilson-Raybould in secretly recorded call
11540 Comments Commenting is now closed for this story.
Joshua Trager My bet is that Wernick has a perfect recollection of how the conversation went down and after having submitted his recollection in private to Liberal lawyers, was promptly asked to resign.
David R. Amos
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Reply to @Joshua Trager: "My bet is that Wernick has a perfect recollection of how the conversation went down"
I agree Methinks folks should not be surprised to learn that he taped it too N'esy Pas?
Alex Smith Next Step: PM resignation with a tearful apology.
David R. Amos Reply to @Alex Smith: "Next Step: PM resignation with a tearful apology"
Methinks the fat lady ain't sung yet N'esy Pas?.
Steve McNally Reply to @David R. Amos: No not a tearful apology... a hollow apology like the one he gave yesterday to the Indians at Grassy Meadows
Steve Graham JWR has had this card up her sleeve the whole time, my suspicion is if Justin had done the honorable thing and been honest about the lavalin affair JWR would not be disclosing such information
David R. Amos Reply to @Steve Graham: "JWR has had this card up her sleeve the whole time,"
There are more than one cards up people's sleeves Methinks Admiral Norman lawyers could have used Federal Court File No T-1557-15 anytime they wished to stop his prosecution but by Monday they may be way past too late to appear even remotely ethical N'esy Pas?
Tobias Butts Lot of scared Liberals on here posting. I thought they would be rejoicing. Justin has maintained his innocence and that nothing happened. These recordings should be a blessing for him as it will prove all along that he was truthful....right.
Joe Smithson Reply to @Tobias Butts:
On the contrary, the tapes show nothing illegal
David R. Amos Reply to @Joe Smithson: "On the contrary, the tapes show nothing illegal "
True However methinks Trudeau's BS on this issue stinks to the high heavens N'esy Pas?
Buford Wilson A bombshell. This may blow the lid off the Liberal government.
David R. Amos Reply to @Buford Wilson: YUP
Bill Mickey Reply to @Buford Wilson: Correction Has blown the lid off the Trudeau government.
David R. Amos Reply to @Bill Mickey: Not yet Methinks it has a slow fuse so we can enjoy the circus N'esy Pas?
Buford Wilson It's not getting better for justin. It's getting worse. He needs to come clean about this matter. What is he trying to hide.
John Chow Reply to @Buford Wilson: Not only is it getting worse, he is actively making it worse.
David R. Amos Reply to @John Chow: 'Not only is it getting worse, he is actively making it worse."
YUP
Cecil Row It now seems obvious that Wernick knew he was recorded when he said the "wire" thing-and thus is why he left. As did GB....right or wrong-they were scared and why woudl they be if they felt they did no wrong.
David R. Amos Reply to @Cecil Row: "It now seems obvious that Wernick knew he was recorded when he said the "wire" thing-and thus is why he left"
True i briefly wondered why he said such a thing at the time but dismissed it as just another one of the many wacky things he was spouting off about
Rod Begin Tricky Dickie Nixon was brought by taped conversations, maybe the same will come to pass for our illustrious Prime Minister.
David R. Amos Reply to @Rod Begin: I conur
David R. Amos Reply to @David R. Amos: Concur ( My "c" tab is getting tired)
Tobias Butts """""I did not record the conversation. I did not wear a wire. I did not take notes """
Not to worry, JWR did. Can't wait to hear it. Wonder what trick Trudeau will pull here to make the recording go away.
Stanley Baird Reply to @Tobias Butts: the recording is away - see the link above. I encourage everyone to listen to it for themselves
David R. Amos Reply to @Stanley Baird: "I encourage everyone to listen to it for themselves"
Me Too
Sam Kelly I have so much respect for Jodi,
Ross Culbert Reply to @Sam Kelly: I'd have more if she wasn't still a Liberal and wasn't attempting to backtrack the fact that Trudeau fired her for not obeying the PMO's wishes to interfere in this trial. It's blatantly obvious, but she is still trying to save her seat in the Liberal party.
David R. Amos Reply to @Ross Culbert: Methinks what we are watching is an attempt at a "Palace Coup" o sorts N'esy Pas?
PM wanted SNC-Lavalin deal 'one way or another,' Wernick told Wilson-Raybould in secretly recorded call
Former attorney general filed written statement, texts and emails to the Commons justice committee
Kathleen Harris· CBC News·
Jody Wilson-Raybould delivers her opening statement as she appears at the Justice committee meeting last month. Wilson-Raybould submitted more material to the members of the committee this week. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press )
The country's top bureaucrat warned Jody Wilson-Raybould that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was "quite determined" to prevent SNC-Lavalin's criminal trial from leading to job losses — and wanted to know why the then-justice minister hadn't used a new legal tool to allow the company to avoid a criminal trial.
A recording made by Wilson-Raybould of a 17-minute Dec. 19 call between herself and Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick was released today, along with 43 pages of emails, texts and a written statement from Wilson-Raybould herself which were tabled to the Commons justice committee.
Wernick — who was not aware he was being recorded — told the minister there was "rising anxiety" over the fate of a major employer.
"He's quite determined, quite firm," Wernick said of the prime minister's position on getting a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) for the Quebec-based engineering company. "But he wants to know why the DPA route, which Parliament provided for, isn't being used. And I think he's going to find a way to get it done, one way or another."
Listen to the call:
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Listen to the Jody Wilson-Raybould's conversation with Wernick
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Former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould recorded a conversation with Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick as she faced pressure over SNC-Lavalin file. 17:25
In her written statement, Wilson-Raybould explains why she recorded the call.
She said she normally has a staff member present to take careful notes, but on this occasion she was alone in her Vancouver condo.
"I was anxious to ensure that I had an exact record of what was discussed as I had reason to believe that it was likely to be an an inappropriate conversation," she wrote.
"So while I typed out notes during the phone call, I took the extraordinary and otherwise inappropriate step of making an audio recording of the conversation without so advising the Clerk. This is something that I have never done before this phone call and have not done since."
Why she resigned
In her statement, Wilson-Raybould also sheds new light on why she resigned from cabinet on Feb. 12. Conservatives have suggested she was fired from the justice portfolio and moved to Veterans Affairs for refusing to budge on the SNC-Lavalin matter.
But Wilson-Raybould said that while she initially thought she'd been shunted to Veterans over the SNC-Lavalin affair, she ultimately decided that was not the reason.
"After much reflection, I decided to take the prime minister at his word, that this was not the case, and accepted a post I was honoured to have as the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence," she wrote.
Wilson-Raybould went on to say that a subsequent series of meetings with Trudeau in Vancouver, and a Feb. 11 news conference, led to her resignation:
"The prime minister stated publicly, when issues about the propriety of the government's conduct in relation to the SNC matter arose, that my ongoing presence in cabinet spoke for itself. I resigned the next day, and I trust my resignation also speaks for itself."
That news conference came just days after the explosive Feb. 7 Globe and Mail story which first reported the allegations of inappropriate political pressure on Wilson-Raybould to intervene in the SNC-Lavalin case.
When Trudeau was asked at that press conference about inappropriate pressure on Wilson-Raybould, he said she "confirmed" a conversation she had with him in the fall where he said any decision on the matter was hers alone. He said he was limited in terms of what more he could say because of cabinet confidentiality.
"In our system of government, of course, her presence in cabinet should actually speak for itself," he said at the time.
While Wilson-Raybould and former cabinet minister Jane Philpott have suggested there is much more to tell in the story, today Wilson-Raybould said she has now divulged all her relevant information.
"I do not believe I have anything further to offer a formal process regarding this specific matter, though of course if compelled or asked to participate in a judicial, investigative or parliamentary process I would do so," she said.
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said this is more evidence the prime minister has lost the moral authority to govern and must resign.
"Justin Trudeau also told Canadians what he knew to be false," he said. "He knew that his attorney general had serious concerns about his plan to get SNC-Lavalin off of serious criminal charges. But he looked Canadians in the eye and told them that no one had raised concerns with him. This is false and he owes Canadians an explanation."
When Wernick testified before the committee for a second time on March 6, he said he did not have "independent recollection" of what he said during a Dec. 19 conversation with Wilson-Raybould.
'I did not wear a wire': Wernick
"I did not record the conversation. I did not wear a wire. I did not take notes and that is not my recollection of how the conversation flowed," he testified.
'I did not wear a wire:' Wernick
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During his testimony on March 6, Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick said he did not record his conversations. 0:28
Wernick resigned as Privy Council clerk, the country's top civil servant, on Mar. 18, saying there was "no path" for him to have a "relationship of mutual trust and respect" with opposition party leaders.
Wernick's first appearance in front of the justice committee was widely criticized by Opposition MPs and pundits as partisan for the way he defended the behaviour of various government officials. He is set to officially leave his post on April 19.
During the recorded call released today, Wilson-Raybould repeatedly stated that she thought the conversation with Wernick was inappropriate and that she wanted to protect the prime minister and the integrity of the government. In his testimony before the justice committee, Wernick said that Wilson-Raybould could have raised her concerns about inappropriate pressure, but did not.
Trudeau still 'wishes' Wilson-Raybould had come to him: PMO
Trudeau's spokesman, Cameron Ahmad, issued a statement Friday saying that the Prime Minister's Office was unaware of the full contents of the audio recording and now acknowledge that Trudeau "should have spoken directly with the former justice minister and attorney general about this matter — and he wishes that she had come to him."
Ahmad said there has clearly been an erosion of trust "over the past few months" between Wilson-Raybould, Wernick and the PMO and that steps are being taken to improve cabinet relations.
"All the facts are on the table now, and everyone involved has shared their perspective, including the prime minister. We are focused on moving forward as a team on the issues that matter to Canadians and governing in the best interests of the country," Ahmad said.
In an interview with CBC Radio's The House to air Saturday, Conservative deputy leader Lisa Raitt said Wernick sounded uncomfortable, likely because he was doing something inappropriate in delivering the prime minister's message.
"He didn't give her comfort. He didn't say, 'That's okay Jody.' He landed it with, 'Well I guess we've got nothing else to talk about,'" she told host Chris Hall.
"So he is complicit in it. He threatened her job and he threatened her position. There's no question about it. And he did it on the behest of the prime minister. He may have sounded uncomfortable doing it, but he still did it."
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said the fresh evidence is so compelling that a public inquiry must be called to get to the bottom of the affair.
"The PMO has tried to spin this as a miscommunication or personal disagreement. What we see in this submission is a lawyer acting in her client's best interests to protect him from his own recklessness," he said in a statement. "The former attorney general repeatedly made clear to the prime minister and those around him that their inappropriate actions would be seen as political interference, and they ignored her."
Former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould submitted written material to the Commons justice committee this week for its study of the SNC-Lavalin affair. The material, released by the committee Friday, included a recording of her conversation with Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick. (Canadian Press photos)
As attorney-general, Wilson-Raybould was acting as the government's lawyer and was bound by solicitor-client privilege. In Canada, it is not illegal for a person to record a conversation with another person without their knowledge — but it would be unusual for a solicitor to knowingly record conversations with a client without informing them first.
Many law societies, including the B.C. Law Society and the Law Society of Ontario, forbid lawyers from recording conversations with clients without their knowledge under code of conduct rules.
Wilson Raybould was called to the Ontario bar in June 2016 under a section of the Barristers Act which entitles a minister of justice and attorney general of Canada or solicitor general of Canada to be called to the bar.
Trudeau's waiver on cabinet confidence and solicitor-client privilege allows Wilson-Raybould to speak freely about events up to her departure as justice minister and attorney general. It does not cover the period when she remained in cabinet after being moved to Veterans Affairs.
SNC-Lavalin faces bribery and fraud charges related to contracts in Libya, and could be barred from bidding on federal contracts for ten years if convicted.
Liberal MPs on the justice committee used their majority to close down the hearing without recalling Wilson-Raybould to testify a second time. That prompted the Conservatives to trigger a 31-hour voting marathon in the House of Commons last week in protest.
Liberals also used their majority on the Commons ethics committee to block an inquiry into the SNC-Lavalin affair.
The NDP is pushing for an independent public inquiry, while the Conservatives have requested an RCMP investigation and Trudeau's resignation.
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SNC-Lavalin affair: Top public servant to step down
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In the SNC-Lavalin affair's latest development, Michael Wernick plans to retire as clerk of the Privy Council, citing a "lack of mutual trust" with the opposition. 2:44
PM wasn't briefed on Wilson-Raybould's concerns due to holiday break, says Wernick's lawyer
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Joe james PM wasn't briefed ... They really expect Canadians to believe that after all this ?? That is just weak last hail Mary desperation play
Jamie Gillis
Reply to @Joe james:
Especially when there's evidence that both Justin and Gerald were in Ottawa working as late as December 21st.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Joe james: Methinks I should remind the LIEbranos, Mean Little Mikey Wernick's lawyer Frank Addario and Admiral Norman's lawyer Marie Henein of when we crossed paths long ago N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
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Reply to @Jamie Gillis: "Especially when there's evidence that both Justin and Gerald were in Ottawa working as late as December 21st."
Methinks its ain't rocket science to understand that no matter where they were the Clerk of the Privy Council could reach the Prime minister and his best buddy Mr Butts byway of the telephone just like he dd the Attorney general as she sat home alone just before Xmas N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos Content disabled Reply to @Jamie Gillis: "Especially when there's evidence that both Justin and Gerald were in Ottawa working as late as December 21st."
Methinks for reasons of national security at the very least the Clerk of the Privy Council should be able to reach the Prime Minister byway of the telephone no matter where he was just like he dd the Attorney General as she sat home alone . If the Trudeau the Younger was in one of his "moods" I have no doubt whatsoever that he and his best buddy Mr Butts would want to know the bad news right away N'esy Pas?
Tom Abbott Sorry Justin....I just don't buy it......your aide didn't call you about JWR phone conversation because of a holiday......really........what B S.
David R. Amos Reply to @Tom Abbott: Methinks an amazing number of Canadains wholeheartedly agree with you today N'esy Pas?
kenny carter The budget would have balanced itself this year, except everyone went on holidays.
David R. Amos
Reply to @kenny carter: Methinks many a true word is said in jest but I bet not many folks found that funny as Mr Prime Minister Trudeau The Younger and his many minions try to buy the next mandate byway of increasing the National Debt in order to support their political campaigns N'esy Pas?
Lucien Beaudet Mr wernick told her to use all her legal tools in the box...she did mr wernick...and you got busted lol
Reply to @Lucien Beaudet:
Troy Mann
Recording someone without their knowledge is the lowest of low. She was completely acting during the phone call, she sounded so phoney.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Lucien Beaudet: Oh So True
David R. Amos
Reply to @Troy Mann: "Recording someone without their knowledge is the lowest of low. She was completely acting during the phone call, she sounded so phoney."
Methinks you should not be surprised to see a liberal lawyer do such a thing N'esy Pas?
Jon Mark "Well, I am going to have to report back before he leaves." Your words Mr. Wernick. You were either attempting a pressure tactic then, or are not being truthful now.
Adam Gajewski
Reply to @Jon Mark: That "vacation" excuse reduced Mr. Wernick's lifetime contributions to Canadian society to zero. Sad end to a career.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Adam Gajewski: Methinks it was not a moment to soon N'esy Pas?
Richard Dekkar Nobody believes you Mr. Wernick.
Lucien Beaudet
Reply to @Richard Dekkar: I second that
Jamie Gillis
Reply to @Richard Dekkar:
The phone call took place on December 19, but the PM's itinerary and Gerald B.'s twitter feed indicates both of them were working in Ottawa as late as the 21st.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Lucien Beaudet: : I second that
Me Too
Frank Hammerschmidt Right up their with the "dog ate my homework" excuses.
Lorne McIntyre
Reply to @Frank Hammerschmidt: I honestly did have a dog eat my homework. I tried to tell the teacher, but she was on holidays.
Nancy Byng
Reply to @Lorne McIntyre: ha ha
David R. Amos
Reply to @Lorne McIntyre: Very Well Put Sir
Ernie Amundsen
You know, I bust my hump every day trying to provide for my family and paying well over 50% of my taxes to various levels of government.
It's truly disheartening and apalling watching these inept fools waste my money and ruin my country.
Ron Brady
Reply to @Ernie Amundsen: Amen!!!
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ron Brady: I second you
Tom Shultz Wernick, in the recently released recording, states that Trudeau is very interested in this file, is determined to get this done, then Warnick clearly states that he is going to have to report back to Trudeau.
Now, we're told that after this recording Wernick and Trudeau never spoke about the Attorney General's views on the SNC Lavalin.
That's not credible. That's not even close to credible.
Where is the RCMP?
Tracy Mann
Reply to @Tom Shultz:
Is lying a crime now in Canada?
David R. Amos Reply to @Tom Shultz: "Where is the RCMP?"
Methinks Mr Prime Minister Trudeau the Younger and his many minions know that the RCMP have crawled under a rock and ware waiting for me to file my next lawsuit Anyone Can Google David Amos RCMP N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Tracy Mann: "Is lying a crime now in Canada?"
Methinks you know as well as I that it is when you are under oath or playing a part in a conspiracy to obstruct justice N'esy Pas?
Brian Rose Was not important to disturb the boy wonder on one of his many taxpayer paid vacations.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Brian Rose: Methinks Jody Wilson-Raybould ruined his fancy vacation even though the clerk of the PCO won't admit it. However nobody can deny that Mr Prime Minister Trudeau the Younger appointed a new Attorney General not long after he got back to work N'esy Pas?
David Raymond Amos@DavidRayAmos Replying to @DavidRayAmos@Kathryn98967631 and 47 others Methinks I should remind the LIEbranos, Mean Little Mikey Wernick's lawyer Frank Addario and Admiral Norman's lawyer Marie Henein of when we crossed paths long ago N'esy Pas?
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PM wasn't briefed on Wilson-Raybould's concerns due to holiday break, says Wernick's lawyer
Lawyer for top civil servant said PM wasn't briefed on former AG's concerns as 'everyone went on holidays'
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Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick waits to appear before the Commons justice committee in Ottawa in February. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)
Canada's top civil servant didn't brief Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on a secretly recorded phone conversation with then-Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould about SNC-Lavalin because everyone "went on holidays the next day," according to his lawyer.
A statement released on Saturday by the lawyer for Michael Wernick, the clerk of the Privy Council, comes a day after the House of Commons justice committee released an audio recording made by Wilson-Raybould of a Dec. 19 call between herself and Wernick.
Wernick — who was not aware he was being recorded in the 17-minute call — is heard warning Wilson-Raybould that Trudeau was "quite determined" to prevent SNC-Lavalin's criminal trial from leading to job losses.
Wernick said Trudeau wanted to know why the then-justice minister hadn't used a new legal tool to allow the Quebec-based engineering giant to avoid a criminal trial on corruption-related charges.
Wilson-Raybould is heard repeatedly stating that she thought the conversation with Wernick was inappropriate and that she wanted to protect the prime minister and the integrity of the government.
Conflicting claims
In contrast to Wilson-Raybould's testimony on Friday where she alleged Trudeau was set on stopping the criminal prosecution, Wernick's lawyer said the PM was not aware of her concerns, and the SNC case was not a priority for the PMO.
In the statement from lawyer Frank Addario, Wernick raised the issue with the then-attorney-general "as part of his job to manage relations between the PM and his cabinet ministers."
Addario said Wernick didn't brief Trudeau on Wilson-Raybould's concerns because, following their phone conversation, "everyone went on holidays the next day."
The statement appears to shed some light on how Trudeau could have been left in the dark about Wilson-Raybould's concerns.
Trudeau's spokesperson, Cameron Ahmad, said the Prime Minister's Office was unaware of the full contents of the audio recording until it was played to lawmakers on Friday.
"When everyone returned at beginning of January, the first burning issue was the [Scott] Brison resignation and a Cabinet shuffle," the statement from Wernick's lawyer said.
"The SNC issue never made it back to the top of the discussion list."
The statement said Wernick "never discussed SNC again with the PM or PMO until someone leaked the story to the Globe and Mail in early February."
Wernick will be leaving his post as Canada's top civil servant before the federal election this fall.
Watch as Wilson-Raybould's secret SNC-Lavalin recording shines light on controversy:
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Wilson-Raybould's secret SNC-Lavalin recording shines light on controversy
A recording made by Jody Wilson-Raybould of a 17-minute Dec. 19 call between herself and Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick has been released. This, the latest in the unraveling SNC-Lavalin controversy that has the former attorney general pitted against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 5:43
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Premier names child and youth advocate, official languages commissioner and ombudsman
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The Alward government has announced the appointment of three new people to watchdog positions in the province, based on a new selection process.
The new child and youth advocate is Saint John lawyer Norm Bossé, who represented victims in the Kingsclear reformatory sex abuse case.
Katherine d'Entremont, a career civil servant, will be the new commissioner of official languages.
And the new ombudsman is Charles Murray, a civil servant and former political assistant to one-time Tory MP Elsie Wayne and to former PC cabinet minister Brad Green.
"I am confident that their experience and education will help them to carry out their respective duties effectively," said Premier David Alward.
He said Murray's appointment is not political.
"The individuals went through a very significant assessment and interviewing process."
Selection process overhauled
In March, the government overhauled the selection process for the arm's-length watchdog positions that offer a six-figure, deputy minister-level salary, for a seven-year term.
Previously, the government picked people for the positions that report to the legislative assembly, in consultation with the opposition. The legislature would then approve the choice.
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He then consults with the leader of the opposition and recommendations are made through the legislative assembly.
The committee in this case included a provincial court judge, a member of the university community, the clerk of the legislature and the clerk of the executive council.
"We are pleased as a government that we created a new process to be more fair and transparent," said Alward.
Liberal Opposition Leader Brian Gallant was consulted on the three choices and signed off on all of them, including Murray.
"Charles Murray has a very impressive resume," said Gallant. "There was a good group of people that looked through a lot of the candidacies and he came through as the consensus choice."
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> > [22] Mr. Amos also included with his submissions a CD. He > stated in his affidavit dated June 26, 2017 that there is a “true copy > of an American police surveillance wiretap entitled 139” on this CD. > He has also indicated that he has “provided a true copy of the CD > entitled 139 to many American and Canadian law enforcement authorities > and not one of the police forces or officers of the court are willing > to investigate it”. Since he has indicated that this is an “American > police surveillance wiretap”, this is a matter for the American law > enforcement authorities and cannot create, as Mr. Amos suggests, a > conflict of interest for any judge to whom he provides a copy. >
> > [30] The Judge determined that he could not strike the Claim > on the same jurisdictional basis as the Prothonotary. The Judge noted > that the Federal Court has jurisdiction over claims based on the > liability of Federal Crown servants like the RCMP and that the actors > who barred Mr. Amos from the New Brunswick legislature in 2004 > included the RCMP (Federal Court Judgment at para. 23). In considering > the viability of these allegations de novo, the Judge identified > paragraph 14 of the Claim as containing “some precision” as it > identifies the date of the event and a RCMP officer acting as > Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant Governor (Federal Court Judgment at > para. 27). >
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---------- Original message ---------- From: "Hardy, Manon"<Manon.Hardy@justice.gc.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 18:33:19 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Methinks that after arguing Manon Hardy;s buddies in Federal Court for over 3 years they cannot deny the obvious The documents hereto attached are properly filed in the docket N'esy Pas? To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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---------- Original message ---------- From: Manon Hardy <Manon.Hardy@priv.gc.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:37 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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---------- Original message ---------- From: Jody.Wilson-Raybould@parl.gc.ca Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:25:01 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: motomaniac333@gmail.com
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---------- Original message ---------- From: "Barry, Clare"<Clare.Barry@justice.gc.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:23 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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---------- Original message ---------- From: "Jensen, Jan"<jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:23 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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---------- Original message ---------- From: Bill.Blair@parl.gc.ca Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:57 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: motomaniac333@gmail.com
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---------- Original message ---------- From: Justice Minister <JUSTMIN@novascotia.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:27 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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Subject: RE: Re: Lets all go through the looking glass to check the Integrity of the Talking Heads in BC tonight Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 15:32:54 -0500 From: "Harper, Stephen - M.P."Harper.S@parl.gc.ca To: motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
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You can also reach Mr. Harper by fax at: (613) 947-0310 Martin Demands That Harper Must Come Clean on Notwithstanding Clause by LPC Friday, 16 December 2005 Prime Minister Paul Martin demanded Conservative Leader Stephen Harper come clean that he intends to use the notwithstanding clause to overturn the Charter right to same-sex marriage.
Mr. Harper said during tonight’s leader’s debate in Vancouver on the topic of abolishing same-sex marriage: "I will never use the notwithstanding clause on that issue."
Prime Minister Martin asked that he be honest with the Canadian people regarding his intention to override a Charter right. "We're talking about integrity. That means being honest. Either Mr. Harper is going to try to change the law of the country that protects the rights and freedoms of gays and lesbians or he's not going to," said Prime Minister Martin.
"If he's going to use the notwithstanding clause, he should say so, and the people will at least know what his position is." The Prime Minister said Mr. Harper’s proposal would require the use of the notwithstanding clause because it is not possible to have a vote in the house that will overrule the Constitution and the courts without using the notwithstanding clause.
This is borne out by a January 25 open letter from more than 100 legal experts from across Canada to Mr. Harper regarding same-sex marriage legislation.
Mr. Martin called on Mr. Harper to be "honest."
He made clear that the Liberal government does not believe that you can pick and choose which Charter rights you will protect and he affirmed that he will respect the Charter as a whole. The Prime Minister said Mr. Harper’s proposal would require the use of the notwithstanding clause because it is not possible to have a vote in the house that will overrule the Constitution and the courts without using the notwithstanding clause.
This is borne out by a January 25 open letter from more than 100 legal experts from across Canada to Mr. Harper regarding same-sex marriage legislation.
Mr. Martin called on Mr. Harper to be "honest."
He made clear that the Liberal government does not believe that you can pick and choose which Charter rights you will protect and he affirmed that he will respect the Charter as a whole.
> https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-latest-public-safety-minister-carl.html > > Wednesday, 12 December 2018 > > The latest Public Safety Minister Carl Urquhart yesterday the RCMP and > many lawyers know Fat Fred City and the province are about to get sued > BIGTIME > > ---------- Original message ---------- > From: "Gallant, Brian (LEG)"<Brian.Gallant@gnb.ca> > Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:48:50 +0000 > Subject: RE: YO Deputy Premier Robert Gauvin Enjoy > To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> > > Thank you for writing to the Leader of the Official Opposition of New > Brunswick. Please be assured that your e-mail will be reviewed. > > If this is a media request, please forward your e-mail to > ashley.beaudin@gnb.camedia-medias@gnb.ca>. Thank you! > > --- > > Nous vous remercions d’avoir communiqué avec le chef de l’opposition > officielle du Nouveau-Brunswick. Soyez assuré(e) que votre courriel > sera examiné. > > Si ceci est une demande médiatique, prière de la transmettre à > ashley.beaudin@gnb.camedia-medias@gnb.ca>. Merci! > > > ---------- Original message ---------- > From: Premier of Ontario | Premier ministre de l’Ontario > <Premier@ontario.ca> > Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:48:28 +0000 > Subject: Automatic reply: YO Deputy Premier Robert Gauvin Enjoy > To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> > > Thank you for your email. Your thoughts, comments and input are greatly > valued. > > You can be assured that all emails and letters are carefully read, > reviewed and taken into consideration. > > There may be occasions when, given the issues you have raised and the > need to address them effectively, we will forward a copy of your > correspondence to the appropriate government official. Accordingly, a > response may take several business days. > > Thanks again for your email. > ______ > > Merci pour votre courriel. Nous vous sommes très reconnaissants de > nous avoir fait part de vos idées, commentaires et observations. > > Nous tenons à vous assurer que nous lisons attentivement et prenons en > considération tous les courriels et lettres que nous recevons. > > Dans certains cas, nous transmettrons votre message au ministère > responsable afin que les questions soulevées puissent être traitées de > la manière la plus efficace possible. En conséquence, plusieurs jours > ouvrables pourraient s’écouler avant que nous puissions vous répondre. > > Merci encore pour votre courriel. > > > ---------- Original message ---------- > From: "Gauvin, Serge (SNB)"<Serge.Gauvin@snb.ca> > Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:48:49 +0000 > Subject: Réponse automatique : YO Deputy Premier Robert Gauvin Enjoy > To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> > > I am out of the office. Please contact Patrick Windle at > patrick.windle@snb.caPatrick.windle@snb.ca> > > Je suis absent du bureau. Veuillez contacter Patrick Windle à > patrick.windle@snb.caPatrick.windle@snb.ca> > > > ---------- Original message ---------- > From: "Cormier, Donna (JAG/JPG)"<donna.cormier@gnb.ca> > Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:15:11 +0000 > Subject: Automatic reply: Yp John Logan I just called > To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> > > I'm away from the office until December 12, 2018. Should your matter > require immediate attention, please contact Susan Butler at (506) > 453-6309. > > Je suis à l'extérieur du bureau jusqu'au 12 décembre 2018. Si votre > matière est urgente, veuillez communiquer avec Susan Butler au (506) > 453-6309. > > Merci / Thank you > Donna Cormier > > > ---------- Original message ---------- > From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> > Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:49:18 -0400 > Subject: Yp John Logan I just called > To: donna.cormier@gnb.ca, John.Logan@gnb.ca > Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> > Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2018 02:04:52 -0400 > Subject: So Much for the Strong Ethics of the Strong Organization > commonnly knows as the RCMP/GRC N'esy Pas? > To: Newsroom <Newsroom@globeandmail.com>, "Jody.Wilson-Raybould" > <Jody.Wilson-Raybould@parl.gc.ca>, "Holland, Mike (LEG)" > <mike.holland@gnb.ca>, "Mitton, Megan (LEG)"<megan.mitton@gnb.ca>, > "carl.urquhart"<carl.urquhart@gnb.ca>, "Stephane.vaillancourt" > <Stephane.vaillancourt@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "steve.murphy" > <steve.murphy@ctv.ca>, news <news@kingscorecord.com>, "Gilles.Blinn" > <Gilles.Blinn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Michelle.Boutin" > <Michelle.Boutin@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "michelle.conroy" > <michelle.conroy@gnb.ca>, "michael.comeau"<michael.comeau@gnb.ca>, > "Norman.Sabourin"<Norman.Sabourin@cjc-ccm.gc.ca>, "andrew.scheer" > <andrew.scheer@parl.gc.ca>, "maxime.bernier" > <maxime.bernier@parl.gc.ca>, "Gilles.Moreau" > <Gilles.Moreau@forces.gc.ca>, "Gilles.Cote"<Gilles.Cote@gnb.ca>, > "gerry.lowe"<gerry.lowe@gnb.ca>, "Gerald.Butts" > <Gerald.Butts@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, "Michael.Wernick" > <Michael.Wernick@pco-bcp.gc.ca>, "Dale.Morgan" > <Dale.Morgan@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "dale.drummond" > <dale.drummond@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, DDrummond <DDrummond@google.com>, > ddale <ddale@thestar.ca>, sfine <sfine@globeandmail.com> > Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: ethics-ethique ethics-ethique <ethics-ethique@rcmp-grc.gc.ca> > Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:22:30 -0500 > Subject: Re: Re My many calls to the Calgary Police Dept about their > client Partick Doran and his many cohorts > To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> > > This will confirm that we have received your enquiry and it has been > placed in a priority sequence. > *********************************** > La présente confirme que nous avons bien reçu votre requête et qu'elle > a été placée en ordre de priorité de réception. > > Thank you/Merci > > Professional Ethics Office / Bureau de l'éthique professionelle > Royal Canadian Mounted Police / Gendarmerie royale du Canada > 73 Leikin Dr., M5-3-101 > RCMP Mailstop #58/ > GRC Arrêt Postal #58 > Ottawa, Ontario > K1A 0R2 > > 1-866-206-0195 (off/bur) > > ethics-ethique@rcmp-grc.gc.ca > > "Strong Ethics, Strong Organization" > « Une éthique solide pour une organisation solide » > > This document is the property of the Government of Canada. It is > loaned, in confidence, to your agency only and is not to be > reclassified or further disseminated without the consent of the > originator." > > « Ce document appartient au gouvernement du Canada. Il n'est transmis > en confidence qu'à votre organisme et il ne doit pas être reclassifié > ou transmis à d'autres sans le consentement de l'expéditeur. » > > > > > >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >> Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:32:09 -0400 >> Subject: Attn Integrity Commissioner Alexandre Deschênes, Q.C., >> To: coi@gnb.ca >> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com >> >> Good Day Sir >> >> After I heard you speak on CBC I called your office again and managed >> to speak to one of your staff for the first time >> >> Please find attached the documents I promised to send to the lady who >> answered the phone this morning. Please notice that not after the Sgt >> at Arms took the documents destined to your office his pal Tanker >> Malley barred me in writing with an "English" only document. >> >> These are the hearings and the dockets in Federal Court that I >> suggested that you study closely. >> >> This is the docket in Federal Court >> >> http://cas-cdc-www02.cas-satj.gc.ca/IndexingQueries/infp_RE_info_e.php?court_no=T-1557-15&select_court=T >> >> These are digital recordings of the last three hearings >> >> Dec 14th https://archive.org/details/BahHumbug >> >> January 11th, 2016 https://archive.org/details/Jan11th2015 >> >> April 3rd, 2017 >> >> https://archive.org/details/April32017JusticeLeblancHearing >> >> >> This is the docket in the Federal Court of Appeal >> >> http://cas-cdc-www02.cas-satj.gc.ca/IndexingQueries/infp_RE_info_e.php?court_no=A-48-16&select_court=All >> >> >> The only hearing thus far >> >> May 24th, 2017 >> >> https://archive.org/details/May24thHoedown >> >> >> This Judge understnds the meaning of the word Integrity >> >> Date: 20151223 >> >> Docket: T-1557-15 >> >> Fredericton, New Brunswick, December 23, 2015 >> >> PRESENT: The Honourable Mr. Justice Bell >> >> BETWEEN: >> >> DAVID RAYMOND AMOS >> >> Plaintiff >> >> and >> >> HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN >> >> Defendant >> >> ORDER >> >> (Delivered orally from the Bench in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on >> December 14, 2015) >> >> The Plaintiff seeks an appeal de novo, by way of motion pursuant to >> the Federal Courts Rules (SOR/98-106), from an Order made on November >> 12, 2015, in which Prothonotary Morneau struck the Statement of Claim >> in its entirety. >> >> At the outset of the hearing, the Plaintiff brought to my attention a >> letter dated September 10, 2004, which he sent to me, in my then >> capacity as Past President of the New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian >> Bar Association, and the then President of the Branch, Kathleen Quigg, >> (now a Justice of the New Brunswick Court of Appeal). In that letter >> he stated: >> >> As for your past President, Mr. Bell, may I suggest that you check the >> work of Frank McKenna before I sue your entire law firm including you. >> You are your brother’s keeper. >> >> Frank McKenna is the former Premier of New Brunswick and a former >> colleague of mine at the law firm of McInnes Cooper. In addition to >> expressing an intention to sue me, the Plaintiff refers to a number of >> people in his Motion Record who he appears to contend may be witnesses >> or potential parties to be added. Those individuals who are known to >> me personally, include, but are not limited to the former Prime >> Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper; former >> Attorney General of Canada and now a Justice of the Manitoba Court of >> Queen’s Bench, Vic Toews; former member of Parliament Rob Moore; >> former Director of Policing Services, the late Grant Garneau; former >> Chief of the Fredericton Police Force, Barry McKnight; former Staff >> Sergeant Danny Copp; my former colleagues on the New Brunswick Court >> of Appeal, Justices Bradley V. Green and Kathleen Quigg, and, retired >> Assistant Commissioner Wayne Lang of the Royal Canadian Mounted >> Police. >> >> In the circumstances, given the threat in 2004 to sue me in my >> personal capacity and my past and present relationship with many >> potential witnesses and/or potential parties to the litigation, I am >> of the view there would be a reasonable apprehension of bias should I >> hear this motion. See Justice de Grandpré’s dissenting judgment in >> Committee for Justice and Liberty et al v National Energy Board et al, >> [1978] 1 SCR 369 at p 394 for the applicable test regarding >> allegations of bias. In the circumstances, although neither party has >> requested I recuse myself, I consider it appropriate that I do so. >> >> >> AS A RESULT OF MY RECUSAL, THIS COURT ORDERS that the Administrator of >> the Court schedule another date for the hearing of the motion. There >> is no order as to costs. >> >> “B. Richard Bell” >> Judge >> >> >> Below after the CBC article about your concerns (I made one comment >> already) you will find the text of just two of many emails I had sent >> to your office over the years since I first visited it in 2006. >> >> I noticed that on July 30, 2009, he was appointed to the the Court >> Martial Appeal Court of Canada Perhaps you should scroll to the >> bottom of this email ASAP and read the entire Paragraph 83 of my >> lawsuit now before the Federal Court of Canada? >> >> "FYI This is the text of the lawsuit that should interest Trudeau the >> most >> >> >> ---------- Original message ---------- >> From: justin.trudeau.a1@parl.gc.ca >> Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 8:18 PM >> Subject: Réponse automatique : RE My complaint against the CROWN in >> Federal Court Attn David Hansen and Peter MacKay If you planning to >> submit a motion for a publication ban on my complaint trust that you >> dudes are way past too late >> To: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com >> >> Veuillez noter que j'ai changé de courriel. Vous pouvez me rejoindre à >> lalanthier@hotmail.com >> >> Pour rejoindre le bureau de M. Trudeau veuillez envoyer un courriel à >> tommy.desfosses@parl.gc.ca >> >> Please note that I changed email address, you can reach me at >> lalanthier@hotmail.com >> >> To reach the office of Mr. Trudeau please send an email to >> tommy.desfosses@parl.gc.ca >> >> Thank you, >> >> Merci , >> >> >> http://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.ca/2015/09/v-behaviorurldefaultvmlo.html >> >> >> 83. The Plaintiff states that now that Canada is involved in more war >> in Iraq again it did not serve Canadian interests and reputation to >> allow Barry Winters to publish the following words three times over >> five years after he began his bragging: >> >> January 13, 2015 >> This Is Just AS Relevant Now As When I wrote It During The Debate >> >> December 8, 2014 >> Why Canada Stood Tall! >> >> Friday, October 3, 2014 >> Little David Amos’ “True History Of War” Canadian Airstrikes And >> Stupid Justin Trudeau >> >> Canada’s and Canadians free ride is over. Canada can no longer hide >> behind Amerka’s and NATO’s skirts. >> >> When I was still in Canadian Forces then Prime Minister Jean Chretien >> actually committed the Canadian Army to deploy in the second campaign >> in Iraq, the Coalition of the Willing. This was against or contrary to >> the wisdom or advice of those of us Canadian officers that were >> involved in the initial planning phases of that operation. There were >> significant concern in our planning cell, and NDHQ about of the dearth >> of concern for operational guidance, direction, and forces for >> operations after the initial occupation of Iraq. At the “last minute” >> Prime Minister Chretien and the Liberal government changed its mind. >> The Canadian government told our amerkan cousins that we would not >> deploy combat troops for the Iraq campaign, but would deploy a >> Canadian Battle Group to Afghanistan, enabling our amerkan cousins to >> redeploy troops from there to Iraq. The PMO’s thinking that it was >> less costly to deploy Canadian Forces to Afghanistan than Iraq. But >> alas no one seems to remind the Liberals of Prime Minister Chretien’s >> then grossly incorrect assumption. Notwithstanding Jean Chretien’s >> incompetence and stupidity, the Canadian Army was heroic, >> professional, punched well above it’s weight, and the PPCLI Battle >> Group, is credited with “saving Afghanistan” during the Panjway >> campaign of 2006. >> >> What Justin Trudeau and the Liberals don’t tell you now, is that then >> Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chretien committed, and deployed the >> Canadian army to Canada’s longest “war” without the advice, consent, >> support, or vote of the Canadian Parliament. >> >> What David Amos and the rest of the ignorant, uneducated, and babbling >> chattering classes are too addled to understand is the deployment of >> less than 75 special operations troops, and what is known by planners >> as a “six pac cell” of fighter aircraft is NOT the same as a >> deployment of a Battle Group, nor a “war” make. >> >> The Canadian Government or The Crown unlike our amerkan cousins have >> the “constitutional authority” to commit the Canadian nation to war. >> That has been recently clearly articulated to the Canadian public by >> constitutional scholar Phillippe Legasse. What Parliament can do is >> remove “confidence” in The Crown’s Government in a “vote of >> non-confidence.” That could not happen to the Chretien Government >> regarding deployment to Afghanistan, and it won’t happen in this >> instance with the conservative majority in The Commons regarding a >> limited Canadian deployment to the Middle East. >> >> President George Bush was quite correct after 911 and the terror >> attacks in New York; that the Taliban “occupied” and “failed state” >> Afghanistan was the source of logistical support, command and control, >> and training for the Al Quaeda war of terror against the world. The >> initial defeat, and removal from control of Afghanistan was vital and >> >> P.S. Whereas this CBC article is about your opinion of the actions of >> the latest Minister Of Health trust that Mr Boudreau and the CBC have >> had my files for many years and the last thing they are is ethical. >> Ask his friends Mr Murphy and the RCMP if you don't believe me. >> >> Subject: >> Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:02:35 -0400 >> From: "Murphy, Michael B. \(DH/MS\)"MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca >> To: motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com >> >> January 30, 2007 >> >> WITHOUT PREJUDICE >> >> Mr. David Amos >> >> Dear Mr. Amos: >> >> This will acknowledge receipt of a copy of your e-mail of December 29, >> 2006 to Corporal Warren McBeath of the RCMP. >> >> Because of the nature of the allegations made in your message, I have >> taken the measure of forwarding a copy to Assistant Commissioner Steve >> Graham of the RCMP “J” Division in Fredericton. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Honourable Michael B. Murphy >> Minister of Health >> >> CM/cb >> >> >> Warren McBeath warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca wrote: >> >> Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:34:53 -0500 >> From: "Warren McBeath"warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >> To: kilgoursite@ca.inter.net, MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca, >> nada.sarkis@gnb.ca, wally.stiles@gnb.ca, dwatch@web.net, >> motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com >> CC: ottawa@chuckstrahl.com, riding@chuckstrahl.com,John.Foran@gnb.ca, >> Oda.B@parl.gc.ca,"Bev BUSSON"bev.busson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >> "Paul Dube"PAUL.DUBE@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >> Subject: Re: Remember me Kilgour? Landslide Annie McLellan has >> forgotten me but the crooks within the RCMP have not >> >> Dear Mr. Amos, >> >> Thank you for your follow up e-mail to me today. I was on days off >> over the holidays and returned to work this evening. Rest assured I >> was not ignoring or procrastinating to respond to your concerns. >> >> As your attachment sent today refers from Premier Graham, our position >> is clear on your dead calf issue: Our forensic labs do not process >> testing on animals in cases such as yours, they are referred to the >> Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown who can provide these >> services. If you do not choose to utilize their expertise in this >> instance, then that is your decision and nothing more can be done. >> >> As for your other concerns regarding the US Government, false >> imprisonment and Federal Court Dates in the US, etc... it is clear >> that Federal authorities are aware of your concerns both in Canada >> the US. These issues do not fall into the purvue of Detachment >> and policing in Petitcodiac, NB. >> >> It was indeed an interesting and informative conversation we had on >> December 23rd, and I wish you well in all of your future endeavors. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Warren McBeath, Cpl. >> GRC Caledonia RCMP >> Traffic Services NCO >> Ph: (506) 387-2222 >> Fax: (506) 387-4622 >> E-mail warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >> >> >> >> Alexandre Deschênes, Q.C., >> Office of the Integrity Commissioner >> Edgecombe House, 736 King Street >> Fredericton, N.B. CANADA E3B 5H1 >> tel.: 506-457-7890 >> fax: 506-444-5224 >> e-mail:coi@gnb.ca >> > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Justice Website <JUSTWEB@novascotia.ca> > Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:21:11 +0000 > Subject: Emails to Department of Justice and Province of Nova Scotia > To: "motomaniac333@gmail.com"<motomaniac333@gmail.com> > > Mr. Amos, > We acknowledge receipt of your recent emails to the Deputy Minister of > Justice and lawyers within the Legal Services Division of the > Department of Justice respecting a possible claim against the Province > of Nova Scotia. Service of any documents respecting a legal claim > against the Province of Nova Scotia may be served on the Attorney > General at 1690 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS. Please note that we will > not be responding to further emails on this matter. > > Department of Justice > > On 8/3/17, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote: > >> If want something very serious to download and laugh at as well Please >> Enjoy and share real wiretap tapes of the mob >> >> http://thedavidamosrant.blogspot.ca/2013/10/re-glen-greenwald-and-braz >> ilian.html >> >>> http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/06/09/nsa-leak-guardian.html >>> >>> As the CBC etc yap about Yankee wiretaps and whistleblowers I must >>> ask them the obvious question AIN'T THEY FORGETTING SOMETHING???? >>> >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vugUalUO8YY >>> >>> What the hell does the media think my Yankee lawyer served upon the >>> USDOJ right after I ran for and seat in the 39th Parliament baseball >>> cards? >>> >>> http://archive.org/details/ITriedToExplainItToAllMaritimersInEarly200 >>> 6 >>> >>> http://davidamos.blogspot.ca/2006/05/wiretap-tapes-impeach-bush.html >>> >>> http://www.archive.org/details/PoliceSurveilanceWiretapTape139 >>> >>> http://archive.org/details/Part1WiretapTape143 >>> >>> FEDERAL EXPRES February 7, 2006 >>> Senator Arlen Specter >>> United States Senate >>> Committee on the Judiciary >>> 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building >>> Washington, DC 20510 >>> >>> Dear Mr. Specter: >>> >>> I have been asked to forward the enclosed tapes to you from a man >>> named, David Amos, a Canadian citizen, in connection with the matters >>> raised in the attached letter. >>> >>> Mr. Amos has represented to me that these are illegal FBI wire tap >>> tapes. >>> >>> I believe Mr. Amos has been in contact with you about this previously. >>> >>> Very truly yours, >>> Barry A. Bachrach >>> Direct telephone: (508) 926-3403 >>> Direct facsimile: (508) 929-3003 >>> Email: bbachrach@bowditch.com >>> >> > > http://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.ca/2017/11/federal-court-of-appeal-finally-makes.html > > > Sunday, 19 November 2017 > Federal Court of Appeal Finally Makes The BIG Decision And Publishes > It Now The Crooks Cannot Take Back Ticket To Try Put My Matter Before > The Supreme Court > > https://decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fca-caf/decisions/en/item/236679/index.do > > > Federal Court of Appeal Decisions > > Amos v. Canada > Court (s) Database > > Federal Court of Appeal Decisions > Date > > 2017-10-30 > Neutral citation > > 2017 FCA 213 > File numbers > > A-48-16 > Date: 20171030 > > Docket: A-48-16 > Citation: 2017 FCA 213 > CORAM: > > WEBB J.A. > NEAR J.A. > GLEASON J.A. > > > BETWEEN: > DAVID RAYMOND AMOS > Respondent on the cross-appeal > (and formally Appellant) > and > HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN > Appellant on the cross-appeal > (and formerly Respondent) > Heard at Fredericton, New Brunswick, on May 24, 2017. > Judgment delivered at Ottawa, Ontario, on October 30, 2017. > REASONS FOR JUDGMENT BY: > > THE COURT > > > > Date: 20171030 > > Docket: A-48-16 > Citation: 2017 FCA 213 > CORAM: > > WEBB J.A. > NEAR J.A. > GLEASON J.A. > > > BETWEEN: > DAVID RAYMOND AMOS > Respondent on the cross-appeal > (and formally Appellant) > and > HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN > Appellant on the cross-appeal > (and formerly Respondent) > REASONS FOR JUDGMENT BY THE COURT > > I. Introduction > > [1] On September 16, 2015, David Raymond Amos (Mr. Amos) > filed a 53-page Statement of Claim (the Claim) in Federal Court > against Her Majesty the Queen (the Crown). Mr. Amos claims $11 million > in damages and a public apology from the Prime Minister and Provincial > Premiers for being illegally barred from accessing parliamentary > properties and seeks a declaration from the Minister of Public Safety > that the Canadian Government will no longer allow the Royal Canadian > Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canadian Forces to harass him and his clan > (Claim at para. 96). > > [2] On November 12, 2015 (Docket T-1557-15), by way of a > motion brought by the Crown, a prothonotary of the Federal Court (the > Prothonotary) struck the Claim in its entirety, without leave to > amend, on the basis that it was plain and obvious that the Claim > disclosed no reasonable claim, the Claim was fundamentally vexatious, > and the Claim could not be salvaged by way of further amendment (the > Prothontary’s Order). > > > [3] On January 25, 2016 (2016 FC 93), by way of Mr. > Amos’ appeal from the Prothonotary’s Order, a judge of the Federal > Court (the Judge), reviewing the matter de novo, struck all of Mr. > Amos’ claims for relief with the exception of the claim for damages > for being barred by the RCMP from the New Brunswick legislature in > 2004 (the Federal Court Judgment). > > > [4] Mr. Amos appealed and the Crown cross-appealed the > Federal Court Judgment. Further to the issuance of a Notice of Status > Review, Mr. Amos’ appeal was dismissed for delay on December 19, 2016. > As such, the only matter before this Court is the Crown’s > cross-appeal. > > > II. Preliminary Matter > > [5] Mr. Amos, in his memorandum of fact and law in > relation to the cross-appeal that was filed with this Court on March > 6, 2017, indicated that several judges of this Court, including two of > the judges of this panel, had a conflict of interest in this appeal. > This was the first time that he identified the judges whom he believed > had a conflict of interest in a document that was filed with this > Court. In his notice of appeal he had alluded to a conflict with > several judges but did not name those judges. > > [6] Mr. Amos was of the view that he did not have to > identify the judges in any document filed with this Court because he > had identified the judges in various documents that had been filed > with the Federal Court. In his view the Federal Court and the Federal > Court of Appeal are the same court and therefore any document filed in > the Federal Court would be filed in this Court. This view is based on > subsections 5(4) and 5.1(4) of the Federal Courts Act, R.S.C., 1985, > c. F-7: > > > 5(4) Every judge of the Federal Court is, by virtue of his or her > office, a judge of the Federal Court of Appeal and has all the > jurisdiction, power and authority of a judge of the Federal Court of > Appeal. > […] > > 5(4) Les juges de la Cour fédérale sont d’office juges de la Cour > d’appel fédérale et ont la même compétence et les mêmes pouvoirs que > les juges de la Cour d’appel fédérale. > […] > 5.1(4) Every judge of the Federal Court of Appeal is, by virtue of > that office, a judge of the Federal Court and has all the > jurisdiction, power and authority of a judge of the Federal Court. > > 5.1(4) Les juges de la Cour d’appel fédérale sont d’office juges de la > Cour fédérale et ont la même compétence et les mêmes pouvoirs que les > juges de la Cour fédérale. > > > [7] However, these subsections only provide that the > judges of the Federal Court are also judges of this Court (and vice > versa). It does not mean that there is only one court. If the Federal > Court and this Court were one Court, there would be no need for this > section. > [8] Sections 3 and 4 of the Federal Courts Act provide that: > 3 The division of the Federal Court of Canada called the Federal Court > — Appeal Division is continued under the name “Federal Court of > Appeal” in English and “Cour d’appel fédérale” in French. It is > continued as an additional court of law, equity and admiralty in and > for Canada, for the better administration of the laws of Canada and as > a superior court of record having civil and criminal jurisdiction. > > 3 La Section d’appel, aussi appelée la Cour d’appel ou la Cour d’appel > fédérale, est maintenue et dénommée « Cour d’appel fédérale » en > français et « Federal Court of Appeal » en anglais. Elle est maintenue > à titre de tribunal additionnel de droit, d’equity et d’amirauté du > Canada, propre à améliorer l’application du droit canadien, et > continue d’être une cour supérieure d’archives ayant compétence en > matière civile et pénale. > 4 The division of the Federal Court of Canada called the Federal Court > — Trial Division is continued under the name “Federal Court” in > English and “Cour fédérale” in French. It is continued as an > additional court of law, equity and admiralty in and for Canada, for > the better administration of the laws of Canada and as a superior > court of record having civil and criminal jurisdiction. > > 4 La section de la Cour fédérale du Canada, appelée la Section de > première instance de la Cour fédérale, est maintenue et dénommée « > Cour fédérale » en français et « Federal Court » en anglais. Elle est > maintenue à titre de tribunal additionnel de droit, d’equity et > d’amirauté du Canada, propre à améliorer l’application du droit > canadien, et continue d’être une cour supérieure d’archives ayant > compétence en matière civile et pénale. > > > [9] Sections 3 and 4 of the Federal Courts Act create > two separate courts – this Court (section 3) and the Federal Court > (section 4). If, as Mr. Amos suggests, documents filed in the Federal > Court were automatically also filed in this Court, then there would no > need for the parties to prepare and file appeal books as required by > Rules 343 to 345 of the Federal Courts Rules, SOR/98-106 in relation > to any appeal from a decision of the Federal Court. The requirement to > file an appeal book with this Court in relation to an appeal from a > decision of the Federal Court makes it clear that the only documents > that will be before this Court are the documents that are part of that > appeal book. > > > [10] Therefore, the memorandum of fact and law filed on > March 6, 2017 is the first document, filed with this Court, in which > Mr. Amos identified the particular judges that he submits have a > conflict in any matter related to him. > > > [11] On April 3, 2017, Mr. Amos attempted to bring a motion > before the Federal Court seeking an order “affirming or denying the > conflict of interest he has” with a number of judges of the Federal > Court. A judge of the Federal Court issued a direction noting that if > Mr. Amos was seeking this order in relation to judges of the Federal > Court of Appeal, it was beyond the jurisdiction of the Federal Court. > Mr. Amos raised the Federal Court motion at the hearing of this > cross-appeal. The Federal Court motion is not a motion before this > Court and, as such, the submissions filed before the Federal Court > will not be entertained. As well, since this was a motion brought > before the Federal Court (and not this Court), any documents filed in > relation to that motion are not part of the record of this Court. > > > [12] During the hearing of the appeal Mr. Amos alleged that > the third member of this panel also had a conflict of interest and > submitted some documents that, in his view, supported his claim of a > conflict. Mr. Amos, following the hearing of his appeal, was also > afforded the opportunity to provide a brief summary of the conflict > that he was alleging and to file additional documents that, in his > view, supported his allegations. Mr. Amos submitted several pages of > documents in relation to the alleged conflicts. He organized the > documents by submitting a copy of the biography of the particular > judge and then, immediately following that biography, by including > copies of the documents that, in his view, supported his claim that > such judge had a conflict. > > > [13] The nature of the alleged conflict of Justice Webb is > that before he was appointed as a Judge of the Tax Court of Canada in > 2006, he was a partner with the law firm Patterson Law, and before > that with Patterson Palmer in Nova Scotia. Mr. Amos submitted that he > had a number of disputes with Patterson Palmer and Patterson Law and > therefore Justice Webb has a conflict simply because he was a partner > of these firms. Mr. Amos is not alleging that Justice Webb was > personally involved in or had any knowledge of any matter in which Mr. > Amos was involved with Justice Webb’s former law firm – only that he > was a member of such firm. > > > [14] During his oral submissions at the hearing of his > appeal Mr. Amos, in relation to the alleged conflict for Justice Webb, > focused on dealings between himself and a particular lawyer at > Patterson Law. However, none of the documents submitted by Mr. Amos at > the hearing or subsequently related to any dealings with this > particular lawyer nor is it clear when Mr. Amos was dealing with this > lawyer. In particular, it is far from clear whether such dealings were > after the time that Justice Webb was appointed as a Judge of the Tax > Court of Canada over 10 years ago. > > > [15] The documents that he submitted in relation to the > alleged conflict for Justice Webb largely relate to dealings between > Byron Prior and the St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador office of > Patterson Palmer, which is not in the same province where Justice Webb > practiced law. The only document that indicates any dealing between > Mr. Amos and Patterson Palmer is a copy of an affidavit of Stephen May > who was a partner in the St. John’s NL office of Patterson Palmer. The > affidavit is dated January 24, 2005 and refers to a number of e-mails > that were sent by Mr. Amos to Stephen May. Mr. Amos also included a > letter that is addressed to four individuals, one of whom is John > Crosbie who was counsel to the St. John’s NL office of Patterson > Palmer. The letter is dated September 2, 2004 and is addressed to > “John Crosbie, c/o Greg G. Byrne, Suite 502, 570 Queen Street, > Fredericton, NB E3B 5E3”. In this letter Mr. Amos alludes to a > possible lawsuit against Patterson Palmer. > [16] Mr. Amos’ position is that simply because Justice Webb > was a lawyer with Patterson Palmer, he now has a conflict. In Wewaykum > Indian Band v. Her Majesty the Queen, 2003 SCC 45, [2003] 2 S.C.R. > 259, the Supreme Court of Canada noted that disqualification of a > judge is to be determined based on whether there is a reasonable > apprehension of bias: > 60 In Canadian law, one standard has now emerged as the > criterion for disqualification. The criterion, as expressed by de > Grandpré J. in Committee for Justice and Liberty v. National Energy > Board, …[[1978] 1 S.C.R. 369, 68 D.L.R. (3d) 716], at p. 394, is the > reasonable apprehension of bias: > … the apprehension of bias must be a reasonable one, held by > reasonable and right minded persons, applying themselves to the > question and obtaining thereon the required information. In the words > of the Court of Appeal, that test is "what would an informed person, > viewing the matter realistically and practically -- and having thought > the matter through -- conclude. Would he think that it is more likely > than not that [the decision-maker], whether consciously or > unconsciously, would not decide fairly." > > [17] The issue to be determined is whether an informed > person, viewing the matter realistically and practically, and having > thought the matter through, would conclude that Mr. Amos’ allegations > give rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias. As this Court has > previously remarked, “there is a strong presumption that judges will > administer justice impartially” and this presumption will not be > rebutted in the absence of “convincing evidence” of bias (Collins v. > Canada, 2011 FCA 140 at para. 7, [2011] 4 C.T.C. 157 [Collins]. See > also R. v. S. (R.D.), [1997] 3 S.C.R. 484 at para. 32, 151 D.L.R. > (4th) 193). > > [18] The Ontario Court of Appeal in Rando Drugs Ltd. v. > Scott, 2007 ONCA 553, 86 O.R. (3d) 653 (leave to appeal to the Supreme > Court of Canada refused, 32285 (August 1, 2007)), addressed the > particular issue of whether a judge is disqualified from hearing a > case simply because he had been a member of a law firm that was > involved in the litigation that was now before that judge. The Ontario > Court of Appeal determined that the judge was not disqualified if the > judge had no involvement with the person or the matter when he was a > lawyer. The Ontario Court of Appeal also explained that the rules for > determining whether a judge is disqualified are different from the > rules to determine whether a lawyer has a conflict: > 27 Thus, disqualification is not the natural corollary to a > finding that a trial judge has had some involvement in a case over > which he or she is now presiding. Where the judge had no involvement, > as here, it cannot be said that the judge is disqualified. > > > 28 The point can rightly be made that had Mr. Patterson been > asked to represent the appellant as counsel before his appointment to > the bench, the conflict rules would likely have prevented him from > taking the case because his firm had formerly represented one of the > defendants in the case. Thus, it is argued how is it that as a trial > judge Patterson J. can hear the case? This issue was considered by the > Court of Appeal (Civil Division) in Locabail (U.K.) Ltd. v. Bayfield > Properties Ltd., [2000] Q.B. 451. The court held, at para. 58, that > there is no inflexible rule governing the disqualification of a judge > and that, "[e]verything depends on the circumstances." > > > 29 It seems to me that what appears at first sight to be an > inconsistency in application of rules can be explained by the > different contexts and in particular, the strong presumption of > judicial impartiality that applies in the context of disqualification > of a judge. There is no such presumption in cases of allegations of > conflict of interest against a lawyer because of a firm's previous > involvement in the case. To the contrary, as explained by Sopinka J. > in MacDonald Estate v. Martin (1990), 77 D.L.R. (4th) 249 (S.C.C.), > for sound policy reasons there is a presumption of a disqualifying > interest that can rarely be overcome. In particular, a conclusory > statement from the lawyer that he or she had no confidential > information about the case will never be sufficient. The case is the > opposite where the allegation of bias is made against a trial judge. > His or her statement that he or she knew nothing about the case and > had no involvement in it will ordinarily be accepted at face value > unless there is good reason to doubt it: see Locabail, at para. 19. > > > 30 That brings me then to consider the particular circumstances > of this case and whether there are serious grounds to find a > disqualifying conflict of interest in this case. In my view, there are > two significant factors that justify the trial judge's decision not to > recuse himself. The first is his statement, which all parties accept, > that he knew nothing of the case when it was in his former firm and > that he had nothing to do with it. The second is the long passage of > time. As was said in Wewaykum, at para. 85: > To us, one significant factor stands out, and must inform > the perspective of the reasonable person assessing the impact of this > involvement on Binnie J.'s impartiality in the appeals. That factor is > the passage of time. Most arguments for disqualification rest on > circumstances that are either contemporaneous to the decision-making, > or that occurred within a short time prior to the decision-making. > 31 There are other factors that inform the issue. The Wilson > Walker firm no longer acted for any of the parties by the time of > trial. More importantly, at the time of the motion, Patterson J. had > been a judge for six years and thus had not had a relationship with > his former firm for a considerable period of time. > > > 32 In my view, a reasonable person, viewing the matter > realistically would conclude that the trial judge could deal fairly > and impartially with this case. I take this view principally because > of the long passage of time and the trial judge's lack of involvement > in or knowledge of the case when the Wilson Walker firm had carriage. > In these circumstances it cannot be reasonably contended that the > trial judge could not remain impartial in the case. The mere fact that > his name appears on the letterhead of some correspondence from over a > decade ago would not lead a reasonable person to believe that he would > either consciously or unconsciously favour his former firm's former > client. It is simply not realistic to think that a judge would throw > off his mantle of impartiality, ignore his oath of office and favour a > client - about whom he knew nothing - of a firm that he left six years > earlier and that no longer acts for the client, in a case involving > events from over a decade ago. > (emphasis added) > > [19] Justice Webb had no involvement with any matter > involving Mr. Amos while he was a member of Patterson Palmer or > Patterson Law, nor does Mr. Amos suggest that he did. Mr. Amos made it > clear during the hearing of this matter that the only reason for the > alleged conflict for Justice Webb was that he was a member of > Patterson Law and Patterson Palmer. This is simply not enough for > Justice Webb to be disqualified. Any involvement of Mr. Amos with > Patterson Law while Justice Webb was a member of that firm would have > had to occur over 10 years ago and even longer for the time when he > was a member of Patterson Palmer. In addition to the lack of any > involvement on his part with any matter or dispute that Mr. Amos had > with Patterson Law or Patterson Palmer (which in and of itself is > sufficient to dispose of this matter), the length of time since > Justice Webb was a member of Patterson Law or Patterson Palmer would > also result in the same finding – that there is no conflict in Justice > Webb hearing this appeal. > > [20] Similarly in R. v. Bagot, 2000 MBCA 30, 145 Man. R. > (2d) 260, the Manitoba Court of Appeal found that there was no > reasonable apprehension of bias when a judge, who had been a member of > the law firm that had been retained by the accused, had no involvement > with the accused while he was a lawyer with that firm. > > [21] In Del Zotto v. Minister of National Revenue, [2000] 4 > F.C. 321, 257 N.R. 96, this court did find that there would be a > reasonable apprehension of bias where a judge, who while he was a > lawyer, had recorded time on a matter involving the same person who > was before that judge. However, this case can be distinguished as > Justice Webb did not have any time recorded on any files involving Mr. > Amos while he was a lawyer with Patterson Palmer or Patterson Law. > > [22] Mr. Amos also included with his submissions a CD. He > stated in his affidavit dated June 26, 2017 that there is a “true copy > of an American police surveillance wiretap entitled 139” on this CD. > He has also indicated that he has “provided a true copy of the CD > entitled 139 to many American and Canadian law enforcement authorities > and not one of the police forces or officers of the court are willing > to investigate it”. Since he has indicated that this is an “American > police surveillance wiretap”, this is a matter for the American law > enforcement authorities and cannot create, as Mr. Amos suggests, a > conflict of interest for any judge to whom he provides a copy. > > [23] As a result, there is no conflict or reasonable > apprehension of bias for Justice Webb and therefore, no reason for him > to recuse himself. > > [24] Mr. Amos alleged that Justice Near’s past professional > experience with the government created a “quasi-conflict” in deciding > the cross-appeal. Mr. Amos provided no details and Justice Near > confirmed that he had no prior knowledge of the matters alleged in the > Claim. Justice Near sees no reason to recuse himself. > > [25] Insofar as it is possible to glean the basis for Mr. > Amos’ allegations against Justice Gleason, it appears that he alleges > that she is incapable of hearing this appeal because he says he wrote > a letter to Brian Mulroney and Jean Chrétien in 2004. At that time, > both Justice Gleason and Mr. Mulroney were partners in the law firm > Ogilvy Renault, LLP. The letter in question, which is rude and angry, > begins with “Hey you two Evil Old Smiling Bastards” and “Re: me suing > you and your little dogs too”. There is no indication that the letter > was ever responded to or that a law suit was ever commenced by Mr. > Amos against Mr. Mulroney. In the circumstances, there is no reason > for Justice Gleason to recuse herself as the letter in question does > not give rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias. > > > III. Issue > > [26] The issue on the cross-appeal is as follows: Did the > Judge err in setting aside the Prothonotary’s Order striking the Claim > in its entirety without leave to amend and in determining that Mr. > Amos’ allegation that the RCMP barred him from the New Brunswick > legislature in 2004 was capable of supporting a cause of action? > > IV. Analysis > > A. Standard of Review > > [27] Following the Judge’s decision to set aside the > Prothonotary’s Order, this Court revisited the standard of review to > be applied to discretionary decisions of prothonotaries and decisions > made by judges on appeals of prothonotaries’ decisions in Hospira > Healthcare Corp. v. Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, 2016 FCA 215, > 402 D.L.R. (4th) 497 [Hospira]. In Hospira, a five-member panel of > this Court replaced the Aqua-Gem standard of review with that > articulated in Housen v. Nikolaisen, 2002 SCC 33, [2002] 2 S.C.R. 235 > [Housen]. As a result, it is no longer appropriate for the Federal > Court to conduct a de novo review of a discretionary order made by a > prothonotary in regard to questions vital to the final issue of the > case. Rather, a Federal Court judge can only intervene on appeal if > the prothonotary made an error of law or a palpable and overriding > error in determining a question of fact or question of mixed fact and > law (Hospira at para. 79). Further, this Court can only interfere with > a Federal Court judge’s review of a prothonotary’s discretionary order > if the judge made an error of law or palpable and overriding error in > determining a question of fact or question of mixed fact and law > (Hospira at paras. 82-83). > > [28] In the case at bar, the Judge substituted his own > assessment of Mr. Amos’ Claim for that of the Prothonotary. This Court > must look to the Prothonotary’s Order to determine whether the Judge > erred in law or made a palpable and overriding error in choosing to > interfere. > > > B. Did the Judge err in interfering with the > Prothonotary’s Order? > > [29] The Prothontoary’s Order accepted the following > paragraphs from the Crown’s submissions as the basis for striking the > Claim in its entirety without leave to amend: > > 17. Within the 96 paragraph Statement of Claim, the Plaintiff > addresses his complaint in paragraphs 14-24, inclusive. All but four > of those paragraphs are dedicated to an incident that occurred in 2006 > in and around the legislature in New Brunswick. The jurisdiction of > the Federal Court does not extend to Her Majesty the Queen in right of > the Provinces. In any event, the Plaintiff hasn’t named the Province > or provincial actors as parties to this action. The incident alleged > does not give rise to a justiciable cause of action in this Court. > (…) > > > 21. The few paragraphs that directly address the Defendant > provide no details as to the individuals involved or the location of > the alleged incidents or other details sufficient to allow the > Defendant to respond. As a result, it is difficult or impossible to > determine the causes of action the Plaintiff is attempting to advance. > A generous reading of the Statement of Claim allows the Defendant to > only speculate as to the true and/or intended cause of action. At > best, the Plaintiff’s action may possibly be summarized as: he > suspects he is barred from the House of Commons. > [footnotes omitted]. > > > [30] The Judge determined that he could not strike the Claim > on the same jurisdictional basis as the Prothonotary. The Judge noted > that the Federal Court has jurisdiction over claims based on the > liability of Federal Crown servants like the RCMP and that the actors > who barred Mr. Amos from the New Brunswick legislature in 2004 > included the RCMP (Federal Court Judgment at para. 23). In considering > the viability of these allegations de novo, the Judge identified > paragraph 14 of the Claim as containing “some precision” as it > identifies the date of the event and a RCMP officer acting as > Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant Governor (Federal Court Judgment at > para. 27). > > > [31] The Judge noted that the 2004 event could support a > cause of action in the tort of misfeasance in public office and > identified the elements of the tort as excerpted from Meigs v. Canada, > 2013 FC 389, 431 F.T.R. 111: > > > [13] As in both the cases of Odhavji Estate v Woodhouse, 2003 SCC > 69 [Odhavji] and Lewis v Canada, 2012 FC 1514 [Lewis], I must > determine whether the plaintiffs’ statement of claim pleads each > element of the alleged tort of misfeasance in public office: > > a) The public officer must have engaged in deliberate and unlawful > conduct in his or her capacity as public officer; > > b) The public officer must have been aware both that his or her > conduct was unlawful and that it was likely to harm the plaintiff; and > > c) There must be an element of bad faith or dishonesty by the public > officer and knowledge of harm alone is insufficient to conclude that a > public officer acted in bad faith or dishonestly. > Odhavji, above, at paras 23, 24 and 28 > (Federal Court Judgment at para. 28). > > [32] The Judge determined that Mr. Amos disclosed sufficient > material facts to meet the elements of the tort of misfeasance in > public office because the actors, who barred him from the New > Brunswick legislature in 2004, including the RCMP, did so for > “political reasons” (Federal Court Judgment at para. 29). > > [33] This Court’s discussion of the sufficiency of pleadings > in Merchant Law Group v. Canada (Revenue Agency), 2010 FCA 184, 321 > D.L.R (4th) 301 is particularly apt: > > …When pleading bad faith or abuse of power, it is not enough to > assert, baldly, conclusory phrases such as “deliberately or > negligently,” “callous disregard,” or “by fraud and theft did steal”. > “The bare assertion of a conclusion upon which the court is called > upon to pronounce is not an allegation of material fact”. Making bald, > conclusory allegations without any evidentiary foundation is an abuse > of process… > > To this, I would add that the tort of misfeasance in public office > requires a particular state of mind of a public officer in carrying > out the impunged action, i.e., deliberate conduct which the public > officer knows to be inconsistent with the obligations of his or her > office. For this tort, particularization of the allegations is > mandatory. Rule 181 specifically requires particularization of > allegations of “breach of trust,” “wilful default,” “state of mind of > a person,” “malice” or “fraudulent intention.” > (at paras. 34-35, citations omitted). > > [34] Applying the Housen standard of review to the > Prothonotary’s Order, we are of the view that the Judge interfered > absent a legal or palpable and overriding error. > > [35] The Prothonotary determined that Mr. Amos’ Claim > disclosed no reasonable claim and was fundamentally vexatious on the > basis of jurisdictional concerns and the absence of material facts to > ground a cause of action. Paragraph 14 of the Claim, which addresses > the 2004 event, pleads no material facts as to how the RCMP officer > engaged in deliberate and unlawful conduct, knew that his or her > conduct was unlawful and likely to harm Mr. Amos, and acted in bad > faith. While the Claim alleges elsewhere that Mr. Amos was barred from > the New Brunswick legislature for political and/or malicious reasons, > these allegations are not particularized and are directed against > non-federal actors, such as the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Legislative > Assembly of New Brunswick and the Fredericton Police Force. As such, > the Judge erred in determining that Mr. Amos’ allegation that the RCMP > barred him from the New Brunswick legislature in 2004 was capable of > supporting a cause of action. > > [36] In our view, the Claim is made up entirely of bare > allegations, devoid of any detail, such that it discloses no > reasonable cause of action within the jurisdiction of the Federal > Courts. Therefore, the Judge erred in interfering to set aside the > Prothonotary’s Order striking the claim in its entirety. Further, we > find that the Prothonotary made no error in denying leave to amend. > The deficiencies in Mr. Amos’ pleadings are so extensive such that > amendment could not cure them (see Collins at para. 26). > > V. Conclusion > [37] For the foregoing reasons, we would allow the Crown’s > cross-appeal, with costs, setting aside the Federal Court Judgment, > dated January 25, 2016 and restoring the Prothonotary’s Order, dated > November 12, 2015, which struck Mr. Amos’ Claim in its entirety > without leave to amend. > "Wyman W. Webb" > J.A. > "David G. Near" > J.A. > "Mary J.L. Gleason" > J.A. > > > > FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL > NAMES OF COUNSEL AND SOLICITORS OF RECORD > > A CROSS-APPEAL FROM AN ORDER OF THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE SOUTHCOTT DATED > JANUARY 25, 2016; DOCKET NUMBER T-1557-15. > DOCKET: > > A-48-16 > > > > STYLE OF CAUSE: > > DAVID RAYMOND AMOS v. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN > > > > PLACE OF HEARING: > > Fredericton, > New Brunswick > > DATE OF HEARING: > > May 24, 2017 > > REASONS FOR JUDGMENT OF THE COURT BY: > > WEBB J.A. > NEAR J.A. > GLEASON J.A. > > DATED: > > October 30, 2017 > > APPEARANCES: > David Raymond Amos > > > For The Appellant / respondent on cross-appeal > (on his own behalf) > > Jan Jensen > > > For The Respondent / appELLANT ON CROSS-APPEAL > > SOLICITORS OF RECORD: > Nathalie G. Drouin > Deputy Attorney General of Canada > > For The Respondent / APPELLANT ON CROSS-APPEAL > >>> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: "Kulik, John"<john.kulik@mcinnescooper.com> >> Date: Thu, 18 May 2017 17:37:49 +0000 >> Subject: McInnes Cooper >> To: "motomaniac333@gmail.com"<motomaniac333@gmail.com>, >> "david.raymond.amos@gmail.com"<david.raymond.amos@gmail.com> >> >> Dear Mr. Amos: >> >> I am General Counsel for McInnes Cooper. If you need to communicate >> with our firm, please do so through me. >> >> Thank you. >> >> John Kulik >> [McInnes Cooper]<http://www.mcinnescooper.com/> >> >> John Kulik Q.C. >> Partner & General Counsel >> McInnes Cooper >> >> tel +1 (902) 444 8571 | fax +1 (902) 425 6350 >> >> 1969 Upper Water Street >> Suite 1300 >> Purdy's Wharf Tower II Halifax, NS, B3J 2V1 >> >> asst Cathy Ohlhausen | +1 (902) 455 8215 >> >> >> >> Notice This communication, including any attachments, is confidential >> and may be protected by solicitor/client privilege. It is intended >> only for the person or persons to whom it is addressed. If you have >> received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by e-mail or >> telephone at McInnes Cooper's expense. Avis Les informations contenues >> dans ce courriel, y compris toute(s) pièce(s) jointe(s), sont >> confidentielles et peuvent faire l'objet d'un privilège avocat-client. >> Les informations sont dirigées au(x) destinataire(s) seulement. Si >> vous avez reçu ce courriel par erreur, veuillez en aviser l'expéditeur >> par courriel ou par téléphone, aux frais de McInnes Cooper. >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >> Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 10:35 AM >> Subject: RE My complaint against the CROWN in Federal Court Attn David >> Hansen and Peter MacKay If you planning to submit a motion for a >> publication ban on my complaint trust that you dudes are way past too >> late >> To: David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca, peter.mackay@justice.gc.ca >> peacock.kurt@telegraphjournal.com, mclaughlin.heather@dailygleaner.com, >> david.akin@sunmedia.ca, robert.frater@justice.gc.ca, >> paul.riley@ppsc-sppc.gc.ca, >> greg@gregdelbigio.com, joyce.dewitt-vanoosten@gov.bc.ca, >> joan.barrett@ontario.ca, jean-vincent.lacroix@gouv.qc.ca, >> peter.rogers@mcinnescooper.com, mfeder@mccarthy.ca, mjamal@osler.com >> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, gopublic@cbc.ca, >> Whistleblower@ctv.ca >> >> https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/14439/index.do >> >> http://www.scc-csc.gc.ca/WebDocuments-DocumentsWeb/35072/FM030_Respondent_Attorney-General-of-Canada-on-Behalf-of-the-United-States-of-America.pdf >> >> http://thedavidamosrant.blogspot.ca/2013/10/re-glen-greenwald-and-brazilian.html >> >> I repeat what the Hell do I do with the Yankee wiretapes taps sell >> them on Ebay or listen to them and argue them with you dudes in >> Feferal Court? >> >> Petey Baby loses all parliamentary privelges in less than a month but >> he still supposed to be an ethical officer of the Court CORRECT? >> >> Veritas Vincit >> David Raymond Amos >> 902 800 0369 >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >> Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:10:14 -0400 >> Subject: Yo Mr Bauer say hey to your client Obama and his buddies in >> the USDOJ for me will ya? >> To: RBauer@perkinscoie.com, sshimshak@paulweiss.com, >> cspada@lswlaw.com, msmith@svlaw.com, bginsberg@pattonboggs.com, >> gregory.craig@skadden.com, pm@pm.gc.ca, bob.paulson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >> bob.rae@rogers.blackberry.net, MulcaT@parl.gc.ca, leader@greenparty.ca >> Cc: alevine@cooley.com, david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, >> michael.rothfeld@wsj.com, remery@ecbalaw.com >> >> QSLS Politics >> By Location Visit Detail >> Visit 29,419 >> Domain Name usdoj.gov ? (U.S. Government) >> IP Address 149.101.1.# (US Dept of Justice) >> ISP US Dept of Justice >> Location Continent : North America >> Country : United States (Facts) >> State : District of Columbia >> City : Washington >> Lat/Long : 38.9097, -77.0231 (Map) >> Language English (U.S.) en-us >> Operating System Microsoft WinXP >> Browser Internet Explorer 8.0 >> Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; .NET >> CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; InfoPath.2; >> DI60SP1001) >> Javascript version 1.3 >> Monitor Resolution : 1024 x 768 >> Color Depth : 32 bits >> Time of Visit Nov 17 2012 6:33:08 pm >> Last Page View Nov 17 2012 6:33:08 pm >> Visit Length 0 seconds >> Page Views 1 >> Referring URL http://www.google.co...wwWJrm94lCEqRmovPXJg >> Search Engine google.com >> Search Words david amos bernie madoff >> Visit Entry Page http://qslspolitics....-wendy-olsen-on.html >> Visit Exit Page http://qslspolitics....-wendy-olsen-on.html >> Out Click >> Time Zone UTC-5:00 >> Visitor's Time Nov 17 2012 12:33:08 pm >> Visit Number 29,419 >> >> http://qslspolitics.blogspot.com/2009/03/david-amos-to-wendy-olsen-on.html >> >> >> Could ya tell I am investigating your pension plan bigtime? Its >> because no member of the RCMP I have ever encountered has earned it yet >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:36:04 -0400 >> Subject: This is a brief as I can make my concerns Randy >> To: randyedmunds@gov.nl.ca >> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com >> >> In a nutshell my concerns about the actions of the Investment Industry >> affect the interests of every person in every district of every >> country not just the USA and Canada. I was offering to help you with >> Emera because my work with them and Danny Williams is well known and >> some of it is over eight years old and in the PUBLIC Record. >> >> All you have to do is stand in the Legislature and ask the MInister of >> Justice why I have been invited to sue Newfoundland by the >> Conservatives >> >> >> Obviously I am the guy the USDOJ and the SEC would not name who is the >> link to Madoff and Putnam Investments >> >> Here is why >> >> http://banking.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.Hearing&Hearing_ID=90f8e691-9065-4f8c-a465-72722b47e7f2 >> >> Notice the transcripts and webcasts of the hearing of the US Senate >> Banking Commitee are still missing? Mr Emory should at least notice >> Eliot Spitzer and the Dates around November 20th, 2003 in the >> following file >> >> http://www.checktheevidence.com/pdf/2526023-DAMOSIntegrity-yea-right.-txt.pdf >> >> http://occupywallst.org/users/DavidRaymondAmos/ >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: "Hansen, David"David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca >> Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2013 19:28:44 +0000 >> Subject: RE: I just called again Mr Hansen >> To: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >> >> Hello Mr. Amos, >> >> I manage the Justice Canada civil litigation section in the Atlantic >> region. We are only responsible for litigating existing civil >> litigation files in which the Attorney General of Canada is a named >> defendant or plaintiff. If you are a plaintiff or defendant in an >> existing civil litigation matter in the Atlantic region in which >> Attorney General of Canada is a named defendant or plaintiff please >> provide the court file number, the names of the parties in the action >> and your question. I am not the appropriate contact for other >> matters. >> >> Thanks >> >> David A. Hansen >> Regional Director | Directeur régional >> General Counsel |Avocat général >> Civil Litigation and Advisory | Contentieux des affaires civiles et >> services de consultation >> Department of Justice | Ministère de la Justice >> Suite 1400 – Duke Tower | Pièce 1400 – Tour Duke >> 5251 Duke Street | 5251 rue Duke >> Halifax, Nova Scotia | Halifax, Nouvelle- Écosse >> B3J 1P3 >> david.hansen@justice.gc.ca >> Telephone | Téléphone (902) 426-3261 / Facsimile | Télécopieur (902) >> 426-2329 >> This e-mail is confidential and may be protected by solicitor-client >> privilege. Unauthorized distribution or disclosure is prohibited. If >> you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us and delete >> this entire e-mail. >> Before printing think about the Environment >> Thinking Green, please do not print this e-mail unless necessary. >> Pensez vert, svp imprimez que si nécessaire. >> >> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:23:24 -0300 >>> Subject: ATTN FBI Special Agent Richard Deslauriers Have you talked to >>> your buddies Fred Wyshak and Brian Kelly about the wiretap tapes YET? >>> To: boston@ic.fbi.gov, washington.field@ic.fbi.gov, >>> bob.paulson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, Kevin.leahy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >>> Brian.Kelly@usdoj.gov, us.marshals@usdoj.gov, Fred.Wyshak@usdoj.gov, >>> jcarney@carneybassil.com, bbachrach@bachrachlaw.net >>> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, birgittaj@althingi.is, >>> shmurphy@globe.com, redicecreations@gmail.com >>> >>> FBI Boston >>> One Center Plaza >>> Suite 600 >>> Boston, MA 02108 >>> Phone: (617) 742-5533 >>> Fax: (617) 223-6327 >>> E-mail: Boston@ic.fbi.gov >>> >>> Hours >>> Although we operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our normal >>> "walk-in" business hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday >>> through Friday. If you need to speak with a FBI representative at any >>> time other than during normal business hours, please telephone our >>> office at (617) 742-5533. >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>> Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:20:20 -0300 >>> Subject: Yo Fred Wyshak and Brian Kelly your buddy Whitey's trial is >>> finally underway now correct? What the hell do I do with the wiretap >>> tapes Sell them on Ebay? >>> To: Brian.Kelly@usdoj.gov, us.marshals@usdoj.gov, >>> Fred.Wyshak@usdoj.gov, jcarney@carneybassil.com, >>> bbachrach@bachrachlaw.net, wolfheartlodge@live.com, shmurphy@globe.com, >>> >> jonathan.albano@bingham.com, mvalencia@globe.com >>> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, oldmaison@yahoo.com, >>> PATRICK.MURPHY@dhs.gov, rounappletree@aol.com >>> >>> http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/06/05/james-whitey-bulger-jury-selection-process-enters-second-day/KjS80ofyMMM5IkByK74bkK/story.html >>> >>> http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/06/09/nsa-leak-guardian.html >>> >>> As the CBC etc yap about Yankee wiretaps and whistleblowers I must ask >>> them the obvious question AIN'T THEY FORGETTING SOMETHING???? >>> >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vugUalUO8YY >>> >>> What the hell does the media think my Yankee lawyer served upon the >>> USDOJ right after I ran for and seat in the 39th Parliament baseball >>> cards? >>> >>> http://www.archive.org/details/FedsUsTreasuryDeptRcmpEtc >>> >>> http://archive.org/details/ITriedToExplainItToAllMaritimersInEarly2006 >>> >>> http://davidamos.blogspot.ca/2006/05/wiretap-tapes-impeach-bush.html >>> >>> http://www.archive.org/details/PoliceSurveilanceWiretapTape139 >>> >>> http://archive.org/details/Part1WiretapTape143 >>> >>> FEDERAL EXPRES February 7, 2006 >>> Senator Arlen Specter >>> United States Senate >>> Committee on the Judiciary >>> 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building >>> Washington, DC 20510 >>> >>> Dear Mr. Specter: >>> >>> I have been asked to forward the enclosed tapes to you from a man >>> named, David Amos, a Canadian citizen, in connection with the matters >>> raised in the attached letter. >>> >>> Mr. Amos has represented to me that these are illegal FBI wire tap >>> tapes. >>> >>> I believe Mr. Amos has been in contact with you about this previously. >>> >>> Very truly yours, >>> Barry A. Bachrach >>> Direct telephone: (508) 926-3403 >>> Direct facsimile: (508) 929-3003 >>> Email: bbachrach@bowditch.com >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "David Amos"david.raymond.amos@gmail.com >>> To: "Rob Talach"rtalach@ledroitbeckett.com >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:59 PM >>> Subject: Re: Attn Robert Talach and I should talk ASAP about my suing >>> the Catholic Church Trust that Bastarache knows why >>> >>> The date stamp on about page 134 of this old file of mine should mean >>> a lot to you >>> >>> http://www.checktheevidence.com/pdf/2619437-CROSS-BORDER-txt-.pdf >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>> Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:37:08 -0400 >>> Subject: To Hell with the KILLER COP Gilles Moreau What say you NOW >>> Bernadine Chapman?? >>> To: Gilles.Moreau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, phil.giles@statcan.ca, >>> maritme_malaise@yahoo.ca, Jennifer.Nixon@ps-sp.gc.ca, >>> bartman.heidi@psic-ispc.gc.ca, Yves.J.Marineau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >>> david.paradiso@erc-cee.gc.ca, desaulniea@smtp.gc.ca, >>> denise.brennan@tbs-sct.gc.ca, anne.murtha@vac-acc.gc.ca, >>> webo@xplornet.com, julie.dickson@osfi-bsif.gc.ca, >>> rod.giles@osfi-bsif.gc.ca, flaherty.j@parl.gc.ca, toewsv1@parl.gc.ca, >>> Nycole.Turmel@parl.gc.ca,Clemet1@parl.gc.ca, maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca, >>> >> oig@sec.gov, whistleblower@finra.org, whistle@fsa.gov.uk, >>> david@fairwhistleblower.ca >>> Cc: j.kroes@interpol.int, david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, >>> bernadine.chapman@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, justin.trudeau.a1@parl.gc.ca, >>> Juanita.Peddle@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com, >>> Wayne.Lang@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, Robert.Trevors@gnb.ca, >>> ian.fahie@rcmp-grc.gc.ca> >>> >>> http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/nb/news-nouvelles/media-medias-eng.htm >>> >>> http://nb.rcmpvet.ca/Newsletters/VetsReview/nlnov06.pdf >>> >>> From: Gilles Moreau Gilles.Moreau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >>> Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:03:22 -0500 >>> Subject: Re: Lets ee if the really nasty Newfy Lawyer Danny Boy >>> Millions will explain this email to you or your boss Vic Toews EH >>> Constable Peddle??? >>> To: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>> >>> Please cease and desist from using my name in your emails. >>> >>> Gilles Moreau, Chief Superintendent, CHRP and ACC >>> Director General >>> HR Transformation >>> 73 Leikin Drive, M5-2-502 >>> Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R2 >>> >>> Tel 613-843-6039 >>> Cel 613-818-6947 >>> >>> Gilles Moreau, surintendant principal, CRHA et ACC >>> Directeur général de la Transformation des ressources humaines >>> 73 Leikin, pièce M5-2-502 >>> Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2 >>> >>> tél 613-843-6039 >>> cel 613-818-6947 >>> gilles.moreau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >>> >> >> First things first have a Look at the 3 documents hereto attached (Not >> a big read) >> >> Listen to these old voicemails from interesting FEDS at about the >> same point in time (Won't take long) >> >> http://www.archive.org/details/FedsUsTreasuryDeptRcmpEtc >> >> then ask youselves or the lawyers Senator Shelby or Spizter or Cutler >> or Bernie madoff's old buddy Robert Glauber where the webcast and >> transcript went for a very important hearing held in late 2003 by the >> United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. >> >> http://www.banking.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=90F8E691-9065-4F8C-A465-72722B47E7F2 >> >> Review of Current Investigations and Regulatory Actions Regarding the >> Mutual Fund Industry >> >> November 20, 2003 02:00 PM >> The Committee will meet in OPEN SESSION to conduct the second in a >> series of hearings on the “Review of Current Investigations and >> Regulatory Actions Regarding the Mutual Fund Industry.” >> >> Archived Webcast >> >> Witness Panel 1 >> >> Mr. Stephen M. Cutler >> Director - Division of Enforcement >> Securities and Exchange Commission >> cutler.pdf (175.5 KBs) >> >> Mr. Robert Glauber >> Chairman and CEO >> National Association of Securities Dealers >> glauber.pdf (171.1 KBs) >> >> Eliot Spitzer >> Attorney General >> State of New York >> spitzer.pdf (68.2 KBs) >> >> Permalink: >> http://www.banking.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2003/11/review-of-current-investigations-and-regulatory-actions-regarding-the-mutual-fund-industry >> >> >> Trust that the evil women and men that PM Trudeau "The Younger" >> appointed to to his cabinet will continue to play dumb because of >> their oath to The Privy Council. However it does not follow that >> everybody who works for them are dumb and they have no such oath to >> uphold N'esy Pas?. >> >> Veritas Vincit >> David Raymond Amos >> 902 800 0369 >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Lisa Porteous <lporteous@kleinlyons.com> >> Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:46:22 +0000 >> Subject: RCMP >> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >> >> David, >> >> Thank you for your email inquiring about our class action against the >> RCMP. As you may know, the Notice of Claim was filed in the British >> Columbia Supreme Court on March 27, 2012. The lawsuit has been >> brought by former RCMP constable Janet Merlo on behalf of female RCMP >> members. Unfortunately, we cannot assist you with your claim. >> >> We recommend that you contact Mr. Barry Carter of Mair Jensen Blair >> LLP to discuss any claim you may have against the RCMP for harassment. >> His contact information is as follows: >> >> Mr. Barry Carter >> Mair Jensen Blair LLP >> 1380-885 W. Georgia Street >> Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8 >> Phone: 604-682-6299 >> Fax 1-604-374-6992 >> >> This is not intended to be an opinion concerning the merits of your >> case. In declining to represent you, we are not expressing an opinion >> as to whether you should take further action in this matter. >> >> You should be aware that there may be strict time limitations within >> which you must act in order to protect your rights. Failure to begin >> your lawsuit by filing an action within the required time may mean >> that you could be barred forever from pursuing a claim. Therefore, you >> should immediately contact another lawyer ( as indicated above) to >> obtain legal advice/representation. >> >> Thank you again for considering our firm. >> >> Yours truly, >> >> Lisa Porteous >> Case Manager/Paralegal >> >> lporteous@kleinlyons.com >> www.kleinlyons.com >> >> KLEIN ∙ LYONS >> Suite 400-1385 West 8th Avenue >> Vancouver BC V6H 3V9 Canada >> Office 604.874.7171 >> Fax 604.874.7180 >> Direct 604.714.6533 >> >> This email is confidential and may be protected by solicitor-client >> privilege. It is intended only for the use of the person to whom it is >> addressed. Any distribution, copying or other use by anyone else is >> strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please >> telephone us immediately and destroy this e-mail. >> >> Please consider the environment before printing this email. >
Methinks it is because of our little spit and chew EH Frenchie? Did ya notice the CT Yankee put back my work and a great deal more? Give me a call at(506 434 1379) and try to call me a liar. I Double Dog Dare Yaa Too. Say Hey to your wannabe lawyer buddy Vaughn for me will ya. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
The obvious answer is: You see my phone number why not call me and ask me direct? I ain't shy.It is not my fault you never heard of me. I ran for a Seat in Parliament twice with no hope of getting elected if you are so concerned about LNG whay not ask me what i know of the crap. Furthermore I sent you some emails to prove my integrity. Didn't so it I before I tried to post my comments in your blog? Why did you block them? My question Mikey MacDonald is who the hell are you? Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
Watch Frenchie prove his malice shaortly by making this blog melt as he always does however As a double check I just emailed it to you and Chucky in order to prove that it once existed.
Mr Amos when I tore apart Mr Chases article I sent it to him with my full name .I don't care that you know who I am.
I may soon have a pipeline running through my back yard which is going to change the quality of life of my family.I am a citizen who got fed up with one sided journalism.There is no smoke and mirrors with me.I am calling them as I see them.If you don't like the blog .I guess all I can say is don't blog or blog away .Thats what it is there for.I don't expect everyone to agree with me.Thats democracy. If you are trying to intimidate me with your rants.think again.
No you think again Mikey Baby. USE your telephone as I challenged you to do. The simple truth should not intimadate an honest man. It was you who struck my words. If you had bothered to read my so called rants before you ignored them and then asked the world you the Hell I am, you would have noticed I agree with you and in fact know about this crap than you can dream of.
Now stayed tuned to this particular blog and watch Frenchie make it melt. He is the liar not me. He labelled me as a Hells Angel when I ran against the aptly named lawyer Rob Moore in Fundy in 2004. There is no denying that I am a vindictive son of a bitch with a long memory but even you must admit that i am fair. Although both Chucky and Indymedia erased their blogs when I protested their obvious malice, like you they erased everything I attemped to post. Ask yourself why Mikey Baby and the cry me a river again about what Irving is having crammed through your backyard. Guess who saves every word I write or what is said of me to use in litigation? In answer to your question in your own blog. Yes the people in Saint John should sue somebody in order to put a stop to the evil Empires control. Good luck finding a lawyer that ain't afraid of Irvings. You took a picture down as soon as you got a phone call. In my book that makes you a chickenshit. You talk the talk but do not walk the walk. You should have let them sue you in order to meet them in court and make you issues well known and recorded in the public record. I have been begging someone to sue me for years if they think they can prove what I say is untrue because whenever I sue them the corrupt courts meerely see it dismissed and stricken from the record. Look up Byron Prior sometime in Google and then tell me again that you Obviously you used my phone number now I know yours. Clearly you just pissed me off Lets see you apology ya bastard.
THere's no site like Charles!!! Entertaining as all hell! I have no idea what all these people are talking about, but it's more entertaining than anything on television! God bless the loonies!
Rick Hancox Executive Director c/o Suzanne Ball Senior Legal Counsel and Manon Losier General Counsel and Secretary to the New Brunswick Securities Commission 85 Charlotte Street, Suite 300 Saint John, NB E2L 2J2 RE: Securities Fraud and Public Corruption Sir, Pursuant to our conversation today please find enclosed exactly the same material sent to the eight other provincial Attorney Generals in Canada before I returned to my native land again this year. Obviously the AGs Brad Green and Tom Marshall have known the truth of my matters since the summer of 2004. They have maliciously ignored my false imprisonment in the USA for their own political benefit. The tapes enclosed are exactly the same copies that were served upon the lawyers acting for Rogers Media byway of their newsman Tom Young today. As you listen to the tape you will hear that I mentioned your Commission on air in Saint John weeks ago. Methinks you should have called me then instead of waiting for me to contact you again today. The tapes and the CD of wiretap tape #139 are served upon the Commission's lawyers Ms. Ball and Ms. Losier as in confidence as officers of the court in order that my allegations of illegal wiretaps by crooked law enforcement authorities may be finally properly investigated ASAP by ethical law enforcement authorities. Hopefully this will be done before I sue the Crown about my false imprisonment but I am not holding my breath. April 3rd is coming fast. Upon your study of these documents you will see that I have not yet given the Yankee SEC all of my evidence of Securities Fraud. However every Attorney General in Canada has been made well aware of it for quite sometime before the SEC declared it was willing to investigate the actions of the former Minister of Finance Ralph Goodale. To date not one person has responded me nor did me the simple courtesy of returning my calls or emails as you finally did today. Clearly I must complain of the Crown myself without delay before further harm is done to my Clan. Rest assured I will be calling you, Mr. Hancox and the lawyers within your Commission to testify at a trial of my matters in Federal Court in Fredericton. A very pigheaded yet ethical Maritimer knows that justice has been delayed way past too long for the benefit of public corruption and not the public trust. I will not wait for anyone on public service to act within the scope of their employment anymore. To put it simply, after our conversation today I had no faith that you were willing to do your job. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos P.O. Box 234 Apohaqui, NB E5P 3G2
Nope the first question should be Chucky where is the computer I gave you in 2004 Yopu know the one the Anglo due from Minto took home for you. You claimed it was no good yea well I would like to have it back
The next question is does your buddy Vaughn Burnett still have the material that you promised you would serve upon Brad Green in June of 2004 for me? Has he listened to the CD which is a copy of police surveilance tape # 139? I will call hinm and you as witnesses to testify in Federal Court in Fredericton. The wannabe lawyer and you buddy Bernard Richard both admitted to me that they had the evidence before I was falsely imprisoned in the Yankee jail in 2004. So much for etyhical EH?
As far as blogging goes I do have one but do not post much. Because unlike you I feel that less is moreI do not need a blog I employ other people's blogs and only deal with the issues they raise first then take them down the path of the garden of good and evil just like I did with you years ago when they call me a liar. Check with your associate Mikey. He did not allow even my first comment. Just like your buddies in Indymedia. However they certainly allowed you to slam me. Didn't they Chucky? Just in case anyone cares about the spelling I am typing quickly because Methinks Chucky will soon erase this stuff just like he always does. However here is my phone number again call me and I will show anyone the proof of what I is true and I will even allow them to listen to a wiretap tape or two.
Your said the computer didn't work but I know that it did and I brought it all the way from Boston because you were crying poor mouth on the phone. Furthermore I have to witnesses that heard you say you would love to take on Brad Green. the Anglo dude from Minto is one. you the one you call a bigot. I was looking for you in the legislature library to witness me serving the liberal lawyers Burke and Lamrock next door at 710 Queen St when your buddy Dannyboy Bussieres and the Fredericton cops threw me out on June 24th 2004. I was not talking from the gallery as you falsely claim. I have a witness to that fact to . In fact he is a Deputy Minister you was on the floor at the time. the Commisssioners you have befriended made false allegations about me.
Charles? Friends with the commissioners?? That's funny! Sounds like you two guys should be getting along great-two peas in a pod of crazy. Nobody even knows what you guys are talking about.
We respectfully invite you to consider a Letter to the Editor, i.e.., How Free Trade undermines Maritime Economic Development. We had heard you make some representation about a U.S. company which truck out Maritime 'wealth', as a result of not having similar .provincial resources rights as Alberta, Many Maritimes would be potentially interested in such an editorial.
Merci.
Office of John Stokes
The Canadian National Newspaper internet site: http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com
Hey Mr. Stokes Thanks for the suggestion. As you should know the most glaring example of a company that has been raping the Maritimes with abandon for many years is obviously the Irving Empire. However lately there are some very nasty new players on the scene such a PCS and Corridor Resourses etc etc. I am very busy these days and I am not a journalist. You people are though yet it seems you would rather me say the awlful truth than yourselves because of some possible lawsuit EH? So be it. I will because it is not slander if one's words are true. Perhaps you should consider checking my work and then come to court sometime in order to listen to me argue all the smiling bastards. You can have much of my work in a click of the button of my mouse. But first please allow me to introduce you to the New Brunswick Securities Commission. I got a rather interesting response from them today whilst I was in Fredericton. They have ignored my concerns for almost a year but now that Bernie Lord's government is getting tipsy, it appears all the bad actors want to show me their arse just in time for me to boot it. It is Securities Commissions such as this that allow many publicly held companies such as Corridor Resources or Magna Entertainment etc to get away with many things rather than remind them of the law and on how they should conduct business in an ethical fashion. That said, these Commisssions have no say whatsoever over the Irving Empire and that is truly bad. It is a privately held corporation that knows very well the power of money and on how to pay off greedy politicians in order to get anything they want. In the nutshell of the Maritimes that is quite simply everything. It seems that I am the only Maritimer who is not afraid of the ghost of mean old KC Irving and his monoply game. It has always been hard times in the Maritimes. We lament about it all the time but our apathy and fear of the Irvings etc gives us the govenments we deserve. Print this if you wish. You are off the hook that Irving's lawyers threaten ordinary folks with. I am fearless yet never reckless with the truth. I stand by my own words and invite anyone to sue me if they think I am a liar and wish to argue me. I hate it when the chickenshits send crooked cops against me bearing false allegations in a faint hearted effort to shut me up. It does the smiling bastards no good and only serves to make matters worse. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
Michael “Tanker” Malley C/o Cleveland Allaby 480 Queen Street Suite # 200 Fredericton NB. E3B 1B6
Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP C/o Derek Burney Chair of the Board of Directors of NB Power 515 King Street Fredricton, NB E3B 4X1
Jody Carr C/o Paul Blackmore Chestnut Complex 470 York Street Fredericton, NBE3B 3P7
Patrick A.A. Ryan Edgecombe House 736 King Street Fredericton, NB E3B 1G2 Re: Public Corruption
Sirs, Pursuant to my many phone calls and email to your offices please find enclosed the material I promised to you before I file my complaints in Federal Court in Fredericton. The CD which is a true copy of wiretap tape number 139 is served upon you all in confidence as officers of the court in order that it may be investigated byway of my suing the Crown. While Norm Betts and Derek Burney’s buddy Stevey Boy Harper is busy in New Brunswick today trying hard to shore up the shaky government of Jody Carr’s buddy, Bernie Lord with long delayed federal tax dollars. I am polishing off my promises to crooked lawyers in the hope that the very corrupt House crumbles ASAP. If not maybe President Chavez will help me bankrupt the crooks working within NB Power within a crooked government’s blessing. Methinks Tanker will need another lawyer if the one he has now continues to play dumb. Lord paid Allaby a lot of money to study the doings of the Justice Dept a long time ago. He should understand the scene. Shame on you all for forcing me to go to such lengths to protect my rights under the Charter. Methinks you have underestimated my diligence EH? Now ask yourselves why I don’t sue you after I sue the Crown? I fail to see any reason not to. That is the only way I know of to hold such people as you accountable. Stevey Boy Harper never will even though he talks the talk of such things. Everybody knows what I served upon his party’s lawyer Arthur Hamilton before I was falsely imprisoned in the USA in 2004. Despite whatever Act our latest Prime Minister wishes to introduce to the Canadian people that he claims will compel our government to act with integrity, he can never deny my right to drag anyone into court. In fact he has done so himself in the past and I am no less of a man than he. Even a simple pigheaded Maritimer has the right to argue the law even with people who think themselves above it. How you all have failed to uphold the law and the public trust placed in your public office is either a matter of public record or soon shall be or my name ain’t Dave. There is no Democracy without Truth and Justice. It is just that simple. Thats all for now fellas. I look forward to seeing you all in court someday or I will die trying to make it happen in an ethical fashion. It is just another one of those things I do that lawyers fail to appreciate. Ask your friends why that is if you don’t already know. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos P.O. Box 234 Apohaqui, NB. E5P 3G2
Hey Everybody received hard copy in hand to their offices except of course what the UPS dudes are bringing to Paul Shuttle and Andre Arthur. Obviously Yankees ain't as quick as me even when I give them two days head start. I have signatures and pictures to prove that all the New Brunswickers named below got their material today as I promised last week except for the sneaky Conflict of Interest Commmissioner Mr. Patrick who hides behind locked doors. He just sent the Sergeant at Arms who tried to run me off again. However the Frenchman Danny Boy Bussieres had to accept my material on behalf of the Commissioner and our Queen whom he represents no matter how much he wishes to ban me from the Legislature. He didn't sign anything but what transpired between us was witnessed by a man who was not involved. I gave the crooked Quebecer hard copy in hand. Somebody speaking for the Queen should answer me ASAP. EH? If Danny Boy wishes to attempt to ban me from the Legislature again he really should put it in writng. EH? Perhaps he should clearly state the reasons behind his malice and who is accusing me of what. Otherwise I will ignore him until we meet in court. Then I will have many questions for him on the public record. I repeat, I have never threatened or harassed anyone. The next time he and I meet I hope to have many witnesses watching our exchange of words instead of just one man.The Sergeant at Arms Danny Boy Brouseirres lake most lawyers and politicians is a liar. I will leave you all to wonder who receives this email next but lets just say I was very correct about my assessment of the Public Utilities Board and the New Brunswick Securoties Commission. corrupt Maritimers act just like crookedYankees. After all most of them are lawyers and their brotherhood practices their malice across borders all day long every day. The thing is can they trust each other when the politiking gets down and dirty. Methinks there is no honour amongst theives no matter how powerful they are. What say you? I know your answer already and that only time will tell the tale to prove what I say is true. Until then I will simply remain a man of my word and hope for justice to prevail. It is your job to uphold the Public Trust not mine. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
Bernard Shapiro Ethics Commissioner C/o Andre Arthur MP 325 de l'Eglise Donnacona, Québec G3M 2A2
Jean T. Fournier Senate Ethics Officer C/o Senator Noel Kinsella and Michael Comeau Holy Cross House Rm. 206 St. Thomas University Fredericton NB
Kevin Lynch Clerkc/o Paul Shuttle Director of Legal Operations Privy Council Office 59 Sparks Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A3
David Gourdeau Commissioner for FederalJudicial Affairs c/o Willa Doyle District Administrator Suite 100 82 Westmorland Street Fredericton, NB E3B 3L3
Re: Public Corruption
Sirs, Pursuant to my many phone calls and email to your offices please find enclosed the material I promised to you before I file my complaints in Federal Court in Fredericton. The CD which is a true copy of wiretap tape number 139 is served upon you all in confidence as officers of the court and or Parliamentarians in order that it may be investigated byway of my suing the Crown. While Stevey Boy Harper is busy in New Brunswick today trying hard to shore up the shaky government of his little buddy, Bernie Lord with long delayed federal tax dollars. I am polishing off all my promises to crooked lawyers in the hope that the very corrupt House crumbles ASAP. Shame on you all for forcing me to go to such lengths to protect my rights under the Charter. Methinks you have underestimated my diligence EH? Now ask yourselves why I don’t sue you after I sue the Crown? I fail to see any reason not to. That is the only way I know of to hold such people as you accountable. Stevey Boy Harper never will even though he talks the talk of such things. Everybody knows what I served upon his party’s lawyer Arthur Hamilton before I was falsely imprisoned in the USA in 2004. Despite whatever Act our latest Prime Minister wishes to introduce to the Canadian people that he claims will compel our government to act with integrity, he can never deny my right to drag anyone into court. In fact he has done so himself in the past and I am no less of a man than he. Even a simple pigheaded Maritimer has the right to argue the law even with people who think themselves above it. How you all have failed to uphold the law and the public trust placed in your public office is either a matter of public record or soon shall be or my name ain’t Dave. There is no Democracy without Truth and Justice. It is just that simple. Thats all for now fellas. I look forward to seeing you all in court someday or I will die trying to make it happen in an ethical fashion. It is just another one of those things I do that lawyers fail to appreciate. Ask your friends why that is if you don’t already know.
Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos PO Box 234 Apohaqui, NB. E5P 3G2
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David Amos is mentally ill folks. just ignore him and maybe he will go away. he is a criminal and a liar. he rants and raves like a lunatic. he makes charlie seem like a choir boy. he is one sick s.o.b.
Well I must say I am not surprised. I am in fact delighted to introduce some folks in the Martimes to the man most responsible for my false imprisonment in the USA. I have been fishing for him to make his usual appearance within a Blog. If one speaks of the devil long enough he is sure to appear. EH Chucky? This crook's name is Deputy Dog Robert F. O'Meara of the Norfolk County sheriffs Dept. A bigger snake in Massachusetts there never was. Right now it is suppertime and I ain't goona let it grow cool worrying about what he may say of me but rest assured I will relish and save every word of it. Stay tuned and I will post many of his words that have been deleted from many other blogs in order to protect him and the crooks who have covered up his many crimes. At least I have a name EH Deputy Dog? Even on the internet you use girlfriend's Wicked Wanda Willard's ID
Now that I finally see one vote of confidence.It is time to stress Chucky's words to the max. Lets see if this post stands the test of time. I am posting something that only a few politicians have seen. Whereas Chucky's buddy Danny Boy Brussieres had banned me from the Legislature and Chucky did not have the balls to deliver the material to Brad Green I and my son, Max delivered in hand the matereial to both of the following dudes offices in Moncton right after Canada Day and Paul Martin's boat had been caught in Sidney with more coke than coal on board. We then went home to where I was raised in Dorchester Nb and I laughed at the thought of Charles LeBlanc as I drove through his hometown. If he had had the sand to deliver this letter and the material I had given him to Brad when he promised to so. He would be my hero, Bernie Lord's government would have fallen, my adversary Deputy Dog Robert F. O'Meara would have gone to jail instead of me and most importantly my little Clan would be still in their home today. If Brad Green Bernie Lord and Franky Boy McKenna had acted with integrity I would not have to sue the Crown in order to have a fraudulent warrant for my arrest revoked in the USA. Anyone should feel free to print or email the text of this letter with abandon simply because Brad Green answered it. I can email anyone a copy of his response in a tif file. In fact I will email one to Frenchie and Deputy Dog Robert F. O'Meara, Brad Green and his buddies first first. You will know that Chucky got it first and can never play dumb no more. I will forward it on to anyone who asks and they can decide you is crazy and who is not and who is a liar and who is not. My email address is motomaniac_02186 at yahoo.com and my phone number is 506 434 1379 I do not call people collect as Chucky does.
July 1st, 2004
Brad Green c/oBernard Lord 132 Mill Road Moncton, NB. E1A 4A5
Frank McKenna c/o McInnis Cooper 655 Main St. Moncton NB E1C 8T6 RE: Corruption Hey Fellas, Please find enclosed exactly the same material served upon Paul Zed before he met Paul Martin at the airport last weekend. The copy of wiretap tape numbered 139 is served upon you in confidence as officers of the court in order that it may be properly investigated. As you review the material it should be painfully obvious to you why I have no respect for your chosen profession of lawyer/politician. I must say that both Mr. Lord and Mr. McKenna were clever to keep some distance from the recent federal election but I don’t think it was very wise for Mr. Lord to have me expelled from the Legislature Building for political reasons rather than legal reasons. I have done as the Sargent at Arms ordered on June 24th and stayed away from the Legislature and waited for it to take its summer break so that no more bullshit about me can be said. I have now delivered this material to your constituency office Mr. Lord so that you may deal with this at a personal level with Mr. Green. I will complain of you Mr. Lord and your friends Mr. Green, Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Burke to court along with the Fredericton Police Dept. and the Sargent at Arms if I do not receive a satisfactory response very quickly and convince me of your ethics and stand with me. I have not heard from the Fredericton Police Dept. thus I suspect that Corporal Ross has done as he threatened and thrown this material in the trash for the benefit of his fellow police officer, Mr. LeBlanc. Mr. Green may I suggest that you study every word and listen to the CD closely and prepare to argue every word if you disagree with the fact that a fellow Canadian has the right to seek justice and relief for the many wrongs practiced against him. What would you do if the Men in Black had appeared at your door and were willing to take you away to Cuba without counsel because of false allegations were made against you in order to stop you from defending your family’s interests? As you can see I have come home to protest these actions in a political and legal fashion. I have done only as the Solicitor General Anne McLellan has suggested and given the evidence to those who claim to have jurisdiction over me. You speak for the Sargent at Arms and the Fredericton Police. They dropped the ball the instant they pulled me outside the building for no reason. They claimed jurisdiction but refused to investigate. I have seen it reported that I had tried to speak from the gallery and the Sargent at Arms falsely claimed that I had attempted to serve someone within the legislature building. Both statements are untrue. I left materials at the door in the custody of the security guard as he requested. I was only looking to find Charles Leblanc in order that he may witness me delivering the enclosed materials to T.J. Burke’s office. This was necessary for me to do because as you know most lawyers are reckless with the truth. I will let your fellow politician/lawyer. Peter McKay, explain to you the reason why that is. However it was no longer necessary to require a witness because the Sargent at Arms and the Fredericton Police had watched me go into 710 Queen St and come out without the material they had just refused after harassing me. They are my witnesses as you are now. As for you, Mr. McKenna, I expect you and your fellow lawyers at McInnes Cooper to uphold the law and conduct yourselves in a professional manner according to the rules that allow you to practice law for a fee. Don’t you think you should act ethically rather quickly and report your newfound knowledge of crime? At the very least I have made you witnesses to my complaints and rest assured I will be asking you many questions in court if the RCMP doesn’t ask you first. Mr. McKenna, I read your recent speech about how you likened the actions of federal political leaders to various purebred dogs. I must add my two bits worth to your comments. Those fancy dogs don’t hunt like the mangy old mutt that is the guard dog of my little Clan. I don’t bark but I am quick to bite. If you turn around you will see me sniffing at your heels. If any lawyer makes one false move, I make every effort to rip his nuts off. Check my work before you call me a liar. I have followed the money home to the Maritimes. I find that you and many other liberals have been in pursuit of filthy lucre every bit as much as Mr. Mulroney, Mr. Crosbie and their many cohorts. The Maritime Provinces have suffered the most from the many years of political abuse by greedy lawyers and their bosses. Mr. Harper called Maritimers defeatists but he failed to say who was beating us up. Obviously it was federal politicians on both sides of the fence. The last thing Mr. Martin is to me is noble. In my opinion he is a fine example of a very crooked lawyer aspiring to be an adept politician like his daddy. I view your speech about dogs simply as a little dog licking a big dog’s nuts in a stylish way in order to win the Alfa male’s favor and someday win his position amongst a pack of political thieves. Feel free to argue me after you explain to me real slow how Cardinal Law was legally removed from my complaint and what right the Men in Black had to try to take me away because I am exposing the awful truth about bad acting bankers and Feds. Please don’t pretend that you guys don’t know a few very well heeled Yankees that have helped you along in your own personal pursuit of happiness. Mr. Tobin got a great job working for an interesting Conservative. Eh? Should Belinda listen to Mr. Mulroney and Mr. Harper or to her new CEO? What do you think? How much time do you think I may have left on the planet for asking such questions as this? What do you think may cause my demise? In the end I will rest assured that someday my ghost will be very vindictive against lawyers that failed to uphold the law. At this point in time it would be very easy for some lawyer to act ethically and become the people’s political hero. What say you? Can you trust your legal and political friends to not turncoat and stand with me? Interesting dilemma, eh?
Cya’ll in Court:) David R. Amos 153 Alvin Ave. Milton. MA. 02186
Certificate of Service
I, David R. Amos on July 2, 2004, I served the enclosed materials in hand to the offices of Frank McKenna at McInnis Cooper 655 Main St. Moncton NB E1C 8T6 and Bernard Lord at 132 Mill Road. Moncton, NB.E1A 4A5
yeah it's not pretty. it's like a car wreck that just keeps happening. kinda scary knowing he is in our back yard again. Mr.Amos you need professional help man. i can give you some numbers. you don't have to live with your paranoia. there is help if you seek it.
Before I can even begin to believe that you are for real Why not crawl out of cyber space and into the real world. It stars by proving to all that you have a name. Cheap shots under Anoymous in Chucky's ain't worth squat to me unless you are man enough to look me in the eye and stand by your words. I do What say you got a name and a set of balls or just a mouth like Chucky?
Only the crooks are scared that I am back in the Maritimers. A lot of ordinary folks like me are laughing at how I am poking holes in their stuffed shirts. This letter is wickedly funny, Both Adrienne Clarkson and Herménégilde Chiasson answered this one after my wife and I and a lawyer who wanted Rob Moore's seat in parliament visited the Police Commission in New Brunswick. Bev Harrison would not answer this letter or even return my calles even though he has represented me from my spot on the hill since I landed home last year. His assistants have affirmed to me several times that they received it. I am demanding an answer from Tanker now tha old Bev's assistant Bill Oliver refused to call me back for the last time on Friday. I do not care what the tough talking Danny Boy Bussieres says only the Speaker can authorize the Sergeant at Arms to ban a man from the legislature. Besides that the Governor General his ultimate boss told me I was doing the right thing before I returned to the USA and into Deputy Dog's buddy's jail. I wiil put this letter and the responses in the same email to Chucky and Deputy Dog
August 24th, 2004
Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, Herménégilde Chiasson Old GovernmentHouse 51 Woodstock Road Fredericton, NB E3B 9L8 Phone (506) 453-2505 Fax (506) 444-5280
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Bev Harrison Constituency Office: Hampton-Belleisle Room: Unit 4, 46 Keirstead Avenue Hampton, NB E5N 5A4 Phone (506) 832-6464 Fax (506) 832-6466 RE: Corruption Sirs, Please find enclosed exactly the same material served upon Premier Lord and Frank McKenna on the day after Canada Day and a copy of Brad Green’s response. I have also enclosed a letter to Senator Joe Day that was to be forwarded to the Arar Commission. The copy of wiretap tape numbered 139 is served upon you in confidence as the Queen’s representatives of in order that it may be properly investigated. I ask New Brunswick’s Lieutenant-Governor of, Herménégilde Chiasson to forward this material to the Governor General of Canada. I have already emailed her notice to expect this material and I will email her the text of this letter as well. Whereas the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick stands adjourned until Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at 1 o'clock p.m, perhaps you fellas can find a little time to answer me before I sue the Queen in the USA. My questions are as follows: Why did Sergeant-at-Arms, Dan Bussieres and the Fredericton Police Dept. ask me to step outside the Legislature Building and then forever ban me from re-entering the premises on June 24th, 2004? What will you do with your newfound knowledge of crime? It is only fair that I ask these questions. After all I am a Canadian Citizen and I do have the right to ask any question to those who represent me. Whether they are born to the position or elected or appointed or merely hired, they all must uphold the law and the public trust. The Queen of Canada, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is the official Head of State and is represented in New Brunswick by the Lieutenant-Governor. Therefore, the Lieutenant-Governor is the nominal Head of State at the provincial level, empowered with the responsibility of representing the Queen in the province. Thus I have asked him the aforesaid questions before I leave the jurisdiction of New Brunswick. The Ombudsman, Bernard Richard told me to take my matter up the Speaker of the House and thus far Mr. Harrison has ignored my phone calls and emails. Bev Harrison did have the opportunity to ask me any question he wished before he decided not to vote for me. It seems he would rather have the lawyer, Rob Moore speak for him in Parliament. I would not be surprised to learn that Bev Harrison was the same man I had spoken to months ago or that he had attended the debate in Hampton. I have no doubt that Mr Harrison knows exactly who I am and why I was in Fredericton that day. I am not a rebel just because I make inquiries and demand that people in public service uphold the law. The problem is that on June 24th I was a candidate for the 38th Parliament. I was busy challenging those still in public service such as John Herron to do their jobs and uphold the law. I was merely in the legislative building looking for the Frenchman Charles Leblanc so he could witness me serve this material upon the lawyer, T J Burke next door. I had made certain that many politicians were made well aware of my concerns and allegations before coming home to run for a seat in the next Parliament. The local liberal, Leroy Armstrong was willing to debate me so I was giving this material to his liberal lawyer friends to review. Dan Bussieres offended me for political reasons not legal reasons. The Speaker of the House should not have allowed the Sergeant’s actions or at least responded to my inquiry. These must be irrefutable facts because after almost two months of asking everyone imaginable about the actions of the Sergeant-at-Arms, no one would even tell me his name let alone explain his actions, It appears that the Government of Canada would rather assist corrupt politicians within a country that had rebelled against the Queen than assist one of her subjects to escape their harassment. I must return to the USA because I have been summoned to court to argue more false allegations made against me. Whereas my country is willing to throw me back into Ashcroft’s clutches, I must complain of the Crown. It seems the Yankees may have been right long ago when they refused to pay taxes without proper representation. Perhaps Canada should follow suit. We all know what has been said about the evils of longstanding governments. What say you sirs? Am I speaking sedition or common sense? I have heard that Louis Riel once said that the French would take over Canada without firing a shot. Now many of the French wish to separate. Maybe true Canadians can reunite our country in the same fashion. There is no need of the cartridge box as long as we properly employ the soap box and ballot box. The tools of bloodless revolutions are the laws of the land. They are in the hands of people begging us for our vote every so often. Canada does not need to pay homage to a Queen who will not check the work of the people representing her and us. We need a new form of government. I agree with Louis Riel’s thinking when he proclaimed that the Metis were “loyal subjects of Her Majesty the Queen of England’. If we are rebels, we are rebels against the Company that sold us” Although he was labelled a rebel, Louis Riel was a Canadian patriot who did stop Western Canada from being absorbed by the USA. He was also elected to Parliament twice. He would abhor NFTA as much as I. The words in Riel’s diary are well worth heeding. “O my God! Save me from the misfortune of getting involved with the United States. Let the United States protect us indirectly, spontaneously, through an act of Providence, but not through any commitment or agreement on our part.” Riel stated in his diary this as well: “God revealed to me that the government of the United States is going to become extraordinarily powerful.”
Cya’ll in Court:) David R. Amos 153 Alvin Ave. Milton. MA. 02186
This letter really put Lizzy Weir's panties in a knot. Chucky's buddy Bernie Richard answered me immediately but she never did. When I got out of jail and jumped bail in the USA one year later and started demanding answers from the NDP she was not long taking a job from Bernie Lord and leaving her party in the toilet. Bernie Richard di the same thing years ago to save Lord nasty little minority. The problem is the liberals are no better ask the not so good Dr. Doherty if he wishes to argue me in public about it. In order to argue him and the pretty woman Bernie Lord had his eyes on I tried to run in Bernie's snap election in Saint John Harbour because in my opinion I caused Lizzy to quit and run off. I knew I would never be elected but the decent folks who always voted NDP deserved to know the score and my opinion of the LNG scene is worth listening to. However the not so non partison Anne Hollies and her yo yo underling Paddy Addison illegally refused me for the benefit of Bernie Lord.The Irvings and the Spanish dudes who have lost their popularity in other countries want to put such a dangerous thing right int the damned harbour and the crooked Mayor suppots it? What planet is he from I must ask. People with no names call me crazy. Well in retort I say if the politicians are sane then I am glad I am nuts. However before they put me away anyone can have this letter and Bernie Richard's very dumb answer. I would not be surprised if this blog turns into a pumpkin by midnight EH Chucky? However if you leave it up I will post sometime a very wicked Cinderella Affadavit by Newfy Johnny Crosbie's law firm of Patterson Palmer that will explain why the liberal President in NB Greg Byrne has now gone solo.
August 24th, 2004
NDP Leader Elizabeth Weir Constituency Office 39 King Square North Saint John, NB E2L 1E6
Bernard Richard Office of the Ombudsman 767 Brunswick Street Fredericton, NB E3B 1H8
Re: Corruption
Sir and Madam, Please find enclosed exactly the same material served upon New Brunswick’s Lieutenant-Governor, Hermenegilde Chiasson and many others today. The copy of wiretap tape numbered 139 is served upon you in confidence as officers of the court in order that it may be properly investigated. There is no need to be long winded with you two people. I can prove contact with each of you and your associates many times. I know that you are expecting this material and why I am providing it to you for your review. Not only will I be mentioning your names today to the Police Commission but your names can be found in various places within my documents. I feel that you are entitled to review the material and I am entitled to expect you to act ethically and with integrity as would befit an officer of the court. What you will do with your newfound knowledge of crime? Please send your response to this letter to the address below. I can no longer linger in New Brunswick and wait for politicians to find the time to uphold the Public Trust.
Cya’ll in Court:) David R, Amos 153 Alvin Ave. Milton, MA. 02186
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, David R. Amos, of 153 Alvin Ave. Milton, MA. on August 25th, 2004, I delivered the enclosed material to the Office of the Ombudsman, Bernard Richard at 767 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1H8. Whereas the Provincial office building at 710 Queen St. is no longer assessable to the public, I will provide these documents to Elizabeth Weir’s Constituency Office at 39 King Square North Saint John, NB E2L 1E6 as soon as possible.
One no named dude lamented that I go on and on and I admit that that is true. On ther other hand earlier another fella ask for more and lamented that I was too slow posting. Rest assured I know most Maritimers do not give a damn about legal crap or politics. I fit in that boat as well it is just that the smiling bastards attacked me and my little clan and I must defend myself the best way I know how. I figure fire with fire so to speak so I went fiercely political and did not care about being elected. I just wanted to make my issues public for the benefit of my family first and foremost and the awful truth only hurts crooks. Most folks would find this crap boring yet lawyers and politicians like old women are gossips big time. They climb to the top pulling on the balls of others to get there. Trust that many would find this an interesting read. There is a lot to tell after being blocked in most places for years and I am trying hard to stay local to Fredericton only simply because that is the audience the Chucky draws. If the dude don't like to read my stuff click to another of Chucky's mindless blogs and look a pictures that take a long time to look at in dial up. For ethical lawyers (if there is such athing) benefit here is something that will help explain the news today in a very funny light. McAllister answered me but Miller did not. Miller's (David Hache's too)law firm is merging with the rest of Patterson Palmer's outfit so it appears I have now crossed paths with the same bunch of bastards at least four times in various matters. Merging makes a firm more powerful but it also opens the door to the need to defend the bad actions of your many partners. Everybody knows you can't trust lawyer the that Patterson and palmer in Halifax went with Franky Boy McKenna's buddies i all to funny to me. The dudes in Turo are the only smart ones in the bunch. They said to hell with them all. Maybe I will give then a call. If you cannnot find an honest lawyer your might as well hire the wisest one EH? As i said Byron Priors complaint will prove to the Maritimes why. Look him up on the web or in front of Parliament next week.
August 24th, 2004
Gary A. Miller 371 Queen St. Suite 400, Fredericton, NB E3B 4Y9
George A. McAllister 212 Queen St. Fredericton, NB E3B 1A8
RE: Corruption Sirs, Please find enclosed exactly the same material served upon New Brunswick’s Lieutenant-Governor Hermenegilde Chiasson and many others. The copy of wiretap tape numbered 139 is served upon you in confidence as officers of the court in order that it may be properly investigated. Months ago I contacted you, Mr. McAllister by phone and informed you that I wholeheartedly agreed with your standing that Insurance companies were making the consumers cover their losses in the stock market. Brad Green and Premier Lord played Ms. Weir and the Commission like a fiddle and were merely doing their part to assist the interests of the Insurance Companies at the expense of the public trust. Although you were happy to hear that your opinions had been read and understood, you definitely did not want my evidence supporting your claims. Pursuant to my last statement to you, Mr. McAllister I have now proved to you that I am a man of my word and I now expect you to obey the Code of Conduct that you must obey in order to practice law for a fee. Mr. Miller, the same holds true for you. Within these documents you will find the name of a lawyer you know very well, David Lutz. I find this man to be a very poor example of an officer of the court and I don’t mind telling the world my opinion of him. Please read my letter to him and let me know as to whether or not you stand with him and against me. If anyone were to ask me, Mr. Lutz is a man in need of legal aid and has no right to charge others for his malicious assistance. Will you spring to his defence when I file a complaint against him? Whether you fellas like it or not I have now made you witnesses to my sad complaints before I returned to the USA. If I survive the malicious prosecution that I am looking forward to in Boston next month, I will return to litigate in New Brunswick. There is no middle ground for any lawyer to stand on in this battle within two corrupt justice systems. All that I have demanded from any lawyer is simple ethical conduct. Why is that too much to ask for? I have read your various spit and chews with Brad Green and I must admit I find them to be quite comical from my position as a layman in the catbird seat. Rest assured that I will endeavour to make my opinions widely known. Sue me if you wish. In fact I double dog dare ya to. Bring this material to court so that the jury can have something to read while we argue truth, justice and the Maritimes kowtowing to the American Way. Cya’ll in Court:) David R, Amos 153 Alvin Ave. Milton, MA. 02186
Even if you do delete it Chucky you know for a fact that I already saved it. With luck I will be showing you a printed copy of it in court someday. I will ask you many questions in public not private emails about what the hell you know about this crap. Why you lied about me called me names and didn't give Brad Green my material as you promised spoke volumes to me about your integrity. Don't even try to argue me about my manners. I know how to behave myself it is you who does not.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TRIAL DIVISION
BETWEEN: WILLIAM MATTHEWS PLAINTIFF AND: BYRON PRIOR DEFENDANT
AND BETWEEN: BYRON PRIOR DEFENDANT/PLAINTIFF BY COUNTERCLAIM
AND: WILLIAM MATTHEWS PLAINTIFF/FIRST DEFENDANT BY COUNTERCLAIM
AND: T. ALEX HICKMAN SECOND DEFENDANT BY COUNTERCLAIM
AND: THOMAS MARSHALL THIRD DEFENDANT BY COUNTERCLAIM
AND: DANNY WILLIAMS FOURTH DEFENDANT BY COUNTERCLAIM
AND: EDWARD M. ROBERTS FIFTH DEFENDANT BY COUNTERCLAIM
AND: JOHN CROSBIE SIXTH DEFENDANT BY COUNTERCLAIM
AND: PATTERSON PALMER SEVENTH DEFENDANT BY COUNTERCLAIM SUMMARY OF CURRENT DOCUMENTCourt File Number(s):2005 01 T 0010Date of Filing of Document:25 January 2005Name of Filing Party or Person:Stephen J. MayApplication to which Document being filed relates:Amended Application of the Plaintiff/Defendant by Counterclaim to maintain an Order restricting publication, to strike portions of the Statement of Defence, strike the Counterclaim in it’s entirety, and to refer this proceeding to case management.Statement of purpose in filing:To maintain an Order restricting publication, to strike portions of the Statement of Defence, strike the Counterclaim in its entirety and refer this proceeding to case management. A F F I D A V I T
I, Stephen J. May, of the City of St. John’s, in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Barrister and Solicitor, make oath and say as follows:
THAT I am a Partner in the St. John’s office of PATTERSON PALMER solicitors for William Matthews, the Member of Parliament for Random-Burin-St. George’s in the Parliament of Canada.
THAT Mr. Matthews originally retained Mr. Edward Roberts, Q.C. on or about 30 April 2002 after Mr. Byron Prior, the Defendant/Plaintiff by Counterclaim, had made allegations against Mr. Matthews in a publication called “My Inheritance - The truth - Not Fiction: A Town with a Secret”. In that publication, the allegation was made that Mr. Matthews had had sex with a girl who had been prostituted by her mother. That girl was alleged to have been Mr. Prior’s sister.
THAT upon being retained, Mr. Edward Roberts wrote a letter to Mr. Prior. That letter to Mr. Prior is attached as Exhibit “1" to my Affidavit.
THAT subsequent to Mr. Roberts’ letter to Mr. Prior, Mr. Roberts received a 1 May 2002 e-mail from Mr. Prior. That e-mail is attached as Exhibit “2".
THAT subsequent to Mr. Roberts receipt of the e-mail, Mr. Prior swore an Affidavit acknowledging that what had been said in that publication was false. That Affidavit is attached as Exhibit “3" to my Affidavit. Following Mr. Roberts’ receipt of that Affidavit, Mr. Matthews advised that he was satisfied not to pursue the matter any further and our firm closed our file.
THAT on or about 25 October 2004, I was retained by Mr. Matthews following his gaining knowledge that a web site, made a series of allegations against him relating to my having sex with a girl of approximately 12 years old through to an approximate age of 15 years old. It also accused him of being a father of one of her children and accused him of having raped that girl. Upon checking the web site I saw that Byron Prior, the Defendant, had been identified as the author of the material on the site.
THAT Mr. Matthews instructed me to write Mr. Prior, to remind him of the fact that the allegations had been admitted to being false through a 16 May 2002 Affidavit to advise him of Mr. Matthews’ intentions to commence legal proceedings if the comments were not removed from the web site. A copy of my letter to Mr. Prior is attached as Exhibit “4" to this Affidavit.
THAT I attach as Exhibit “5" a transcript from a 5 November 2004 voicemail left by David Amos, identified in the voicemail as a friend of Mr. Prior.
THAT I attach as Exhibit “6" a portion of a 6 November 2004 e-mail from Mr. Amos.
THAT until I received his voicemail and e-mail, I had never heard of Mr. Amos.
THAT Mr. Amos has continued to send me e-mail since his 5 November e-mail. Including his 6 November 2004 e-mail, I have received a total of 15 e-mails as of 23 January 2005. All do not address Mr. Matthews’ claim or my involvement as Mr. Matthews’ solicitor. I attach as Exhibit “7" a portion of a 12 January 2005 e-mail that Mr. Amos sent to me but originally came to my attention through Ms. Lois Skanes whose firm had received a copy. This e-mail followed the service of the Statement of Claim on 11 January 2005 on Mr. Prior. I also attach as Exhibit “8" a copy of a 19 January 2005 e-mail from Mr. Amos.
THAT I attach as Exhibit “9" a copy of a 22 November 2004 letter addressed to me from Edward Roberts, the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador covering a 2 September 2004 letter from Mr. Amos addressed to John Crosbie, Edward Roberts, in his capacity as Lieutenant Governor, Danny Williams, in his capacity as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Brian F. Furey, President of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. I requested a copy of this letter from Government House after asking Mr. Roberts if he had received any correspondence from Mr. Amos during his previous representation of Mr. Matthews. He advised me that he received a letter since becoming Lieutenant Governor, portions of which involved his representation of Mr. Matthews. Mr. Roberts’ letter also covered his reply to Mr. Amos.
THAT I attach as Exhibit “10" an e-mail from Mr. Amos received on Sunday, 23 January 2005.
THAT I swear this Affidavit in support of the Application to strike Mr. Prior’s counterclaim.
SWORN to before me at St. John’s, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador this 24th day of January, 2005.
Signed by Della Hart STEPHEN J. MAY Signature STAMP DELLA HART A Commissioner for Oaths in and for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. My commission expires on December 31, 2009.
On behalf of Ms. McLellan I would like to thank you for your email message concerning the current federal election. I regret that the volume of messages prevented me from responding sooner.
Your message has been brought to Ms. McLellan`s attention, as she is always pleased to receive comments, both positive and negative.
Again, thank you for bringing this matter to Ms. McLellan`s attention.
Sincerely, Kirsten Odynski Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Hey Mr. Costello Need I say I was not impressed by you yesterday. At least you confessed that you knew who I was but so much for a jealous defense of your client’s interests. EH? That said there is no need to send you hard copy of my material. Your associates within McInnes Cooper already have enough to review and confer with you about. Perhaps you should call the dudes or ladies (: Tell them how I chuck rocks will ya? from Patterson Palmer in Halifax that merged with your firm or better yet Lenny Hoyt and Franky Boy McKenna. In my humble opinion your little buddy Franky Boy as Canadian Ambassador should have tried to stop NB Power’s malicious lawsuit against Venezeula in the USA before it picked up steam. But what do I know. EH? I think the dudes from Venezeula were wise to bring the issues back to the Maritimes and into the Irvings’ lap. I think it was a hoot that they employed your firm to do so. What say you? Whereas you do not wish to speak to me I will speak to these dudes about you, Embassy of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, 32 Range Rd Ottawa Ontario K1N 8J4, Phone: 613 235-5151 and then send them what I sent Allan Rock Franky Boy Mckenna and the FBI almost one year ago. Perhaps you should call some of your friends mentioned below that I served my stuff upon yesterday after I talked to you and ask them what the Hell I am up to if you don’t already know. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
P.S. the following was an interesting article to come out in the local paper just as Humpty Dumpty had the Governor Gerneral drop the Writ on the last election. It certainly seems to me that the Irving’s and Bernie Lord were trying hard to help Stevey Boy Harper’s government and John Wallace get elected in order to protect their own selfish interests. EH? If he won’t tell ya then ask me why Franky Boy does not want to be the liberal leader right now. I Double Dog Dare Ya. As I said in closing yesterday you have my number but maybe the dudes from Venezeula lost it so here it is again 506 434 1379. Your problem is do I want to talk to you now. Whilst I am talking to your clients about your incompetance I will explain to them why I am preparing to sue your whole god damned law firm.
November 25, 2005 Liberal leader ‘jeopardizing’ NB Power’s chances in lawsuit over failed Orimulsion deal: Tory MLA New Brunswickers should question whether Liberal Leader Shawn Graham is fighting for them or for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, says a Tory MLA. Jody Carr, MLA for Oromocto-Gagetown, made the stinging indictment against Mr.Graham Thursday during a heated committee hearing where the Liberal leader took repeated swipes at David Hay, NB Power’s president and chief executive officer, for failing to answer legal questions regarding the utility’s Orimulsion lawsuit. Mr. Graham questioned some of the tactics being advanced by NB Power’s legal staff and demanded to know how much the power corporation budgeted for the legal battle against the Venezuelan government and its state-owned oil company. Mr. Carr said the Liberal leader crossed the line in Thursday’s committee hearing and could endanger NB Power’s lawsuit. “The issue is complicated and it shows the issue is far over his head to what he can comprehend,” Mr. Carr said in an interview later."He was in effect working on the side of the Venezuelan government by jeopardizing the court proceedings."He was jeopardizing the chances of government and NB Power recouping the $2.2 billion in savings and therefore, in essence, that put him on the other side.” NB Power restarted its lawsuit on Sept. 1, when it filed a statement of claim looking for $2.2 billion in financial damages, which equates to the price difference between purchasing heavy fuel oil to burn at the Coleson Cove Generation Station and Orimulsion, a cheap water-and-bitumen mixture patented by Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). NB Power has hired Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales to quarterback the lawsuits filed in Fredericton and New York along with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP to serve as their U.S. counsel. Mr. Hay estimated that the corporation has already spent as much as $600,000 on legal bills relating to the Orimulsion lawsuit.The Liberal leader grew increasingly frustrated when Mr. Hay stonewalled his attempt to get a firm answer on NB Power’s budget for Orimulsion-related legal fees. “For the life of me I can’t understand how it could jeopardize the court proceedings in saying how much we are thinking this court challenge may cost,” Mr. Graham said.Throughout the committee session, Mr. Hay assured the Liberal leader that the power corporation was evaluating the risk-reward ratio at each legal “fork in the road.” Mr. Hay said he cannot disclose any details that could tip the utility’s legal hand considering the Venezuelans are keeping a close eye on the proceedings."We are dealing with people with extremely deep pockets. And if you go to a poker game “... and you say, I have my $1,000 here or whatever it is you are playing with, that gives an advantage to the other side,” Mr. Hay said. Mr. Carr also accused Mr. Graham of misleading Saint John residents about the Orimulsion costs during the recent byelection campaign in Saint John Harbour. Mr. Carr said he found it disconcerting that Liberal campaign signs said the Conservative government lost $2.2 billion through the bungled Orimulsion fuel deal but now Mr. Graham admits the money was a “potential loss of savings.” - Daniel McHardie - Canadaeast News Service Source: Telegraph-Journal | page A5 on Nov. 25, 2005
From: “Steve Erickson” To: motomaniac Subject: from Steve Erickson from Masschusetts Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 19:26:32 +0000
Mr. David Amos, we talked about 2 years ago. My cell that we talked on is [Boston area code cellphone # snipped]
Much has happened good for me since then.
Are you in Canada, in Parliment, or are you still in the Boston area?
-Steve Erickson
Does this stuff answer your question Stevey Baby? I read what you said of me within your long winded Blogs. I told you the truth years ago and now I will tell you a little bit more. To me you are just another greedy sneaky Yankee now. But to be fair to you I must admit that we have our share of bull___ing bloggers and crooked politicians in the Maritimes as well One of them is a Frenchie named Charlie Leblanc and another named Bernie Lord. Please allow me to introduce them and some of their cohorts to you. Their emails are wittin and his Blog and yours is below. How dare you bastards imply that I am a one percenter in order to promote yourselves.
This is obvious Bull__ supported by Charlie Leblanc for his old buddy the malevolent Sergreant at Arms Danny Boy Bussieres were talking two years ago. Now that he has lost his trusted staus he files a human rights compalint after he laughed at my false imprisonment in a Yankee jail?
Original article is at http://maritimes.indymedia.org/news/2004/06/7980.php Print comments. IS ELVY ROBICHAID SEEING THE LIGHT???? by Charles LeBlanc Friday, Jun. 25, 2004 at 10:56 AM Fredericton
updates from Charles
I got a few late stories that I want to bring up. They had a protest at the Legislature on Wednesday and I would say about 400 people showed up. I made my own little investigation in the crowd and I soon found out that many people from the Northern Part of the Province knew about my protest. These Acadians read about my protest in L’Acadie Nouvelle! A few weeks earlier, I found out that the English Population from the Miramichi area didn’t know about my fight so this shows me that it’s so important to have the media covering your issues. During the protest, I felt like I was in a police state. There were cops are over the place. I approached three of them and said - My God? We need violence, bricks going through windows, people being shot and tear gas!!! This is the only way that the Government will listen. One cop said - If I have to use my gun? I know exactly where my first bullet is going to go!! Pretty scary…lol…. Speaking of violence? That guy from the Sackville area who went to Toronto with his vehicle full of guns! Very scary Stuff!!! What did I tell you people in the past? Someone is going to crack up one of these days and I know for a fact the area targeted is going to be the Legislature.
There’s always undercovers cops around but only when the House is in session. As God as my witness I hope nothing happens but it’s just a matter of time till someone is push over the edge. I guess a guy name David Amos was shown the door yesterday at the Legislature. This guy is running as an Independent candidate in the riding of Fundy Royal. I met the guy over the net and he has a beef with our political bureaucrats. I admire people fighting for what they believe in but you can’t get carried away. I guess in this case? He wanted to speak from the Gallery and that’s a big faux pas!
After Stevey Boy Harper gets sworn in I will call Washington to see if Spectre got the wiretap tapes and then start forwarding this email everywhere. In an ethical effort to impeach Bush and his lapdog Harper myself. What did Lamrock, Burke, Murphy, McGuinley and you think of the copy of # 139? Scared the shit out of you EH? Whereas you little local liberal lawyers would not help me unseat Premier Lord and stop Stevey Boy Harper in h9s tracks i will through in the same lawsuits with him. It is hard to get good help these days. The word integrity does not fit in the job discription of a lawyer or a Parliamentian. EH? The fact that Emerson just crossed the floor and the Dastardly Dave Dingwall story broke yesterday kinda sends your wicked little party down the tubes EH? From my point of view it looks good on you dudes. Say Hey to Franky Boy McKenna for me will ya? I hope to argue you all very soon in court. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
FEDERAL EXPRESS February 7, 2006 Senator Arlen Specter United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr. Specter:
I have been asked to forward the enclosed tapes to you from a man named, David Amos, a Canadian citizen, in connection with the matters raised in the attached letter. Mr. Amos has represented to me that these are illegal FBI wiretap tapes. I believe Mr. Amos has been in contact with you about this previously.
Very truly yours, Barry A. Bachrach Direct telephone: (508) 926-3403 Direct facsimile: (508) 929-3003
David Amos wrote
To Whom it may concern I know Petey Baby MacKay don't love me so there is no sense in wasting my dime calling him. Hell he has refused to answer my letters or call me back even after Belinda Baby dumped him, so I do not expect him to do the right thing as Minister of Foreign Affairs other than to accept nasty little Franky Boy McKenna's resignation ASAP. Tell me is Franky Boy entitled to severance pay like his fellow Malawyer ritime buddy Dingwall is? Whereas the liberals Wayne Easter and Landslide Annie refused to protect my dumb arse over the years in their capacity as Solicitor General/Minister of Public Safety. I guess I should be fair and allow it Mr. Day's to try to act ethically on my behalf for a day or so, before I sue the Crown. EH? Rest assured that I ain't holding my breath waiting for Mr. Day to call me back. Like many of the rest of you Stockwell Day has known of my troubles ever since Harper was elected as his latest boss in 2004 when he sat in the 37th Parliament In the meantime in answer to Andrew Kyrstal's very dumb question on the radio just now.,methinks I should inform the NHL dudes that are being prosecuted by corrupt Yankees how I can help them.I know Andrew Kystral and all the Rogers dudes never will. What the New Jersey Dudes are up to right now is merely a case of the big bad pot calling a minor little kettle black to me and Andrew Kyrtal knows it too. Just like the Lord Conrad Black versus FitzGerald matter in Chicago everybody is trying to play dumb and it was to funny that Peter C. Newman apologized after I sent his lawyers some of my stuff.. Tell me something honestly if any you can find it in your soul to do so. Do you really think that the Conservatives thought that I didn't notice that Mulroney's right hand man Dereck Burney set up your Cabinet or that Michael Fortier was not a partner in his law firm? Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
As a little reward Frenchie Here is the reason Franky Boy McKenna, Allan Rock, John Manley, and Brian Tobin will not run for leader of the liberal party. Call them and ask them or the FBI to sse if they wish to call me a liar. Better yet call the Yankee Senators Arlen Spevter or Russ Feingold. Nitey night Chucky. The clock clicked past midnight and the blog has not turned into a pumpkin yet. I am impressed with your your Newfound sense of integrity but quit the wise cracks and try to say something about this crap I have posted that really matters. Will ya? A polite argument in public in front of many witnesses would be nice.
May 11th, 2005
Ambassador: H.E. Mr. Allan Rock One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza 885 Second Avenue , 14th Floor New York , NY 10017
Ambassador Franky McKenna Canadian Embassy 501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20001
Assistant Director Louis M. Reigel III Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover Building 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20535-0001
Special Agent David Price FBI Minneapolis Suite 1100 111 Washington Avenue, South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-2176
RE: Rampant Public Corruption in Canada and the USA Hey, Now that Paul Martin has finally set the date for his confidence vote, methinks its time to pack my bags and head for home. I must raise some serious political hell in the Maritimes before the Commonwealth of Massachusetts does its worst to bankrupt my wife and put my kids on the street before I can expose the rampant public corruption. This is also a very good day to prove within the USA that we are well aware of each other and of my concerns and allegations in order to stress test the integrity of the US Mail. It and the Canada Post have failed me big time in recent years particularly just before the Yankees falsely imprisoned me last year for the benefit of George W. Bush, John Kerry and Paul Martin to name a few. I have no doubt whatsoever each of you dudes know more about me than I do about you. However that does not mean that I have not studied each of you a lot more than the ordinary layman. Just so we are clear, I have no respect for any of you. I know that all of you are as crooked as Chief Mearn, his cops and the lawyers who are coming into our home tomorrow without a warrant. This mail should prove your malice and willingness to support crime and public corruption. Pursuant to my many emails, phone calls and faxes etc., you will find enclosed as promised exactly the same material I served upon the Solicitor Generals Teddy Olson and landslide Annie McLellan last year before I ran for Parliament last year. The CD of the copy of wiretap tape # 139 is served upon you as officers of the court and FBI Agents in order that it may be properly investigated. Franky got this stuff and more last year. The FBI got even more the year before. Perhaps they should go find the original tapes that the Suffolk County District Attorney and Special Agent in Charge Ken Kaiser have been playing dumb about for far too long. This material was good enough to impeach George W. Bush last year and cause many people to quit or lose their jobs. It is every bit as valuable today and you all know it. Ask the many people whose names can be found within these documents or Franky Boy or Claude Richer, Allan Rock’s lawyer buddy in the RCMP about this stuff before you call me a liar. As you all know I am out of jail on bail pending my upcoming criminal trial in front of a jury of my peers. I have the right to remain silent in the USA. I will employ different rights in Canada and say a lot. What I choose to say while stumping for a seat in Parliament in Canada is of my concern not yours. If you dudes do your jobs here and I act ethically and legally up home with luck the world will be far better off in short order. I have already checked the rules with the people working for Elections Canada. We agree it is perfectly legal for an innocent man to run for Parliament while being prosecuted with false charges in the wrong jurisdiction and venue in the USA. Everybody knows I can secure my personal freedom quicker in a political forum in Canada rather than argue crooked judges in the USA. They have already imprisoned me on bull**** charges without even reading me my rights or telling me why I was in jail. The crooks are not going to have a sudden fit of ethical behavior now without it becoming a matter of political will. We all know it is high time for a change, the sooner the better for the Maritimes as well as the rest of the world. What better politician to argue with than a right wing lawyer named Rob Moore? As you all no doubt know I have been talking to many people within the UN and have sent many much of my stuff. You all must have laughed as hard as I did when the Cubans were afraid to talk about my stuff. I must agree with George Bush about one thing. The UN is certainly in need of an overhaul. Yet we all know that nasty dudes like Maurice Strong’s buddy, Paul A. Volcker, the Former North American Chairman of the Trilateral Commission and Karl Rove’s puppet, John Bolton are just going to make matters worse. The same holds true with the turncoat Robert C. Pozen. He now offers advice to Bush on how to fix Social Security simply because I sent him running for cover with my Putnam Investment concerns and the malevolent media control of Global Corporations. Feel free to argue me or act ethically. You choose. I don’t care. Franky Boy knows he is way past too late. I am just rubbing his nose it before I talk a lot about him and his failure to uphold the public trust in our old stomping grounds up home. I can’t help but wonder how he explained his “Harper is a lapdog for Bush” dogma to Karl Rove and his nasty cohorts. I suspect it was an allowed comment from an insider of the Carlyle Group. Don’t you? We all know Stephen Harper would never fit in that group. He is as dumb as a post. All of his successes playing at politicking have just been a matter of luck and playing on the PC and Liberal scandals. Harper is kinda scary to me. He has a truly awful agenda in store for all Canadians like evil old T. Alex Hickman and Johnny Crosbie did for our Newfys. Sometimes less is more. So in conclusion I will just quote former Inspector General of the DHS Clark Kent Irwin and simply say it would have benefited all if he had taken his own advice way back in November of 2003 when he had an important job. POGO: “Any advice for your fellow public servants?” Irwin: “Well, just do your job and let the political chips fall where they may. Unless you’re willing to do that, it seems to me you shouldn’t take the job in the first place.” What say you?
Cya’ll in Court:) David R. Amos 153 Alvin Ave. Milton MA. 02186
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I am impressed with Chucky's newfound sense of ethics the blog still stands this morning. If anyone would like to view the material and listen to a copy of a wiretap tape that Chucky and his buddy Vaughn are so afraid of all they have to do is call me and meet me in public somewhere before I leave Fredericton. I am sitting in town right now and trying to write my first complaint to file in Federal Court ASAP. Here is my cell number again 506 434 1379 Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
Oh ye critics with no names why not pick up the phone tomorrow and call your Ombudsman and Chucky's buddy Bernie Richard mention my name and ask him whether or not he received this email on August 11th, 2004 at 3.11 pm two weeks before he met my family in his office. Then if you grow up and get a name and an emaiul address watch me prove to you I am no friend of Charles Leblanc
Hey Bernard Thanks for your response though. I didn't believe you on the phone the instant that you tried to make an issue about not receiving the email to Wayne Steeves. I figured that you were covering for Brad Green because that would mean that you knew the CISNB was involved. I laughed when you repeated it in the email. Do you think me dumb?The Fredericton PD guard the legislature correct? Ask Sgt. Kelly or Chief Carlisle if they had jurisdiction over me when they threw me out. The Crown always has jurisdiction over a Canadian citizen particularly when he is on native soil. I figured out it was Dan that threw mw out. He should have taken the stuff in the yard just as soon as he affirmed that he and the cops had jurisdiction over me as he ordered me away from the legislative building. They did watch me go into 710 Queen St to serve TJ Burke and come out without the stuff. They know I did it. Over Two hundred people watched me serve Leroy.Armstrong once he stuck his nose in my affairs. Anne McLellan and Brad Green both suggested that I give this stuff to cops that claim jurisdiction. Go argue Bruce Noble. .I don't need any luck Uncle Franky has been dead for two months even though no one has notified my wife I know it. Watch me turn the worm on the Secret Service, the FBI and the RCMP There is no way you could have known about Connie Fogal without getting Wayne Steeves' email as well. He should have sent the CISNB out to do their job by now. Obviously that is not the case. Maybe Elizabeth Weir will have more luck making you understand. As for me I simply don't trust you. I will be calling you to court. We can argue about integrity and jurisdiction there. In the mean time perhaps you should go find Leroy Armstrong or T J Burke or Brad Green or Premier Lord or Bruce Noble and ask to see the documents and the copy of the wiretape tape I sent them before I compel you to argue about them with me. There is another fella running around Fredericton with the same stuff. His name is Vaughn Barnett. If the politicians won't talk to you, maybe he will. his number is 457-4559 But he is likely out in the front yard protesting something. I don't trust him either because he and Charles Leblanc are buddies and I know he is a liar.
I still can't understand what this guy is trying to say. His posts/letters or whatever are WAYYYYYY too long! I still have no idea what his beef is or who it's with.
I sent the email I promised I would to Chucky and many of his buddies. I will forward it on to anyone else. All you have to do is ask. Again my email address motomaniac_02186 (at) yahoo.com
My beef is what all politicians talk about but do nothing about because they are the ones who practice it. In a nutshell it is called Public Corruption Get it? If not so be it. I have said enough for now. Dave
All I know is that David and Chucky make great friends. They are heavenly made couple. They think alike and behave alike. Only difference is that David rights a little better English when Chucky sucks.
Charlie you've been leaving comments since someone above asked you what papers you were supposed to deliver to brad green for this guy? and #2 why didn't you complete the task?
> HELL ANGELS FROM MONTREAL LOOKING FOR CHARLES > LEBLANC???? > by Charles LeBlanc Saturday, Jun. 12, 2004 at 11:26 > AM > oldmaison@yahoo.com Fredericton > Thursday morning, I showed up at the Legislature to > use the computer at the Library. > I was told by security that two rough looking > individuals walked through the doors and asked for a > Charles Leblanc? > They described the guys as rough looking and one of > them had a long gray beard with a leather jacket! > At first, I believe it was the Hell Angels coming > down from Montreal for a hit on Charles. > Hours later, I seen my bigot buddy Matthew Glenn and > he was in front of the Legislature with his > blowhorn. > For you people who don’t know the bigot? He’s the > one who started the Anglo Society. I seen him > preaching to three young kids and of course I butt > in and said - Hey Bigot??? Why don’t you bigot go > home? > Minutes later, we were approached by two guys and > they asked politely –Where can we locate a Charles > LeBlanc??? > In a matter of seconds, the bigot quickly pointed at > me. > I said to myself - Ohhh?? Thanks a lot Bigot!!! > At the end? It was a guy named David Amos and I > guess that he’s running at an independent in the > riding of Fundy Royal. The guy have been living in > the area of Boston and he's been following my > updates on the internet. I'm telling you that the > information highway is a great way to spread the > message to the rest of the world! > We talked for around 30 minutes and it was nice to > see the bigot, me and David Amos together debating > our own little concern issue. We all have our own > issues and it’s too bad that we cannot unite and > fight but that’s the way Canadians do things. > They remind silent until the Government really > pissed them all and go out and vote the party in > power out of office
From: charles leblanc Subject: Re: This is David Amos To: moto maniac
I don't know what you're talking about but I gace your info to Vaughn...Maybe he can explain to me what your papers are all about...lol
--- moto maniac wrote:
> Hey Charles > I just found out a simple truth about you. You > are a liar. Not only did you not give my stuff to > Brad Green as you promised. You did not give it to > the man from Minto that you enjoy calling a bigot. I > just had a little talk with him and he affrimed what > I had suspected about you and denied receiving the > documents etc. from you as you claimed. > Perhaps you should get honest and give the > stuff to Vaughn Barnett. (I just called him 506 > 457-4559 and left him a message to assure him that I > am sincere and this is not spam I have not been to > Fredericton lately but I plan to come soon if you > don't give him the documents and CD I will) I am > certain he will understand them and know what to do > with them. Rest assured that I will tell him you > have them. (In fact I just did didn't I) You can > explain your own actions to your friends. I > understand you well enough already. > I always suspected that you were all about > Charles LeBlanc and in the self promotion game. But > I thought you may at least be ethical. Turns out you > are just a liar and a chickenshit like all the rest. > By the way I did figure out who threw me out of the > legislature it was a french fella by the name of > Dan. I have no idea why he would claim that his name > was Jean Claude but it does explain to me why he did > not show me his ID. I ain't no Hells Angel as you > and the fellas in the legislature like to claim that > I am. However I am a plenty pissed off boy from > Dorchester who just had another French asshole show > me his ass. Ask me why I am not surprised? Don't you > think I asked around about you? Never forget you > were raised just up the road from me. I told you > that out of the gate when I first called you from > Boston. Remember? That should have been a little > clue to you. You should have done the same before > slandering me and adding to the offense by proving > to me that you are a liar. I > gave you the benefit of my doubt but you proved for > me once more first impressions are seldom wrong. I > have now thrown you in the same boat with your > frienf the Sergeant at Arms(Even that has acquired a > french spelling for an English Queen) I don't hate > french folks but I do find french bullshit very > contemptable. I have many Cajun friends that share > the same opinion about french Canadians. In fact I > was the first Canadian that a lot of them ever met > that they actually saw eye to eye with. We quickly > put the english/french stuff in the proper corner > and went on with our pursuit of happiness We just > laughed at your snotty attitudes about culture. > everybody knows it ain't about that at all. It is > about money and power as usual. Wave all the flags > you want, you can't fool me. I am too stupid. What > you and all my other fellow maritmers seem to be > overlooking is that while we can't see the forest > for the trees because of our petty squabbles, the > evil Global dudes have been raping our > forest primeval. They playing us like a fiddle > while you dance their jig out of your own self > interest. Do you want a job in the media or do you > wish to be like Michael Moore and become famous > byway of notoriety? Do you really think anyone in > the media owned by the rich and powerful takes you > seriously? Can anyone take you seriously once they > find you to be a liar? At least I do what I say and > say what I mean. What say you now Chucky Baby? > Better yet wait until I turn up and say it to me in > front of your friends. Premier Lord know I love to > argue with Frenchmen we can talk about it on his > front lawn. You buddy Dan and the CISNB can listen > in. > The following are your words about me. I find > that you are so full of yourself it is ridculous > particularly in light of the fact that I consider > you to be full of shit. Watch how easily I prove > that fact about you the next time I am in > Fredericton. Which maybe sooner that you think. Rest > arrured I will be telling your friends what I think > of you. Feel free to argue with me. It should prove > interesting to see who they believe. > David R. > Amos > 506 > 434-1379
Vaughn did you get my material as Leblanc claims? You are the third guy he says he gave it to. If not I know I will be the last. I have had enough of him and his funny ways at my expense. He whined and complained that he had no computer so I gave him one. But he failed to even say Thanks. Now the liar wants people to buy him a Bull Horn so he can bother more people with his Bullshit. Well Fredericton has already met a real legal and social activist and i did it all without a whisper or any press coverage. Soon Ottawa will receive the same stuff and much much more before I return to the USA to argue the bastards pulling the strings up here in our old houses. The folks working there seem to care more what language the liars are speaking in rather than what they are actually saying. Charles LeBlanc spoke with a forked tongue when he claimed his Scottish heritage. He made my blood boil and my ancestors bones rattle when he went on and on about his roots. First the frenchy wants his flag on the government houses then he wants to wave it wearing our kilts? I am of the Keith Clan and founded my own. My ancestors were fine and noble warriors. Read their motto on the beer bottle Chucky and tell me if you believe it or not. Rest assured I do. Neither my Septs nor I would accept such a man as Charles Leblanc as a trusted friend.
Yes, Charles gave me the material - although I must admit that I was not able to make much sense of it. Because of that, and because it appears to be out of my area of expertise, I doubt that I can help you very much. Also, unfortunately, your clash with Charles, and your low opinion of him (which I feel is unwarranted) has created a conflict of interests, as Charles is a friend of mine and a fellow activist. Since I doubt I can assist you much anyway, perhaps that doesn't matter. In any event, good luck with your cause.
Lets get this straight Chucky so there is no misunderstanding. You only allowed my words to stand this time around because other people read them and asked you to? Hmmm some ethics EH?
As for guts not only is my belly bigger than you my balls are as big as basketballs compared to yours. I ain't afraid of Count Peter Hans Klovenbach so why would I be afraid of you? You and your wannbe lawyer friend know full well I have been trying to impeach George W. Bush byway of the courts since 2002. Long before that nonsense in Iraq began. You hate me because if you had even glanced at the papers you just confessed you read then you know I sued Cardinal Law and caused him to quit his job on Dec 13th, 2002. It had nothing to do with child abuse like the media claims. It was merely filthy lucre that is all. Well my wife's cousin the exbanker turned priest Robert T. Kickham is still around around and cooking the books for the brand new Cardinal in Beantown. You know the dude in named O'Malley.
Furthmore Chucky you offer no argument to anything I state other than lie about not promising to serve Brad Green or falsely claiming that the computer I gave you was no good? The best you can is make jokes or critize my choice of words whilst I point out your serious lack of integrity?
In my law books it is not illegal to have poor manners or use the words I have employed thus far(as of yet anyway) I believe it falls under something that can be found in the Charter
However to slander someone and tell ouright lies about them for one's own gain is more than offensive. I have been falsely imprisoned because of the perjury of people like you who choose to support public corruption for their own gain. Methinks I should seek relief in court in fredericton particularly when I can prove it. Furthermore you know you have told several lies within the very blog.
I will wager if I posted something that you can never refute this blog will evporate immediately. Perhaps I should seal its fate and let your friends wonder why you erased me so quickly after I busted you in front of everybody. Never fear though I saved this blog in its entirety already. However you really should check you email and press print on the tif file that I just sent you and yoy hard copy of the proof that I keep wonderful records. Some of your buddies and adversaries may be reading it already. At the end of the day you may realize that I just may turn out to be the honest man that you ever met.
Don't you think you should hire a lawyer too? That last email was hell in a hand basket wasn't it? Why not call Cleveland Allaby (your know Tanker's lawyer) he hates both Bernie Lord and me but he won't demand any sort of apology from me. Hell he won't even whisper my name. Just maybe Cleveland Allaby will help Vaughn and you to understand my material and then ask you two dudes why you didn't call the RCMP years ago. Yea I know I am pipe dreaming. Honest cops and lawyers don't exist. That is pure Hollywood all the way and a long long way from the Maritimes EH? Ask my Newfy buddy Byron Prior how bad things really are around here. I Double Dog Dare Ya too Chucky. Que Sera Sera and Cya'll in Court David Raymond Amos
Chucky giving advice to David Amos to not burn bridges? That is funny. Chucky is good at burning bridges himself. He has no bridge left to burn. How can give advice to others to not do the same.
Subject: Fwd: Sue me Eddy Baby I double Dog Dare Ya I telling Lord Black on you
Everybody loves a mystery. A lot of folks were no doubt wondering why the big talking old fart named Petey Newman apologized to Lord Conrad Black not long after he and Mikey Levine laughed off his lawsuit at the big party in Toronto. Didn't it seem strange to anyone that the Tory's law firm wrote the crooked old Lord a fat cheque as well? It seems that the Torys, a dude named Mr. Moate, Levine, Greenspan, Newman and I may be the only ones to know the true reason why and I am the only one who will tell the tale. Here is your clue see if you can figure it out. I know of two Maritimers who will never have a hope in hell of figuring it out because they do not have two clues between them and if the did they would not know what to do with them. One dude everybody calls Tanker and the other I call Frenchie. They know who they are do you Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 06:36:11 -0800 (PST) From: David Amos To: Eddy Greenspan Subject: Sue me Eddy Baby I double Dog Dare Ya I telling Lord Black on you
Say hey to your buddies the old fart Peter C. Newman and and the corrupt Yankee FitzGerald for me will ya?
"Edward L. Greenspan, Q.C." wrote:
Subject: RE: Since Susan Prosnitz and her boss Fynn would not answer Hard Copy Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 08:10:13 -0500 From: "Edward L. Greenspan, Q.C." To: "David Amos"
Please delete my name from your emails
Greenspan, White 144 King Street East Toronto, Ontario M5C 1G8 Tel: 416-366-3961 Fax: 416-366-7994
Bingo You Mr. Cleveland Allaby win the cake baked by Bernie Lord.
Cya'll in Court . Thanks for finally responding to me. Your timing is perfect. One hour before or so before the 39th Parliament begins and just in time before I polish off my first complaint to file in Federal court in Fredericton. Was it done so quickly after I blogged my letter to you in Chucky LeBlanc's web page? Did the gossip about my blogging in his website reach you first thing this morning? In my book you are as dumb as the Frenchie is. Wise or dumb I will call you as a witness to testify in Federal Court before I get around to suing you. Perhaps your lawyer and I should talk now. Hostile or not you will make an important witness not only on because of your lawsuits concernining Native Aboriginal matters (Remember Barry Bachrach represents me in the USA right now) but more importantly because Bernie Lord paid you a lot of money years ago to study the Justice Dept. (Wasn't it 112,000 grand or so?) Obviously Cleveland you are no wiser than Eddy Greenspan. Clearly you think your status as a well known lawyer allows you not only to ignore and not uphold the law but break it if you wish. Should you have contacted the RCMP as soon as you listened the the CD I provided you with. Guess what I told them you got it already. My next calls are to the General Counsel of the SIRC and the old lawyer who represent the following folks. He has played dumb with me for way past to long.
THE CANADIAN CIVIL LIBERTIES ASSOCIATION A. ALAN BOROVOY, GENERAL COUNSEL Suite 200, 394 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 1X4 phone: 416-363-0321 fax: 416-861-1291
Cleveland did you really think your email will scare me off? Look how fast I bounced it back and forwarded it to many others. When a man has been diligently attempting to impeach George W. Bush for over three years despite the attacks from crooked Feds etc nothing scares him anymore. A threat of litigation coming from the email box of a lawyer into mine is like manna from heaven to me. Didn't I slam Eddy Greenspan the same way? Man you are dumb if you though that I would not do the same thing with you. You just proved for me that every body else got my email and hard copy too. you asgin the same question I asked you on February 23rd. Whois your god damned lawyer maybe I know him already. If not tell him he has a fool for a client. Will ya?
Tell me honestly, Cleveland if you can find it in your your soul to do so. Why Didn't you sue Bernie Lord as you threatened to do particularly after you and I talked the day before I gave my material to your buddy Tom Young and the New Brunswick Securities Commission? I heard of no apology from him and I laughed when I saw Tanker being trundled down to the Speakers chair arm in arm with two crooks. I figured another backroom deal went down and Tanker needed a smarter lawyer because I had heard nothing from you and I made certain that you knew the score with Hard Copy of my material before that shit went down. Something definitely smells rotten in New Brunswick EH? Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
The question still remains who is the April Fool and will Chucky evict me for Blogging?
chucky leblanc wrote:
You can add this note to all the millions of other notes but I feel that I have to send ya this note.
We allowed you to have your own little blog. I believe it's a good way for you to spread your message.
I'm still trying to figure out exactly what the message is???...lol
Anyway, there's no need to condenm the people who are activists like Vaugh.
I believe it attracts new visitors that search the names you mention.
But once that blog is delete? It's too fini.
I too had problems at the Legislature and it's in front of the Human Rights Commission.
It takes time.....
All I'm asking is that you try to be nice and don't condenm people like Vaugh who an activist also.
What, specifically, are all these people being sued for? You rant and rave and nobody can make heads or tails out of what you are talking about.
We know you ran for office. We know that you try to impeach Bush (and anybody who does that certainly gets good marks from me!) We know that for some reason they held you in jail? Is that correct?
I'm assuming its under the new terrorism laws, since you say they wouldn't let you see evidence. That also is not surprising the way the US is functioning.
But what are all the lawsuits about? There is something about wiretap evidence that for some reason you are sending to canadian politicians and lawyers..why is that?
What exactly are all these law firms doing? If they are crooked, then specifically what evidence do you have? That lawyers are crooks also doesn't surprise most people, I"m mostly surprised we continue to elect so many of them.
But if you could explain point by point what the grievances are against these people, then people may understand. Perhaps you don't care and just want to let off steam, that's fine too, that's what blogs are for. However, many people would like to know what you are suing these people for?
Good day to ye with no name. thanks for the question. Methinks by your questions you must be Vaughn.I stated the reason for my first lawsuit clearly live on CTV news to that Murphy character at suppertime just before I was allowed to debate Andy Scot in Oromocto. My first lawsuit will be to seek relief for the offense against my rights under the Charter because I was falsely imprisoned without being charged, held without bail and it was all done without even being read my rights. Then I was denied my right to a trial after met the Canadian Consulate in jailand came screaming out. I had tried to remove the matter to the proper jurisdiction and venue in order to prove the malicious prosecution to no avail. the bastarsds in the USA will never give a jury of my peers and Federal Court in Canada does not employ a jury. Thus I must make my issues well known locally before I file so that the Judges will not dismiss my complaints so easily as they have done in the past. Give me a call if you are not Vaughn and I will meet you show you the evidence. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos P.S. My next posting is quite a rant. I explain things in greater detail to say the least but my manners are slipping fast. It will be the maximum stress test of Chucky's newfound sense of ethics.
So you are suing the canadian government for being held in jail in the US? Is that right, or were you held in Canada? How does that even work?
Why go on a lengthy rant to 'test' Charles? Take a break if your manners are slipping. Having your messages deleted on the last place your story can be told hardly seems helpful.
"Then I was denied my right to a trial after met the Canadian Consulate in jailand came screaming out"
That makes no sense whatsoever. People don't need long rants, they need clarity. You are suing the canadian government because they refused to help you while in US custody, is that correct?
Wouldn't it be funny if you are not Vaughn but actually Clevelans Allaby or Bras Green or Jeff Mockler or beter yet David Lutz or Vaughn's buddy Brucy Baby Noble. that can't be though because Vaughn must be Chucky's only legal minded friend
You know what? I am am gonna take you advice and take a break from Chucky's little sideshow and go downtown to see what condition my condition is in Fredericton. I will be the ugly guy grinning and smoking a lot but not saying a damned think. From now on i want everything i say recorded. One must do such things when one sues the Crown. EH Vaughn?
Well, that makes some sense anyway. So how are these New Brunswick lawyers involved? Are you saying that none of them will represent you or what? You are sending them this wiretap evidence for what reason? If it's federal court why are you even in New Brunswick, all the lawyers in this province are idiots and irving lackeys. Why not go to Toronto where there are at least some civil liberties lawyers.
The trouble is, I don't know of any legal grounds that 'forces' the canadian government to intervene in a foreign country's legal system. If somebody plants coke on you in columbia and you get caught, then plead with canada to help you out, you'll be out of luck.
Under the charter canadians have fewer rights than americans. Our 'terror laws' are the mirror image of the US's, but never even had moranda rights or anything ike that. In Canada, you are simply f&&&&& if you cross the state, as any native, environmentalist, protestor, or civil rights attorney will tell you.
I don't know of a single case where somebody successfully sued, even David Milgaard was given a settlement since it was dragging out so long. Natives have tried suing for years.
However, it's easy to talk from the outside. But if Ernst Zundel couldn't sue for being held for almost a decade with no charges against him in Canada, I don't see how far a lawsuit against Canada for not intervening in a foreign country will go.
Civil rights? Where do you think you ar?? Lok at th e blog. A woman can't panhandel to make life a little bettre. Boarding house residents can't do anything. This was a joke, but if that owner wanted to, he could toss Charles for just that reason. Hell, owners could show up at their apartments and tell them they want a blowjob, any body who said no would be told to get out. Welcome to New Brunswick.
I am back in more ways than one. It is half past quitting time and all the corrupt politicians are out getting drunk or laid or both. Tis time for bloggers to come out and play maybe with luck what the smiling bastards read in the morning will give a few of them a stroke and Lord can call some more snap by elections EH? "Welcome to New Brunswick?" Jeez I was born and raised here i have lived here for over forty years of my life. I am older than Chucky and lived just down the road from where he was brought up in Dorchester NB. I went to High School and UNB in Fredericton when most of the snots that are screwing us did. Why do you think I am so pissed off? You don't think I know the score. If someone claims that I am a Yankee again I think I may hunt them down. If because a man lives somewhere else for awhile makes him a man of that place then how come a Newfy is always a Newfy everywhere he goes. Here is a God's moment for Chucky: Wht did God tell the Newfys? Play dumb til I get back Will ya? that joke seems to hold true here to. since I left the room nothing further was said. How come. cat got you tongue chucky or could it be the emails I sent ya? Love and Kisses Dave
Nobody called you a yankee, but starting threatening people is sure to get you deleted, as well as guaranteeing no court in the country will give you the time of day except to prosecute. As was said, there is virtually zero chance of suing the government for your claim. At least Charles is being constructive and taking it to the human rights people and doing his part to get more rights for new brunswickers. But good luck getting to court.
I see that you are watching Vaughn. Spoken just like a lawyer you wish to be. "Hunt you down" is an expression. But it brought you out of the woods didn't it. Perhaps you should read your next email real slow. Before I go I must ask you are you trying to intimadate me by making false allegations against me? Love and Kisses Dave (hows that for nice Chucky?)
"As was said, there is virtually zero chance of suing the government for your claim." Hmm maybe I will ask Vaughn under oath in court someday why he has formed that opinion of my pending lawsuit. Clearly he knows more of my matters than what I or Chucky have given him. I am still human don't you know. Fredericton does not have the only courts in this old World. I except them crooked judges here to try hard to dismiss my matters. Why to you think I am raising hell first. If anyone should understand what I am up to it is an actvist. Love and Kisses Dave
You certainly ain't Bruce Noble because he represents the Fredericton PD if you choose to send them to hassle me. He already know I have a few bones to pick with him in court. I would welcome more false charges. Here is the obvious question. Are you Chucky's buddy Vaughn or are you not? If not who are you? Love and Kisses Dave
I have noticed that Chucky hit counter has picked up a little speed. His count is starting to appraoch Byron Prior's website. Here it is if anybody cares. I know I do. Byron is human too and he has been far more offended than Chucky ever was.
http://maxpages.com/sexualabuse
I was bored waiting and check to see if it clicked over a big milestone for him.
80 grand was how many viewers he had when the MP Billy Matthews intmadted him into taking it down.
Chucky is appraoching that number for the first time. this is Byron second kick at the can of worms of injustice.
Tick tick tick Methinks when the count get to 100 I will evict myself before I get the bum's rush. It is getting kinda boring here anyway. I wil just safe the posts and go about my evening knowing nobody will miss me here. Hell I was even being kinda sorta nice:) Love and Kisses Dave
Your silence is deafening Vaughn i must be coorect at you or are you to busy trying to revive Chucky with mouth to mouth. Did I give you two too much information in the last email and it overloaded you little minds? What gives Chuckys other blogs barely have any comments at all he can't be that busy. I will leave the comment after 99 for Chucky to fill in or delete. He always likes to have the last word. EH? I will post this look for a comment and then be gone to leave you to wonder when and where we will cross paths again. Love and Kisses Dave
Now I don't even make sense to myself. I will consider myself evicted and save the blog in its entirety to argue about later. Cya'll in court or in Hell. C'est la meme chose n'est pas? Bon nuit ma petite chou chous. (Aren't I nice)
Veritias Vincit (check the Keiths beer bottle) David Raymond Amos
I don't know who Vaughn is, I was interested in the story because I couldn't decide whether you were crazy or just very angry. I still don't know.
I know there are constructive uses for anger, Charles has accomplished quite a bit with his. I'd hate to see ANYBODY spend all that time and energy in a fruitless cause such as trying to sue the government. The mention of being an 'activist' was heartening. Charles has been an activist and he and Tim Smith have almost single handedly got the rights of tenants on the map, and soon an injustice there 'may' be rectified, one that is a hundred years overdue.
Yet he and Tim accomplished it in less than two months, albeit with the help of a byelection.
Being imprisoned in the states is no crime in my book, their entire federal system is an illegal entity. Manlin Chee has been a public defender for over twenty years, won many awards, and now sits in jail because she sat on a panel that argued against the patriot act. While Canada isn't MUCH better, it is SOME better.
But like I said, the courts will give no recourse, as the courts have clearly stated that Canada's own terrorist act does not infringe on civil liberties. Anybody who thinks highly of civil liberties in Canada just needs to remember Oka, or Quebec, where thousands of french were rounded up without charge just so Trudeau could pretend to be macho.
There are lots of organizations that are attacking these things, and personally I think its a shame that those who have virtually identical claims against the government can't seem to get along. If there were a dozen Charles Leblanc's in the province we could literally turn the province upside down. YOu seem to have the passion, but maybe a little too much, as often you are incomprehensible. That's unfortunate because those who are victims of the aggression of the state are those whose stories most deserve to be heard.
Just a recommendation, but when you mentioned all those lawyers then you definitely got my interest. These guys work in a shroud of secrecy and somebody with the guts to air their dirty laundry would definitely accomplish more good with political activism than with lawsuits. Courts were designed to put undesirables in jail, not mete out justice. Hell, New Brunswick doesn't even allow class action lawsuits!
I don't always agree with Charles, and often his views and how he states them make me cringe, but I'm glad that he does what he does, and NB is a province that NEEDS more 'activism'. I'd just suggest doing it in a way that's guaranteed to get the most results. But that's just my opinion-not Vaughns.
What planet in cyber space are you from oh yet with noname who claims not to be Vaughn? The first thing you should do when you touch down on mother earth is get a name. Then learn to read BEFORE you write. I ain't no god damned activist. GET IT? However I am a very fierce political animal. GET IT? I am just a very pissed off Maritimer with way bigger balls than you.
Some activist you are with only half a mind to say something like this to me. Go to jail sometime in Yankee Doodleland and then come back home and tell me that crap again. "Being imprisoned in the states is no crime in my book,"
After you figure out the nonsense that you just wrote in support of a liar. Why not get an email account and a telephone too and learn how to use them BEFORE you attack a man who understands more about what you are yapping about than you could ever dream. I have no doubt that you are clever and you may be well on your way to being just another lawyer but you cannot learn to be ethical in any law school. You must be born with the genes. It seems that you and Chucky are a couple bricks shy of that load.
On the other hand in reading some of your words about what Chucky has done I think you may be the political science student at the homeless shelter that the lady that was on Tom Young's show spoke of when I called her afterwards. Either way I don't care. i don't want to know you. Ask you buddy Chucky sometime to share his emails from me with you if you are truly are not his buddy Vaughn. Better yet go on a mission with your mouse and go through Chuckys many blogs and figure out who he is for yourself. Then ask Vaughn if you can view the hard copy of the material he admited having BEFORE I was falsely imprisoned in 2004. Activists have a lot to learn about listening to folks before there is trouble. It seems they allow things to happen just so they can protest about it later. I was challenging the FBI etc and arguing crooked US Attorneys about other matters in Federal Court in Boston months before that nonsense in Iraq began. whereas you seem to have a love of lucre Vaughn should tell ya that in two matters I was awarded judgements by default for 32 million bucks and I laughed and told them to shove it up their arse because the judgement came from the wrong court. It is all about jurisdiction venue and justice. I cannot demand integrity of others without proving my own first. When the crooked lawyers filed motions to remove the defaults and file their answers late I did not oppose them. It so shocked the hell out of the Yankee bastards they were not long sending the Secret Service to try to take a man away who would rather argue the awful truth than take a pay off. In my book false imprisonment is definite illegal and when I look at your writing and Chuckys I cannot forget what I was taught. There are NO degrees of honesty either you are or your are NOT. Go kiss Chucky good night. Will ya? I have had enough of both of you oh ye who may be Vaughn. I so not feel sorry that I do not believe you.(Damned for a little Damned for at lot) Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
One last ting before I sign off that I forgot to say. Yankee lawyers swear an oath before the Bar before they are allowed to practice law for a fee. Part of it goes something like this. "I will not delay or deny any man for lucre or malice" the politicians and lawyers I am arguing ignore their oath for lucre which far easier to understand than the malice you and Chucky wish against me. i tried to help Chucky and even gave him a computer because he whined that he did not have one. The only thing I asked in return was for him to go to Brad Green's office and give him a pile of documents and one CD in an unsealed envelope so that every one could see that there was nothing harmful inside.The liar claimed many things and slammed me six ways to Sunday while blocking my protests. I was getting even on April fools and draging him into a place where most lawyer fear to go. An ethical argument in public view. Like Tom Young on the radio he keep threatening to press the delete button when things were not going his way. Charles Leblanc is all about Charles LeBlanc no less no more. Veritas Vincit
“I have to remind MLA Kenny that it was the former Liberal that cut the hourly pay for home support care workers by $2.” Tony Huntjens in a letter to editor in the Gleaner.
When will these idiots stop living in 90s and realize that 21st century is upon us. What kind of drug he is on?
John Hamm a man of great integrity resigned as a Premier of Nova Scotia. We have unscrupulous Bernard Lord who is still Premier. There is something wrong with us NBers to tolerate this man as our Premier
Here is the real reason Hamm quit it is at the very bottom of this particular blog. This email is also why the dudes in Fredericton are so nervous these days. Simply put I'm back. I can only wonder how long this Blog will remain before Chucky Leblanc deletes it in order to cover up the public corruption he secretly supports.
I had to respond to this. Brian Gaudet should have read my last email before bouncing it back to me with his insults. I was already gone. At least this Frenchman, sounds more like a proper Maritimer. Yet if he was going to spout off to me he should have been man enough to say it front of the rest of you too. Let us all see if he has truly Billy Gates blocking me after trying to pick a fight with me. Yahoo will tell the tale on that. That said, I do admire that he defends his wife's name and is willing to fight about it even if he does not understand the issues. That is honourable but dumb. I was confused that the email address said two mech so I suspect that he may be a mechanic just like me and not any sort of lawyer or newsman either. I like that as well. It seems he has been raised on the four F's just like me. Only thing is I ain't hiding behind an electronic mask like he said. If he had bothered to read I had even inserted my phone number. I will be coming to Sackville very soon but by then your protests will likely be over and I would be met with the indifference that I was faced with last year. So I will bother you all no more even though I will be forwarding and blogging this email in many other places. It is the same methods that the locked out people employed to bring CBC to the table. they have no right to put down my actions against them. I do not wish to speak to the CBC or the employees about a lawsuit I am filing against the Crown because of their actions against me. That would be kinda dumb even for a Maritimer don't you think? I would rather have spoken to pissed off people CBC had locked out of work. It made far more sense to me. I have many friends in the Sackville area. Perhaps Frenchy should ask around about me to some mechanics he may know to see if most folks who know me well think me to be a liar. He should not rely on CBC to find out the truth about me. To offset any confrontations from people he did not know, Frenchy should have told his wife not to use his email address. If he did not want to be bothered by people she and her other CBC buddies had ignored last year during the last federal election he should have told me out of the gate that he was not his wife. She could have gotten her own hotmail account like my eleven year old in Amherst just did. Instead she used her husband's email to tell the world on the internet that she was actively protesting being out of work? She was soliticiting our support for her plight but in the next electronic breath her husband proves that they care about nobody else? CBC and all of its reporters are the bullshitters in this matter not me. They are self centered greedy bastards also. CBC does have a mandate to give all people running for a seat in Parliament equal time not just the people the reporters want to win. That is the law and their mandate as a Crown Corp. In case you are reading this Brian Gaudet talk tough all you wish. I don't scare easy because I am too dumb to know fear. Ask the Secret Service who tried to take me away to Cuba over two years ago or the jailers who threw me in the hole last year because I was pretty pissed off if I am a chickenshit or not. Because I display no fear people label me as crazy in order to make themselves feel better about their own cowardice. I have walked the walk for far too long to be frightened by anyone now. I live each day as my last. Only integrity surprises me now. It is a rare thing to find combined with age and power. If you don't believe me or think I am harrassing you in any way why not call the RCMP or sue me French?. Bring along this email to prove how I have offended you. I will love to argue the Crown about it in court. I will bring along what I served upon the CBC in Saint John while I was running for Parliament last year. It should make for an interesting argument that CBC will not report. Their lawyers have not answered me yet but many others have and know tha CBC got my material too. It appears that i must sue to get an answer as to why the CBC ignored its mandate. Frenchy I would prefer to meet your lawyer face to face in court in a civil lawsuit rather than duke it out on the street with you and inspire another criminal matter. Besides I have too much to lose even if I won such a senseless thing in court or in the street. You are another ordinary asshole like me. There is no need to battle with you. I am getting too old for such nonsense now but I will certainly defend myself from anyone. If you wish to pursue the matter be forewarned that I don't fight fair anymore. If perchance I lose I am very big on getting even. My battles are never over until that happens. What I teach my son also holds true for me. I tell him to never back down from anyone because it is too expensivee to one's own pride and you will have to run from bullies your whole life. In truth a brawl proves nothing at all except how dumb we can be. Nevertheless like hockey fighting can be a great sport sometimes. Confused? Me too. what do you teach your son Frenchy? Like you Frenchy I prefer face to face confrontations but only in front of many witnesses these days so that nobody can accuse me of saying or doing anything wrong. If you wish to fight, call the cops first and announce your intentions then all that I ask of you is that you throw the first swing so that my actions will be in defence. Is that OK with you Frenchy?????? You are right about one thing though. Nobody cares. However it is not stupid of me to piss people off. It is merely one of those things I do that nobody seems to appreciate. It works like a charm to get others to prove to me that they are assholes. The big difference between an asshole like me and an asshole like you is that I care about what happens to others. You don't. If you disagree why not help another Maritimer by the name of Byron Prior. He needs all the help he can get. I don't. You don't even have to Google him. Read the portion of his his web site that was at the bottom of the second email I sent to you today. If you have any heart in you at all pick up the phone and call him to see if he is for real for yourself. I did the best I could to help him with his litigation against Billy Matthews and all his Newfy buddies while your wife's buddy Ian Hannamansing who is from Sackville only called Byron a liar while he was doing his big special in Newfoundland about justice last year. If my memory of what Byron said about the show that night is correct, your wife's fellow CBC workers carefully edited Byron from any of their tapes shown on TV while the Attorney General Tommy Marshall's son sat right by his side and made it on TV. In my opinion the CBC dudes in Newfoundland should all be fired ASAP for that reason alone. That fact has nothing to do with me and my concerns whatsoever. All Canadians were denied the opportunity to hear what Byron Prior had to say about how justice is being served in the Maritimes. It should make no difference at all whether or not Hannamansing thought of Byron a lair. We all had the right to hear what he had to say after CBC had invited the public they work for to speak on TV. How else can we decide the truth about anything if we do not hear from all sides? This is a Democracy isn't it is free speech a myth on public TV? CBC does not have the right to to be judge and jury simply because they have the ability to edit tapes. Get it Frenchy??????????? Here is my phone number again Frenchy 506 434 1379 if you wish to ask me any questions. I will not bother to look up yours. I do not care about you think anymore if you don't wish to speak man to man. I will do as you requested and merely leave you all alone just like I said in the last email I ever intended to send to any of the CBC crowd. Now that they are comfortably back at work editing the truth for Paul Martin's benefit not ours, I know it would be fruitless to approach them anymore. Before you give me a call Frenchy, perhaps you should review email that you bounced back to me. For your education here is my face as well and an article about me in a local paper then ask yourself why the CBC reporters ignored an interesting little circus. I ain't hiding and I ain't a lair. I am just another Maritime asshole just like you Frenchy. You should understand me as being a simple, sincere and serious asshole even if you do not believe that I am a man with some pretty serious beefs against the corrupt justice system and the CBC that helps it in its malice towards us all. It is late and my rambling rant is over. As I wrote this I kept remmbering my encounters with the Frenchy from the far side of my hometown of Dorchester last year. His name is Charles LeBlanc. Man that bastard is full of hot air. I had to get this off my chest. I will sleep better with you dismissed from my mind too. Good luck with your own conscience from now on. Say Hey to Chucky Leblanc for me will ya> Like you he is blocking my emails after sending me a flood of them last year. I will lay odds your wife knows of him. The Maritimes ain't that big a place and he is quite a bragger. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "McKnight, Gisele" McKnight.Gisele@kingscorecord.com > > > > To: lcampenella@ledger.com > > > > Cc:motomaniac_02186@hotmail.com > > > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 2:53 PM > > > > Subject: David Amos > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello Lisa, > > > > > David Amos asked me to contact you. I met him last June after he > > became > > > an > > > > > independent (not representing any political party) candidate in our > > > > federal > > > > > election that was held June 28. > > > > > > > > > > He was a candidate in our constituency of Fundy (now called > > > Fundy-Royal). > > > > I > > > > > wrote a profile story about him, as I did all other candidates. That > > > story > > > > > appeared in the Kings County Record June 22. A second story, written > > by > > > > one > > > > > of my reporters, appeared on the same date, which was a report on > the > > > > > candidates' debate held June 18. > > > > > > > > > > As I recall David Amos came last of four candidates in the election. > > The > > > > > winner got 14,997 votes, while Amos got 358. > > > > > > > > > > I have attached the two stories that appeared, as well as a photo > > taken > > > by > > > > > reporter Erin Hatfield during the debate. I couldn't find the photo > > that > > > > > ran, but this one is very similar. > > > > > > > > > > Gisele McKnight > > > > > editor A1-debate A1-amos,David for MP 24.doc debate 2.JPG > > > > > Kings County Record > > > > > Sussex, New Brunswick > > > > > Canada > > > > > 506-433-1070 > > > > > > > > > > > > Raising a Little Hell- Lively Debate Provokes Crowd
By Erin Hatfield
"If you don't like what you got, why don't you change it? If your world is all screwed up, rearrange it."
The 1979 Trooper song Raise a Little Hell blared on the speakers at the 8th Hussars Sports Center Friday evening as people filed in to watch the Fundy candidates debate the issues. It was an accurate, if unofficial, theme song for the debate.
The crowd of over 200 spectators was dwarfed by the huge arena, but as they chose their seats, it was clear the battle lines were drawn. Supporters of Conservative candidate Rob Moore naturally took the blue chairs on the right of the rink floor while John Herron's Liberalswent left. There were splashes of orange, supporters of NDP Pat Hanratty, mixed throughout. Perhaps the loudest applause came from a row towards the back, where supporters of independent candidate David Amos sat.
The debate was moderated by Leo Melanson of CJCW Radio and was organized by the Sussex Valley Jaycees. Candidates wereasked a barrage of questions bypanelists Gisele McKnight of the Kings County Record and Lisa Spencer of CJCW.
Staying true to party platforms for the most part, candidates responded to questions about the gun registry, same sex marriage, the exodus of young people from the Maritimes and regulated gas prices. Herron and Moore were clear competitors,constantly challenging each other on their answers and criticizing eachothers’ party leaders. Hanratty flew under the radar, giving short, concise responses to the questions while Amos provided some food for thought and a bit of comic relief with quirky answers. "I was raised with a gun," Amos said in response to the question of thenational gun registry. "Nobody's getting mine and I'm not paying 10 cents for it."
Herron, a Progressive Conservative MP turned Liberal, veered from his party'splatform with regard to gun control. "It was ill advised but well intentioned," Herron said. "No matter what side of the house I am on, I'm voting against it." Pat Hanratty agreed there were better places for the gun registry dollars to be spent.Recreational hunters shouldn't have been penalized by this gun registry," he said.
The gun registry issues provoked the tempers of Herron and Moore. At one point Herron got out of his seat and threw a piece of paper in front of Moore. "Read that," Herron said to Moore, referring to the voting record of Conservative Party leader Steven Harper. According to Herron, Harper voted in favour of the registry on the first and second readings of the bill in 1995. "He voted against it when it counted, at final count," Moore said. "We needa government with courage to register sex offenders rather than register the property of law abiding citizens."
The crowd was vocal throughout the evening, with white haired men and women heckling from the Conservative side. "Shut up John," one woman yelled. "How can you talk about selling out?" a man yelled whenHerron spoke about his fear that the Conservatives are selling farmers out.
Although the Liberal side was less vocal, Kings East MLA Leroy Armstrong weighed in at one point. "You’re out of touch," Armstrong yelled to Moore from the crowd when the debate turned to the cost of post-secondary education. Later in the evening Amos challenged Armstrong to a public debate of their own. "Talk is cheap. Any time, anyplace," Armstrong responded.
As the crowd made its way out of the building following the debate, candidates worked the room. They shook hands with well-wishers and fielded questions from spectators-all part of the decision-making process for the June 28 vote.
Cutline – David Amos, independent candidate in Fundy, with some of his favourite possessions—motorcycles.
McKnight/KCR
The Unconventional Candidate
David Amos Isn’t Campaigning For Your Vote, But….
By Gisele McKnight
FUNDY—He has a pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket, a chain on his wallet, a beard at least a foot long, 60 motorcycles and a cell phone that rings to the tune of "Yankee Doodle."
Meet the latest addition to the Fundy ballot—David Amos.
The independent candidate lives in Milton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children, but his place of residence does not stop him from running for office in Canada.
One has only to be at least 18, a Canadian citizen and not be in jail to meet Elections Canada requirements.
When it came time to launch his political crusade, Amos chose his favourite place to do so—Fundy.
Amos, 52, is running for political office because of his dissatisfaction with politicians.
"I’ve become aware of much corruption involving our two countries," he said. "The only way to fix corruption is in the political forum."
The journey that eventually led Amos to politics began in Sussex in 1987. He woke up one morning disillusioned with life and decided he needed to change his life.
"I lost my faith in mankind," he said. "People go through that sometimes in midlife."
So Amos, who’d lived in Sussex since 1973, closed his Four Corners motorcycle shop, paid his bills and hit the road with Annie, his 1952 Panhead motorcycle.
"Annie and I rode around for awhile (three years, to be exact) experiencing the milk of human kindness," he said. "This is how you renew your faith in mankind – you help anyone you can, you never ask for anything, but you take what they offer."
For those three years, they offered food, a place to sleep, odd jobs and conversation all over North America.
Since he and Annie stopped wandering, he has married, fathered a son and a daughter and become a house-husband – Mr. Mom, as he calls himself.
He also describes himself in far more colourful terms—a motorcyclist rather than a biker, a "fun-loving, free-thinking, pig-headed individual," a "pissed-off Maritimer" rather than an activist, a proud Canadian and a "wild colonial boy."
Ironically, the man who is running for office has never voted in his life.
"But I have no right to criticize unless I offer my name," he said. "It’s alright to bitch in the kitchen, but can you walk the walk?"
Amos has no intention of actively campaigning.
"I didn’t appreciate it when they (politicians) pounded on my door interrupting my dinner," he said. "If people are interested, they can call me. I’m not going to drive my opinions down their throats."
And he has no campaign budget, nor does he want one.
"I won’t take any donations," he said. "Just try to give me some. It’s not about money. It goes against what I’m fighting about."
What he’s fighting for is the discussion of issues – tainted blood, the exploitation of the Maritimes’ gas and oil reserves and NAFTA, to name a few.
"The political issues in the Maritimes involve the three Fs – fishing, farming and forestry, but they forget foreign issues," he said. "I’m death on NAFTA, the back room deals and free trade. I say chuck it (NAFTA) out the window.
NAFTA is the North American Free Trade Agreement which allows an easier flow of goods between Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Amos disagrees with the idea that a vote for him is a wasted vote.
"There are no wasted votes," he said. "I want people like me, especially young people, to pay attention and exercise their right. Don’t necessarily vote for me, but vote."
Although…if you’re going to vote anyway, Amos would be happy to have your X by his name.
"I want people to go into that voting booth, see my name, laugh and say, ‘what the hell.’"
Brian Gaudet twomech@nb.sympatico.ca wrote:
From: "Brian Gaudet" twomech@nb.sympatico.ca To: "David Amos" motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com Subject: Re: This is who I am Bobby Baby. Read it and weep. Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 21:41:47 -0300
Listen, asshole.......This is not Suzanne's email it is her husband. I certainly don't care for the remarks that you are making about her. Having said that, I asked you once politely to remove us from your list. I will have blocked you by now, so I will not have to put up with your e-mails or bullshit any longer...................But I am not one for emails anyway.........I prefer to talk face to face............So you can't hide behind this electronic mask.............Do You get it???????????? I would not hide from a pathetic waste of oxygen such as you antway. People just don't care............Understand............No body cares about you and your stupidity..................Go AWAY........... ----- Original Message ----- From: David Amos To: bsharpe@nl.rogers.com ; davidamos@bsn1.net ; duffy@ctv.ca ; martine.turcotte@bell.ca ; news@ctv.ca ; am@ctv.ca ; diane.bourque@flsc.ca ; jcrosbie@pattersonpalmer.ca ; gbyrne@pattersonpalmer.ca ; corp.website@sunlife.com ; cynthia.merlini@dfait-maeci.gc.ca ; shickman@pattersonpalmer.ca ; lrikleen@Bowditch.com ; John.Conyers@mail.house.gov ; smay@pattersonpalmer.ca ; bmosher@mosherchedore.ca ; carterweb@emory.edu ; Robert.Creedon@state.ma.us ; Brian.A.Joyce@state.ma.us ; parkhill@stu.ca ; plee@stu.ca ; billestabrooks@navnet.net ; kentlib@nbnet.nb.ca ; police@fredericton.ca ; wickedwanda3@adelphia.net ; marno3@shaw.ca ; cmgstjohns@nf.aibn.net Cc: guild@interlog.com ; ombudsman@cbc.ca ; lise@cmg.ca ; pacificpalate@telus.net ; ajehman@hotmail.com ; maureen_matthews@cbc.ca ; gerry@cmg.ca ; bvessey@pei.eastlink.ca ; sallypitt@hotmail.com ; garyparsons@nfld.net ; neilmac@vzw.blackberry.net ; deesdee@yahoo.com ; shawk_1999@yahoo.com ; cari_blanchard@yahoo.com ; cturner@nbnet.nb.ca ; briann@accesswave.ca ; mplaurin@sympatico.ca ; lebelb@nbnet.nb.ca ; slmsmbouchard@hotmail.com ; maurice10@rogers.com ; m.meldrum@ns.sympatico.ca ; twomech@nb.sympatico.ca ; dugasp28@hotmail.com ; embateman@hotmail.com ; sawebb@hotmail.com ; pgcastle@hotmail.com ; newschick@hotmail.com Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 3:00 PM Subject: This is who I am Bobby Baby. Read it and weep.
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To put it simply in answer to your dumb request Mr. Sharpe. My answer is HELL NO. That is a nice as I can put it. I just called Katie Nicholson and introduced myself. I will it leave you to wonder whom I will call next. Your clue is that you sent them greetings as a Locked-Out brother in sunny St. Johns.
To elaborate, I must say that I definitely will not go away. Look how you people act since you have been locked out of your jobs. You behave far worse tha I. In fact I may be coming to Newfoundland very soon to copy the material in the dockets of Newfoundland Supreme Court in the Billy Matthews versus Byron Prior matter as it pertains to me me. I need hard copy before I sue the CBC and the Crown. My question right now is hey Bobby Baby why don't I sue you too? Maybe I will come around and watch your people do their song and dance for their job. Perhaps you should try meeting me toe to toe and looking me in the eye if you want to meet a simple sincere and very serious man and then dare me to. I will be real easy to pick out. I am the hairy bastard in the Kilt once worn by a good friend of mine Ol Tom. He is one of the last of the Ladies from Hell. I wear it with his blessings. too many of his friends fought and died many years ago so that shit like this should not happen in our own nativeland. Even the Yankee bastard I call Deputy dog has met Ol Tom long before I dated the Yankee's sister. You bear the same first name as Deputy Dog Bobby Baby and you just forwarded all them your dumb little email that jerked this mangey old dog's chain bigtime. Need I say that my wife did not like receiving your response? She has warned me not to send out her email address anymore. Like her I do not listen real good sometimes but I did accomadate her on her birthday at least.
Bobby Baby if you want someone's shoulder to cry on give the lady Liza Frulla a call. She is a former sister of yours correct? I think she may have some job security issues when there is finally a federal election called. The sooner the better for me and the NDP. Frulla did not answer me so I must remain a man of my word and pass this email on as I promised her I would. Quite honestly I did not expect her to answer me. Everybody knows that she does whatever Paul Martin and the warroom dudes within PCO/PMO offices tell her to do. I needed the proof of contact thats all because I was banking on the fact the warroom will tell her to ignore me. I was just playing her like a fiddlewhile fishing for response from yo sos like you and hopefully an ehtical person or two. Paul Dugas who likes to play the fiddle in the town where I was born should certainly get my joke. On the one year anniversary of Ashcroft visiting Canada and Wayne Easter's office talking to me, he joined a forum to yap about violins. I found the coincidence strangely comical. If Paul Dugas or anyone within the CBC had elected to report my doings on that day instead of talking about fiddlin etc, we would all be better off right now. The CBC recived received my material July 16th 2002, the very same day Argeo P. Cellucci did. That was long before the War on Iraq had started. Have your conscience dwell on that sad fact for a minute or two before you answer a lot of ghosts in your Heaven or Hell someday. As you can see I study people a bit and I already have a pretty good idea who will be naughty and who may be nice. I learned long ago cops, lawyers, bankers, priests and newsmen never are. So I attack them out of the gate but only in an ethical fashion byway of the written word and carefully worded phone calls. Newsmen should know that the word is mightier than the sword. You make your living by it you should die by it as well. Please fall on it ASAP or use it to hang the rest of the corrupt bastards. How is that for a challenge?
Furthermore I like to do everything in threes just like they purportly do in Heaven and Hell. Now that Suzanne Gaudet, Paul Dugas from the town where I was born and you the Newfy Bobby Baby have responded to me you have sealed the fate of the Crown Corp of CBC for me. I need no more responses from the likes of you. Why spoil my own fun? I will likely not tell you anymore about what I am up to after I send the next email and print both of them as evidence to use in Federal Court. I will sue the Minister who oversees your conduct and none of you can ever say that you did not know the truth of my concerns before I did. The CRTC can go to Hell for all I care. Starting with their crooked little Minister many of the public servants under her supervision need to be replaced if the public trust in your profession is ever going to be upheld.
Even though the unethical people at CBC, CTV and all other media pretend to have no understanding of what I mean, a lot of Maritimers understand me quite well already. Blogging is truly the only way to go these days. Watch out. Ordinary folks will replace you in a New York minute. Why else has CBC locked you out I might ask? It appears to me that only the Frenchmen has job security EH? Why do you think that is? Better yet look how quick Bloggers embarrassed Dan Rather before you call me a dreamer. That said look to find the text of this email in many Blogs in the near future and you can study the work of a very fierce political animal. All you should have to do is Google your own name or email address. Turn about is fair play. EH? If you don't like please sue me just like Billy Matthews did with Byron Prior. Google that name some time then tell me all is well in Newfoundland.
It is my fellow Maritimers that I want pissed off at the CBC etc. and all the corrupt politicians they have chosen to support. I do not give two hoots about you as a man Bobby Baby. To me you are just a dumb little pawn in a big big game. I am taking on the Masters of War alone despite the laughter from the likes of you. IF you want some insight in to my character have Rudyard Kipling explain my nature to you within his wonderful poem called IF. I take his advice not your. thus you have the reason behind my simple answer of NO. What I would prefer though Newfy is for you to call me a liar in a public forum. I dare ya. You do not seem all that sharp to me so I will warn you I was raised to the F's of the Maritimes that your former Premier explained to the Yankees years ago. I found it funny the chickenshit named only three. So much for being politically correct EH? He came close but no cigar. Castro will get my joke someday soon. Here is me phone number 506 434-1379. Use it Newfy if you dare to use a phone with a caller ID. Otherwise do not bother at all. just find me in the Blogs.
On a personal note Bill, I liked your voicemail to me. You and I should have a long talk sometime. I think it would be best to do in public in front of many witnesses who have no idea what we are talking about. I am up against some pretty bad acting Feds right now. I am sorry to say that I cannot afford to trust anyone. A very busy Bar or Diner where ordinary folk like me hang out are my favorite haunts. I know of a few down your way. Maybe I will give ya call when I am heading to your town. Better yet for the benefit of your party why not come see me ASAP? I ain't hard to find ask the RCMP. They have been watching me like a hawk.
> > Yo Mama > > In lieu of a Birthday card or gift this year > I figured sending you our Joy Boy Max will have to > do to cheer you up and then later this email may > give you some more joy at the thought that it may > give Deputy Dog a serious stroke or a minor hat > attack at the very least. I have been waiting awhile > to repond to the bastard's blog for your benefit as
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:49:02 -0700 (PDT) From: David Amos motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com Subject: RE Communications in the Public Interest To: liza_frulla@pch.gc.ca, Frulla.L@parl.gc.ca CC: betty.macphee@crtc.gc.ca, ocrdct@hotmail.com, davidamos@bsn1.net
From: "Paul Dugas" dugasp28@hotmail.com To: motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Moma and Max and Happy Birthday Cards Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 12:36:14 -0300
Please remove me from your email list thank you
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 22:51:16 -0700 (PDT) From: David Amos motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com Subject: So much for ethical reporters the town I was born in EH? To: dugasp28@hotmail.com, m.meldrum@ns.sympatico.ca, maurice10@rogers.com
Suzanne Gaudet is just like Bill Hamilton, She plays the see no evil, hear no evil speak no evil game. While Maurice Doiron, Murray Meldrum and Paul Duhas just opt to play dumb. What must Liza Frulla think of all this. From my point of view you do nothing so why not replace you with nothing at at. It is cheaper for the Taxpayer to keep piping in the BBC. Bullshit is Bullshit no matter what the accent.
twomech@nb.sympatico.ca wrote:
From: twomech@nb.sympatico.ca To: David Amos motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Hey Duffy I know why Dr. Hamm quit and why dog MacKay don't hunt in Nova Scotia Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:00:42 -0400
Please remove me from your mailing list. Thank you.
> > From: David Amos > Date: 2005/09/30 Fri AM 08:40:44 EST > To: duffy@ctv.ca, martine.turcotte@bell.ca, news@ctv.ca, am@ctv.ca, > diane.bourque@flsc.ca, jcrosbie@pattersonpalmer.ca, > gbyrne@pattersonpalmer.ca, corp.website@sunlife.com, > cynthia.merlini@dfait-maeci.gc.ca, shickman@pattersonpalmer.ca, > lrikleen@Bowditch.com, John.Conyers@mail.house.gov, smay@pattersonpalmer.ca, > bmosher@mosherchedore.ca, carterweb@emory.edu, Robert.Creedon@state.ma.us,
Hey Lady Liza Frulla I got the following response from the email I just sent to one of your underlings Ms. Macphee so I called the number she suggested and got the usual governmental voicemail from her help so I left a message. I got a call back just now from her assistant at 819 997-0313. I told her that I would send this email to you and she affirmed my right to do so. However when she attempted to lay down the law to me, I told her I would see her in court. I prefer to argue their lawyers in court rather than spit and chew with civil servants on the phone on my dime. More importantly to me is that I responded to you her Minister byway of email because I require hard copy for evidence to use during the pending arguments of the complaint against the Crown that I do intend to file in Federal Court in Fredericton New Brunswick soon. I am sending you two more emails after this one because my lawyer advised awhile ago to try hard to make my matters well none to the media. From this point forward as the Minister who oversees the CRTC who can never saw that you did not know what many other have known for quite sometime. For what is worth in my humble opinion if you play your political cards right you could be our first Lady Prime Minister. I will give you Ms. Frulla the weekend to respond to me before I send this particular email to many others but many others will be receiving what Ms. Macphee aready got. I do not care what her assistant Ms Gable may think. She can gab to somebody else about what she wishes to inform me of. I have done my homework and need no advice from the likes of her. What Ms. Gable may not understand about me is that unlike Paul Martin I am a man of my word. I am just like him in one regard. I am also a very fierce political animal who is is equal and opposite in all things that define men. Martin is evil. I am not. Martin is a very wealthy lawyer. I am a just poor layman. Martin is labeled as Honourable and I am called as crazy as a loon. However I am a man Martin is not. He is a snake. I am indeed a very Proud Canadian who is definitely not proud of the people who speak for me. Get it Ms. Frulla? As Minister Responsible for Status of Women, you really should make certain that the integrity of all women in government does not come into question. From my point of view some women such as the Yankee Judges, Sidney Hanlon, Paula Carey and Cristina Harms for example do much harm to the reputation of your gender. What they have done to my little family in the USA in order to support the rampant public corruption in Canada and the USA should offend anyone with half a mind at all. My wife is a woman too after all. She has never done any wrong at all. Her only offence to the justice system was to stand against the politcally connected family members who had stolen her interests because no lawyer would dare speak for her. When she had her breakdown I took up the fight as any proud husband and father should. It is not only my right but my duty to protect my little Clan. The biggest difference in our genders is that men are not so quick to cry or back down from any bully. My wife is a very tender soul while I can be as mean as a the snake Paul Martin is. The New World of the Internet has afforded me quite a weapon to do battle with against the likes of Paul Martin and all his crooked cohorts. There is still a place in this Old World for a fierce ethical warrior such as I. Otherwise crooked men and women who are merely low people in high places to me will walk all over us common ordinary folk. I am no physical threat to anyone. I do battle with the word not the sword. It is mightier. Anyone who once worked for CBC should understand that simple fact. Furthermore this email is definitely not Spam. I am greatly offended when the powers that be label it as such and block it to protect their own greedy interests. Whether you or anyone else believe me or not, my communications are in the best interest of the public. I feel confident that it is much to the chagrin of the people who have failed the public trust in their elected and politically appointed positions. I suspect that is why Nancy Gabler sounded so pissed off just like the tone of Hélène Lapointe's email to me . Rest assured many Canadians will be reading this email after I sent it to you. It is me on the phone to your office right now after that I am putting a bunch of material in the mail and serving many lawyers in hand. My phone call is an ethical effort to introduce myself in order to prove to you that I am sincere. I know what I have sent to many Members of Parliament during the course of the past two years and I keep very good record to prove simple truths. For certain you just made my list of people who may be naughty or nice. After Xmas Martin must see that Gomery tells his tale and the Canadian people will decide once again who they think is naughty and nice. As as the freedom loving individual that I am I will decide long before then in the hope that my opinions become well known before an election is called. Whereas the people cannot depend on the CBC etc. to report all things of public interest, I will rely on the Blog. I have no doubt whatsoever that your buddies within the CBC reported heavily your run for a seat in Parliament last year. As one of our newest Ministers besides Belinda Stronach ask them for your own education why the CBC failed in their mandate to report my bid for a seat as well. Better yet if you want to have fun take it out with the nasty dudes inside the warroom of the PCO/PMO offices. I will wager my name is the biggest curse word in Parliament right now. I am certain that is why it is not said over the airwaves or put in print. From now on at least you can never say that you did not know my name too. I am begging ya, please do not be like two other women who once worked for the CBC Adrienne Clarkson and Michaelle Jean. Nobody is that dumb. They must have deliberatly ignored my laments because Paul Martin directed them to. May I suggest that you read this entire email from the point of view of an ethical Minister in charge of the public interest of the Canadian people? Please do the right thing despite what the leader of your party may wish. If not as you talk the talk on TV etc in the coming months about the doings of CBC and Parliament etc I will walk the walk and complain of many politicans in court. History has proven that in the end the truth usually wins out even if it is ignored in court in the present tense. By the way guess who is campaigning hard for a fall election? To have an election on Boxing Day is righteously fine by me. I ain't religious. Ask the Holy See or George W. Bush why. I dare ya. Veritas Vincit David Raymond Amos
Excerpt from CTV.ca, Canada on Sep 27, 2005 of news by the Canadian Press
"CBC employees in Quebec and Moncton, N.B., are not affected by the lockout.
Information pickets set up early in the day under pouring rain didn't try to stop Prime Minister Paul Martin or Adrienne Clarkson, the Governor General, as they headed in for a morning news conference on Parliament Hill.
Clarkson, who will be replaced Tuesday by Michaelle Jean, governor-general designate, leaned out of her car to speak with CBC pickets.
At the rally, locked-out workers presented petitions signed by thousands of CBC fans calling for an end to the labour dispute.
Heritage Minister Liza Frulla acknowledged the anger of the Canadian public, telling the rally that cabinet ministers have been hearing demands that something be done to get the network back in business.
"All summer, we had messages from the population out there, messages from all through Canada, saying how they miss you," she told the rally. "
I just had to insert the campaign manager for Oscar Doucet for Leader Hélène Lapointe's answer in comical font. It is too funny to do other wise. How is is that dor the local NDP trying hard to play dumb?
"Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:28:40 -0300 Subject: Re: Free Thinkers please feel free to blog this. From: Hélène Lapointe helenel@nb.sympatico.ca To: David Amos motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
I DON'T WANT TO RECEIVE YOUR E-MAIL ANYMORE. PLEASE REMOVE ME FROM YOUR MAILING LIST!!!
Le vendredi, 30 sep 2005, à 10:30 Canada/Atlantic, David Amos a écrit :
> The CBC and all others in the media and governemnt will not relay > this crap to the people. Perhaps we the people should all ask the > politicians who were elected to speak for us why I have been compelled > to sue the Queen and the Holy See along with the USA. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: David Amos > To: duffy@ctv.ca ; martine.turcotte@bell.ca ; news@ctv.ca ; am@ctv.ca"
"Macphee, Betty" betty.macphee@crtc.gc.ca wrote:
Subject: Out of Office AutoReply: Free Thinkers please feel free to blog this. Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:30:51 -0400 From: "Macphee, Betty" betty.macphee@crtc.gc.ca To: "David Amos" motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
I will be away from the office until Friday, September 30th. If you have any urgency, please send your email to Nancy Gabler or contact her at 997-4319. Je serai absente du bureau justqu'au vendredi le 30 septembre. Si vous avez des urgences, svp envoyer votre courriel à Nancy Gabler où téléphoner à 997-4319.
The CBC and all others in the media and governemnt will not relay this crap to the people. Perhaps we the people should all ask the politicians who were elected to speak for us why I have been compelled to sue the Queen and the Holy See along with the USA. ----- Original Message ----- From: David Amos To: duffy@ctv.ca ; martine.turcotte@bell.ca ; news@ctv.ca ; am@ctv.ca ; diane.bourque@flsc.ca ; jcrosbie@pattersonpalmer.ca ; gbyrne@pattersonpalmer.ca ; corp.website@sunlife.com ; cynthia.merlini@dfait-maeci.gc.ca ; shickman@pattersonpalmer.ca ; lrikleen@Bowditch.com ; John.Conyers@mail.house.gov ; smay@pattersonpalmer.ca ; bmosher@mosherchedore.ca ; carterweb@emory.edu ; Robert.Creedon@state.ma.us ; Brian.A.Joyce@state.ma.us ; parkhill@stu.ca ; plee@stu.ca ; kentlib@nbnet.nb.ca ; police@fredericton.ca ; davidamos@bsn1.net Cc: guild@interlog.com ; ombudsman@cbc.ca ; lise@cmg.ca ; pacificpalate@telus.net ; ajehman@hotmail.com ; maureen_matthews@cbc.ca ; gerry@cmg.ca ; bvessey@pei.eastlink.ca ; sallypitt@hotmail.com ; garyparsons@nfld.net ; neilmac@vzw.blackberry.net ; deesdee@yahoo.com ; shawk_1999@yahoo.com ; cari_blanchard@yahoo.com ; cturner@nbnet.nb.ca ; briann@accesswave.ca ; mplaurin@sympatico.ca ; lebelb@nbnet.nb.ca ; slmsmbouchard@hotmail.com ; maurice10@rogers.com ; m.meldrum@ns.sympatico.ca ; twomech@nb.sympatico.ca ; dugasp28@hotmail.com ; embateman@hotmail.com ; sawebb@hotmail.com ; pgcastle@hotmail.com ; bsharpe@nl.rogers.com ; newschick@hotmail.com Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:40 AM Subject: Hey Duffy I know why Dr. Hamm quit and why the little dog MacKay don't hunt in Nova Scotia(slightly edited DRA)
The sad part is so do you people. I am gonna tell everybody the truth about what CTV and CBC have refused to report for years for the benefit of the rampant public corruption you support for your own personal gain. Need I say that I am happy the crooked CBC dudes are locked out of work right now? It appears to me that blogging is the only way to go these days. What say you? Call me a liar after you hear me speak in Federal Court in Fredericton in the near future. I dare ya to have your lawyer Martine Turcotte explain why Robert C. Pozen has become George W. Bush's favorite Democrat. Better why not ask Sunlife's Yankee lawyer Jeffery Carp why a proud Maritimer smells a lot of rotten fish in Beantown.
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:43:18 -0700 (PDT) From: David Amos motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com Subject: Dr. Hamm you picked an interesting day to Quit To: premier@gov.ns.ca, jdewolfe@ns.sympatico.ca, michael.baker@ns.sympatico.ca, morse.mla@ns.sympatico.ca, parentma@gov.ns.ca, rodneym@ns.sympatico.ca, rrussellmla@ns.sympatico.ca, barnetbe@gov.ns.ca, ronchisholmmla@auracom.com, bill.dooks@ns.sympatico.ca, elf@ns.sympatico.ca, bill.langille@ns.sympatico.ca, btaylormla@rushcomm.ca, chatawaymla@hfxeastlink.ca, mlaclarke@ns.sympatico.ca, Peter.Christie@ns.sympatico.ca, dentreca@gov.ns.ca, a.macisaac@ns.sympatico.ca, rhurlburt@auracom.com, hinesgb@gov.ns.ca, educmin@gov.ns.ca, codonnellmla@ns.sympatico.ca, kgmorashmla@ns.aliantzinc.ca, Mackay.P@parl.gc.ca CC: john.macdonell@ns.sympatico.ca, mmacdonald@navnet.net, mhraymondmla@eastlink.ca, wilsond@gov.ns.ca, marilynmoremla@ns.aliantzinc.ca, jpye@ns.sympatico.ca, joanmasseymla@ns.aliantzinc.ca, gaudetw@gov.ns.ca, mackinrv@gov.ns.ca, macdonman@gov.ns.ca, gordiegosse@ns.aliantzinc.ca, corbettmlacentre@ns.sympatico.ca, stephenmcneil@ns.aliantzinc.ca, boudrebv@gov.ns.ca, billestabrooks@navnet.net, davidawilsonmla@eastlink.ca, samsonmp@gov.ns.ca, charlieparkermla@ns.aliantzinc.ca, Regan.G@parl.gc.ca
Looks like I am about to rain on your party. Perhaps the sneaky political/lawyers Regan and MacKay will tell you why if your own lawyer Mikey Baker won't do so.
"As premier, I am proud of our record,'' Hamm said.
Unlike many of his predecessors, the family doctor is leaving office without a cloud of controversy hanging over his head.
----- Original Message -----
From: David Amos To: Sgro.J@parl.gc.ca ; legerv@sen.parl.gc.ca ; trenhm@sen.parl.gc.ca ; ringup@sen.parl.gc.ca ; losier@sen.parl.gc.ca ; Thibault.L@parl.gc.ca ; Poirier-Rivard.D@parl.gc.ca ; Picard.P@parl.gc.ca ; Lavallee.C@parl.gc.ca ; Guay.M@parl.gc.ca ; Gagnon.C@parl.gc.ca ; Faille.M@parl.gc.ca ; Deschamps.J@parl.gc.ca ; Demers.N@parl.gc.ca ; Brunelle.P@parl.gc.ca ; Bourgeois.D@parl.gc.ca ; Bonsant.F@parl.gc.ca ; oec-bce@parl.gc.ca Cc: buckley@pol.state.ma.us ; steve@djflynn.com ; ombud@globe.com ; paul@djflynn.com ; dan@djflynn.com ; letter@globe.com ; publicrelations@cubanmission.com ; rusun@un.int ; france-presse@un.int ; uk@un.int ; contact@germany-un.org ; c103@c103.com ; general.info@thomson.com ; davidamos@bsn1.net Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 12:16 PM Subject: I bet a man named Mr. Tax who works for the Justice Dept doubts that he will
----- Original Message ----- From: David Amos To: scottmk@gov.ns.ca ; bev.harrison@gnb.ca ; ted.tax@justice.gc.ca ; graham@grahamsteele.ca ; hepstein@supercity.ns.ca ; deveaux.mla@ns.sympatico.ca ; ddexter@ns.sympatico.ca Cc: davidamos@bsn1.net ; BBACHRACH@bowditch.com ; adams_sammon@msn.com ; fbinhct@leo.gov ; david@lutz.nb.ca ; HeafeyS@cpc-cpp.gc.ca ; alicia.mcdonnell@state.ma.us ; Scott.A@parl.gc.ca Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 11:08 AM Subject: Hey Ted Tax as soon as I saw that the Lt. Gov had honoured you
I figured you would do nothing to rock the Queen's boat for reasons of job security. However even you and your pension funds rely on the ethics of the Yankees employed by the SEC in the USA. Perhaps you should side with me ASAP. My kids need a roof over their heads. I am not above suing anyone to get one including the Queen and the Holy See. However it is your job to prosecute criminals not mine. Correct?
"Ted Tax and the Department's Atlantic Regional Office (ARO) were honoured at a Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor's Awards Ceremony. Tax was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for "contribution to the Reserve Force by taking positive action to assist its employees who are reservists in maintaining their commitments to the Canadian Forces." Following September 11, 2001, there was an increase in the demand for military legal officers on operational deployments. Major John Smithers, a lawyer with the Tax Law Services Section of the ARO, was granted military leave to serve on an overseas mission."
For the record this is the text of the cover letter sent to Baker etc. Lets see what Mr. Speaker has to say now. I believe he is an ex cop ain't he? Lets see if he remembers how to uphold the law. If not don't you think it is high time that the lawyers in the NDP give the crooked Conservative Goverment the Boot? Everybody knows they are lapdogs for George W. Bush. Why else did he make it a point to fly down and see them last year and snub Paul Martin and his cohorts in Ottawa?
July 31st, 2005
Lt. Gov. J. Léonce Bernard Lt. Gov. Myra A. Freeman
Premier Pat G. Binns Premier John F. Hamm
c/o Att. Gen. Mildred A. Dover c/o Att. Gen. Michael Baker
Fourth Floor, Shaw Building, North Department of Justice 4th Floor 105 Rochford Street Room 5151 Terminal Road
Lt. Gov. Norman L. Kwong Lt. Gov. Iona V. Campagnolo
Premier Ralph Klein Premier Gordon Campbell
c/o Att. Gen. Ron Stevens c/o Att. Gen. Wally Oppal
208 Legislature Building Stn Prov Govt PO Box 9044
9E210800 - 97 Avenue Parliament Buildings East Annex
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6 Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
RE: Public Corruption
Hey,
Apparently everybody wanted to play dumb about my concerns and allegations so that Humpty Dumpty Martin’s minority government would not fall and they could party hardy while the Queen was in Canada. As you all know months ago, I began faxing, emailing and calling the eight other Lt. Governors I had yet to cross paths with. I fully informed them of my indignation towards the Governor General Clarkson and two of her other Maritime Lieutenants Roberts and Chaisson before the latest wave of bad acting Yankees invaded my home in the USA without warrants or due process if law.
I made certain all of the provincial Attorney Generals and Premiers can never deny the fact that I tried to make them well aware of my concerns and allegations in order to make everybody should sit up and pay attention. Not one person from any of your offices ever responded in any fashion at all. You can be certain that I expected the deliberate ignorance. It is one of the oldest tricks in the book that lawyers employ in order to play their wicked game of see no evil, hear no evil speak no evil. I knew it would happen particularly after Nova Scotia’s Conflict of Interest Commissioner Merlin Nunn had blocked my emails before I had contacted you. I have no doubt it helped to relieve him of his ethical dilemma before the NS NDP decided what to do about their chance to unseat the Conservatives. I have no doubt whatsoever many lawyers in Canada were praying that the Suffolk County District Attorney would have me back in the loony bin by April 28th and that all your troubles would go away. I opted to let you all have your way and did not bother you anymore until the Queen had left our shores and Parliament quit for the summer. Now it is my turn to have some fun and raise a little Political Hell.
While the Queen, Clarkson and Martin where all having a grand old time on the Canadian dime my little Clan went through living hell down here. Trust me, lawyers need to learn some new tricks. Ignorance is no excuse to the law or me. Making some Canadian Attorney Generals and their political buddies show me their arses is child’s play to me after all that I have experienced in the last few years. If you doubt me ask Michael J. Bryant and Yvon Marcoux why I am so pissed at their bosses and the DHS. Then check my work for yourself. If the tag team of John Ashcroft and Tom Ridge could not intimidate me, believe me you people don’t have a prayer. Both of those dudes have quit their jobs but I am still standing and squaring off against their replacements now. If it were not for all the decent folks I know, the snotty ones like you would make me feel ashamed to be a Canadian. There is no shortage of lawyers. It is just that ethical ones that are rare birds, that’s all. You must know how easily the Canadian people can replace you with other lawyers if it becomes widely known how willing you are to ignore crime if it means some fancy dude may be compelled to suffer for his own wrongs.
The justice system is supposed to be self-policing. It should clean up its own act rather than trying to maintain a false mask of integrity for lawyers that are obviously criminals. It is way beyond my understanding why you people would choose to support the likes of Paul Martin, Adrienne Clarkson, T. Alex Hickman and Billy Matthews if you are not all as crooked as hell as well. The deliberate ignorance and double-talk employed by the wealthy few to dodge simple truths is absolutely offensive to ordinary people blessed with the rare attribute called common sense. Not all folks are like sheep.
Paul Martin’s latest tricks make for a very fine example of truly how bad things are. Even amidst wholesale scandals breaking out hell, west and crooked everywhere lawyers and politicians just close ranks and stand together as thick as the thieves they are. I stress tested the ethics of the ladies of the Bloc Quebecois and the Gomery Inquiry immediately after Martin’s carefully orchestrated little circus in Parliament on May 19th was a matter of history. Lets just say I was not surprised to not hear one peep in response from anyone other than to get a call from an unidentified and very nervous but cocky Yankee lawyer claiming that Tony Blair was mad at me.
Pursuant to my phone calls, emails and faxes please find enclosed as promised exactly the same hard copy of what I sent to the Canadian Ambassadors Allan Rock and Franky Boy McKenna and a couple of nasty FBI agents on May 12th just before an interesting event in front of our home in Milton. I have also included a copy of four letters I have received in response since then that you may find interesting to say the least. I also sent you a copy of a letter sent to a lady Ms. Condolezza Rice whom our former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney considers to be the most powerful woman in the world. The CD of the copy of police surveillance tape # 139 is served upon all the above named Attorney Generals as officers of the court in order that it may be properly investigated.
I will not bother you with the details of what I am sending to you byway of the certified US Mail because I will be serving identical material to many other Canadian Authorities in hand and tell them I gave this stuff to you first and enclose a copy of this letter. All that is important to me right now is that I secure proof that this mail was sent before I make my way back home to the Maritimes. However I will say I am also enclosing a great deal more material than what Allan Rock had received in the UN. Some of it is in fact the same material the two maritime lawyers, Rob Moore and Franky Boy McKenna in particular received, while I was up home running for Parliament last year. Things have changed greatly in the past year so I have also included a few recent items to spice things up for you. I am tired of trying to convince people employed in law enforcement to uphold the law. So all I will say for now is deal will your own conscience and be careful how you respond to this letter. If you do not respond. Rest assured I will do my best to sue you some day. Ignorance is no excuse to the law or me.
Veritas Vincit
David R. Amos
153 Alvin Ave
Milton, MA. 02186
The enclosed letter from The Public Service Integrity Office, whose boss recently testified before the Gomery Inquiry and following quotes prove why I must speak out.
"Well what do you expect?" said Le Hir in reaction. "Anybody who had been involved in that kind of thing isn't going to admit readily, or willfully, to having participated." Asked why he's waited 10 years to come out with his allegations, Le Hir said he was "sworn to secrecy.""I'm breaking that oath, and the only way I could have been relieved by that oath was by a judge in a court saying, 'Mr. Lehir, I understand that you have made an oath of secrecy; and you're hereby relieved of that oath."
"Mr. Wallace added that police and the courts, not internal rules, are best-equipped to deal with bureaucrats who cross the line and break the law. But Judge Gomery did not appear satisfied. "It takes a major scandal to get the police involved," he said. "It is not in the nature of the public service to call in the police."
Everybody knows that in order to protect the rights and interests of my Clan and to sooth my own soul, I have proven many times over that all lawyers, law enforcement authorities, and politicians in Canada and the USA are not worthy of the public trust. I maintain that their first order of business is to protect the evil longstanding system they have created for their own benefit rather than the people they claim to serve. Call me a liar and put it in writing. I Double Dog Dare ya.
Baker got my material. So did everyone else. Only the Attorney General in Quecbec refused it. I bet our newest Governor General knows why. It is likely for the same reason she will not accept my emails. It should be obvious to anyone why I must sue the Crown.
USPS Track and Confirm
Label/Receipt Number: ED71 7170 440U S Detailed Results:
Delivered Abroad, August 05, 2005, 9:23 am, CANADA
At Foreign Delivery Unit, August 05, 2005, 8:10 am, CANADA
Out of Foreign Customs, August 04, 2005, 2:52 pm, CANADA
Into Foreign Customs, August 04, 2005, 2:22 pm, CANADA
Arrived Abroad, August 04, 2005, 2:22 pm, CANADA
International Dispatch, August 03, 2005, 10:28 am, KENNEDY AMC
Enroute, August 03, 2005, 9:08 am, JAMAICA, NY 11499
Acceptance, August 02, 2005, 10:32 am, QUINCY, MA 02169
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---------- Original message ---------- From: Frank Addario <faddario@addario.ca> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 22:34:05 +0000 Subject: Re: A-48-16 scanned documents Hey Frank I just called from 902 800 0369 Enjoy the attachment To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
David, thanks for your phone call. I don¹t think there is anything I can do to help you
PM wasn't briefed on Wilson-Raybould's concerns due to holiday break, says Wernick's lawyer
'I'm not buying it,' Scheer says of Privy Council clerk's assertion Trudeau wasn't informed CBC News · Posted: Mar 30, 2019 7:04 PM ET
"In contrast to Wilson-Raybould's testimony released on Friday where she alleged Trudeau was set on stopping the criminal prosecution, Wernick's lawyer said the PM was not aware of her concerns, and the SNC case was not a priority for the PMO.
In the statement from lawyer Frank Addario, Wernick raised the issue with the then-attorney-general "as part of his job to manage relations between the PM and his cabinet ministers."
Addario said Wernick didn't brief Trudeau on Wilson-Raybould's concerns because, following their phone conversation, "everyone went on holidays the next day." At one point during the call, Wernick is heard telling Wilson-Raybould that he would "have to report back" before Trudeau left."
-----Original Message----- From: Steven Reid <StevenReid3@cunet.carleton.ca> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2019 16:51:01 +0000 Subject: RE: YO Mr Reid We just talked Trust that my email was not spam and that I will publish it To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
Hi David,
As I mentioned during our call. I did not receive your email.
May wants to know who told Wernick to call Wilson-Raybould 26,132 views CTV News Published on Mar 31, 2019 The Scrum and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May discuss the ongoing SNC-Lavalin scandal and what the fallout will be from the recording made by former AG Jody Wilson-Raybould.
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I laugh as you dudes yap of coverups to the CBC et al while I practice the spirit of full disclosure every day all day long while Trolls within CBC and snobby Senators insult me while I sue the Crown and run for public office in order to hold you all accountable for your bullshit promises etc In return the RCMP falsely arrest and assault me, assist in the break up of my family and the the theft of our property while ignoring my possesion of many wiretap tapes of the mob.
As many of you no doubt know I alwys make a special effort to raise the stakes in this wicked game on the Ides of March Sooner or later the Awful Truth of my concerns will be revealed
Trust that all you smiling bastards will find this email at the bottom of this blog Obviously I already tweeted about it as per my MO N'esy Pas Billy Morneau and Charlie Angus?
CBC says that privately, former Liberal leader John Turner had a better term for Question Period and other televised political venues: "Bullshit Theatre."
David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Replying to @DavidRayAmos @Kathryn98967631 and 47 others Methinks its strange that CBC feels free to quote such bullshit said by a LIEbrano/lawyer/leader but block my comments when I call Parliament a Circus N'esy Pas?
Yo David Amos. Go bother someone else and seek help for your obvious problems. No reply necessary.
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On 1/23/19, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> [22] Mr. Amos also included with his submissions a CD. He >> stated in his affidavit dated June 26, 2017 that there is a “true copy >> of an American police surveillance wiretap entitled 139” on this CD. >> He has also indicated that he has “provided a true copy of the CD >> entitled 139 to many American and Canadian law enforcement authorities >> and not one of the police forces or officers of the court are willing >> to investigate it”. Since he has indicated that this is an “American >> police surveillance wiretap”, this is a matter for the American law >> enforcement authorities and cannot create, as Mr. Amos suggests, a >> conflict of interest for any judge to whom he provides a copy. >> > > > > >> >> [30] The Judge determined that he could not strike the Claim >> on the same jurisdictional basis as the Prothonotary. The Judge noted >> that the Federal Court has jurisdiction over claims based on the >> liability of Federal Crown servants like the RCMP and that the actors >> who barred Mr. Amos from the New Brunswick legislature in 2004 >> included the RCMP (Federal Court Judgment at para. 23). In considering >> the viability of these allegations de novo, the Judge identified >> paragraph 14 of the Claim as containing “some precision” as it >> identifies the date of the event and a RCMP officer acting as >> Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant Governor (Federal Court Judgment at >> para. 27). >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ministerial Correspondence Unit - Justice Canada <mcu@justice.gc.ca> > Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:58:23 +0000 > Subject: Automatic reply: C'yall in Court > To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> > > Thank you for writing to the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of > Justice and Attorney General of Canada. > > Due to the significant increase in the volume of correspondence > addressed to the Minister, please note that there may be a delay in > processing your email. Rest assured that your message will be > carefully reviewed. > > ------------------- > > Merci d'avoir écrit à l'honorable David Lametti, ministre de la > Justice et procureur général du Canada. > > En raison d'une augmentation importante du volume de la correspondance > adressée à la ministre, veuillez prendre note qu'il pourrait y avoir > un retard dans le traitement de votre courriel. Nous tenons à vous > assurer que votre message sera lu avec soin. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Warner, Lorri <lorri.warner@justice.gc.ca>, > Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:45 AM > To: mailto:david.raymond.amos@gmail.com > Cc: Jensen, Jan <jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, > Subject: DAVID RAYMOND AMOS v. HMQ - COURT FILE NO.: A-48-16 > > Good morning Mr. Amos > > > > Please find attached correspondence on behalf of Jan Jensen. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Lorri Warner > > > > Legal Assistant > > Atlantic Regional Office > > Suite 1400, Duke Tower > > 5251 Duke Street > > Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1P3 > > National Litigation Sector > > Department of Justice Canada > > Government of Canada > > > > lorri.warner@justice.gc.ca > > tel: (902) 407-7461 > > fax: (902) 426-2329 > > > > > > This communication contains information that may be > confidential, exempt from disclosure, subject to litigation privilege > or protected by the privilege that exists between lawyers or notaries > and their clients. If you are not the intended recipient, you should > not read, rely on, retain, or distribute it. Please delete or > otherwise destroy this communication and all copies of it immediately, > and contact the sender at (902) 407-7461 or by email at > lorri.warner@justice.gc.ca. > > > > > Lorri Warner > > > > Assistante Juridique > > Bureau régional de l’Atlantique > > pièce 1400, tour Duke > > 5251 rue Duke > > Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse) B3J 1P3 > > Secteur national du contentieux > > Ministère de la Justice Canada > > Gouvernement du Canada > > > > lorri.warner@justice.gc.ca > > tél : (902) 407-7461 > > téléc : (902) 426-2329 > > > > > > Ce message contient des renseignements qui pourraient être > confidentiels, soustraits à la communication, ou protégés par le > privilège relatif au litige ou par le secret professionnel liant > l’avocat ou le notaire à son client. S’il ne vous est pas destiné, > vous êtes priés de ne pas le lire, l’utiliser, le conserver ou le > diffuser. Veuillez sans tarder le supprimer et en détruire toute > copie, et communiquer avec l’expéditeur au (902) 407-7461 ou par > courriel à lorri.warner@justice.gc.ca. > > > > > Please consider the environment before printing this email. > > > > >
On 3/13/19, Campbell, Larry W <Larry.Campbell@sen.parl.gc.ca> wrote: > I expected nothing les from a loser. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 13, 2019, at 1:55 PM, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> On 3/13/19, Campbell, Larry W <Larry.Campbell@sen.parl.gc.ca> wrote: >>> Yo David Amos. Go bother someone else and seek help for your obvious >>> problems. No reply necessary. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Mar 13, 2019, at 12:33 PM, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Biography >>>> >>>> Born and raised in Brantford, Ontario, Campbell became a steelworker >>>> in Hamilton in the 1960s. In his first career move, he joined the >>>> Royal Canadian Mounted Police and was transferred to Vancouver in >>>> 1969, later joining the RCMP drug squad in 1973. >>>> >>>> After more than a decade with the RCMP, Campbell transitioned into >>>> death investigation, establishing Vancouver’s first District Coroner’s >>>> Office in 1981 and becoming the Chief Coroner for British Columbia in >>>> 1996. In this capacity, he became the inspiration behind the popular >>>> CBC drama Da Vinci’s Inquest, as well as its spin-off, Da Vinci’s City >>>> Hall. >>>> >>>> In 2002 he was elected Mayor by the citizens of Vancouver under the >>>> banner of the Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE). Mayor Campbell >>>> spearheaded the approval and establishment of North America’s first >>>> legal safe injection site and continued to champion the Four Pillars >>>> Drug strategy. In addition to drug and crime prevention, he was also >>>> instrumental in the successful Vancouver bid to host the 2010 Winter >>>> Olympic and Paralympic Games; and the redevelopment of the Woodlands >>>> site. >>>> >>>> In August 2005, Campbell was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Prime >>>> Minister Paul Martin. As a Senator, Campbell has continued his work on >>>> drug policy, mental health, and aboriginal issues. >>>> >>>> In 2009, Campbell co-authored a book titled A Thousand Dreams: >>>> Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and the Fight for its Future with Neil >>>> Boyd and Lori Culbert. >>>> >>>> He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from City >>>> University in Vancouver. >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:10:25 -0400 >>>> Subject: Bev Busson should not deny that I called again >>>> To: "Bev.Busson"<Bev.Busson@sen.parl.gc.ca>, "hon.ralph.goodale" >>>> <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>, Newsroom <Newsroom@globeandmail.com>, >>>> "Frank.McKenna"<Frank.McKenna@td.com> >>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:02:40 -0400 >>>> Subject: I read the news today about the RCMP lawsuits and just shook >>>> my head at the malicious nonsense but when Guy Versailles laughed at >>>> me I got truly pissed off >>>> To: gversailles@merlodavidson.ca, Hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca, >>>> washington.field@ic.fbi.gov, Boston.Mail@ic.fbi.gov, >>>> clare.barry@justice.gc.ca, Gib.vanErt@scc-csc.ca, >>>> andrew.scheer@parl.gc.ca, maxime.bernier@parl.gc.ca, >>>> Erin.Weir@parl.gc.ca, bill.pentney@justice.gc.ca, >>>> jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca, Nathalie.Drouin@justice.gc.ca, >>>> Hon.Chrystia.Freeland@canada.ca, Jody.Wilson-Raybould@parl.gc.ca, >>>> complaints@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca, attorneygeneral@ontario.ca, >>>> matthew.giovinazzo@ontario.ca, martin.gaudet@fredericton.ca, >>>> Leanne.Fitch@fredericton.ca, ian.fahie@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >>>> premier@ontario.ca, daniel.gosselin@cas-satj.gc.ca, >>>> andrew.baumberg@fct-cf.gc.ca, Bruce.Preston@cas-satj.gc.ca, >>>> Beatriz.Winter@cas-satj.gc.ca, warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >>>> Gilles.Moreau@forces.gc.ca, Jonathan.Vance@forces.gc.ca, >>>> Gilles.Blinn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, mark.vespucci@ci.irs.gov, >>>> Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, Dominic.Cardy@gnb.ca, greg.byrne@gnb.ca, >>>> Gerald.Butts@pmo-cpm.gc.ca, pm@pm.gc.ca, Katie.Telford@pmo-cpm.gc.ca, >>>> David.Coon@gnb.ca, robert.gauvin@gnb.ca, kris.austin@gnb.ca, >>>> Gilles.Cote@gnb.ca, dan.bussieres@gnb.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com, >>>> andre@jafaust.com, jbosnitch@gmail.com, birgitta@this.is, >>>> birgittajoy@gmail.com, editor@wikileaks.org, >>>> ed.pilkington@guardian.co.uk, djtjr@trumporg.com, >>>> Beverley.Busson@sen.parl.gc.ca, Guy.Bujold@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca, >>>> Lesley.McCoy@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca, Karen.Leibovici@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca, >>>> complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca >>>> Cc: motomaniac333@gmail.com, David.Raymond.Amos@gmail.com, >>>> catharine.tunney@cbc.ca, Newsroom@globeandmail.com, >>>> john.kulik@mcinnescooper.com, Frank.McKenna@td.com, >>>> blaine.higgs@gnb.ca, brian.gallant@gnb.ca >>>> >>>> https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-merlo-davidson-settlement-money-1.4905758 >>>> >>>> RCMP's sexual harassment suit bigger and more expensive than predicted >>>> >>>> Mounties expected 1,000 claims in Merlo-Davidson settlement — so far, >>>> they've got 3,131 >>>> Catharine Tunney · CBC News · Posted: Nov 20, 2018 4:00 AM ET >>>> >>>> >>>> "Guy Versailles, a spokesperson for the assessor's office, said the >>>> office isn't ready to provide a breakdown of how many claimants have >>>> been assessed at each level so far. >>>> >>>> "We do not give numbers beyond those on our website. Complete >>>> breakdown by categories will be given in our final report," he said in >>>> an email to CBC News. >>>> >>>> Versailles said the assessor's office expects it will take another 18 >>>> to 20 months to process all the claims. >>>> >>>> The RCMP could be on the hook for even more money if a second class >>>> action is approved. Earlier this year, lawyers for two veteran male >>>> RCMP officers filed a $1.1 billion class action claim in federal court >>>> that seeks compensation for thousands of past and present employees >>>> for what they claim is widespread "bullying, harassment and >>>> intimidation." >>>> >>>> https://merlodavidson.ca/en/contact-us/ >>>> >>>> Office of the Independent Assessor >>>> 130 Albert Street >>>> Suite 1103 >>>> Ottawa (ON) >>>> K1P 5G4 >>>> >>>> For the media: >>>> Guy Versailles (514) 386-9774 >>>> gversailles@merlodavidson.ca >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Complaints <complaints@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca> >>>> Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2018 20:33:51 +0000 >>>> Subject: RE: Attn Madame Mulroney say hey to sneaky assiant Nabeel and >>>> your many Crown Counsels for me will ya? >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Good afternoon David Amos, >>>> >>>> The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (the >>>> "Commission") is in receipt of your three emails of October 29, thank >>>> you. >>>> >>>> Your emails were thoroughly reviewed, but no information on a new >>>> public complaint against a member of the RCMP could be located. The >>>> only RCMP interaction about which you may have wanted to lodge a >>>> complaint which was identified, appears to have occurred in 2004, when >>>> RCMP members removed you from the New Brunswick legislature. Due to >>>> the time which has passed, and your several opportunities to bring >>>> this up with Commission staff in the past (and with staff from the >>>> Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP, which the current >>>> Commission replaces), a public complaint will not be accepted >>>> regarding this incident. >>>> >>>> Should you have a complaint you would like to make regarding the >>>> conduct of an on-duty RCMP member, for an incident occurring within >>>> the last year, the Commission invites you to submit a complaint using >>>> our online complaint form at >>>> https://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/make-complaint-form. Alternatively, >>>> you may contact our Intake Office at our toll-free number listed >>>> below. >>>> >>>> Your October 29th emails will be kept on file for information purposes >>>> only. >>>> >>>> Respectfully, >>>> >>>> Intake Office, Operations >>>> Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP / Government of >>>> Canada >>>> complaints@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca / Tel: 1-800-665-6878 >>>> >>>> Bureau de réception des plaintes, Opérations >>>> Commission civile d’examen et de traitement des plaintes relatives à >>>> la GRC / Gouvernement du Canada >>>> plaintes@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca / Tél : 1-800-665-6878 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2018 08:39:12 -0400 >>>> Subject: ATT Guy Bujold RE The Commission for Public Complaints >>>> against RCMP - #2013-2824 Why did your people lie to me AGAIN >>>> yesterday? >>>> To: Guy.Bujold@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca, Lesley.McCoy@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca, >>>> Karen.Leibovici@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca, complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca, >>>> "Brenda.Lucki"<Brenda.Lucki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "hon.ralph.goodale" >>>> <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>, "Gunther.Schonfeldt" >>>> <Gunther.Schonfeldt@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca>, Newsroom >>>> <Newsroom@globeandmail.com>, gopublic <gopublic@cbc.ca>, Whistleblower >>>> <Whistleblower@ctv.ca> >>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>, "ian.mcphail" >>>> <ian.mcphail@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca>, "Kevin.leahy" >>>> <Kevin.leahy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Stephen.Horsman" >>>> <Stephen.Horsman@gnb.ca>, "Larry.Tremblay" >>>> <Larry.Tremblay@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, erin.seeds@justice.gc.ca, mcu >>>> <mcu@justice.gc.ca>, "Jody.Wilson-Raybould" >>>> <Jody.Wilson-Raybould@parl.gc.ca>, "bill.pentney" >>>> <bill.pentney@justice.gc.ca>, "jan.jensen"<jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca>, >>>> "david.hansen"<david.hansen@justice.gc.ca>, "Bill.Morneau" >>>> <Bill.Morneau@canada.ca>, lkelly <lkelly@nam.org>, ptolsdorf >>>> <ptolsdorf@nam.org>, washington field <washington.field@ic.fbi.gov>, >>>> "Boston.Mail"<Boston.Mail@ic.fbi.gov> >>>> >>>> http://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2018/07/ian-mcphail-chairman-of-civilian-review.html >>>> >>>> Thursday, 5 July 2018 >>>> >>>> Ian McPhail, chairman of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission >>>> for the RCMP, has left the post to resume his law practice >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Original message ---------- >>>> From: PCC Complaints <complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca> >>>> Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:48:26 +0000 >>>> Subject: RE: Re Call from 613 995 3466 Please view Pdf file hereto >>>> attached >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Cc: PCC Complaints >>>> >>>> Dear Mr. Amos, >>>> >>>> This will acknowledge receipt of the documents you sent to this office >>>> and to advise you that I was unable to identify specific issues >>>> related to the conduct of an RCMP member. I am, therefore, writing to >>>> clarify for you the mandate of the Commission for Public Complaints >>>> Against the RCMP. >>>> >>>> This Commission was established by Parliament to oversee the public >>>> policing activities of the RCMP. Part VII of the Royal Canadian >>>> Mounted Police Act (“RCMP Act”) describes the mandate of this >>>> Commission. Its mandate is to review “the conduct, in performance of >>>> any duty or function under the [RCMP] Act, of any member [of the RCMP] >>>> …” Taken as a whole, the concerns outlined in your letter do not >>>> appear to qualify as conduct of the RCMP in the performance of a duty >>>> or function under the Act and, therefore, do not fall within this >>>> Commission’s mandate. >>>> >>>> >>>> As a result, this Commission has no role to play in resolving the >>>> issues you have raised in your letter. Accordingly, we will be unable >>>> to process your concerns as a public complaint under Part VII of the >>>> RCMP Act. >>>> >>>> If your intention is to submit a complaint regarding the on-duty >>>> conduct of a member(s) of the RCMP, you will need to provide specific >>>> details, such as the date, time and city of each incident, names of >>>> the members you wish to complain about and the details of the improper >>>> conduct as it relates to each of them. >>>> >>>> You can do so through our online complaint form located at: >>>> >>>> http://www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca/cnt/srv/mac/index-eng.aspx >>>> >>>> Alternatively, we can also be reached by: >>>> >>>> E-mail: complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca >>>> Fax : 604-501-4095 >>>> Telephone : 1-800-665-6878 >>>> >>>> Sincerely, >>>> Tammy Wright >>>> A/Intake Officer / Agent d’Information de Liaison >>>> Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP | Commission des >>>> plaintes du public contre la GRC >>>> Tel/Tél : (604) 501-4080 | Fax/Téléc : (604) 501-4095 >>>> complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: David Amos [mailto:motomaniac333@gmail.com] >>>> Sent: July-17-14 11:50 AM >>>> To: general@oic-ci.gc.ca; ORG; MulcaT; leader; justin.trudeau.a1; pm; >>>> Mackap; steven.blaney >>>> Cc: david.hansen; David Amos; Marianne.Ryan; mclellana >>>> Subject: Fwd: Re Call from 613 995 3466 Please view Pdf file hereto >>>> attached >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:23:52 -0600 >>>> Subject: Re: Re Call from 613 995 3466 Please view Pdf file hereto >>>> attached >>>> To: "Seeds, Erin"<Erin.Seeds@justice.gc.ca> >>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Cya'll in Court then >>>> >>>> On 7/17/14, Seeds, Erin <Erin.Seeds@justice.gc.ca> wrote: >>>> > Mr. Amos, >>>> > >>>> > I have no means of retaining these documents until you submit your >>>> request. >>>> > You will see when you get to the website, that you can attach >>>> relevant >>>> > documents to your request. Please do so at that time. Please also >>>> note that >>>> > the Access to Information Office is only capable of providing >>>> records >>>> held >>>> > at the Department of Justice. We have no investigative powers and >>>> while we >>>> > do not dismiss your concerns, we have no means of taking action >>>> on them. Any >>>> > documents you provide will be used only to better fulfill the >>>> Access >>>> to >>>> > Information or Personal Information requests you submit them with. >>>> Below is >>>> > a list of offices that may be better suited to investigate your >>>> concerns: >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada >>>> > 30 Victoria Street >>>> > Gatineau, Quebec >>>> > K1A 1H3 >>>> > Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376 >>>> > Phone: (819) 994-5444 >>>> > Fax: (819) 994-5424 >>>> > http://www.priv.gc.ca/cu-cn/index_e.asp >>>> > >>>> > Office of the Information Commissioner >>>> > 30 Victoria Street >>>> > Gatineau, Québec K1A 1H3 >>>> > Tel: 1-800-267-0441 >>>> > Fax: 819-994-1768 >>>> > For general enquiries e-mail: general@oic-ci.gc.ca >>>> > >>>> > Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP >>>> > National Intake Office >>>> > P.O. Box 88689 >>>> > Surrey, BC V3W 0X1 >>>> > From anywhere in Canada: 1-800-665-6878 >>>> > org@cpc-cpp.gc.ca >>>> > >>>> > -----Original Message----- >>>> > From: David Amos [mailto:motomaniac333@gmail.com] >>>> > Sent: 2014-Jul-17 1:37 PM >>>> > To: Seeds, Erin >>>> > Cc: David Amos >>>> > Subject: Re: Re Call from 613 995 3466 Please view Pdf file hereto >>>> attached >>>> > >>>> > Yes Please (I just called as well). I did not fill out a form yet >>>> > >>>> > However I have asked the various Justice Ministers on the phone >>>> and >>>> in >>>> > writing about my files since Irwin Cotler had the job Not one soul >>>> has >>>> > ever responded ethically until you did today. Thankyou for that >>>> > >>>> > Best regards >>>> > Dave Raymond Amos >>>> > >>>> > On 7/17/14, Seeds, Erin <Erin.Seeds@justice.gc.ca> wrote: >>>> >> Thank you Mr. Amos. Do you want me to attach this to your >>>> personal >>>> >> information request? I haven't seen of your request yet; did >>>> you >>>> submit >>>> >> it >>>> >> to Justice on the website I mentioned? >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> Erin Seeds >>>> >> Junior ATIP Analyst >>>> >> Jusctice Canada >>>> >> Phone: 613-941-4189 >>>> >> erin.seeds@justice.gc.ca >>>> >> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Original message ---------- >>>> From: PCC Complaints <complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca> >>>> Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 17:59:52 +0000 >>>> Subject: The Commission for Public Complaints against RCMP - #2013-2824 >>>> To: "motomaniac333@gmail.com"<motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Dear Mr. Amos: >>>> >>>> This is further to your recent communications with the Commission. >>>> From September 18, 2013 to the present, our office has received 6 >>>> electronic messages from you. Many of these e-mails are not related to >>>> RCMP conduct. >>>> >>>> On October 1, 2013, you called our office and spoke with an Intake >>>> Officer. You wished to enquire about three complaint files. When the >>>> Intake Officer attempted to inform you that you have three enquiry >>>> files with the Commission, you became agitated and insisted otherwise. >>>> You raised your voice and spoke over the Intake Officer. You then >>>> demanded the name of the Intake Officer, and subsequently yelled "see >>>> you in federal court" and hung up the telephone line. >>>> >>>> As a reminder, we request that all future correspondence with our >>>> office must be courteous in tone and that you are respectful of the >>>> requests that are made of you. While it is clearly not the intention >>>> of the Commission to prevent you from making complaints against >>>> members of the RCMP, your recent emails and telephone call have been >>>> unproductive for both you and for Commission staff. In the future, we >>>> request that all communication with our office be respectful in >>>> language and related to our mandate. In the event that this request >>>> is not respected, the Commission will consider imposing restrictions >>>> on how you may communicate with our office. >>>> >>>> Should you have a complaint about a specific RCMP member surrounding a >>>> specific incident, I invite you to visit the Commission's website >>>> (www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca<http://www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca>) to submit an online >>>> complaint, rather than to send an email that is difficult to follow or >>>> a copy of a letter you have sent to many others. The complaint form >>>> will guide you through the information required that will enable the >>>> Commission to process your complaint. Should you have difficulty in >>>> accessing the complaint form and wish to have one sent to you, you may >>>> provide your mailing address and a form will be mailed to you via >>>> Canada Post. >>>> >>>> I would also invite you to send your correspondence regarding any new >>>> or existing complaints (quoting the appropriate Commission file >>>> number) by letter mail to: >>>> >>>> Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP >>>> National Intake Office >>>> PO Box 88689 >>>> Surrey, BC V3W 0X1 >>>> >>>> Yours truly, >>>> >>>> Günther Schönfeldt >>>> Intake Officer / Agent d'information de liaison >>>> Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP / >>>> Commission des plaintes du public contre la Gendarmerie royale du >>>> Canada >>>> Tel/Tél : 1-800-665-6878 | Fax/Téléc : (604) 501-4095 >>>> complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca<mailto:complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca> >>>> >>>> >>>> [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CCF6DA.65AE7FE0] >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Original message ---------- >>>> From: PCC Complaints <complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca> >>>> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 21:14:53 +0000 >>>> Subject: RE: Oh my did theOffice of the Mayor of High River piss me >>>> off today EH Staff Sgt Ian Shardlow? Say Hey to Ms Smith at the >>>> Townhall Meeting tonight for me will ya... >>>> To: "motomaniac333@gmail.com"<motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Hello Mr. Amos: >>>> >>>> This e-mail is to acknowledge your recent communication with our >>>> office about the RCMP. >>>> >>>> If you wish to submit a complaint regarding the on-duty conduct of a >>>> member(s) of the RCMP, you can do so through our online complaint form >>>> located at: >>>> >>>> https://www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca/cnt/srv/mac/index-eng.aspx >>>> >>>> Alternatively, we can also be reached by: >>>> >>>> Telephone : 1-800-665-6878 >>>> E-mail: complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca >>>> >>>> Fax : 604-501-4095 >>>> >>>> Sincerely, >>>> >>>> Günther Schönfeldt >>>> >>>> Intake Officer / Agent d'information de liaison >>>> Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP / >>>> Commission des plaintes du public contre la Gendarmerie royale du >>>> Canada >>>> Tel/Tél : 1-800-665-6878 | Fax/Téléc : (604) 501-4095 >>>> >>>> complaints@cpc-cpp.gc.ca >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2018 11:38:58 -0400 >>>> Subject: ATTN Senator Bev Busson I just called your office to make >>>> certain that you would remember me >>>> To: Beverley.Busson@sen.parl.gc.ca, "Brenda.Lucki" >>>> <Brenda.Lucki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >>>> "serge.rousselle"<serge.rousselle@gnb.ca>, "Stephen.Horsman" >>>> <Stephen.Horsman@gnb.ca>, "hon.ralph.goodale" >>>> <hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca>, "Gilles.Blinn" >>>> <Gilles.Blinn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Mark.Blakely" >>>> <Mark.Blakely@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Dale.Morgan" >>>> <Dale.Morgan@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "dale.drummond" >>>> <dale.drummond@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, "Ian.McPhail" >>>> <Ian.McPhail@cpc-cpp.gc.ca>, "Larry.Tremblay" >>>> <Larry.Tremblay@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, washington field >>>> <washington.field@ic.fbi.gov>, "Boston.Mail"<Boston.Mail@ic.fbi.gov>, >>>> "martin.gaudet"<martin.gaudet@fredericton.ca>, "Leanne.Fitch" >>>> <Leanne.Fitch@fredericton.ca>, "ian.fahie"<ian.fahie@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>, >>>> "ian.mcphail"<ian.mcphail@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca>, "Frank.McKenna" >>>> <Frank.McKenna@td.com>, "brian.gallant"<brian.gallant@gnb.ca>, >>>> "blaine.higgs"<blaine.higgs@gnb.ca>, "Dominic.Cardy" >>>> <Dominic.Cardy@gnb.ca>, "greg.byrne"<greg.byrne@gnb.ca>, >>>> "Gerald.Butts"<Gerald.Butts@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, pm <pm@pm.gc.ca>, >>>> "Katie.Telford"<Katie.Telford@pmo-cpm.gc.ca>, "andrew.scheer" >>>> <andrew.scheer@parl.gc.ca>, "maxime.bernier" >>>> <maxime.bernier@parl.gc.ca>, "charlie.angus" >>>> <charlie.angus@parl.gc.ca>, "Murray.Rankin"<Murray.Rankin@parl.gc.ca> >>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>, Newsroom >>>> <Newsroom@globeandmail.com>, news <news@kingscorecord.com>, news >>>> <news@dailygleaner.com> >>>> >>>> Please enjoy the attachment and say Hey to Ralph Goodale and Frank >>>> McKenna for me will ya? >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: "Hon.Ralph.Goodale (PS/SP)"<Hon.ralph.goodale@canada.ca> >>>> Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2018 15:27:06 +0000 >>>> Subject: Automatic reply: ATTN Senator Bev Busson Remember me? >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Merci d'avoir ?crit ? l'honorable Ralph Goodale, ministre de la >>>> S?curit? publique et de la Protection civile. >>>> En raison d'une augmentation importante du volume de la correspondance >>>> adress?e au ministre, veuillez prendre note qu'il pourrait y avoir un >>>> retard dans le traitement de votre courriel. Soyez assur? que votre >>>> message sera examin? avec attention. >>>> Merci! >>>> L'Unit? de la correspondance minist?rielle >>>> S?curit? publique Canada >>>> ********* >>>> >>>> Thank you for writing to the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of >>>> Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. >>>> Due to the significant increase in the volume of correspondence >>>> addressed to the Minister, please note there could be a delay in >>>> processing your email. Rest assured that your message will be >>>> carefully reviewed. >>>> Thank you! >>>> Ministerial Correspondence Unit >>>> Public Safety Canada >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 10/9/18, David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Senator Bev Busson >>>>> Province: British Columbia (British Columbia) >>>>> Affiliation: Non-affiliated >>>>> Telephone: 613-944-3453 >>>>> Fax: 613-992-7959 >>>>> Email: Beverley.Busson@sen.parl.gc.ca >>>>> >>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vugUalUO8YY >>>>> >>>>> RCMP Sussex New Brunswick >>>>> 1,995 views >>>>> David Amos >>>>> Published on Apr 4, 2013 >>>>> January 30, 2007 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> WITHOUT PREJUDICE >>>>> >>>>> Mr. David Amos >>>>> >>>>> Dear Mr. Amos: >>>>> >>>>> This will acknowledge receipt of a copy of your e-mail of December 29, >>>>> 2006 to Corporal Warren McBeath of the RCMP. >>>>> >>>>> Because of the nature of the allegations made in your message, I have >>>>> taken the measure of forwarding a copy to Assistant Commissioner Steve >>>>> Graham of the RCMP °J" Division in Fredericton. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sincerely, >>>>> >>>>> Honourable Michael B. Murphy >>>>> Minister of Health >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> CM/cb >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> CLEARLY THE RCMP/GRC AND THE KPMG PALS DO NOT KNOW >>>>> >>>>> HOW TO READ LET ALONE COUNT BEANS EH? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Warren McBeath warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:34:53 -0500 >>>>> From: "Warren McBeath"warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >>>>> To: kilgoursite@ca.inter.net, MichaelB.Murphy@gnb.ca, >>>>> nada.sarkis@gnb.ca, wally.stiles@gnb.ca, dwatch@web.net, >>>>> motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com >>>>> CC: ottawa@chuckstrahl.com, riding@chuckstrahl.com, >>>>> John.Foran@gnb.ca, Oda.B@parl.gc.ca, >>>>> "Bev BUSSON"bev.busson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >>>>> "Paul Dube"PAUL.DUBE@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >>>>> Subject: Re: Remember me Kilgour? Landslide Annie McLellan has >>>>> forgotten me but the crooks within the RCMP have n >>>>> >>>>> Dear Mr. Amos, >>>>> >>>>> Thank you for your follow up e-mail to me today. I was on days off >>>>> >>>>> over the holidays and returned to work this evening. Rest assured I >>>>> >>>>> was not ignoring or procrastinating to respond to your concerns. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> As your attachment sent today refers from Premier Graham, our position >>>>> >>>>> is clear on your dead calf issue: Our forensic labs do not process >>>>> >>>>> testing on animals in cases such as yours, they are referred to the >>>>> >>>>> Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown who can provide these >>>>> >>>>> services. If you do not choose to utilize their expertise in this >>>>> >>>>> instance, then that is your decision and nothing more can be done. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> As for your other concerns regarding the US Government, false >>>>> >>>>> imprisonment and Federal Court Dates in the US, etc... it is clear >>>>> >>>>> that Federal authorities are aware of your concerns both in Canada and >>>>> >>>>> the US. These issues do not fall into the purvue of Detachment >>>>> >>>>> policing in Petitcodiac, NB. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> It was indeed an interesting and informative conversation we had on >>>>> >>>>> December 23rd, and I wish you well in all of your future endeavors. >>>>> >>>>> Sincerely, >>>>> >>>>> Warren McBeath, Cpl. >>>>> GRC Caledonia RCMP >>>>> Traffic Services NCO >>>>> Ph: (506) 387-2222 >>>>> Fax: (506) 387-4622 >>>>> E-mail warren.mcbeath@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2018/09/24/prime-minister-announces-appointment-two-senators >>>>> >>>>> rime Minister announces the appointment of two Senators >>>>> >>>>> Ottawa, Ontario - September 24, 2018 >>>>> >>>>> The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor >>>>> General appointed the following independent Senators to fill vacancies >>>>> in the Senate: >>>>> >>>>> Beverley Busson (British Columbia) >>>>> Martin Klyne (Saskatchewan) >>>>> >>>>> Mrs. Busson is a champion of women in the workforce and enjoyed a >>>>> distinguished career in the RCMP. Her efforts to push gender-based >>>>> barriers and her expertise in security led to her becoming the first >>>>> woman to lead the RCMP, when she was named Commissioner in 2006. >>>>> >>>>> Mr. Klyne is a proud member of the Cree Métis with extensive business >>>>> experience. He focused much of his career and volunteer efforts on >>>>> advancing the economic development of Indigenous communities. >>>>> >>>>> Both of these individuals were recommended by the Independent Advisory >>>>> Board for Senate Appointments and chosen using the process open to all >>>>> Canadians. This process ensures Senators are independent, reflect >>>>> Canada’s diversity, and are able to tackle the broad range of >>>>> challenges and opportunities facing the country. >>>>> Quote >>>>> >>>>> “I am pleased to welcome two new members to the Senate who have >>>>> done tremendous work in their professional lives and as active members >>>>> of their communities. I am confident that they will work diligently >>>>> and with integrity to serve the best interests of the country and all >>>>> Canadians.” >>>>> —The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada >>>>> >>>>> Quick Facts >>>>> >>>>> There have been 40 appointments to the Senate made on the advice >>>>> of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. >>>>> Under the Canadian Constitution, the Governor General appoints >>>>> individuals to the Senate. By convention, Senators are appointed on >>>>> the advice of the Prime Minister. >>>>> Once appointed by the Governor General and summoned to the Senate, >>>>> the new Senators join their peers to examine and revise legislation, >>>>> investigate national issues, and represent regional, provincial, and >>>>> minority interests –important functions in a modern democracy. >>>>> >>>>> Biographical Notes >>>>> >>>>> Beverley Busson >>>>> Martin Klyne >>>>> >>>>> Associated Links >>>>> >>>>> Frequently Asked Questions – Senate appointments process >>>>> Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2018/09/24/beverley-busson >>>>> >>>>> Beverley Busson is a champion for women in the workforce. With a law >>>>> degree from the University of British Columbia, her career as a law >>>>> enforcement officer was a career of firsts. A member of the first >>>>> class of women to enter the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), she >>>>> has worked in various positions, including investigating frauds, >>>>> drugs, and serious crimes, and she was among the first women to work >>>>> in plain clothes and undercover. >>>>> >>>>> Mrs. Busson rose steadily through the ranks, becoming the first woman >>>>> commissioned officer, the first woman criminal operations officer, the >>>>> first woman commanding officer, and the first woman deputy >>>>> commissioner of a region. Her efforts to push gender-based barriers >>>>> and her increasing expertise in security led to the pinnacle of her >>>>> career in law enforcement when she was named Commissioner of the RCMP >>>>> in 2006. She was the first woman to hold the position. >>>>> >>>>> Following her retirement from the force, Mrs. Busson served as a >>>>> member of the RCMP Reform Implementation Council. She has also >>>>> volunteered her time as a director with the Justice Institute of >>>>> British Columbia and the Okanagan College Foundation, as well as with >>>>> the Women’s Executive Network mentorship program. >>>>> >>>>> For her long-standing contributions to Canadian security and advancing >>>>> women in the workforce, Mrs. Busson was invested as a Commander of the >>>>> Order of Merit of Police Forces, awarded the Canadian Forces Vice >>>>> Chief of Defence Staff Commendation and the Order of British Columbia, >>>>> and appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Brenda Lucki <brenda.lucki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca> >>>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:06:51 -0400 >>>> Subject: Re: RE My calls AGAIN today about WAR, MURDER, MONEY, >>>> TAXATION and George Soros and Iggy versus Sebastian Kurz and Viktor >>>> Orbán etc (Away on Leave - En congé) >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Bonjour - Hello >>>> >>>> I am currently away on holidays, and will return Tuesday, March 27th. >>>> If >>>> you require assistance during my absence, please contact Cpl. Roshan >>>> Pinto at 639-625-3577 or Nicole Yandon at 639-625-3066. I will be >>>> checking my e-mails periodically. >>>> >>>> Je suis présentement en congé de retour au bureau mardi, le 27 mars. >>>> Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez communiquer avec Cap. Roshan Pinto >>>> au 639-625-3577 ou Nicole Yandon au 639-625-3066. Je vais vérifier mon >>>> courrier électronique périodiquement. >>>> >>>> Brenda >>>> >>>>>>> David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> 03/12/18 11:06 >>> >>>> >>>> http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/abt-apd/org.html >>>> >>>> Paul Rochon Deputy Minister: >>>> Finance Canada >>>> 90 Elgin St. >>>> Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5 >>>> Phone: 613-369-4434 >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: "MinFinance / FinanceMin (FIN)" >>>> <fin.minfinance-financemin.fin@canada.ca> >>>> Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2018 18:55:47 +0000 >>>> Subject: RE: RE My calls today about George Soros versus Sebastian >>>> Kurz and Viktor Orbán >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> The Department of Finance acknowledges receipt of your electronic >>>> correspondence. Please be assured that we appreciate receiving your >>>> comments. >>>> >>>> Le ministère des Finances accuse réception de votre correspondance >>>> électronique. Soyez assuré(e) que nous apprécions recevoir vos >>>> commentaires. >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Póstur FOR <postur@for.is> >>>> Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2018 18:56:26 +0000 >>>> Subject: Re: RE My calls today about George Soros versus Sebastian >>>> Kurz and Viktor Orbán >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Erindi þitt hefur verið móttekið / Your request has been received >>>> >>>> Kveðja / Best regards >>>> Forsætisráðuneytið / Prime Minister's Office >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2018 15:11:34 -0400 >>>> Subject: Fwd: RE My calls today about George Soros versus Sebastian >>>> Kurz and Viktor Orbán >>>> To: informacio.was@mfa.gov.hu >>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Address not found >>>> Your message wasn't delivered to Was.missions@kum.hu because the >>>> address couldn't be found, or is unable to receive mail. >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2018 15:05:51 -0400 >>>> Subject: Fwd: RE My calls today about George Soros versus Sebastian >>>> Kurz and Viktor Orbán >>>> To: Was.missions@kum.hu, washington field <washington.field@ic.fbi.gov> >>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>, djtjr >>>> <djtjr@trumporg.com>, lionel <lionel@lionelmedia.com> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2018 14:54:06 -0400 >>>> Subject: RE My calls today about George Soros versus Sebastian Kurz >>>> and Viktor Orbán >>>> To: "mission.ott"<mission.ott@mfa.gov.hu>, ottawa-ob@bmeia.gv.at, >>>> austrianconsulatehfx@breakhouse.ca, miniszterelnok@mk.gov.hu, >>>> mk@mk.gov.hu >>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>, "George.Soros" >>>> <George.Soros@opensocietyfoundations.org>, mdcohen212@gmail.com, >>>> postur <postur@for.is>, "Bill.Morneau"<Bill.Morneau@canada.ca>, >>>> "bill.pentney"<bill.pentney@justice.gc.ca>, rmellish >>>> <rmellish@cbcl.ca> >>>> >>>> https://twitter.com/sebastiankurz/with_replies >>>> >>>> Sebastian Kurz >>>> Verified account @sebastiankurz >>>> 6 hours ago >>>> >>>> Konnte mich heute erstmals mit der Personalvertretung im >>>> Bundeskanzleramt treffen. Danke für den guten Austausch - freue mich >>>> sehr auf die Zusammenarbeit! >>>> Translated from German by Bing >>>> >>>> Could meet today for the first time with the staff in the Chancellor's >>>> Office. Thank you for sharing good - look forward to cooperation! >>>> 2 replies 2 retweets 15 likes >>>> >>>> >>>> https://twitter.com/DavidRayAmos/with_replies >>>> >>>> >>>> David Raymond Amos >>>> @DavidRayAmos 5 hours ago >>>> Replying to @sebastiankurz >>>> >>>> Did anyone mention my name yet? >>>> >>>> David Raymond Amos >>>> @DavidRayAmos 8 hours ago >>>> Replying to @sebastiankurz >>>> >>>> I just called your Foreign Minister's Office +43 50 11 50 0 to offer >>>> my assistance & his staff refused to listen Perhaps sor Viktor Orban >>>> should call back 902 800 0369 so I can explain >>>> @realDonaldTrump #FBI & missing hearing records ASAP >>>> >>>> https://www.banking.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=90F8E691-9065-4F8C-A465-72722B47E7F2 >>>> >>>> >>>> https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/contact-us/ >>>> >>>> Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs >>>> >>>> Minoritenplatz 8, 1010 Vienna >>>> >>>> Tel. +43 (0) 50 11 50 - 0 >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: "Ügyfélszolgálat (BM)"<ugyfelszolgalat@bm.gov.hu> >>>> Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2017 13:06:36 +0000 >>>> Subject: Valasz >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Tisztelt Feladó! >>>> >>>> Tájékoztatjuk, hogy elektronikus levelét fogadta a Belügyminisztérium >>>> levelezőrendszere, megérkezett az >>>> ugyfelszolgalat@bm.gov.hu<mailto:ugyfelszolgalat@bm.gov.hu> címre. >>>> A jogszabályban meghatározott időn belül válaszolunk levelére, illetve >>>> továbbítjuk a címzett személynek vagy hivatali szervezetnek. >>>> Kérjük szíves türelmét a válasz megérkezéséig. >>>> >>>> Ez egy automatikus üzenet, kérjük, ne válaszoljon rá! >>>> >>>> >>>> BM Ügyfélszolgálat >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> >>>> Ezen üzenet és annak bármely csatolt anyaga bizalmas, jogi védelem >>>> alatt áll, a nyilvános közléstől védett. Az üzenetet kizárólag a >>>> címzett, illetve az általa meghatalmazottak használhatják fel. Ha Ön >>>> nem az üzenet címzettje, úgy kérjük, hogy telefonon, vagy e-mail-ben >>>> értesítse erről az üzenet küldőjét és törölje az üzenetet, valamint >>>> annak összes csatolt mellékletét a rendszeréből. Ha Ön nem az üzenet >>>> címzettje, abban az esetben tilos az üzenetet vagy annak bármely >>>> csatolt mellékletét lemásolnia, elmentenie, az üzenet tartalmát >>>> bárkivel közölnie vagy azzal visszaélnie. >>>> >>>> This message and any attachment are confidential and are legally >>>> privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or >>>> entity to whom it is addressed and others authorised to receive it. If >>>> you are not the intended recipient, please telephone or email the >>>> sender and delete this message and any attachment from your system. >>>> Please note that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of or >>>> reliance upon the information contained in and transmitted with this >>>> e-mail by or to anyone other than the recipient designated above by >>>> the sender is unauthorised and strictly prohibited. >>>> >>>> >>>> Viktor Orbán Prime Minister >>>> Postal address: 1357 Budapest, Pf. 6. >>>> E-mail: miniszterelnok@mk.gov.hu >>>> Website: www.orbanviktor.hu >>>> >>>> http://www.kormany.hu/hu/elerhetosegek >>>> >>>> Antal Rogán >>>> Head of Cabinet of the Prime Minister >>>> Postal address: 1357 Budapest, Pf. 1. >>>> Phone: +36 1 896 1747 >>>> Fax: +36 1 795 0893 >>>> E-mail: mk@mk.gov.hu >>>> >>>> https://ottawa.mfa.gov.hu/eng/contact/generated >>>> >>>> Ambassador Dr. Bálint Ódor >>>> Phone +1 (613) 230-2717 >>>> Email mission.ott@mfa.gov.hu >>>> Trade and Investment +1 (613) 230-2717/210 >>>> >>>> https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/print_2149.html >>>> >>>> Hungary Washington DC Embassy. >>>> Address: 3910 Shoemaker Street, N.W.. >>>> Washington ,DC 20008. >>>> Phone: 1-202--362-6730 >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:24:08 -0400 >>>> Subject: Fwd: ATTN Péter Szijjártó RE Trump and George Soros et al I >>>> have >>>> been trying to talk to people working for Hungarian Prime Minister for >>>> years >>>> To: sajto@keh.hu, sonja.wintersberger@unvienna.org, >>>> anne.thomas@unvienna.org >>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> http://www.unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressrels/2011/unisinf410.html >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: "MinFinance / FinanceMin (FIN)" >>>> <fin.minfinance-financemin.fin@canada.ca> >>>> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:09:13 +0000 >>>> Subject: RE: ATTN Péter Szijjártó RE Trump and George Soros et al I >>>> have >>>> been trying to talk to people working for Hungarian Prime Minister for >>>> years >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> The Department of Finance acknowledges receipt of your electronic >>>> correspondence. Please be assured that we appreciate receiving your >>>> comments. >>>> >>>> Le ministère des Finances accuse réception de votre correspondance >>>> électronique. Soyez assuré(e) que nous apprécions recevoir vos >>>> commentaires. >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Póstur FOR <postur@for.is> >>>> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:10:40 +0000 >>>> Subject: Re: ATTN Péter Szijjártó RE Trump and George Soros et al I >>>> have >>>> been trying to talk to people working for Hungarian Prime Minister for >>>> years >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> >>>> Erindi þitt hefur verið móttekið / Your request has been received >>>> >>>> Kveðja / Best regards >>>> Forsætisráðuneytið / Prime Minister's Office >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Original message ---------- >>>> From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:07:54 -0400 >>>> Subject: ATTN Péter Szijjártó RE Trump and George Soros et al I have >>>> been >>>> trying to talk to people working for Hungarian Prime Minister for years >>>> To: intcomm@mk.gov.hu, "George.Soros" >>>> <George.Soros@opensocietyfoundations.org>, "Bill.Morneau" >>>> <Bill.Morneau@canada.ca>, mcohen <mcohen@trumporg.com>, >>>> "Diane.Lebouthillier"<Diane.Lebouthillier@cra-arc.gc.ca>, >>>> "Diane.Lebouthillier"<Diane.Lebouthillier@parl.gc.ca>, RT-US >>>> <RT-US@rttv.ru>, gopublic <gopublic@cbc.ca>, birgittaj >>>> <birgittaj@althingi.is>, postur <postur@for.is>, pm <pm@pm.gc.ca>, >>>> president <president@whitehouse.gov>, "boris.johnson.mp" >>>> <boris.johnson.mp@parliament.uk>, "Andrew.Bailey" >>>> <Andrew.Bailey@fca.org.uk>, oig <oig@sec.gov>, newsroom >>>> <newsroom@globeandmail.ca>, news-tips <news-tips@nytimes.com>, news >>>> <news@kingscorecord.com>, jacques_poitras <jacques_poitras@cbc.ca> >>>> Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Whereas you were appointed to State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and >>>> External Economic Relations of the Prime Minister’s Office.you above >>>> all should understand why I have an issue with Banksters since well >>>> before George W Bush was first elected while Trump judged Beauty >>>> Queens and managed marry one from your neck of the woods >>>> >>>> http://thedavidamosrant.blogspot.ca/2013/08/hungary-sheds-bankers-shackles-by.html >>>> >>>> Tuesday, 27 August 2013 >>>> Hungary Sheds Bankers' Shackles | By Ronald L. Ray >>>> >>>> You are also saying some very important things lately about politcs >>>> and George Soros and Donald Trump >>>> >>>> BREAKING : George Soros ARREST On The Table ? Hungarian Foreign >>>> Minister >>>> TNTV Total News T.V >>>> Published on Jan 30, 2017 >>>> >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kin3r_H8w8 >>>> >>>> HOWEVER SO AM I AND I DID CALL YOUR OFFICE TODAY FROM A POOR >>>> CONNECTION AND WAS TOLD TO CALL THESE NUMBERS >>>> >>>> 36 1 458 1240 >>>> 36 1 458 1844 >>>> >>>> PLEASE SCROLL DOWN OR CHECK YOUR TWITTER ACCOUNT AND MINE ASAP >>>> >>>> Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade >>>> Head office: 1027 Budapest, Bem rakpart 47. >>>> Postal address: 1027 Budapest, Bem rakpart 47. >>>> Phone: +36-1-458-1000 >>>> Fax: +36-1-212-5918 >>>> Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade >>>> >>>> Postal address: 1027 Budapest, Bem rakpart 47. >>>> Phone: +36-1-458-1178, +36-1-458-1253 >>>> Fax: +36-1-375-3766 >>>> >>>> International Communications Office >>>> >>>> E-mail: intcomm@mk.gov.hu >>>> Phone: >>>> +36 1 896 1905 >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: "MinFinance / FinanceMin (FIN)" >>>> <fin.minfinance-financemin.fin@canada.ca> >>>> Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 08:45:26 +0000 >>>> Subject: RE: Yo Billy Morneau RE FATCA and NAFTA Perhaps you and your >>>> friend Mikey Cohen or even big talking Sherry Peel Jackson should talk >>>> to me before Trump and Trudeau upset the Mexicans even more EH? >>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> The Department of Finance acknowledges receipt of your electronic >>>> correspondence. Please be assured that we appreciate receiving your >>>> comments. >>>> >>>> Le ministère des Finances accuse réception de votre correspondance >>>> électronique. Soyez assuré(e) que nous apprécions recevoir vos >>>> commentaires. >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Original message ---------- >>>> From: Michael Cohen <mcohen@trumporg.com> >>>> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:15:14 +0000 >>>> Subject: Automatic reply: RE FATCA ATTN Pierre-Luc.Dusseault I just >>>> called and lefTo: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>> >>>> Effective January 20, 2017, I have accepted the role as personal >>>> counsel to President Donald J. Trump. All future emails should be >>>> directed to mdcohen212@gmail.com and all future calls should be >>>> directed to 646-853-0114. >>>> ________________________________ >>>> This communication is from The Trump Organization or an affiliate >>>> thereof and is not sent on behalf of any other individual or entity. >>>> This email may contain information that is confidential and/or >>>> proprietary. Such information may not be read, disclosed, used, >>>> copied, distributed or disseminated except (1) for use by the intended >>>> recipient or (2) as expressly authorized by the sender. If you have >>>> received this communication in error, please immediately delete it and >>>> promptly notify the sender. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed >>>> to be received, secure or error-free as emails could be intercepted, >>>> corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late, incomplete, contain viruses >>>> or otherwise. The Trump Organization and its affiliates do not >>>> guarantee that all emails will be read and do not accept liability for >>>> any errors or omissions in emails. Any views or opinions presented in >>>> any email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily >>>> represent those of The Trump Organization or any of its >>>> affiliates.Nothing in this communication is intended to operate as an >>>> electronic signature under applicable law. >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Original message ---------- >>>>> From: "MinFinance / FinanceMin (FIN)" >>>>> <fin.minfinance-financemin.fin@canada.ca >>>>> Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 00:14:35 +000 >>>>> Subject: RE: Here ya go folks please enjoy the hearing today in >>>>> Federal Court and the notes I read from as I argued the Queen's sneaky >>>>> little minions who think they are above the law and the rest of us as >>>> well >>>>> To: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> The Department of Finance acknowledges receipt of your electronic >>>>> correspondence. Please be assured that we appreciate receiving your >>>>> comments. >>>>> >>>>> Le ministère des Finances accuse réception de votre correspondance >>>>> électronique. Soyez assuré(e) que nous apprécions recevoir vos >>>>> commentaires. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Original message ---------- >>>>> From: Póstur FOR postur@for.is >>>>> Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 00:15:21 +0000 >>>>> Subject: Re: Here ya go folks please enjoy the hearing today in >>>>> Federal Court and the notes I read from as I argued the Queen's sneaky >>>>> little minions who think they are above the law and the rest of us as >>>>> well >>>>> To: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> Erindi þitt hefur verið móttekið / Your request has been received >>>>> >>>>> Kveðja / Best regards >>>>> Forsætisráðuneytið / Prime Minister's Office >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>> Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:32:09 -0400 >>>>> Subject: Attn Integrity Commissioner Alexandre Deschênes, Q.C., >>>>> To: coi@gnb.ca >>>>> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> Good Day Sir >>>>> >>>>> After I heard you speak on CBC I called your office again and managed >>>>> to speak to one of your staff for the first time >>>>> >>>>> Please find attached the documents I promised to send to the lady who >>>>> answered the phone this morning. Please notice that not after the Sgt >>>>> at Arms took the documents destined to your office his pal Tanker >>>>> Malley barred me in writing with an "English" only document. >>>>> >>>>> These are the hearings and the dockets in Federal Court that I >>>>> suggested that you study closely. >>>>> >>>>> This is the docket in Federal Court >>>>> >>>>> >>>> http://cas-cdc-www02.cas-satj.gc.ca/IndexingQueries/infp_RE_info_e.php?court_no=T-1557-15&select_court=T >>>>> >>>>> These are digital recordings of the last three hearings >>>>> >>>>> Dec 14th https://archive.org/details/BahHumbug >>>>> >>>>> January 11th, 2016 https://archive.org/details/Jan11th2015 >>>>> >>>>> April 3rd, 2017 >>>>> >>>>> https://archive.org/details/April32017JusticeLeblancHearing >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> This is the docket in the Federal Court of Appeal >>>>> >>>>> >>>> http://cas-cdc-www02.cas-satj.gc.ca/IndexingQueries/infp_RE_info_e.php?court_no=A-48-16&select_court=All >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The> https://archive.org/details/May24thHoedown >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> This Judge understnds the meaning of the word Integrity >>>>> >>>>> Date: 20151223 >>>>> >>>>> Docket: T-1557-15 >>>>> >>>>> Fredericton, New Brunswick, December 23, 2015 >>>>> >>>>> PRESENT: The Honourable Mr. Justice Bell >>>>> >>>>> BETWEEN: >>>>> >>>>> DAVID RAYMOND AMOS >>>>> >>>>> Plaintiff >>>>> >>>>> and >>>>> >>>>> HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN >>>>> >>>>> Defendant >>>>> >>>>> ORDER >>>>> >>>>> (Delivered orally from the Bench in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on >>>>> December 14, 2015) >>>>> >>>>> The Plaintiff seeks an appeal de novo, by way of motion pursuant to >>>>> the Federal Courts Rules (SOR/98-106), from an Order made on November >>>>> 12, 2015, in which Prothonotary Morneau struck the Statement of Claim >>>>> in its entirety. >>>>> >>>>> At the outset of the hearing, the Plaintiff brought to my attention a >>>>> letter dated September 10, 2004, which he sent to me, in my then >>>>> capacity as Past President of the New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian >>>>> Bar Association, and the then President of the Branch, Kathleen Quigg, >>>>> (now a Justice of the New Brunswick Court of Appeal). In that letter >>>>> he stated: >>>>> >>>>> As for your past President, Mr. Bell, may I suggest that you check the >>>>> work of Frank McKenna before I sue your entire law firm including you. >>>>> You are your brother’s keeper. >>>>> >>>>> Frank McKenna is the former Premier of New Brunswick and a former >>>>> colleague of mine at the law firm of McInnes Cooper. In addition to >>>>> expressing an intention to sue me, the Plaintiff refers to a number of >>>>> people in his Motion Record who he appears to contend may be witnesses >>>>> or potential parties to be added. Those individuals who are known to >>>>> me personally, include, but are not limited to the former Prime >>>>> Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper; former >>>>> Attorney General of Canada and now a Justice of the Manitoba Court of >>>>> Queen’s Bench, Vic Toews; former member of Parliament Rob Moore; >>>>> former Director of Policing Services, the late Grant Garneau; former >>>>> Chief of the Fredericton Police Force, Barry McKnight; former Staff >>>>> Sergeant Danny Copp; my former colleagues on the New Brunswick Court >>>>> of Appeal, Justices Bradley V. Green and Kathleen Quigg, and, retired >>>>> Assistant Commissioner Wayne Lang of the Royal Canadian Mounted >>>>> Police. >>>>> >>>>> In the circumstances, given the threat in 2004 to sue me in my >>>>> personal capacity and my past and present relationship with many >>>>> potential witnesses and/or potential parties to the litigation, I am >>>>> of the view there would be a reasonable apprehension of bias should I >>>>> hear this motion. See Justice de Grandpré’s dissenting judgment in >>>>> Committee for Justice and Liberty et al v National Energy Board et al, >>>>> [1978] 1 SCR 369 at p 394 for the applicable test regarding >>>>> allegations of bias. In the circumstances, although neither party has >>>>> requested I recuse myself, I consider it appropriate that I do so. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> AS A RESULT OF MY RECUSAL, THIS COURT ORDERS that the Administrator of >>>>> the Court schedule another date for the hearing of the motion. There >>>>> is no order as to costs. >>>>> >>>>> “B. Richard Bell” >>>>> Judge >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Below after the CBC article about your concerns (I made one comment >>>>> already) you will find the text of just two of many emails I had sent >>>>> to your office over the years since I first visited it in 2006. >>>>> >>>>> I noticed that on July 30, 2009, he was appointed to the the Court >>>>> Martial Appeal Court of Canada Perhaps you should scroll to the >>>>> bottom of this email ASAP and read the entire Paragraph 83 of my >>>>> lawsuit now before the Federal Court of Canada? >>>>> >>>>> "FYI This is the text of the lawsuit that should interest Trudeau the >>>> most >>>>> >>>>> >>>> http://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.ca/2015/09/v-behaviorurldefaultvmlo.html >>>>> >>>>> 83 The Plaintiff states that now that Canada is involved in more war >>>>> in Iraq again it did not serve Canadian interests and reputation to >>>>> allow Barry Winters to publish the following words three times over >>>>> five years after he began his bragging: >>>>> >>>>> January 13, 2015 >>>>> This Is Just AS Relevant Now As When I wrote It During The Debate >>>>> >>>>> D> Little David Amos’ “True History Of War” Canadian Airstrikes And >>>>> Stupid Justin Trudeau? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Vertias Vincit >>>>> David Raymond Amos >>>>> 902 800 0369 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: "Kulik, John"<john.kulik@mcinnescooper.com> >>>>> Date: Thu, 18 May 2017 17:37:49 +0000 >>>>> Subject: McInnes Cooper >>>>> To: "motomaniac333@gmail.com"<motomaniac333@gmail.com>, >>>>> "david.raymond.amos@gmail.com"<david.raymond.amos@gmail.com> >>>>> >>>>> Dear Mr. Amos: >>>>> >>>>> I am General Counsel for McInnes Cooper. If you need to communicate >>>>> with our firm, please do so through me. >>>>> >>>>> Thank you. >>>>> >>>>> John Kulik >>>>> [McInnes Cooper]<http://www.mcinnescooper.com/> >>>>> >>>>> John Kulik Q.C. >>>>> Partner & General Counsel >>>>> McInnes Cooper >>>>> >>>>> tel +1 (902) 444 8571 | fax +1 (902) 425 6350 >>>>> >>>>> 1969 Upper Water Street >>>>> Suite 1300 >>>>> Purdy's Wharf Tower II Halifax, NS, B3J 2V1 >>>>> >>>>> asst Cathy Ohlhausen | +1 (902) 455 8215 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Notice This communication, including any attachments, is confidential >>>>> and may be protected by solicitor/client privilege. It is intended >>>>> only for the person or persons to whom it is addressed. If you have >>>>> received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by e-mail or >>>>> telephone at McInnes Cooper's expense. Avis Les informations contenues >>>>> dans ce courriel, y compris toute(s) pièce(s) jointe(s), sont >>>>> confidentielles et peuvent faire l'objet d'un privilège avocat-client. >>>>> Les informations sont dirigées au(x) destinataire(s) seulement. Si >>>>> vous avez reçu ce courriel par erreur, veuillez en aviser l'expéditeur >>>>> par courriel ou par téléphone, aux frais de McInnes Cooper. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>> Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 10:35 AM >>>>> Subject: RE My complaint against the CROWN in Federal Court Attn David >>>>> Hansen and Peter MacKay If you planning to submit a motion for a >>>>> publication ban on my complaint trust that you dudes are way past too >>>> late >>>>> To: David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca, peter.mackay@justice.gc.ca >>>>> peacock.kurt@telegraphjournal.com, >>>> mclaughlin.heather@dailygleaner.com, >>>>> david.akin@sunmedia.ca, robert.frater@justice.gc.ca, >>>> paul.riley@ppsc-sppc.gc.ca, >>>>> greg@gregdelbigio.com, joyce.dewitt-vanoosten@gov.bc.ca, >>>>> joan.barrett@ontario.ca, jean-vincent.lacroix@gouv.qc.ca, >>>>> peter.rogers@mcinnescooper.com, mfeder@mccarthy.ca, mjamal@osler.com >>>>> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, gopublic@cbc.ca, >>>>> Whistleblower@ctv.ca >>>>> >>>>> https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/14439/index.do >>>>> >>>>> >>>> http://www.scc-csc.gc.ca/WebDocuments-DocumentsWeb/35072/FM030_Respondent_Attorney-General-of-Canada-on-Behalf-of-the-United-States-of-America.pdf >>>>> >>>>> >>>> http://thedavidamosrant.blogspot.ca/2013/10/re-glen-greenwald-and-brazilian.html >>>>> >>>>> I repeat what the Hell do I do with the Yankee wiretapes taps sell >>>>> them on Ebay or listen to them and argue them with you dudes in >>>>> Feferal Court? >>>>> >>>>> Petey Baby loses all parliamentary privelges in less than a month but >>>>> he still supposed to be an ethical officer of the Court CORRECT? >>>>> >>>>> Veritas Vincit >>>>> David Raymond Amos >>>>> 902 800 0369 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>> Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:10:14 -0400 >>>>> Subject: Yo Mr Bauer say hey to your client Obama and his buddies in >>>>> the USDOJ for me will ya? >>>>> To: RBauer@perkinscoie.com, sshimshak@paulweiss.com, >>>>> cspada@lswlaw.com, msmith@svlaw.com, bginsberg@pattonboggs.com, >>>>> gregory.craig@skadden.com, pm@pm.gc.ca, bob.paulson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >>>>> bob.rae@rogers.blackberry.net, MulcaT@parl.gc.ca, >>>> leader@greenparty.ca >>>>> Cc: alevine@cooley.com, david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, >>>>> michael.rothfeld@wsj.com, remery@ecbalaw.com >>>>> >>>>> QSLS Politics >>>>> By Location Visit Detail >>>>> Visit 29,419 >>>>> Domain Name usdoj.gov ? (U.S. Government) >>>>> IP Address 149.101.1.# (US Dept of Justice) >>>>> ISP US Dept of Justice >>>>> Location Continent : North America >>>>> Country : United States (Facts) >>>>> State : District of Columbia >>>>> City : W> Operating System Microsoft WinXP >>>>> Browser Internet Explorer 8.0 >>>>> Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Windows NT 5.1; Trident/4.0; .NET >>>>> CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.4506.2152; .NET CLR 3.5.30729; InfoPath.2; >>>>> DI60SP1001) >>>>> Javascript version 1.3 >>>>> Monitor Resolution : 1024 x 768 >>>>> Color Depth : 32 bits >>>>> Time of Visit Nov 17 2012 6:33:08 pm >>>>> Last Page View Nov 17 2012 6:33:08 pm >>>>> Visit Length 0 seconds >>>>> Page Views 1 >>>>> Referring URL http://www.google.co...wwWJrm94lCEqRmovPXJg >>>>> Search Engine google.com >>>>> Search Words david amos bernie madoff >>>>> Visit Entry Page http://qslspolitics....-wendy-olsen-on.html >>>>> Visit Exit Page http://qslspolitics....-wendy-olsen-on.html >>>>> Out Click >>>>> Time Zone UTC-5:00 >>>>> Visitor's Time Nov 17 2012 12:33:08 pm >>>>> Visit Number 29,419 >>>>> >>>>> >>>> http://qslspolitics.blogspot.com/2009/03/david-amos-to-wendy-olsen-on.html >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Could ya tell I am investigating your pension plan bigtime? Its >>>>> because no member of the RCMP I have ever encountered has earned it >>>> yet >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:36:04 -0400 >>>>> Subject: This is a brief as I can make my concerns Randy >>>>> To: randyedmunds@gov.nl.ca >>>>> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> In a nutshell my concerns about the actions of the Investment Industry >>>>> affect the interests of every person in every district of every >>>>> country not just the USA and Canada. I was offering to help you with >>>>> Emera because my work with them and Danny Williams is well known and >>>>> some of it is over eight years old and in the PUBLIC Record. >>>>> >>>>> All you have to do is stand in the Legislature and ask the MInister of >>>>> Justice why I have been invited to sue Newfoundland by the >>>>> Conservatives >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Obviously I am the guy the USDOJ and the SEC would not name who is the >>>>> link to Madoff and Putnam Investments >>>>> >>>>> Here is why >>>>> >>>>> >>>> http://banking.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.Hearing&Hearing_ID=90f8e691-9065-4f8c-a465-72722b47e7f2 >>>>> >>>>> Notice the transcripts and webcasts of the hearing of the US Senate >>>>> Banking Commitee are still missing? Mr Emory should at least notice >>>>> Eliot Spitzer and the Dates around November 20th, 2003 in the >>>>> following file >>>>> >>>>> >>>> http://www.checktheevidence.com/pdf/2526023-DAMOSIntegrity-yea-right.-txt.pdf >>>>> >>>>> http://occupywallst.org/users/DavidRaymondAmos/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: "Hansen, David"David.Hansen@justice.gc.ca >>>>> Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2013 19:28:44 +0000 >>>>> Subject: RE: I just called again Mr Hansen >>>>> To: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> Hello Mr. Amos, >>>>> >>>>> I manage the Justice Canada civil litigation section in the Atlantic >>>>> region. We are only responsible for litigating existing civil >>>>> litigation files in which the Attorney General of Canada is a named >>>>> defendant or plaintiff. If you are a plaintiff or defendant in an >>>>> existing civil litigation matter in the Atlantic region in which >>>>> Attorney General of Canada is a named defendant or plaintiff please >>>>> provide the court file number, the names of the parties in the action >>>>> and your question. I am not the appropriate contact for other >>>>> matters. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> >>>>> David A. Hansen >>>>> Regional Director | Directeur régional >>>>> General Counsel |Avocat général >>>>> Civil Litigation and Advisory | Contentieux des affaires civiles et >>>>> services de consultation >>>>> Department of Justice | Ministère de la Justice >>>>> Suite 1400 – Duke Tower | Pièce 1400 – Tour Duke >>>>> 5251 Duke Street | 5251 rue Duke >>>>> Halifax, Nova Scotia | Halifax, Nouvelle- Écosse >>>>> B3J 1P3 >>>>> david.hansen@justice.gc.ca >>>>> Telephone | Téléphone (902) 426-3261 / Facsimile | Télécopieur (902) >>>>> 426-2329 >>>>> This e-mail is confidential and may be protected by solicitor-client >>>>> privilege. Unauthorized distribution or disclosure is prohibited. If >>>>> you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us and delete >>>>> this entire e-mail. >>>>> Before printing think about the Environment >>>>> Thinking Green, please do not print this e-mail >> ---------- >>>>> Forwarded >>>>> message ---------- >>>>>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>>> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:23:24 -0300 >>>>>> Subject: ATTN FBI Special Agent Richard Deslauriers Have you talked >>>> to >>>>>> your buddies Fred Wyshak and Brian Kelly about the wiretap tapes YET? >>>>>> To: boston@ic.fbi.gov, washington.field@ic.fbi.gov, >>>>>> bob.paulson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, Kevin.leahy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >>>>>> Brian.Kelly@usdoj.gov, us.marshals@usdoj.gov, Fred.Wyshak@usdoj.gov, >>>>>> jcarney@carneybassil.com, bbachrach@bachrachlaw.net >>>>>> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, birgittaj@althingi.is, >>>>>> shmurphy@globe.com, redicecreations@gmail.com >>>>>> >>>>>> FBI Boston >>>>>> One Center Plaza >>>>>> Suite 600 >>>>>> Boston, MA 02108 >>>>>> Phone: (617) 742-5533 >>>>>> Fax: (617) 223-6327 >>>>>> E-mail: Boston@ic.fbi.gov >>>>>> >>>>>> Hours >>>>>> Although we operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our normal >>>>>> "walk-in" business hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday >>>>>> through Friday. If you need to speak with a FBI representative at any >>>>>> time other than during normal business hours, please telephone our >>>>>> office at (617) 742-5533. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>>> Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:20:20 -0300 >>>>>> Subject: Yo Fred Wyshak and Brian Kelly your buddy Whitey's trial is >>>>>> finally underway now correct? What the hell do I do with the wiretap >>>>>> tapes Sell them on Ebay? >>>>>> To: Brian.Kelly@usdoj.gov, us.marshals@usdoj.gov, >>>>>> Fred.Wyshak@usdoj.gov, jcarney@carneybassil.com, >>>>>> bbachrach@bachrachlaw.net, wolfheartlodge@live.com, >>>> shmurphy@globe.com, >> jonathan.albano@bingham.com, >>>> mvalencia@globe.com >>>>>> Cc: david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, oldmaison@yahoo.com, >>>>>> PATRICK.MURPHY@dhs.gov, rounappletree@aol.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/06/05/james-whitey-bulger-jury-selection-process-enters-second-day/KjS80ofyMMM5IkByK74bkK/story.html >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2013/06/09/nsa-leak-guardian.html >>>>>> >>>>>> As the CBC etc yap about Yankee wiretaps and whistleblowers I must >>>> ask >>>>>> them the obvious question AIN'T THEY FORGETTING SOMETHING???? >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vugUalUO8YY >>>>>> >>>>>> What the hell does the media think my Yankee lawyer served upon the >>>>>> USDOJ right after I ran for and seat in the 39th Parliament baseball >>>>>> cards? >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.archive.org/details/FedsUsTreasuryDeptRcmpEtc >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> http://archive.org/details/ITriedToExplainItToAllMaritimersInEarly2006 >>>>>> >>>>>> http://davidamos.blogspot.ca/2006/05/wiretap-tapes-impeach-bush.html >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.archive.org/details/PoliceSurveilanceWiretapTape139 >>>>>> >>>>>> http://archive.org/details/Part1WiretapTape143 >>>>>> >>>>>> FEDERAL EXPRES February 7, 2006 >>>>>> Senator Arlen Specter >>>>>> United States Senate >>>>>> Committee on the Judiciary >>>>>> 224 Dirksen Senate Office Building >>>>>> Washington, DC 20510 >>>>>> >>>>>> Dear Mr. Specter: >>>>>> >>>>>> I have been asked to forward the enclosed tapes to you from a man >>>>>> named, David Amos, a Canadian citizen, in connection with the matters >>>>>> raised in the attached letter. >>>>>> >>>>>> Mr. Amos has represented to me that these are illegal FBI wire tap >>>> tapes. >>>>>> >>>>>> I believe Mr. Amos has been in contact with you about this >>>> previously. >>>>>> >>>>>> Very truly yours, >>>>>> Barry A. Bachrach >>>>>> Direct telephone: (508) 926-3403 >>>>>> Direct facsimile: (508) 929-3003 >>>>>> Email: bbachrach@bowditch.com >>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>> From: "David Amos"david.raymond.amos@gmail.com >>>>>> To: "Rob Talach"rtalach@ledroitbeckett.com >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:59 PM >>>>>> Subject: Re: Attn Robert Talach and I should talk ASAP about my suing >>>>>> the Catholic Church Trust that Bastarache knows why >>>>>> >>>>>> The date stamp on about page 134 of this old file of mine should mean >>>>>> a lot to you >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.checktheevidence.com/pdf/2619437-CROSS-BORDER-txt-.pdf >>>>>> >>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>> From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>>> Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:37:08 -0400 >>>>>> Subject: To Hell with the KILLER COP Gilles Moreau Wh>> >>>>>> maritme_malaise@yahoo.ca, Jennifer.Nixon@ps-sp.gc.ca, >>>>>> bartman.heidi@psic-ispc.gc.ca, Yves.J.Marineau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, >>>>>> david.paradiso@erc-cee.gc.ca, desaulniea@smtp.gc.ca, >>>>>> denise.brennan@tbs-sct.gc.ca, anne.murtha@vac-acc.gc.ca, >>>>>> webo@xplornet.com, julie.dickson@osfi-bsif.gc.ca, >>>>>> rod.giles@osfi-bsif.gc.ca, flaherty.j@parl.gc.ca, toewsv1@parl.gc.ca, >>>>>> Nycole.Turmel@parl.gc.ca,Clemet1@parl.gc.ca, >>>> maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca, >> oig@sec.gov, whistleblower@finra.org, >>>> whistle@fsa.gov.uk, >>>>>> david@fairwhistleblower.ca >>>>>> Cc: j.kroes@interpol.int, david.raymond.amos@gmail.com, >>>>>> bernadine.chapman@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, justin.trudeau.a1@parl.gc.ca, >>>>>> Juanita.Peddle@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, oldmaison@yahoo.com, >>>>>> Wayne.Lang@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, Robert.Trevors@gnb.ca, >>>>>> ian.fahie@rcmp-grc.gc.ca> >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/nb/news-nouvelles/media-medias-eng.htm >>>>>> >>>>>> http://nb.rcmpvet.ca/Newsletters/VetsReview/nlnov06.pdf >>>>>> >>>>>> From: Gilles Moreau Gilles.Moreau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >>>>>> Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:03:22 -0500 >>>>>> Subject: Re: Lets ee if the really nasty Newfy Lawyer Danny Boy >>>>>> Millions will explain this email to you or your boss Vic Toews EH >>>>>> Constable Peddle??? >>>>>> To: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com >>>>>> >>>>>> Please cease and desist from using my name in your emails. >>>>>> >>>>>> Gilles Moreau, Chief Superintendent, CHRP and ACC >>>>>> Director General >>>>>> HR Transformation >>>>>> 73 Leikin Drive, M5-2-502 >>>>>> Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R2 >>>>>> >>>>>> Tel 613-843-6039 >>>>>> Cel 613-818-6947 >>>>>> >>>>>> Gilles Moreau, surintendant principal, CRHA et ACC >>>>>> Directeur général de la Transformation des ressources humaines >>>>>> 73 Leikin, pièce M5-2-502 >>>>>> Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2 >>>>>> >>>>>> tél 613-843-6039 >>>>>> cel 613-818-6947 >>>>>> gilles.moreau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> First things first have a Look at the 3 documents hereto attached (Not >>>>> a big read) >>>>> >>>>> Listen to these old voicemails from interesting FEDS at about the >>>>> same point in time (Won't take long) >>>>> >>>>> http://www.archive.org/details/FedsUsTreasuryDeptRcmpEtc >>>>> >>>>> then ask youselves or the lawyers Senator Shelby or Spizter or Cutler >>>>> or Bernie madoff's old buddy Robert Glauber where the webcast and >>>>> transcript went for a very important hearing held in late 2003 by the >>>>> United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> http://www.banking.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=90F8E691-9065-4F8C-A465-72722B47E7F2 >>>>> >>>>> Review of Current Investigations and Regulatory Actions Regarding the >>>>> Mutual Fund Industry >>>>> >>>>> November 20, 2003 02:00 PM >>>>> The Committee will meet in OPEN SESSION to conduct the second in a >>>>> series of hearings on the “Review of Current Investigations and >>>>> Regulatory Actions Regarding the Mutual Fund Industry.” >>>>> >>>>> Archived Webcast >>>>> >>>>> Witness Panel 1 >>>>> >>>>> Mr. Stephen M. Cutler >>>>> Director - Division of Enforcement >>>>> Securities and Exchange Commission >>>>> cutler.pdf (175.5 KBs) >>>>> >>>>> Mr. Robert Glauber >>>>> Chairman and CEO >>>>> National Association of Securities Dealers >>>>> glauber.pdf (171.1 KBs) >>>>> >>>>> Eliot Spitzer >>>>> Attorney General >>>>> State of New York >>>>> spitzer.pdf (68.2 KBs) >>>>> >>>>> Permalink: >>>>> >>>> http://www.banking.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2003/11/review-of-current-investigations-and-regulatory-actions-regarding-the-mutual-fund-industry >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Trust that the evil women and men that PM Trudeau "The Younger" >>>>> appointed to to his cabinet will continue to play dumb because of >>>>> their oath to The Privy Council. However it does not follow that >>>>> everybody who works for them are dumb and they have no such oath to >>>>> uphold N'esy Pas?. >>>>> >>>>> Veritas Vincit >>>>> David Raymond Amos >>>>> 902 800 0369 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>> From: Lisa Porteous <lporteous@kleinlyons.com> >>>>> Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:46:22 +0000 >>>>> Subject: RCMP >>>>> To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> >>>>> >>>>> David, >>>>> >>>>> Thank you for your email inquiring about our class action against the >>>>> RCMP. As you may know, the Notice of Claim was filed in the Brit> >>>>> brought >>>>> by former RCMP constable Janet Merlo on behalf of female RCMP >>>>> members. 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David Raymond Amos@DavidRayAmos Replying to @DavidRayAmos@Kathryn98967631 and 47 others Methinks its my turn to relax and sit back on April Fools Day to watch the Circuses on both sides of the 49th in order to laugh at the clowns who laughed at me for far too many years N'esy Pas?
Wilson-Raybould's intentions might not be completely righteous
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Drew Shand Heav'n has no Rage, like Love to Hatred turn'd, Nor Hell a Fury, like a Woman scorn'd. William Congreve, "The Mourning Bride" 1697
David R. Amos Reply to @Drew Shand: Methinks the Drama teacher should have remembered that one N'esy Pas?
Mitch Uhl Ms Wilson Raybould, did not release the recording as many are wailing about, she supplied it to the justice committee, they made it public
David R. Amos Reply to @Mitch Uhl: Trust that the RCMP and the FBI are well aware that I do not record my conversations without the other person''s knowledge and assent. Not only do I consider bad manners to do otherwise its because that is the way it must be done in the USA which is where I plan to litigate again ASAP.
However my phone records call easily prove that I talked to legions of people over the years and to Jody Wilson-Raybould's constituency office, the Justice Dept, the RCMP, the PCO and the PMO VERY recently. Furthermore I have argued a great deal of evidence to support what I say is true and there is tremendous amount of documentation on file in the dockets of Federal Courts and other courts of Canada and the USA.
Methinks now that I am getting old as Spring has sprung once again its my turn to relax and sit back on April Fools Day and watch the Circuses on both sides of the 49th in order to laugh at the clowns who laughed at me for far too many years N'esy Pas?
Mark Sobkow At this point, I don't think there is any "question" whether the Liberals meddled in the justice system. They did, and they're not ashamed about it, and even justify it as "ordinary" government business.
What are we going to do about it?
Well, I for one am NOT voting Liberal again in October! :o
David R. Amos Reply to @Mark Sobkow: "What are we going to do about it?"
Methinks we should rename April Fools day after Right Honourable Mr Prime Minister Trudeau the Younger and make it a national holiday in honour of his many notable predecessors such as Humpty Dumpty N'esy Pas?
Ron Brady I believe that Minister JWR recorded the conversation for 2 primary reasons:
1. To document the degree of pressure being applied by the PMO et al 2. Self-defense
The release of the recording put to rest any and all sparring over what was actually said in the conversation with Mr. Wernick.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ron Brady: "I believe that Minister JWR recorded the conversation for 2 primary reasons: "
Methinks she did it in order to assist in "Palace Coup" of sorts The caucus meeting will tell the tale as to whether the Tag Team of Jane and jody can pull it off N'esy Pas?
Lorne Mccuaig Its a bit obvious to me that when someone phones you and records you as JWR did with Wernick, the conversation will have premeditated motives and canned, scripted speech. Such was the case with JWR's 17 minute recording. I had to hear it twice to get the full depth of just how premeditated it all truly was. The first time didn't do it enough justice, I needed to hear it again and in that context, yes... it really does make a difference when someone phones you to record your conversation with canned, scripted speech planned well ahead to get dirt on you to later bury you with it. It taints the entire conversation. How can it not?
David R. Amos Reply to @Lorne Mccuaig: "Its a bit obvious to me that when someone phones you and records you as JWR did with Wernick, the conversation will have premeditated motives and canned, scripted speech."
Methinks a lot of folks agree with you N'esy Pas?
Kevin Delaney Yes it is the Am of 01 April 2019. Yes Federal Liberals are still trying to spin the innocence of JT and the evil of JWR. No it is not a joke, they actually are still holding to that line & what is worse they believe the Canadian voting public will come around to their way of thinking.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Kevin Delaney: "Yes it is the Am of 01 April 2019."
Methinks i could not pick a better day for the Circus to put on its best act with all the ringleaders playing their parts in the centre ring N'esy Pas?
Frank Goodwood JWR's motives are irrelevant. What is relevant is whether or not there was an effort to interfere with our judicial system. It appears that there was and JT and team are trying desperately to bury it.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Frank Goodwood: "JWR's motives are irrelevant. What is relevant is whether or not there was an effort to interfere with our judicial system."
Oh So True
James Millican We likely would never have heard it had Trudeau simply owned up to his own sleazy dealings. Instead evade, deny, smear. Justin has only himself to blame.
David R. Amos
Reply to @James Millican: "Justin has only himself to blame"
Methinks old Harry explained long ago the buck stops with him N'esy Pas?
Paul Aumuller JT needs Canadians to remind him through a forced resignation that Canada will not be ruled by a Dictator.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Paul Aumuller: "JT needs Canadians to remind him through a forced resignation that Canada will not be ruled by a Dictator. "
Dream On Methinks its rather obvious that Mr Prime Minister Trudeau The Younger plans to hang on until after the next election then resign if need be N'esy Pas?
Jordan Newman The government is the equivalent of a Judo grand master. The approach is the same, using their opponent's balance/force against themselves. Not able to approach it's own shortcomings, the government will always use, if necessary, a kind of scapegoat to unjustly, justify its own position.
With the JWR and JT rift, all that goes out the window.
Liberals will not accept responsibility of the failure JWR has raised.
The best the Libs got is to remove her from the party. Longer they wait, the more collateral damage. Other option is by 1000 cuts... Which, in the end, clearly shows where the Liberals stand when it comes to Judicial freedom and the rule of law.
By the rules of this game, JWR is the winner. Shows how precarious of a position this government is willing to stumble along too. How careless the handling of other important files (Meng, Normand, ...) could had been. How the Liberal/parliament can be thrown out of order with the current government. All because of a lack of acknowledgement that procedures matter, or a willingness to apologize to prevent it from happening again.
Throwing mud at JWR is like marginalizing the importance of the justice system. More that happens, the worse the Liberals look.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Jordan Newman: "The government is the equivalent of a Judo grand master."
Methinks many ethical grand-masters should feel rather insulted about now N'esy Pas?
Ross Spanner The larger question is whether such "pressure" was illegal. Mulroney did the same to his then A-G, Kim Campbell, to win the freedom of David Milgard. His reasoning was right, humane and legal. This government is doing the same to protect 9000 jobs and the SNC perpetrators are long gone. Slap them with a heavy fine and move on. I doubt the Tories would do no different.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ross Spanner: "Mulroney did the same to his then A-G, Kim Campbell, to win the freedom of David Milgard"
Methinks Kim Campbell denied that happened N'esy Pas?
Dave MacDonald Who cares why she blew the whistle . The important thing is she did it .
David R. Amos
Reply to @Dave MacDonald: YUP
Morley Right Write all the opinion pieces you wish, publish PMO inspired op-eds, attack JWR - It's all for not. Canadians now see the level of liberal interference in our judicial system, soley for their own personal gain. JT has been exposed as a weak, disreputable person who is so arrogant as to believe he is above the law. The RCMP needs to investigate as this political inteference in our judicial system breaks Canadian law. It's that simple.Morley Right
David R. Amos
Reply to @Morley Right: "The RCMP needs to investigate as this political inteference in our judicial system breaks Canadian law. It's that simple."
Pete MacKay pretends to truly believe like you (I do too) that he legally, ethically and MORALLY RIGHT to ask that the RCMP do their job. However everybody knows that Jody and Justin should not have covered up his illegal actions on behalf of Harper, the RCMP, the DND, Andy Scheer and legions of others within my lawsuit in Federal Court (File T-1557-15)
Methinks Its a heck of a Catch 22 for politicians, lawyers, cops and judges to ponder N'esy Pas?
Dave MacDonald Shocking that a man with almost no work experience can't govern the entire country .
Onager Smith
Reply to @Dave MacDonald:
Yes, if there was the slightest bit of real life work experience required, we wouldn't have had to endure the Harper regime. Which means Trudeau also wouldn't have happened as a reaction to Harper. Maybe somebody would have actually done something about those damn omnibus bills, and there would have no opportunity for somebody to even bury the DPA deception in a ridiculously large and rushed budget bill.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Onager Smith: Oh So True
Wilson-Raybould's intentions might not be completely righteous. And?: Robyn Urback
The principal question here is whether the PMO tried to meddle in the justice system, not whether JWR is pure
Robyn Urback· CBC News·
Perhaps Jody Wilson-Raybould had the worst of intentions — take down the leadership, destroy the party, ennoble her reputation, profit somehow. If true, that's an interesting peripheral element. But it's a distraction from the main issue. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)
Let's assume for a moment, since many have already, that Jody Wilson-Raybould's actions as they relate to the SNC-Lavalin saga have indeed been driven by a toxic combination of malevolence and self-importance.
Take the position that she — either spurned by the Prime Minister's Office or motivated by her own pursuit of power and notoriety — doesn't actually care about the independence of Canada's judiciary or the integrity of our public prosecutions. Rather, she wants to take down the prime minister, along with those around him, so that she may pave the way for new leadership, or else perhaps just sit back and watch the fire burn.
And on top of it all, according to this theory, Wilson-Raybould has been willing to push ethical boundaries in pernicious pursuit of her goals, including sowing disaccord within the Liberal caucus she refuses to leave, and surreptitiously recording a December phone call between herself as Canada's then-attorney general and Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick — the audio of which was released to the Justice committee and made public last week.
Yes, perhaps Wilson-Raybould had the worst of intentions — take down the leadership, destroy the party, ennoble her reputation, profit somehow. Great. If true, that's an interesting peripheral element. But Wilson-Raybould's character has no bearing on whether the Prime Minister's Office tried to interfere in the criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin, which is the principal question of this entire affair.
Justin Trudeau's response to allegations that his office improperly pressured the attorney general has changed several times since the story broke. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)
Her personal motivations have nothing to do with the lengths to which the Liberals have gone to shut down additional inquiries into what happened, nor does it explain why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has so struggled to keep his story straight from the time of his first ill-fated blanket denial.
What's more, Wilson-Raybould, whatever her intentions, couldn't have somehow compelled Wernick to warn her about Trudeau's mood in the recorded phone call, or tricked him into conveying partisan interests on behalf of the prime minister. ("You're not just the attorney general, you're the minister of justice in the cabinet," he reminded her at one point in the conversation.)
The fact that Wilson-Raybould recorded that call seems to be further evidence to some that the former attorney general is enacting some sort of coup. Maybe she is. But the theory that this is all part of an elaborate scheme assumes that she taped the conversation because she could somehow foresee a cabinet shuffle, and foresee that she would be moved out of the justice file, and also could anticipate an opportunity to share the file publicly, thus providing herself with material to exact her revenge.
Or perhaps she recorded the conversation because she knew she would be asked to do something improper based on previous conversations with numerous people on the SNC-Lavalin file. I'll let astute readers decide.
Listen to the call:
The House
Listen to the Jody Wilson-Raybould's conversation with Wernick
00:0017:25
Former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould recorded a conversation with Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick as she faced pressure over SNC-Lavalin file. 17:25
The ethics of the attorney general recording a conversation with the country's top civil servant without his knowledge or consent makes for a worthy legal and moral discussion. But this is not before a court of law, and we need not disqualify the information provided from that phone call because the way it was collected seems unsavoury.
The recording confirmed that Wilson-Raybould was accurate in her testimony before the Justice committee last month when she described the December conversation she had with Wernick. She told the committee she was unequivocal in her refusal to intervene on the SNC-Lavalin case, and that she warned Wernick several times that the conversation was inappropriate, yet he pressed on.
Wernick's lawyer said the clerk never briefed the prime minister on the December phone call he had with Wilson-Raybould. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press)
Over the weekend, Wernick's lawyer released a statement saying that the clerk never briefed the prime minister on that conversation — a claim that is either true and Wernick was sleeping on the job (when the attorney general uses the words "political interference" and invokes the Saturday Night Massacre, you tell the prime minister), or it is not true and Trudeau had yet more information (on top of the previousexamples) confirming that Wilson-Raybould was not going to yield to PMO pressure.
That would explain why Wilson-Raybould was shuffled out of the Justice ministry the following month, a time about which she cannot speak because the prime minister has not extended the waiver of solicitor-client and cabinet confidentiality.
As others have noted, Wilson-Raybould could likely use parliamentary privilege to bypass this constraint and tell the rest of her story. Perhaps she doesn't want to break the oath she made when she took office. Maybe she just likes to see the blood drain slowly. If it's the latter, which jibes with the theory that Wilson-Raybould has indeed pursued this whole thing because she wants to take down the prime minister — well then, gee, I guess that makes her a politician. Who's going to tell her she didn't make sainthood?
Wilson-Raybould could very well be the most conniving player in the game, but that would still have no bearing on whether the prime minister and his office tried to interfere in the justice system for partisan, political interests. That's what matters most here.
There's more to this story that we still don't know, but Trudeau's reluctance to extend the waiver of confidentiality to allow Wilson-Raybould to speak about her time after she left the justice ministry leaves us to infer. It also plays straight into Wilson-Raybould's hand by making it look like the prime minister has something deeply problematic to hide. But perhaps from the PMO's perspective, that impression is less damaging than whatever she has to say.
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The Tuesday Club: Writer Jackie Webster gives up gavel at long-running Wednesday lunch
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David R. Amos Methinks this article further proves the old saying that birds of a feather flock together N'esy Pas?
The Tuesday Club: Writer Jackie Webster gives up gavel at long-running Wednesday lunch
Journalists, politicians and lawyers at weekly lunch table all share affection for woman who started it all
Myfanwy Davies· CBC News·
A private room at the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel restaurant where the Tuesday Club has been meeting for 32 years bears Jackie Webster's name. (Myfanwy Davies/CBC)
It's a lunch date Jackie Webster has kept for 32 years.
Now she wears a lanyard around her neck with a nitroglycerin pack because of a heart condition, and she needs help getting to the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel in Fredericton every Wednesday.
But she wouldn't miss lunch with her friends.
Today they gather in the Webster Room, a private room in the restaurant with Jackie Webster's last name etched on the door.
Webster has been a fixture in the political arena in New Brunswick since the 1960s, working as a writer and journalist.
She and a good friend, the well-known political analyst and commentator Dalton Camp, started a Tuesday lunch club after Frank McKenna's Liberals swept to power in 1987.
"After McKenna took over ... there were all those politicians sort of out of jobs, and we figured there should be something, and we should do something with them," Webster says.
Jackie Webster keeps a wooden gavel close by to keep the 'rowdy' lunch gang in order. At right is Tuesday Club member Jim O'Sullivan, the former vice-president of the University of New Brunswick. (Myfanwy Davies/CBC)
Civil servants, lawyers, politicians and the occasional journalist gathered on Tuesdays to discuss and debate the news and current events of the day and perhaps to share gossip.
Then they had to change the lunch day because Camp couldn't make it on Tuesdays.
"So we changed the name to the Tuesday Club That Meets on Wednesday, and that's the way it's been ever since," Webster says.
She and former deputy justice minister Gordon Gregory are the only surviving members of the original group. At the table today are three journalists, three lawyers and an accountant.
They share food and conversation and an affection for Webster.
Lawyer Gary Miller considers it an honour to be a member of the lunch club. (CBC)
Lawyer Gary Miller, who served on Dennis Oland's defence team at his first murder trial, says he first met Webster at former premier Richard Hatfield's marijuana trial. A few years later, he had dinner with Webster and Gregory and his wife and got an invitation to join the club.
It was an honour, Miller says.
"I hadn't been involved in a group since boy scouts in Grade 7 for one year," he says, making his lunch companions laugh.
Miller is one of the few non-retirees in the group now, and if he is in Fredericton and available on Wednesday, he goes to lunch.
"It's a good bunch and I get to think about all kinds of stuff, that I often don't think about."
'In love' with journalism
As a young woman, Webster caught the eye of Lord Beaverbrook, when the newspaper baron was visiting New Brunswick. The next year, they danced together at the University of New Brunswick Law Ball in Saint John, and Beaverbrook pressed her on why she wasn't at university herself.
Then he helped her attend UNB.
"I always felt I had to make him proud," she says.
Webster knew journalism would be her life after going to work for the Telegraph-Journal.
"My first day in the newsroom, I just fell in love with the whole place. It was that simple."
She went on to write for Maclean's magazine and the Globe and Mail and as a columnist for the Telegraph-Journal.
Along the way, the one-time heavy smoker learned hypnosis to help smokers who wanted to quit, reported for a newspaper that friends started in Bathurst, and travelled to far-flung places, often with one of her three daughters.
She also wrote speeches for Hatfield, who became part of the lunch club.
"I liked the way he spoke, I liked what he says," Webster says of the Progressive Conservative premier whose party was shut out by McKenna in 1987. "I liked his values, and so I was able to write in his voice.
"So it worked beautifully for both of us … he wrote me a letter the day after he was ousted and said, 'Thank you for the hundreds and thousands of words you have given me.'"
Wide-ranging conversations
Hatfield is one of many recognizable names who have been part of the Tuesday Club. You have to be invited by a member to join and are considered a member until you die or move away.
This week, the current affairs conversation topics include U.S. politics and developments in the Trump administration, the SNC-Lavalin affair in Canada, and Dennis Oland's second murder trial.
Webster sits quietly through most of it, her framed picture on the wall behind her and a wooden gavel on the table in front.
"That's what I use to keep order with this rowdy bunch of men," she says.
Often Webster, has been the only woman at the table, and though some would consider her a pioneer in political journalism, she doesn't like that description.
"I hate all that stuff, you know. First of all, to me, it puts women down. I would rather be part of a thing. I don't like the sound of it. I never saw myself as a first."
Jackie Webster, whose portrait hangs in the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel, doesn't like to be described as a pioneer for women in political journalism; she prefers to be 'part of a thing.' (Myfanwy Davies/CBC)
Chris Morris, who spent much of her own long journalism career working out of the legislative building for The Canadian Press, was invited into the club about a year ago but has known Webster for years.
She calls Webster a mentor.
"She's truly an inspiration," Morris says. "I arrived in New Brunswick in '79 as a young journalist and there was Jackie, and she just knew everybody and everything.
"It's just great to know somebody who knows so much, who's seen so much and has so many great connections, knows all the stories, knows where a lot of the skeletons are, you know? She's been a wonderful, wonderful inspiration for me over all these years."
Club member Alex MacFarlane, a retired lawyer, picks Webster up every week to take her to the lunch even though she lives less than a block from the hotel.
"I adore her," MacFarlane says.
Passing the gavel
But Webster is giving up the lunch-club gavel.
"I have a few mobility issues, and so I think I will have to cut down my appearances, and I'm turning it over officially to Chris Morris," Webster says.
"And she's now in this classless society of ours. She's the new voice."
Webster maintains her tradition of not telling questioning journalists how old she is. Her age has become something of a joke.
Here we are now, this many years later, still close. I think that's quite remarkable.- Jackie Webster, writer and journalist
"It's a cage, and people judge your age, for God's sake," she says. "So I got around it by never saying, but then that took on a life of its own, so everybody wants to know how old I am."
After the passionate and articulate conversation shared over soup, salad and sandwiches, Webster taps her gavel until the talk has quieted and she has everyone's attention,
"I have never been able to get anyone to shut up in all the time I've had it, so Chris may have better luck than I," she says as she passes over the gavel.
Webster says her friends around the table have been supportive during her health challenges, and she still plans to attend the Tuesday Club every Wednesday that she can.
"We thought we could very easily have all drifted apart. Here we are now, this many years later, still close. I think that's quite remarkable now that I think about it."
David Raymond Amos@DavidRayAmos Replying to @DavidRayAmos@Kathryn98967631 and 47 others Methinks if the lady were remotely ethical she would not have attacked my lawsuit then appointed her Deputy Minister to the bench once my appeal was dismissed N'esy Pas?
Wilson-Raybould may not have broken the law, but her Wernick tape crossed ethical lines, lawyers say
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edward reeve The PM and PMO and friends may not have broken the law but what they tried to do was unethical. That is what started the whole mess. The recording showed the complete truth as to the conversation. The clerk denied saying any of it. Remember... Voting anything but liberal
David R. Amos Reply to @edward reeve: Methinks one unethical lawyer in particular whom I have crossed paths with many times should read what is quoted before he offered his two bit worth N'esy Pas?
"He was not her client. He was not officially an MP. So because of that he wasn't a client. He wasn't someone that she was formally representing,"
Brian Kennedy Dear CBC; stop blaming the victim, it was Justin Trudeau who crossed the lines in this scandal.
David R. Amos Reply to @Brian Kennedy: YUP
Nicolas Krinis She didn't break the Law, period. More diversion and scapegoating. Not buying it. More to come.
David R. Amos Reply to @Nicolas Krinis: YUP
Spencer McDougall Nonsense. Had she not recorded the conversation, Trudeau and his gang of thugs would still be spewing their falsehoods. They backed her into a corner.
David R. Amos Reply to @Spencer McDougall: YUP
Lorne Mccuaig Jody's undisclosed recording of her phone call to Wernick is a classic case of entrapment:
Here’s the argument why that is. Whenever someone secretly records their conversation with someone else, its not a big leap to realize that the person doing the recording has a premeditated motive and agenda which in laymen terms is to find dirt on someone to bury them with it. The person doing the recording will control the narrative and or flow of the conversation and use canned speech or “script” to sway the defendant into either committing a crime or convince a jury that a crime or misdemeanor had been committed whether evidence existed or not, as jury findings (in this case the public) are often subjective. In other words, to speak plain, its a set up.
Now, in that light, give Jody’s recording a listen in the link below:
She calls Wernick and records the conversation without disclosure. Wernick asks for her to meet with former Supreme court justice Beverly McLauglin to discuss the use of a legal DPA. JWR, knowing she's recording this, hits Wernick with a canned script about how improper it is optically to remotely consider a DPA. She set Wernick up. Its classic entrapment!
David R. Amos Reply to @Lorne Mccuaig: NOPE
Mar Pell I believe that she had no choice, when a person is in the accusing box, she uses everything she has to convince the jury. She was behind the eight ball.
David R. Amos Reply to @Mar Pell: Methinks if the lady were remotely ethical she would not have attacked my lawsuit then appointed her Deputy Minister to the bench once my appeal was dismissed N'esy Pas?
Bryan Atkinson Secretly recording and leaking to the opposing media is not only unethical, it raises questions as to their motivation
Frankly, it makes me doubt JWR & Philpott's whole version of the events.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Bryan Atkinson: Methinks the Ethics Committee released the recording to the media not JWR N'esy Pas?
Paul Pedersen As this drags on it has become apparent that her blanket refusal to apply a dpa to snc (which would anyway then require court review and approval) was at best incompetent. Her subsequent conduct, such as not disclosing she was taping (not the actual taping as thats fine if disclosed) was self serving bordering on juvenile and completely unethical. She appears to suffer from a colossal lack of basic good judgment.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Paul Pedersen: "She appears to suffer from a colossal lack of basic good judgment."
Methinks the liberal lady lawyer is not alone in those failings N'esy Pas?
Robert Shirley Jody, Jane, thank you.
Jim cono
Reply to @Robert Shirley: Yes. Thank you for your service. Now, be off with you!!
Benmett Reinold
Reply to @Jim conor: Not so easily. This will hound JT's legacy when he leaves
David R. Amos
Reply to @Benmett Reinold: True
Craig Campbel I find it ironic that someone questions the ethics of taping a conversation about unethical pressure and reprisals.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Craig Campbel: Me Too
David Sampson Her inexperience and political naviety eventually were her downfall.
David R. Amos
Reply to @David Sampson: So you say
David Allan Reply to @David R. Amos:
So says the lawyers petitioning the Law Society to hold an inquest into her actions.
David R. Amos
Reply to @David Allan: Methinks you aand the lawyers and the Law Society the questionable former Attorney General does not belong to should have read my lawsuit first N'esy Pas?
Rick Guthrie Making this recording was not illegal or unethical. Everyone has the right to protect themselves if they have legitimate concerns about being threatened. It does not matter if your a lawyer or not. That's exactly the position JWR was in.
David R. Amos Reply to @Rick Guthrie: "Making this recording was not illegal or unethical. Everyone has the right to protect themselves if they have legitimate concerns about being threatened."
True but why does she not mention Federal Court File No T-1557-15???
Dale Boire Wilson-Raybould only decided to tape the conversation after realizing what she was up against and to protect herself. To suggest that was unethical is really BS.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Dale Boire: YUP
Frank Goodwood Just read this and it is spot on: "the prime minister and his camp followers profess themselves outraged, not at what the tape reveals, but that it exists."
David R. Amos
Reply to @Frank Goodwood: Exactly
Jennifer McIsaac I am totally baffled by JWR and her thinking. She says she was pressured which, I would think, would be nothing new for any Minister - yet there seem few mentions of her serious problem with it in most of the emails between her and other members of the government. Would you not expect SNC to figure more promiently in her communications if it was such n issue for her?
Then she says she wants to remain in the Liberal caucus when she is either highly naive about the damage she was causing and then expecting that such disloyalty would not have consequences or deliberately getting payback for her removal from MOJ to Veterans Afdfairs.
Then I have yet to see a LEGAL analysis of her thinking about SNC and a DPA - only a statement about the politics of the situation.
I am totally confused by her actions I must admit.
Doug James
Reply to @Jennifer McIsaac: Well here's your legal analysis: SNC-Lavalin was only eligible for a DPA because of a legal loophole introduced in a budget omnibus bill (which in of itself is ethically dubious) due to heavy lobbying by said company. DPAs were never intended for such things, but meant for unintentional/minor infractions in isolated cased. Broad repeated corruption cases fly in the face of it, and outside of the loophole SNC-Lavalin did not qualify for a DPA. DPAs are not meant to be offered because of political/economic considerations, but based upon company merit (which SNC-Lavalin) does not have. Granting them a DPA because the PMO told her to when they otherwise would not have qualified is the very definition of political corruption. It doesn't shock me that you are confused, however. Your continual defense of Trudeau implies a lack of understanding of the situation.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Doug James: Methinks you forgot my lawsuit or political reasons N'esy Pas?
Peter Burke CBC trying to divert again. When you know the other side is breaking the law and putting you in peril, you collect evidence to protect yourself any way you can. Now put this in the context of protecting our Democracy and I'd say it was imperative that she took this action.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Peter Burke: YUP
David Speed If Jody didn't record them, Wernick and Trudeau would still deny they said those things. Good job Jody!
David R. Amos
Reply to @David Speed: "If Jody didn't record them, Wernick and Trudeau would still deny they said those things"
True
Thomas Desjardis Enough of this victim blaming. The source of all this issues is judicial interference from the PMO and Co.
Mike Scott
Reply to @Thomas Desjardis: yes, it’s ironic how the PMO is suddenly crying “unethical”
David R. Amos
Reply to @Mike Scott: Welcome to the Circus
Sakira Cadman It turns out doing the right thing and blowing the whistle on political interference is a bad thing to the Liberal party. Well.... SNC said they were not leaving Canada, so it wasn't about the jobs.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Sakira Cadman: "SNC said they were not leaving Canada"
Methinks SNC did threaten to move their HQ to the USA N'esy Pas?
Manny Fredrick Those who support the most unethical PM in history are now playing the ethics card on someone else? Ridiculous.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Manny Fredrick: Methinks Sir John A. MacDonald holds that title N'esy Pas?
Wilson-Raybould may not have broken the law, but her Wernick tape crossed ethical lines, lawyers say
PM expelled Wilson-Raybould on Tuesday evening saying 'trust has been broken'
Jamie Strashin· CBC News·
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Jody Wilson-Raybould attend a swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Jan. 14. Trudeau expelled her from the Liberal caucus on Tuesday evening saying 'trust has been broken.' (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
Lawyers say Jody Wilson-Raybould may not have broken the law but her decision to tape a conversation with the privy council clerk may have crossed ethical lines.
Wilson-Raybould has done a number of things in the past few weeks to upset her Liberal MP colleagues. But the 17-minute call she recorded with outgoing Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick ultimately spelled the end of her time in the Liberal Party.
On Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expelled Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from the Liberal caucus, saying that trust with the two former cabinet ministers was broken.
"If a politician secretly records a conversation with anyone, it's wrong," Trudeau said at a news conference. "When a cabinet minister is secretly recording a public servant, it's wrong. And when that cabinet minister is the attorney general of Canada secretly recording the Clerk of the Privy Council, it's unconscionable."
Wilson-Raybould made the taped conversation with outgoing Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick public last Friday and has been pilloried by her Liberal MP colleagues ever since. (Canadian Press photos)
The 'inappropriate conversation'
With debate swirling about what to do with SNC-Lavalin, Wilson-Raybould decided to record a December conversation she had with Wernick.
The crux of the SNC-Lavalin affair centres on allegations from Wilson-Raybould that she faced sustained and improper pressure from senior government officials to interfere in a criminal case against the Quebec engineering and construction giant.
Wilson-Raybould made the tape public last Friday and has been pilloried by her colleagues ever since. She defended it, saying no staff member was present to take notes and that it was necessary to create a record of the conversation.
She called the taped conversation "extraordinary and [an] otherwise inappropriate step." She said it was necessary to "ensure that I had an exact record of what was discussed as I had reason to believe that it was likely to be an inappropriate conversation."
I do not believe that I should be removed from caucus for doing my job and doing what I believe is right. With respect to the recording, I've heard some caucus members make comments. It was a reasonable, rational thing to do in an unreasonable and irrational situation.- Jody Wilson-Raybould
Wilson-Raybould maintained she did nothing wrong, lawyers say.
"I do not believe that I should be removed from caucus for doing my job and doing what I believe is right. With respect to the recording, I've heard some caucus members make comments," Wilson-Raybould said. "It was a reasonable, rational thing to do in an unreasonable and irrational situation."
Did nothing wrong, experts say
By the letter of the law, Wilson-Raybould did nothing wrong.
"It is legal to tape a conversation that you're part of — even if it's two or three or four people. As long as you are part of that conversation, you are able to tape that even if the other parties do not know that they're being taped," says Toronto employment lawyer Lior Samfiru.
Samfiru says the law is different if the conversation takes place between a lawyer and client.
"If I have that recording for my own purposes that would be fine, but I would not be able to share that recording under any circumstances without my client's consent," Samfiru says.
Wilson-Raybould and her advisers, in releasing the tape, clearly feel Wernick was not Wilson-Raybould's client, and she was not his lawyer.
"The conversation I had with the Clerk, he's not a member of the Liberal caucus. He's not my client by his own admission," Wilson-Raybould said Monday.
Samfiru concurs. He says it's a fine line but one Wilson-Raybould didn't cross.
"He was not her client. He was not officially an MP. So because of that he wasn't a client. He wasn't someone that she was formally representing," Samfiru contends. "Obviously, she has a relationship with him, but he's not someone that she was obliged to provide legal advice."
Samfiru says in the case of the prime minister or fellow MPs, privilege would apply and a taped conversation could only be released with consent.
'Ethics of collegiality'
Privacy lawyer David Fraser says it's the ethical implications that many of Wilson-Raybould's colleagues are focusing on.
Fraser says the person doing the surreptitious recording has an "unfair" advantage.
"The person who knows the recording is taking place is able to curate the conversation and formulate the conversation to create a record that might look particularly good on them," Fraser says. "The other person is at a disadvantage because they don't know that this word-for-word verbatim record is being prepared. So I have concerns about it."
There is an ethics of collegiality versus the letter of the law. And, as a professional and as a lawyer, I expect you to abide by an ethics of collegiality.- Rebecca Bromwich, lawyer
Rebecca Bromwich, a lawyer and professor at Carleton University, says there is a certain expectation in any workplace that people will act ethically even if their behaviour doesn't violate the law.
"Anytime a conversation is being recorded and then released publicly that becomes a really live issue of trust," Bromwich says. "There is an ethics of collegiality versus the letter of the law. And, as a professional and as a lawyer, I expect you to abide by an ethics of collegiality."
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David Raymond Amos@DavidRayAmos Replying to @DavidRayAmos@Kathryn98967631 and 47 others Methinks Mr Arseneau a former President of SANB who was once barred from Legislative Properties forgot he took an oath to the "Protector of the Faith of the Church of England" N'esy Pas?
Green MLA's motion aims to do away with daily Lord's Prayer
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Marguerite Deschamps Let us prey. That's what they mean.
David R. Amos Content disabled Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: "Let us prey" YO Oh Ye of Little Faith in the corrupt system that has made his/her SANB buddies so fat, dumb and happy methinks i should expect nothing less from you N'esy Pas?
Dan Lee Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: I believe in God and prayers......... .
David R. Amos
Reply to @Dan Lee: Methinks the lady believes in supporting the former president of the SANB N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos Methinks Mr Arseneau a former President of the Acadian Society who was once barred from the Legislative Properties has forgotten that he took an oath to Her Majesty the Queen who is the "Protector of the Faith of the Church of England" No doubt Mr Higgs trusts that she wants a prayer to her Lord to continue N'esy Pas?
Craig O'Donnell So the Green Party would rather waste time on a triviality such as this than the economic state of this province? And they'll be the first to complain about short sitting time of the legislature no doubt. Arsenault seems to be just another virtue signaler; no thanks, we've had enough of that from Ottawa.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Craig O'Donnell: Mais Oui Methinks its all part of the wicked games they play at our expense N'esy Pas?
McKenzie King It's difficult to think of a group of politicians believing in prayer. After all, the Bible tells us that God only hears the prayers of those who repent.
David R. Amos Reply to @McKenzie King: YO Oh Ye who shares the name of a former Liberal Prime Minister Methinks you should know that a bible edited by King James tells us that Queen's Catholic God loves us all whether we believe in him or not N'esy Pas?
Al Clark Reply to @David R. Amos: methunk you should know that higgy's brand of jeebus is the chrome chairs and rock band one, not Henry the eighth's. nosey paw?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Al Clark: Methinks Mr Higgs marches to the old tunes piped into his office by the irving Clan. Religion has nothing to do with the questionable business practiced in the house for their corporate masters no matter what god they wish to pray to before the circus begins N'esy Pas?
David Stairs what level, some will stoop to, in order to get attention and votes..
David R. Amos
Reply to @David Stairs: Welcome to the Circus
Green MLA's motion aims to do away with daily Lord's Prayer
Higgs, Austin plan to stymie effort to stop legislature's daily Christian prayer
Jacques Poitras· CBC News·
Green MLA Kevin Arseneau is introducing a motion to stop the practice of daily Christian prayer in the provincial legislature. (Radio-Canada)
A Green Party MLA says he'll try to halt the practice of a daily, explicitly Christian prayer in the New Brunswick legislature.
But it already looks like Kevin Arseneau's motion won't win the support of enough colleagues to pass.
Both Premier Blaine Higgs and People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin — whose parties together have a majority — say while they support individual religious rights, they consider the daily prayer a tradition rooted in the province's heritage.
"As long as I'm here in government, it's here to stay," Higgs said.
"I respect everyone's individual views and rights and freedoms and religion, but there are some traditions we have that I think are important to New Brunswick and important to our process, and we have to retain them."
Premier Blaine Higgs said he opposes Arseneau's motion. (Radio-Canada)
Each sitting day of the legislature opens with two invocations followed by the Lord's Prayer, recited in a mixture of English and French. The ritual normally takes two to three minutes.
A priest or minister normally recites the prayers, but the most recent priest in that role moved to a new posting last year. Several MLAs are taking turns leading the prayers until a replacement is found.
Arseneau, the MLA for Kent North, said he stays outside the chamber until the prayers conclude because he does not believe religion and government should mix.
Arseneau's motion would replace the prayer with a moment of silence. (Radio-Canada)
He also said reciting the prayers of one faith sends the wrong message to New Brunswickers who follow other religions. That wouldn't be tolerated in any other workplace, he said.
"What concerns me is that we should try to be a lot more inclusive. No one should be forced into saying a prayer before going to work."
Vote needed
The prayer is part of the routine daily order of business in the standing rules of the legislature. It would take a vote by MLAs to remove it.
Arseneau's motion, which he plans to introduce before the legislature's procedures committee, would replace the prayer with a moment of silence, which is the practice in Alberta.
Liberal MLA Benoît Bourque reads the Lord's Prayer in the New Brunswick Legislature. (CBC)
Moncton South Liberal MLA Cathy Rogers, one of the members who leads the prayer, acknowledged she didn't have a firm view yet on how she'd vote on the motion.
Rogers said her faith is important to her and "to not acknowledge that there is a transcendent belief system in our country would be to not accept what is really a part of our culture."
But she also said she's "very aware that increasingly we have a diverse culture and a diversity of belief systems."
If there were MLAs of other faiths elected to the house, Rogers said, she'd support incorporating their prayers, but for now, no one has raised the subject with her.
"I would open this up for discussion if it became an issue."
'An affront' to historical roots
Austin, a former pastor, said his party will oppose the change, calling it "an affront" to the province's Judeo-Christian roots.
"We must be open to all religions," he said. "That's freedom and that's what our country is built on. With that said, I don't think you have to sacrifice the historical roots of your country or your province to accommodate that."
People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin, a former pastor, said his party will oppose the motion. (Radio-Canada)
Arseneau rejects that logic, pointing out women only gained the right to vote in New Brunswick a century ago.
"If we didn't evolve as a society, women still wouldn't be able to vote," he said.
All other provincial legislatures except Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have Christian prayers. In Ottawa, the daily prayer in the House of Commons refers to "almighty God" but is not otherwise explicitly Christian.
2015 Supreme Court ruling
In 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a prayer at the beginning of city council meetings in Saguenay, Que., violated the Charter right to freedom of religion.
The court said the state "must neither favour nor hinder any particular belief" and must provide "a neutral space" for all believers and non-believers.
It also said allowing religious expression "under the guise of cultural or historical reality or heritage" breaches that neutrality.
But the ruling explicitly excluded provincial legislatures, which under British parliamentary tradition have the privilege to set their own internal rules independent from other branches of government.
In 2001, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that the province's human rights commission did not have jurisdiction over the legislature's prayer because of that privilege.
Each sitting of the New Brunswick legislature begins with two invocations and the Lord's Prayer. (Radio-Canada)
Arseneau's two Green colleagues both says they support his effort.
"As elected officials, we shouldn't be guided by one religion," said Memramcook-Tantramar MLA Megan Mitton, who said she also remains outside the chamber until the prayer is over.
Green Leader David Coon says while he might favour a different solution than Arseneau's, such as rotating prayers of different faiths, as happens in Ontario, he believes the current prayers must go.
"As everyone always says in the house, 'It's the people's house,'" Coon said. "Then prayer time needs to be reflective of the diversity of people in our province."
Atlantic Canada goes from stronghold to point of vulnerability for Liberals
936 Comments
Rachael Saunders Most Canadians are centrists, they stand in the centre range of the political spectrum. Liberals no longer represent the middle-ground views of many Canadians.
james Howard
Reply to @Rachael Saunders: Most Canadians are central left, if you don't know that you don't know Canada!
David R. Amos Reply to @james Howard: "Most Canadians are central left, if you don't know that you don't know Canada!"
Methinks the same could be said of you and your declaration N'esy Pas?
Jamie Gillis My only regret is that due to work I'll be moved out of Atlantic Canada before the election and won't be here to try help remove Trudeau from the PM office.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Jamie Gillis: Methinks I should not miss you for obvious reasons N'esy Pas?
George Shears It's because we Atlantic Canadians can see and smell BS when we see it!
David R. Amos
Reply to @George Shears: True but methinks too many folks don't do anything about the stink hence we continue to get the governments we deserve N'esy Pas?
Rick Guthrie The Liberals appear to be imploding. More to come...
David R. Amos
Reply to @Rick Guthrie: YUP
Kevin Jimmy spacey As an Islander Wayne Easter showed the true colors of Trudeau's Liberal party two nights ago when he mouthed off about JWR...Trudeau is the must incompetent PM this Country has ever seen and the average blue color Canadian is getting really tired of this Liberal political correctness train ramming their BS down everyone's throat.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Kevin Jimmy spacey: "Wayne Easter showed the true colors "
Stephen David The Liberal brand is finished after October and I don't think the Libs will see power again in this Country for at least a decade. They simply have become irrelevant.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Stephen David: Methinks it would not be wise to bet the farm on your opinion N'esy Pas?
David Barry Cooper I sincerely hope that this does not come as a shock to anyone in the Liberal government, especially Justin.
David R. Amos
Reply to @David Barry Cooper: Methinks you should not worry I doubt Trudeau even noticed N'esy Pas?
Mark (Junkman) George Maybe the spin from the PMO is making folks dizzy? The only question I have is: If there wasn't something a bit, shall I say, "funny" going on, why did 3 guys resign? 3, count them, 3, money for nothing jobs, position, power, and bucks, and 3 guys simply have walked away.Maybe the spin from the PMO is making folks dizzy?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Mark (Junkman) George: Methinks folks should check the tally of how many liberal MPs are not running in the next election N'esy Pas?
Simon Tremblay Canadians don't trust Trudeau anymore. The constant apologies, the fake tears. Canadians want a leader with a backbone, strength. And one they can trust.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Simon Tremblay: "Canadians want a leader with a backbone, strength. And one they can trust."
Methinks that is the reason so many folks don't vote N'esy Pas?
Buford Wilson The Liberals are dropping like a stone. Meanwhile I'm seeing explosive growth in Conservative support. Right across the country. Watch for a glorious victory for Andrew come October
David R. Amos
Reply to @Buford Wilson: 'Watch for a glorious victory for Andrew come October."
Methinks you should understand why I look forward to running as an Independent again N'esy Pas?
Atlantic Canada goes from stronghold to point of vulnerability for Liberals
In wake of SNC-Lavalin affair, Liberals have lost the most support in Atlantic Canada
Éric Grenier· CBC News·
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, flanked here by three Nova Scotia MPs, has seen his party's support drop most in Atlantic Canada in recent weeks. (Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press)
Atlantic Canada was where the first domino of the SNC-Lavalin affair toppled in public — when Nova Scotia cabinet minister Scott Brison decided to resign his post. It's also where the Liberals have taken the biggest hit from the scandal's fallout.
What was once the party's most formidable electoral stronghold has now become one of its key regions of vulnerability.
According to the testimony of Gerald Butts, the prime minister's former principal secretary, the plan to replace Brison as president of the Treasury Board was supposed to be simple and tidy. Jane Philpott would go from Indigenous Services to Treasury Board and Jody Wilson-Raybould would take Philpott's place. David Lametti would be promoted into the justice portfolio vacated by Wilson-Raybould.
It didn't quite work out as planned.
The CBC's Canada Poll Tracker has recorded a six-point drop in Liberal support nationwide in the wake of the controversy surrounding Wilson-Raybould's resignation from cabinet — but the party has fallen even further in Atlantic Canada.
The Poll Tracker estimates the Liberals are down to 37 per cent support in the region, just 2.5 points ahead of the Conservatives.
That's a 12-point drop from where the party stood on Feb. 5 — a few days before the Globe and Mail, citing unnamed sources, first reported that Wilson-Raybould was pushed by senior people in the Trudeau government to allow the Quebec engineering firm SNC-Lavalin to avoid criminal prosecution on fraud and bribery charges by meeting a number of conditions laid out in a remediation agreement.
That slide is twice as big as any drop the Liberals have suffered in other regions of the country and has been registered by every polling firm in the field over the last few weeks.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also has taken a bigger personal hit in Atlantic Canada than in the rest of the country. His approval rating in Atlantic Canada has averaged 32 per cent in three recent polls by three different polling firms. Those same three firms found Trudeau's approval rating averaging 46 per cent in Atlantic Canada in November and December.
Trudeau and the Liberals certainly had more ground to give up in Atlantic Canada than they did elsewhere. The party swept all 32 of the region's seats and beat the Conservatives by a margin of 40 points there in the 2015 federal election.
But the party has now gone from being 19 percentage points more popular in Atlantic Canada than in the country as a whole to just five points more popular there than nationwide. About one in four Atlantic Canadians who supported the Liberals at the beginning of February have since abandoned them. Nowhere else have the Liberals lost more than a fifth of their support.
It has a real impact on the Liberals' chances of holding their seats in the region.
The Liberal sweep could be swept aside
When Butts testified at the justice committee last month, he talked about the electoral conundrum that Brison's departure created for the Liberals.
"Not to give away a political strategy in this forum," he said, "but my main political concern was our position in Nova Scotia."
Butts was worried that with Brison gone — and with a few other Nova Scotia Liberals already at risk of not running for re-election in the fall, particularly if they weren't given a promotion to replace Brison — the party would be without incumbents in five of their 11 seats in the province, leaving those seats vulnerable.
The resignation of Scott Brison, standing here on the left during his farewell speech in the House of Commons in February, triggered the cabinet shuffle that ended up playing into the SNC-Lavalin affair. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)
Indeed, Brison's departure has put those seats up for grabs — but not in the way Butts had expected.
The Poll Tracker estimates that, if an election were held today, the Liberals likely would hold on to between 13 and 22 of their 32 seats in Atlantic Canada. Lost to the Conservatives would be some seats in southern and central New Brunswick and some in rural parts of Nova Scotia. The New Democrats also would be in a better position to regain some of the seats they lost in 2015.
The list of nominally safe Liberal seats in the region is growing shorter, and includes a handful that will not have incumbents on the ballot — including Nova Scotia seats Sydney–Victoria, Cumberland–Colchester, West Nova and Brison's own Kings–Hants.
The loss of an incumbent makes it harder for a party to retain a seat. In no place is that truer than in Atlantic Canada.
Provincial politics weighing the Liberals down?
While the Liberal slide coincides with the unfolding SNC-Lavalin affair, it's possible that provincial politics is making the party more susceptible to losses.
Polls suggest fatigue with the provincial Liberal government in Nova Scotia, while the incumbent Liberals are trailing in the polls in P.E.I. ahead of the Apr. 23 election.
The P.E.I. Greens are leading there — a development which could complicate things further for the federal Liberals. A Green victory in P.E.I. could boost the fortunes of federal Greens across the region and put a few more seats into play, eating into the Liberals' support among progressive Atlantic Canadians.
On the right, newly-installed Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick is enjoying a bit of a honeymoon following September's provincial election. The Progressive Conservative leader has gone hard against the federal Liberals on their implementation of the carbon tax in his province.
At the start of this federal election year, the Liberals were in a good position. Some of their support in Ontario and Western Canada had eroded, but Quebec and Atlantic Canada gave the party enough of a base to look for re-election in October.
The Liberals still lead in both Quebec and Atlantic Canada, but that lead has grown smaller. It's almost entirely gone in Atlantic Canada. With it goes the seat cushion the Liberals were hoping for east of the Ottawa River.
About the Author
Éric Grenier
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Maintained by CBC poll analyst Éric Grenier, the Poll Tracker aggregates all publicly available polling data.
Latest polls and projections
Updated on April 02, 2019 at 10:18am ET
Poll averages
CON
36.2%
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LIB
31.7%
up+0.3
NDP
16.3%
down-0.2
GRN
7.8%
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BQ
4.4%
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PPC
2.4%
down-0.1
OTH
1.2%
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Seat projections
minoritymajority
CON164
125203
LIB132
82186
NDP28
754
BQ12
129
GRN2
15
PPC0
01
OTH0
Probability of winning
38%
Probability of the Conservatives winning a majority
32%
Probability of the Conservatives winning the most seats but not a majority
20%
Probability of the Liberals winning the most seats but not a majority
10%
Probability of the Liberals winning a majority
The Conservatives have led in the polls since February, moving ahead of the Liberals as their support dropped in the wake of the SNC-Lavalin affair. The Conservatives are short of being in a position to likely win a majority government, but are approaching that mark. The New Democrats trail in third, having regained some of the support lost over the last few months, while the Greens have hit new polling highs since the last election.
Trend over time for Canada
Updated on April 02, 2019 at 10:18am ET
Latest Averages
CON
36.2%
LIB
31.7%
NDP
16.3%
GRN
7.8%
BQ
4.4%
PPC
2.4%
The Conservatives lead in Western Canada and Ontario, enough to put them ahead of the Liberals in the potential seat count. The Liberals are still ahead in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, but they have lost support in both of these regions — particularly on the east coast. So far, the New Democrats have been unable to take advantage of the Liberals' struggles and are still on track to lose most or all of their seats in Quebec. They have improved their position in Ontario, however.
All national opinion polls used in the Poll Tracker are listed below in reverse-chronological order. Click on the poll to view the full detailed report of the poll or the original source.
Poll shows the pollster that conducted the survey and the media outlet (if applicable) that either commissioned the poll or first reported on it. When available, a link to the pollster's report is provided. Weight refers to the weight (out of 100) the poll carries in the aggregation. Weight is determined by the date of the survey, the sample size and the track record of the polling firm. Dates refers to the field date range of the survey. Sample refers to the number of total respondents interviewed, including undecideds. Method refers to the mode of contact of the polls:
TEL: Polls conducted via the telephone with live operators conducting the interviews with randomly-dialed respondents.
IVR: Polls conducted via interactive voice response, in which recorded questions are played for randomly-dialled respondents and answers are given via the telephone keypad.
NET: Polls conducted via the Internet. In most cases, respondents come from a panel of Canadians recruited in various ways, including over the telephone.
T/N: Hybrid poll combining online and telephone methodologies.
Margin of Error (MOE) lists the margin of error (in percentage points) of a corresponding probabilistic sample equal to the size of the poll's sample size.
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Reply to @Peter Vanderkellin: "Boy - cbc quite busy trying to spin this in a positive way to earn that 600 million."
Methinks a lt of Maritimers enjoyed listening to "The Current" today an hour before folks in Ottawa could hear it. Perhaps they should tune in right now N'esy Pas?
Mark Edmonson
At the end of the day, he doesn't seem genuine on anything really.
Reply to @Richard Sharp: - You must be his dog fluffy, because only a dog will love you no matter what you do. Beat them, starve them doesn't matter
Richard Sharp
Reply to @George Jefferson:
I criticize the Libs all the time, such as their foreign policy, but defend the wrongly accused. No one on Canada is more wrongly accused, sneered at and collectively bullied than Trudeau.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Richard Sharp: "I criticize the Libs all the time"
David R. Amos
Reply to @Mark Edmonson: "At the end of the day, he doesn't seem genuine on anything really."
Thats because he isn't
George Young Upholding the independence of the justice system is not a feminist issue: it is the core of our democracy.
Wilson-Raybould did the right thing and Justin Trudeau should have supported the independence of the justice system by supporting her.
A Prime Minister who even lets our justice system be threatened is unfit for office.
David MacKinnon
Reply to @George Young: yep the lawyers must rule.if not they will hold their breath and turn blue
George Young
Reply to @David MacKinnon: If you would make a sensible comment I might be able to understand what you are posting: this issue is about your freedom, which you feel is worth mocking... sad...
Craig Macneil
Reply to @George Young: She tried to black mail our PM,if Trudeau would of given in to her demands we would of heard nothing on this.Great ethics for sure.
George Young
Reply to @Craig Macneil: She was being bullied. Her reaction was to try to ensure those responsible would be punished and that SNC-Lavalin would be given a trial, as they should be. Stop blaming the victim and defend our justice system.
Jose Smith
Reply to @Craig Macneil: I saw no blackmail what soever in the unfolding days. I saw a lot of males trying to coerce the decision making to their liking
Jennifer McIsaac
Reply to @Craig Macneil:
Agreed. It was unacceptable for JWR to be pressured but highly acceptable to pressure JT in return. Black Pots calling Kettles black seems to come to mind. Clearly intransigence and an uncompromising outlook seem to burden JWR and to some extent JT. The old case of the immovable object encountering the irresistible force. That JWR would ever countenance surviving in the Liberal mcaucus seems strange. The space under the bus is littered with many who have tried that in the past.
David MacKinnon
Reply to @David MacKinnon: in the us prosecutors and judges spent time discussing if lawyers should be required in homes when parents are having discussions with their children; it's time to have a five year moratorium on law schools
David R. Amos
Reply to @David MacKinnon: "yep the lawyers must rule.if not they will hold their breath and turn blue"
Methinks many a true word is said in jest N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
Reply to @George Young: "If you would make a sensible comment I might be able to understand"
NOPE Methinks many folks will agree that Mr MacKinnon posted an irrefutable truth about lawyers in a fun fashion It is you who claim that fellow Canadians who disagree with your opinions are not sensible N'esy Pas?
Jennifer McIsaac Trudeau certainly set out with many strong statements about his values and intents. It set a lot of high expectations and setting high expectations can always lead to a problem should there ever be a case showing slippage and not meeting those expectations. It is a risky thing to do when setting out afresh.
Now, when a clearly difficult situation occurred with SNC, it was such a slip when the awarding of a DPA seems to have become a priority as a quick way to a resolution. JWR stood on her principles, which appear to be totally inflexible and indicate, perhaps, a very uncompromising outlook, and conflict occurred. Whether JWR's complaints about pressure being excessive I think is open to question, but no doubt there was intent not to give up on the DPA route to a solution. So when the conflict was aired, speculations ran rampant, the media and Opposition all leapt on to the condemnation of Trudeau without a lot of factual basis and any attempt at rational discussion was replaced with damning rhetoric such that there was no way to avoid nserious damage to all concerned. That JWR and JP survived so long in caucus is another wonder as most PM's would have dumped them post haste in an attempt to staunch the bleeding. I can only think that Trudeau's attempts to restore his values system by trying to resolve the issues and keep the peace with JWR have also shown that there is a degree of intransigence now on both sides - unrealistic demands by JWR that could never be met. It is a sad situation for our political scene that will impair Canada's governance for some time.
George Young
Reply to @Jennifer McIsaac: Ah, the sweet reason argument. I am satisfied that JWR faced intense pressure from 11 individuals in the government and bureaucracy and if her response was strong, good: I would expect nothing less from the person responsible for ensuring the independence of our judiciary. Your argument is flawed by this fact: An AG was provoked to defend herself and Canadian justice from interference from this government and that is a crime and a serious threat to judicial independence. There is nothing Trudeau can say that can erase the fact that he threatened judicial independence in this country. That is an act worthy of removal from office. He can't argue his way out of this and you can't sweet reason it away...
Jennifer McIsaac
Reply to @George Young:
I think the level of pressure is grossly overestimated from all the dialog on this issue I have seen. The media have vastly over emphasised what is fairly normal in positions where highly difficult situations arise and where incumbents need to be able to withstand pressure. If it had been me under that pressure, I would simply have ignored it and continued to do my job as I thought best. That would be the mark of a good AG. Not one who was clearly annoyed that her dominance was being called into question and wanted to strike back.
Barry Luft
Reply to @Jennifer McIsaac: From what i understand, that is what she did... however because she ignored it and did her job, she was demoted by Trudeau and then fired
David R. Amos
Reply to @George Young: "I would expect nothing less from the person responsible for ensuring the independence of our judiciary. Your argument is flawed by this fact:"
Methinks you should read my lawsuit filed in Federal Court when Harper was the Prime Minister (File Number T-1557-15) then ask yourself why Jody Wilson-Raybould and her minions attacked it then appointed her Deputy Minister to the Federal Court bench when she thought the circus was over N'esy Pas?
Jennifer McMullen Reply to @Jennifer McIsaac: As a good AG JWR did stand up to the pressure. However, then she was demoted because she wouldn’t give in.
mo bennett do they rent hip waders for tours on parliament hill?
David R. Amos
Reply to @mo bennett: YO MO Methinks you should develop that idea N'esy Pas?
George Young
Reply to @mo bennett: Is politics a sideshow for you? Are no issues worthy of a reasoned, thoughtful, non-mocking response? Do you have anything to add to this issue other than mockery. You degrade the CBC website by your behaviour.
David R. Amos
Reply to @George Young: Methinks after my running for public office six times thus far Mo and CBC know that I take my politicking seriously N'esy Pas?
Reply to @George Young: "You degrade the CBC website by your behaviour."
Methinks you have no right to judge anyone's behaviour N'esy Pas?
James Mittlefehdt
Reply to @George Young: No George mo is and always has been clear on his opinions and what he thinks about politicians in general regardless of their affiliation.
Moira Wilkinson What do you call a person who negotiates with a List Of conditionedto to be followed before that person will end the attack?
George Young
Reply to @Moira Wilkinson : You call her a hero who is defending the independence of the Canadian judicial system. This issue is beyond your comprehension apparently. JWR did her duty defending herself and judicial independence. Blaming the victim is never an intelligent response.
Barry Luft
Reply to @Moira Wilkinson : I dont know... A good negotiator?
David R. Amos
Reply to @George Young: Methinks everybody knows that the lawyer Jody Wilson-Raybould is no victim in fact I am about to name her in my next lawsuit N'esy Pas?
George Young
Reply to @David R. Amos: My comment makes clear that I believe she is a victim: of interference by 11 members of the government, and by Trudeau who won't defend the independence of the judiciary. If you have a sensible comment, please post it?
David R. Amos
Reply to @George Young: "If you have a sensible comment, please post it?"
Methinks you have not bothered to read any of my comments or my lawsuit either. If that is so then you have no right to say that I am not sensible If you wish to argue me in Federal Court then please intervene in the meantime you should quit insulting me in a public forum N'esy Pas?
How the SNC-Lavalin affair tested Trudeau's ideals
He built an image that led people to believe that, in a crisis, he wouldn't act like a politician
Aaron Wherry· CBC News·
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a speech and answers questions at a Daughters of the Vote (DOV) event, organized by Equal Voice Canada, in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
The thing about standing for an ideal is that people expect you to live up to it — or at least to their idea of it.
Justin Trudeau built his leadership upon a set of ideals: "sunny ways," cabinet government, transparency, openness, inclusion, reconciliation, gender equality and doing things "differently." Trudeau's commitment to nearly every one of those principles has been challenged by critics and rivals over the last two months — his commitment to feminism in particular, now that Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott have been expelled from the Liberal parliamentary caucus.
Outside the House of Commons on Tuesday, reporters pressed Trudeau and his ministers to comment on the government's feminist credentials and the message sent to young women by the expulsions of two women who had become the prime minister's prominent critics.
"We have a strong prime minister that is a feminist. We have a feminist agenda. Our record speaks for itself," said Mélanie Joly, the tourism minister. "As to my two colleagues, I would argue that loyalty and feminism are two different things. And actually, there is no female or male definition of loyalty. It's either you have team spirit, you want to work in a team, or you don't."
So perhaps two male ministers, behaving exactly the same way, would have met the same fate. At the Daughters of the Vote event in the House on Tuesday — a biannual gathering that puts young women in the seats of MPs for a morning of speeches and discussion — some 50 delegates stood and silently turned their backs as the prime minister delivered his remarks.
An awkward diversion
Trudeau acknowledged the obvious tension of the day, but then awkwardly tried to contrast the departure of two strong women with ... the continued presence of two strong women.
"I know nobody in here wants to have to pick who to believe between Jody Wilson Raybould and Chrystia Freeland," he said. "Nobody wants to know that one person has to be right and another person has to be wrong between Jane Philpott or Maryam Monsef."
That women stood behind Trudeau's decision to expel Wilson-Raybould and Philpott likely is not irrelevant. But maybe it's not the prime minister's task to pit them against each other.
It's likely not up to any one person (certainly not me) to say whether Trudeau is a good feminist. But if there was any solace for Trudeau in the Commons yesterday, it was in the fact that all 338 of those young women — even the ones unhappy with him — stayed in the chamber as he spoke. Moments prior, several dozen delegates simply walked out on Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer's speech. (On the other hand, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's speech was received enthusiastically by the group — which might make Trudeau anxious.)
"By kicking the first Indigenous former attorney general of Canada out of caucus for upholding the law, the prime minister has made it clear that principled women who dare to stand up to him are not welcome in the Liberal Party," the NDP's Jenny Kwan charged in question period. "Is this what a self-proclaimed feminist looks like in 2019?"
Trudeau tried to make the case for his own feminism, or at least for his government's commitment to the ideal: a development assistance policy aimed at women and girls, gender-based analysis of budgets, legislated pay equity, funding for women's organizations and a gender-balanced cabinet. Then the prime minister offered a bit of meta commentary.
"I recognize there is much more to do and I am proud that there is now a contest among party leaders to see who can be the better feminist. I think that is a great thing for this country. I think that is a great thing for Parliament."
Perhaps there's some solace there too.
Thus far, but not far enough
The struggle between Trudeau and his ideals has been real. He waived solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidentiality to allow Wilson-Raybould to speak about her time as attorney general, but she objected that the waiver did not go far enough. Liberal members of the justice committee were apparently free to look into the SNC affair, but then the hearings were abandoned.
In both cases, Trudeau probably went further than Stephen Harper would have gone. But in neither case did he go as far as he could have.
In vowing to do things differently, he raised the expectation that — when confronted with a profound challenge — he would be perfectly forthcoming, without regard for the normal political impulse to control the narrative and limit the damage.
Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould leaves West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, April 2, 2019. (Chris Wattie/Reuters)
In appointing the first Indigenous minister of justice and attorney general, he put an incredible burden on himself and his office to ensure both her success and a good working relationship between them. That made the possibility of moving her, or demoting her, a daunting prospect.
For all that, Trudeau might now fall back on what he's been insisting all along — that neither he nor his office did anything wrong (the claim that they did is at least in dispute) and that their cause (saving jobs) was just.
Wilson-Raybould says she told Gerry Butts, Trudeau's former adviser, that the Prime Minister's Office was inappropriately pressuring her. Butts disputes that claim. Wilson-Raybould did raise a concern in a phone call with the clerk of the Privy Council, Michael Wernick. But Wernick seems not to have told Trudeau about what she said.
The power of symbolism
Liberals will also argue that they had perfectly valid reasons for wanting Wilson-Raybould and Philpott gone from caucus — starting with the fact that, at the very least, they had reasons to believe they no longer all shared the same goal.
But Trudeau and his fellow Liberals must understand the symbolic value of everything that's happened with the SNC-Lavalin file. Two impressive women now sit outside the Liberal caucus. We're still waiting on an ethics commissioner probe; the facts have not been fully and completely aired.
Maybe his political opponents weren't complaining in good faith. Maybe nothing would have satisfied them.
But the last two months will still weigh down any attempt by Trudeau to lay claim to those ideals. Trudeau must hope that giving voice to those ideals, and his pursuit of them, still count for something, even if he has not always fully embodied the ideal.
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Wilson-Raybould set multiple conditions for ending the rift with Trudeau, say sources
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Jim Clark So she wanted the swamp cleaned out and for Justin to admit he was wrong.That seems quite reasonable.The truth would have set justin free but his narcissistic ego brought him down.good.
Reply to @Jim Clark: For the right price she was willing to cover the whole thing up. Shame.
Evan Gillis
Reply to @Jim Clark:
If any of this is true, she is guilty of political interference. "she also sought assurances that her replacement as attorney general, David Lametti, would not overrule Director of Public Prosecutions Kathleen Roussell and direct her to give SNC-Lavalin a deferred prosecution agreement."
"Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said he doesn't put much faith in what Liberals leak about internal dynamics, arguing Wilson-Raybould was only trying to preserve judicial independence.
"This is about preserving the integrity of our justice system, and what the prime minister is trying to do would have undermined the rule of law. I see that as her attempt to ensure that didn't happen," he said."
David R. Amos
Reply to @Evan Gillis: Methinks you sound like somebody else N'esy Pas?
"Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould said there were "unprecedented" efforts to find a solution and keep Wilson-Raybould and Philpott on board. She found it troubling that Wilson-Raybould would complain about political interference, then attempt to direct her successor on the SNC-Lavalin file.
"That seems concerning and it seems questionable," she said."
Johnny Macin I can’t for the life of me understand how people on this board can accept it is ok that the Prime Minister of this country tried to intervene in the justice system for his bennifit. Does no one see the irony that just a few months ago China was asking him to do the very same thing for the Huawai CFO and he said that it was impossible for politicians to intervene in judicial proceedings, yet several weeks later here we are. This is nuts. I would say there are several more people that need to resign including the PM
David R. Amos Reply to @Johnny Macin: "This is nuts"
Welcome to the Circus
mike kennedy Justin will be a footnote in the history of Canada's PM's as the worst ever.
David R. Amos
Reply to @mike kennedy: "Justin will be a footnote in the history of Canada's PM's as the worst ever. "
Methinks at the risk of being redundant I should remind folks that I truly believe Sir John A. MacDonald takes the cake in that regards N'esy Pas?
Bob Finnegan And the Liberal propaganda attack ramps up on Wilson-Raybould .
Troy Mann
Reply to @Bob Finnegan:
So conservatives are ok with recording private conversations and using extortion...
What is Sheer offering Jody to join the CPC? If she isn't a conservative by weeks end then we can agree Andy wont accept her "terms" of her being Leader by proxy???
Mathias Madic
Reply to @Troy Mann: last week she was painted as a conservative with who she wanted in the SCC-Glenn Joyal. So i guess that talking point is sticking lol
Don Mustil
Reply to @Bob Finnegan: These "anonymous sources" most assuredly came from the PMO.......and I think it's fair to say that most of what has come from this gang has been mis-leading and self-serving at best.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Bob Finnegan: YUP
Methinks the Jane and Jody Tag team expected it and that they will make certain that this sideshow at the circus is far from over N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Mathias Madic: Methinks desperate liberals post desperate things N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos Reply to @Don Mustill: I agree
Richard Dekkar Oh that’s nice, more leaked dirt while JWR is legally prevented from speaking. These Liberals have no lower limit.
All this to politically interfere with a prosecution. It’s nauseating.
David R. Amos Reply to @Richard Dekkar: "It’s nauseating."
Methinks you should lighten up and try to enjoy the circus we are paying for N'esy Pas?
Robert Blue Who the heck would want anyone like her in ones organization?
David R. Amos Reply to @Robert Blue: "Who the heck would want anyone like her in ones organization?"
Clearly Trudeau did
Weldon Torch Can't hang the Pm of a country out to dry and expect him to keep you around. Doesn't work that way.
Bort Smith Reply to @Weldon Torch: Why? He only gets to be PM as long as the Legislature has confidence in him. It can be taken away at any time.
A PM is not owed deference or respect. He's just a member of the commons like everyone else.
Richard Sharp
Reply to @Bort Smith:
The standing O Trudeau received from his caucus last night is all the confidence he needs.
Ross Culbert
Reply to @Richard Sharp: The audience of young women turning their back to him is also very telling. A bunch of clapping seals within his party are not going to get him elected.
Richard Sharp
Reply to @Ross Culbert:
A few women did out of hundreds. Exagerate much?
Trudeau's feminist credentials are the best of any world leader in modern history Name one better,
Steve Burton
Reply to @Richard Sharp: 50+ is a "few"??? Look at the faces of the others who didn't turn around... they sure as h3ll didn't give him a standing ovation!
Don Phillips Reply to @Richard Sharp: You gush more over Justin when facts seem to contradict your idyllic fantasy image of your BFFPM
David R. Amos
Reply to @Don Phillips: Methinks many folks have come to expect nothing less from Mr Sharp N'esy Pas?
mike kennedy Justin will likely jog shirtless and accidently run into wedding party shoots to boost his popularity again this summer. That is the kind of guy Justin is.
David R. Amos Reply to @mike kennedy: Of that I have no doubt
Rhea Montgomery Starting to think this boot from caucus was most definitely the Right decision. Talk about your Diva. My way or the highway. Nice.
David R. Amos Reply to @Rhea Montgomery: Methinks many would agree that Justin and Jody deserved each other N'esy Pas?
Rob Preston Trudeau apologize for doing something wrong himself? Good luck with that. He will whole heartedly though apologize for what someone else does or did. He,s great at that.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Rob Preston: YUP
Wilson-Raybould set multiple conditions for ending the rift with Trudeau, say sources
Weeks of tense negotiations preceded the PM's highly controversial decision to eject two high-profile MPs
David Cochrane· CBC News·
Independent Members of Parliament Jane Philpott and Jody Wilson-Raybould speak with the media before question period in the foyer of the House of Commons, Wednesday April 3, 2019. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)
Liberal MPs — including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — tried for weeks to broker a compromise with Jody Wilson-Raybould over the SNC-Lavalin controversy, but the talks ultimately failed when it became clear they could not reach an agreement with the former attorney general, sources tell CBC News.
Over the course of the secret discussions, it emerged that Wilson-Raybould had a list of at least five conditions that could help end the civil war that has been tearing the government apart, multiple Liberal sources say.
The first three conditions involved staff changes at the very summit of the government. The sources said Wilson-Raybould wanted Trudeau to fire his principal secretary, Gerald Butts, along with Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick and PMO senior adviser Mathieu Bouchard.
(The Toronto Star first reported some of these conditions, or similar ones, earlier Wednesday.)
Change at the top
This scandal has been eroding Liberal support since Feb. 7, when the Globe and Mail reported that Wilson-Raybould had faced inappropriate political pressure on the SNC-Lavalin criminal prosecution decision. Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott both later resigned from cabinet to protest the government's handling of the SNC-Lavalin file.
The sources who spoke to CBC News — on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the conversations — said Wilson-Raybould made clear her desire for staff changes to the prime minister and his staff in a series of conversations in Vancouver in the days before her resignation from cabinet on Feb. 12.
Butts was never fired, but he did resign on Feb. 18. He later testified that he never pressured Wilson-Raybould on the SNC-Lavalin file.
Wernick announced his retirement last month after intense public criticism of his testimony before the justice committee on Feb. 21 and March 6. Bouchard remains in the PMO.
An apology from Trudeau?
But Wilson-Raybould's wishes went beyond a limited housecleaning in the PMO. Sources said she also sought assurances that her replacement as attorney general, David Lametti, would not overrule Director of Public Prosecutions Kathleen Roussell and direct her to give SNC-Lavalin a deferred prosecution agreement.
Wilson-Raybould also wanted Justin Trudeau to admit — publicly, or to caucus alone — that his office acted inappropriately in its attempts to convince her to consider granting SNC-Lavalin a DPA.
The intense back-and-forth search for a compromise might help explain why the caucus drama took 54 days — from the first report in the Globe and Mail on Feb. 7 to the prime minister's announcement Tuesday that Wilson-Raybould and former Treasury Board president Jane Philpott were being ejected from caucus.
CBC News reached out to Wilson-Raybould Tuesday night. She said she would not comment on the report.
In a statement released shortly after she was pushed out of caucus, Philpott pointed to the lack of an apology from Trudeau.
"Rather than acknowledge the obvious — that a range of individuals had inappropriately attempted to pressure the former attorney general in relation to a prosecutorial decision — and apologize for what occurred, a decision was made to attempt to deny the obvious — to attack Jody Wilson-Raybould's credibility and attempt to blame her," Philpott wrote in the statement posted to Facebook.
"This isn't about a lack of loyalty. On the contrary, I recommended that the government acknowledge what happened in order to move forward."
A growing list of conditions
Kate Purchase, executive director of communications and planning in the PMO, said in a statement to CBC News that Wilson-Raybould never issued a formal ultimatum to the prime minister, adding she would not comment on the details of Trudeau's private conversations.
However, the sources said Wilson-Raybould made it clear over the course of many conversations that these were things she wanted done. The list also expanded and evolved over time, with Wilson-Raybould adding new conditions as the talks went on, said the sources.
Trudeau and his officials ultimately came to believe that the efforts to end the rift with Wilson-Raybould were futile, the sources said.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells an evening caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 that he has kicked both former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould and fellow ex-cabinet minister Jane Philpott out of the Liberal caucus. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)
"We've taken every effort to address their concerns. but ultimately, if they can't honestly say that they have confidence in this team, despite weeks of testimony, face-to-face conversations and phone calls with myself and other members of caucus, then they cannot be part of this team," Trudeau said in front of his MPs Tuesday night.
Trudeau and his chief of staff, Katie Telford, were the point people on the weeks of fairly intense engagement with Wilson-Raybould. They scrambled people they believed to be close to Wilson-Raybould and Philpott to negotiate with them.
The Liberal B.C. caucus — including cabinet ministers Carla Qualtrough and Jonathan Wilkinson — was heavily involved in reaching out to Wilson-Raybould.
Down to the wire
Sources say the efforts continued until Monday, the day before the caucus expulsion. But by that point, Wilson-Raybould's release of her secret recording of her Dec. 19 conversation with Wernick obliterated her already fractured relationship with much of the Liberal caucus and made a truce nearly impossible to broker.
Caucus was already growing restive and the controversy continued to dominate the public debate and overshadow the Liberal's pre-election budget.
Philpott was confronted by anxious MPs at the Ontario caucus meeting two weeks ago. More and more Liberals MPs were going public with their concerns about a lack of trust in caucus, although some also expressed support for one or both of the former ministers.
On Tuesday, after consulting regional caucus chairs, Trudeau and senior government members met with Philpott and Wilson-Raybould to tell them they were no longer welcome in caucus. Moments later, Trudeau made his announcement to the national caucus and then to the country.
Philpott says clear apology from Trudeau could have quickly contained SNC-Lavalin scandal
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Daryll Mcbain This whole thing is pretty simple, Jody and Jane stood up for the rule of law and the PM didn’t like that, hence why they were turfed.
Richard Sharp
Reply to @Daryll Mcbain:
Actually, JWR ignored the rule of law. The one that reads SNC-L IS ENTIRELY ELIGIBLE FOR A DPA, BASED SOLELY ON ITS REMEDIATION EFFORTS, NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RISK OF JOB LOSSES.
Jamie Gillis
Reply to @Richard Sharp: "The one that reads SNC-L IS ENTIRELY ELIGIBLE FOR A DPA, BASED SOLELY ON ITS REMEDIATION EFFORTS"
What legal expert determined that? How can you say for fact that SNC is "entirely eligible" based on one "sole" factor when Canadian law lists about eight to be considered, at least two of which would disqualify them? Where is your fact-based reasoning? Have you had access to the case evidence? Have you read the section 13 that provides the reasons the DPP decided SNC did not qualify?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Jamie Gillis: Methinks desperate liberals post desperate things N'esy Pas?
Peter Baxter He could not apologize for a attempting to break a law that he still has full intentions of breaking
Jamie Gillis Reply to @Richard Sharp:
There's no getting around it, Richard. The evidence is out far all to see. If you want to support Trudeau, if you stand for dishonesty, if you stand for trampling over the rule of law for political benefit, if you stand for a leader that recruits someone for their identity because it's politically convenient, and then expels and smears them for doing their job because it became politically inconvenient, that's fine! And it's your choice. But please own that choice.
Jack O Hill
Reply to @Richard Sharp:
"only lawful advocacy"
Based on the potential for lost jobs?
In direct contradiction to this:
"Factors not to consider
(3) Despite paragraph (2)(i), if the organization is alleged to have committed an offence under section 3 or 4 of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, the prosecutor must not consider the national economic interest, the potential effect on relations with a state other than Canada or the identity of the organization or individual....
David R. Amos
Reply to @Peter Baxter: "He could not apologize for a attempting to break a law that he still has full intentions of breaking?
Well put sir
David R. Amos
Reply to @Jamie Gillis: "There's no getting around it, Richard. The evidence is out far all to see."
YUP
Andrew Blackstone Who will Canadians believe regarding this scandal…….a conceited PM with four ethics violations to his credit or two women of impeccable stature and fortitude who are indeed defending ethics and the rule of law in Canada? I guess we will all find out in October.
David R. Amos Reply to @Andrew Blackstone: 'I guess we will all find out in October."
YUP
David R. Amos
Reply to @Richard Jay: "What's your point?"
Methinks some folks understand why I will be running in Fundy Royal as an Independent again is because i don't believe any of them N'esy Pas?
Chelsea O'Connor A medical Doctor and a former AG.
Vs
Gerry/PMO and interfering in a court case.
hmm.
David R. Amos Reply to @Chelsea O'Connor: "hmm. "
Methinks you should Google Jody Wilson-Raybould's name and mine if you want some more to ponder N'esy Pas?
Alec Calder Without question the worst most vapid and unethical person to ever hold sway in this great Nation is today still calling himself PM!! The Liberals should be ashamed for dumping these two outstanding MPs that are clearly all that was left of the moral backbone of this Party... can you feel that Trudy... it’s the Reckoning that on route for you and you coal calling themselves Cabinet
Ross Culbert Reply to @Joan Tyne: Can't find it. You'll need to give us a better hint.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ross Culbert: Here is a better hint about how bad it truly is.
liette lapointe people ask trudeau a question...he says great question...then doesnt answer it lol
Richard Jay Reply to @liette lapointe:
You can find an interview on youtube where a reporter asks him the same question about tariffs FIVE times and he dances around it each time. He's such an embarrassment.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Richard Jay: YUP
Darren Gerrior Nice to see young women calling out Trudeau's actions. More lost votes for LPC.
David R. Amos Reply to @Darren Gerrior: YUP
Elaine Hancock I’m still trying to process that two smart, accomplished women bought Trudeau’s ‘goop’ hook, line and sinker in the first place. Seriously, he talks in circles, never saying anything - always has. He has always been rude and arrogant — think about the one or two times he showed up in the HofC as a member and spoke. The 300 or so election promises had mostly been developed on a cocktail napkin with little thought to outcomes. And Philpott and JWR thought he would change!
David R. Amos Reply to @Elaine Hancock: "I’m still trying to process that two smart, accomplished women bought Trudeau’s ‘goop’ hook, line and sinker in the first place"
Methinks they are all playing the wicked game for nobody's benefit but theirs N'esy Pas?
Nicole Macinnis Lol I’m stunned as well ms Philpott, not so much at libs stooping to this level but at the circus show they are putting on in the after math! These women are getting blamed for everything the party is doing to themselves now that is what’s shocking
David R. Amos Reply to @Nicole Macinnis: Methinks everybody knows that Philpott knows the whole truth and why she is not telling it Nesy Pas?
Bryan Atkinson Philpott still doesn't get it. Trudeau doesn't owe her an apology. She owes her Liberal colleagues an apology.
David R. Amos Reply to @Bryan Atkinson: NOPE
Philpott says clear apology from Trudeau could have quickly contained SNC-Lavalin scandal
Ontario MP tells CBC Radio's The Current she was 'stunned' to be expelled from Liberal caucus
Kathleen Harris· CBC News·
Jane Philpott leaves Parliament Hill Tuesday, the day she and her former cabinet colleague Jody Wilson-Raybould were pushed out of the Liberal caucus by the prime minister. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
Jane Philpott said today she was "stunned" to be turfed from the Liberal caucus and believes the SNC-Lavalin controversy could have been contained much earlier with an apology from the prime minister for alleged political interference in a criminal trial — and a promise that it wouldn't happen again.
In an interview with CBC Radio's The CurrentThursday morning, Philpott said she learned as a medical doctor that when bad things happen and mistakes are made, the sooner you deal with it, the better.
"Without malice, sometimes errors take place, but you need to own up to the people who may have been harmed and you need to find out why it happened and make sure it never happens again," she told host Anna Maria Tremonti.
"I think those lessons could be transferred quite easily into the political sphere, and this could have been taken care of and addressed in a forthright, honest way much earlier."
Philpott and Jody Wilson-Raybould, both former senior ministers in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, were expelled from the Liberal caucus Tuesday.
'Respect the decision'
Philpott told The Current she was "stunned" by her expulsion because she feels she wasn't given a proper opportunity to explain her actions to the full caucus. She said she was told of her ejection from caucus earlier on Tuesday during a brief meeting with Trudeau — her first discussion with the PM, she said, since she resigned from cabinet a month ago. She said she had only one conversation on the topic with people in the Prime Minister's Office, about a week ago.
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Philpott says it could've been avoided if the PM had just apologized
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Jane Philpott suggests that the whole SNC-Lavalin affair could have been avoided if the Prime Minister had just taken ownership and apologized for trying to interfere. 1:21
"I respect the decision that was made, and I told the prime minister that I do wish him the best," she said.
Trudeau broke the news during a special national caucus meeting Tuesday night, which was open to the media and televised.
"The trust that previously existed between these two individuals and our team has been broken, whether it's taping conversations without consent, or repeatedly expressing a lack of confidence in our government or me personally as leader," Trudeau said.
"It's become clear that Ms. Wilson-Raybould and Dr. Philpott can no longer remain part of our Liberal team."
The expulsions came just days after the public release of a 17-minute audio recording of a Dec. 19 conversation between Wilson-Raybould and Clerk of Privy Council Michael Wernick. The clerk did not know he was being recorded.
Wilson-Raybould said she knew recording the call without Wernick's knowledge was an extraordinary move, but she did it because she was at home without a staffer to take notes and she expected the call would be "inappropriate."
Several Liberal MPs lashed out at the covert recording, calling it unethical, dishonourable and seedy. Trudeau called it "unconscionable."
But Philpott said Wilson-Raybould explained her reasoning and called the focus on the secret recording a "red herring." The focus should be on its contents, she said.
In the call, Wernick warned Wilson-Raybould that the prime minister was "firm" on getting a deferred prosecution agreement for SNC-Lavalin, and that he thought he would get it done "one way or another."
Philpott said there is "very good evidence" that there were attempts to politically interfere with a very serious criminal case, and she had to resign from cabinet because she was not willing to deny that had occurred.
'The truth is more important'
She said the best way to deal with the SNC-Lavalin matter would have been to "speak the truth" at the time, admit that mistakes had been made and apologize to Canadians. The escalation of the controversy was partly due to a lack of communication, she said.
"That's been my stance from the beginning, that I've communicated to the prime minister and his office and others. So to that extent, there have been conversations going on, but I would not say that they were intense in any way," Philpott said. "There were no efforts to bring all the people involved into a room together to actually try to resolve this."
Philpott said she appreciated that some colleagues reached out to have positive conversations and to see what could be done, but from her perspective there was never a formal process or effort to try to resolve the impasse.
Philpott said she couldn't "toe the party line" because the government initially refuted the Feb. 7 Globe and Mail report that said Wilson-Raybould faced intense political pressure over the SNC-Lavalin file — then moved from denying the allegations to suggesting "it doesn't actually matter."
Philpott resigned from cabinet March 4, citing a loss of confidence in how the government was handling the SNC-Lavalin affair. At the time, she remained in the Liberal caucus and said she intended to run in the fall election under the Liberal Party banner.
'I chose the truth'
"I chose the truth. I chose to act on principles that are so important to the future of our country. That's more important than my political career," she said.
"The truth is more important than any individual's political success."
Philpott called the whole situation "regrettable" and said it's unfortunate that it has detracted from the important work of Trudeau government ministers and others.
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Philpott: 'I chose the truth'
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Jane Philpott says that she chose to resign from Cabinet because to her the truth is more important than anyone's political success. 1:16
Sources told CBC News that Wilson-Raybould had set a list of at least five conditions to end the SNC-Lavalin controversy — one of which was an apology from the prime minister.
The first three conditions involved staff changes in the senior levels of government. Sources said Wilson-Raybould wanted Trudeau to fire his principal secretary, Gerald Butts, who has since resigned, along with Wernick, who has since announced his retirement, and PMO senior adviser Mathieu Bouchard.
Sources told CBC News she also sought assurances that her replacement as attorney general, David Lametti, would not overrule Director of Public Prosecutions Kathleen Roussell and direct her to give SNC-Lavalin a deferred prosecution agreement.
Politics News
Wilson-Raybould says she wanted Trudeau to apologize
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Jody Wilson-Raybould arrived on Thursday for Question Period 0:59
Wilson-Raybould declined today to talk about details of any behind-the-scenes discussions, noting that the waiver of cabinet confidence does not apply to the time after she was moved from the justice and attorney general portfolio.
But she said he would have liked to hear Trudeau say he's sorry.
"I would have liked, all along, to have the prime minister come forward and accept some responsibility. and to apologize to Canadians for what happened," she said on her way in to the House of Commons today.
Preserving judicial independence
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said he doesn't put much faith in what Liberals leak about internal dynamics, arguing Wilson-Raybould was only trying to preserve judicial independence.
"This is about preserving the integrity of our justice system, and what the prime minister is trying to do would have undermined the rule of law. I see that as her attempt to ensure that didn't happen," he said.
NDP MP Charlie Angus said the latest revelations are a sign the Liberals are becoming increasingly "whiny and self-destructive."
"The Liberals keep spinning an attempt to smear these two women with increasingly ridiculous statements," he said. "The fundamental issue is there was an attempt to interfere in a legal prosecution, which would be a complete breach of the rule of law and constitutional obligations."
Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould said there were "unprecedented" efforts to find a solution and keep Wilson-Raybould and Philpott on board. She found it troubling that Wilson-Raybould would complain about political interference, then attempt to direct her successor on the SNC-Lavalin file.
"That seems concerning and it seems questionable," she said.
Lametti says he makes his own decisions
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Justice Minister David Lametti spoke to reporters as he arrived for QP on Thursday 0:53
Lametti would not comment today on any conversations he may or may not have had regarding the SNC-Lavalin matter, but said he has had "routine briefings" from departmental staff. As for Wilson-Raybould's request for an assurance that he would not grant a remediation agreement to SNC-Lavalin, Lametti said he will not be directed by anyone.
"If someone says, 'You must do this,' or 'You must do that,' I'll resist that," he said.
Read more and listen to the full interview with The Current's Anna Maria Tremonti.
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The Pollcast: Peter Bevan-Baker and the Greens' chance to make history
The P.E.I. Green Party leader speaks about his party's campaign and what it means for Greens nationwide
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P.E.I. Green Party Leader Peter Bevan-Baker is leading in the polls ahead of the province's Apr. 23 election, the first time a Green party anywhere in Canada has been in such a position. (Shane Hennessey/CBC)
Greens across the country have their eyes on Prince Edward Island, where a provincial election on Apr. 23 could make history if Islanders elect the first Green government anywhere in North America.
The polls suggest Island voters are leaning Green. The latest survey by Mainstreet Research, conducted via interactive voice response between Mar. 23-24 and surveying 691 eligible voters (margin of error +/- 3.7 per cent, 19 times out of 20), found the Greens ahead with 36 per cent support, followed by the Liberals at 32 per cent and the Progressive Conservatives at 28 per cent.
The Greens have led in four of the last five polls published in P.E.I. It's an unusual situation for a province that has only ever been governed by Liberals and Tories, and has never elected more than one MLA from another party in a general election.
Peter Bevan-Baker, the leader of the P.E.I. Greens, has a challenge ahead of him. In addition to the province's electoral history, his opponents have more resources with which to wage a campaign. But Greens elsewhere in the country — riding high on recent breakthroughs in British Columbia, Ontario and New Brunswick — are hoping Bevan-Baker can take the party to the next level.
To talk about the provincial election campaign and the national implications a Green victory could have, host and CBC polls analyst Éric Grenier is joined by P.E.I. Green Leader Peter Bevan-Baker on the latest episode of The Pollcast podcast.
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Peter Bevan-Baker and the Greens' chance to make history
Prince Edward Island Green Party Leader Peter Bevan-Baker discusses the provincial election campaign and what it would mean for the Greens to form their first government in North America. 16:53
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Hey folks remember the emails I sent in in 2014 when Ghiz quit? If not scroll down and say Hey to Kathleen Wynne and Trudeau The Younger for me willya?
LETTER: Bush Dumville advises voters to choose Ind. not MMP Published: Feb 05 at 8 a.m.
I am writing in regard to Gerard Mitchell's letter to the editor on Feb 2, 2019 explaining the Mixed Member Proportional voting system.
The explanation would almost give one a headache trying to understand it, let alone putting it into practice. MMP is not the best way to reform our provincial political system. Electing independent consensus candidates to the legislature in a municipal-style form of government is better way for your voice to be heard.
An independent candidate is the voter’s candidate — not a proxy party candidate controlled by the political back rooms. Consider the million-dollar campaigns and $1,000 dinners to perpetuate the massive wealth benefits for the privileged few. Such campaign spending exposes the seriousness of how high the financial stakes really are and the benefits to their supporters are enormous. Their need to win is paramount!
Together, let's not let this happen. Send a message to Premier MacLauchlan and his back room.
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Smith, Paul"<psmith@charlottetown.ca> Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:04:40 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Hey folks remember the emails I sent in in 2014 when Ghiz quit? If not scroll down To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
For Mon Nov 20th (10;00 AM), I will be out of the office attending meeting and will not be retunring to the offifce until Thurs Nov 23rd. Deputies McGuigan and MacConnell will be in the office during my absence and can be reached through 902-629-4065.
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Smith, Paul"<psmith@charlottetown.ca> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:33:39 +0000 Subject: RE: I just called the dudes in PEI about Federal Court File No: T-1557-15 and only the sneaky Sgt at Arms Al MacDonald bothered to call me back Go Figure EH Bob Paulson? To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
Good Afternoon, Email rec'd however it appears that other than an information item there is nothing relating to this agency. Appear the Courts rendered a decision on T-1557-15 in January of this year. P. Smith
-----Original Message----- From: David Amos [mailto:motomaniac333@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 11:40 AM To: andrew.blackadar@rcmp-grc.gc.ca; Smith, Paul Cc: David Amos; Chantal.Farrah; roger.l.brown; premier; premier; PREMIER Subject: Fwd: I just called the dudes in PEI about Federal Court File No: T-1557-15 and only the sneaky Sgt at Arms Al MacDonald bothered to call me back Go Figure EH Bob Paulson?
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: heather.bradley@parl.gc.ca Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:29:22 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Re Federal Court Rule 46 (1) (a) (viii) as it applies to my complaint (File No: T-1557-15) Trust that I called and tried to talk a lot bureaucrats and politicians etc before sharing the hearings held on Dec 14th and Jan 11th To: motomaniac333@gmail.com
I will be out of the office until January 15th. If you have media inquiries please contact Valerie Gervais at 6139446475 or valerie.gervais@parl.gc.ca
Je serai absente jusqu'au 15 janvier. Pour les demandes de medias veuillez communiquer avec Valerie Gervais au 6139446475 ou valerie.gervais@parl.gc.ca
Heather Bradley
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Fraser, Bill Hon. (THC/TPC)"<Bill.Fraser@gnb.ca> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:57:11 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Re Federal Court Rule 46 (1) (a) (viii) as it applies to my complaint (File No: T-1557-15) Trust that I called and tried to talk a lot bureaucrats and politicians etc before sharing the hearings held on Dec 14th and Jan 11th To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
Thank you for your email. Please be advised that I am out of the office from December 30, 2015 to January 16, 2016 inclusive. The Hon. Brian Kenny will be Acting in my place until my return on January 17, 2016. He can be reached through my secretary at 506-453-3009. Happy New Year!
Je vous remercie pour votre courriel. Veuillez noter que je suis hors du bureau du 30 décembre 2015 au 16 janvier 2016 inclusivement. L'hon. Brian Kenny agira par intérim jusqu'à mon retour le 17 janvier 2016. Il peut être rejoint par l'intermédiaire de ma secrétaire au 506-453-3009. Bonne et heureuse année!
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Catherine.McKenna@parl.gc.ca Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:23:01 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Re Federal Court Rule 46 (1) (a) (viii) as it applies to my complaint (File No: T-1557-15) Trust that I called and tried to talk a lot bureaucrats and politicians etc before sharing the hearings held on Dec 14th and Jan 11th To: motomaniac333@gmail.com
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:15:03 -0400 Subject: Re: Re Federal Court Rule 46 (1) (a) (viii) as it applies to my complaint (File No: T-1557-15) Trust that I called and tried to talk a lot bureaucrats and politicians etc before sharing the hearings held on Dec 14th and Jan 11th To: david.mcguinty@parl.gc.ca Cc: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Brian Gallant <briangallant10@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2018 06:46:40 -0800 Subject: Merci / Thank you Re: Hey did anybody but me notice that CBC deleted ALL of the comments about the "Not So Happy Dentist" getting chucked out of the House on PEI before Xmass? To: motomaniac333@gmail.com
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Coon, David (LEG)"<David.Coon@gnb.ca> Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 01:02:20 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Methinks David Coon and his boss Dizzy Lizzy May will enjoy my comment about a "Not So Happy Dentist" on PEI the Xmass N'esy Pas Chucky Leblanc? To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
Thank you for your email.
I’m out of the office and will be back on January 2nd, 2018. During this period I will not be responding personally to my emails.
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David Coon MLA Fredericton South & Leader of the Green Party
Merci pour votre courriel. Je suis hors du bureau et reviendrai le 31 juillet 2017. Pendant cette période, je ne répondrai pas personnellement à mes courriels. Si vous êtes à la recherche d'une aide personnelle et habitez la circonscription de Fredericton South, veuillez contacter ma coordonnatrice de circonscription par courriel à Taeyon.Kim@gnb.caTaeyon.Kim@gnb.ca> ou 455-0936. Pour toute question concernant les médias, veuillez contacter Shannon à Shannon.carmont@gnb.caShannon.carmont@gnb.ca>
Meilleures salutations, David Coon MLA Fredericton South et chef du Parti Vert
Green leader turfed from P.E.I. Legislature as sitting comes to dramatic close Bevan-Baker escorted from chamber after referring to 'farcical' debate over legislation By Kerry Campbell, CBC News Posted: Dec 20, 2017 9:28 PM AT
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David Raymond Amos For the public record what is truly "farcical" to me is that this spit and chew is about a Whistleblower Protection Act of all things.
Perhaps the "Not So Happy" Dentist and his parliamentary cohorts should check htheir email records over the Yuletide Season and dig into their memories as well to see if they recall any conversations with a certain whistleblower who has been falsely imprisoned in Canada and the USA. Steve Murphy of ATV and everybody else knows since 2006 that he was denied the right to vote but still managed to run for public office five times thus far. Nobody will admit that same whistleblower has been suing the Crown in Federal Court since 2015 for being illegally barred from all parliamentary properties in Canada including PEI. Yet there have been 9 decisions in the matter thus far that can be easily verified from the public record. The decision exactly 2 years ago of Justice Richard Bell (the first judge Harper appointed) should have been front page news across the country. However not even the crickets will comment about it.
Do tell does that statement ring any bells over the Xmass season while I prepare to try put the matter before the Supreme Court of Canada and file some more lawsuits ASAP? Or will CBC block me again and nobody gets to even read it?
David Raymond Amos Methinks I already mentioned how much I love the circus N'esy Pas?
Janet Gaudet Peter spoke the truth and he got punished for it. How ironic is that.
David Raymond Amos @Janet Gaudet The irony is that Bevan-Baker should have asked the Sgt at Arms and the Speaker why I have been suing PEI since 2015. Instead he had himself evicted in the the last minutes in order to look like some kind of hero. In a nutshell he is a player like all the rest. Democracy is a myth.
Holly Pinkham Buck Watts can do what he likes, as speaker, I suppose, but I certainly don't agree with this unnecessary drama. Mr. Bevan used a perfectly understandable and non-vulgar term to describe proceedings that were clearly objectionable.
David Raymond Amos @Holly Pinkham Ask yourself why the Green Party Leader only opted to say the oh so terrible word in the eleventh hour?
Better ask yourself why so few folks bothered to make comment about the nonsense? I said nothing all day waiting to see if anything would develop and now in mere minutes I have added my two bits worth matched the total tally of the comments about the article.
Sandy Brace Mr Devon Baker is a man of integrity and cares about people more than about his ego and his bank account. He will not last in government with those attributes I am afraid. You need to be unethical sheep to stay within the click and have a place at the trough.
Janet Gaudet @Sandy Brace : I hope he will be re-elected. We need him in the Legislature as this government is a farce. I'm completely disgusted and fed up with what we've got running this province.
David Raymond Amos @Sandy Brace That not the Baker I know
David Raymond Amos @Sandy Brace "Mr Devon Baker is a man of integrity and cares about people more than about his ego and his bank account."
I meant the response above to be directed to you
David Raymond Amos @Janet Gaudet "I'm completely disgusted and fed up with what we've got running this province."
P.E.I. Green Party Leader quits dentistry 'It became increasingly clear to me it was not something I could sustain forever' By Sara Fraser, CBC News Posted: Jul 11, 2016 5:12 PM AT
David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos Replying to @DavidRayAmos @Kathryn98967631 and 47 others Methinks many politicians know I don't care if the Mayor of Charlottetown considers my email spam Chief Paul Smith answered me long ago N'esy Pas?
Charlottetown City Council is comprised of a Mayor and ten councillors representing 10 wards within the city. The Mayor is elected at large and Councillors are elected by ward with elections held every four years. The Mayor appoints Standing Committees for members of Council.
Below are short biographies of the Mayor and members of City Council, including their contact information.
Mayor Philip Brown Mayor Philip Brown 902-566-5548 (City Hall) 902-393-2601 (Cell) 902-892-8662 (Home) mayor@charlottetown.ca
Mayor Philip Brown was born and raised in Charlottetown, one of nine children of Eddy and Babe Brown who operated Eddie Brown’s Transport & Crane Service. He graduated from the University of Prince Edward Island in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts in History, followed that with two years in Quebec studying French, and completed his Bachelor of Education in 1987. He taught for 28 years at the elementary level and works with the family business as a business accountant and public relations officer.
Mayor Brown has volunteered on many boards and committees through the years, including the Charlottetown Minor Hockey Association, UPEI Board of Governors, and the Charlottetown Legion Executive.
He served two terms on Charlottetown City Council from 2001-2006. One of the highlights during his term as Councillor was the development and construction of the Bell Aliant Centre.
Philip is married to Lori Devine and they have two children, Emma Louise and Alec. They love calling Charlottetown their hometown.
Alanna Jankov – dog lover, runner, and champion of culture – is in her first term as Ward 1 City Councillor.
A former small business owner and current Executive Director of The Guild, a cultural hub located in the heart of downtown, Alanna has been a Charlottetown resident since the late 1980s.
She is graduate of Holland College and was awarded the first “Distinguished Alumni” award from the College in 2009.
Alanna received the Cultural Industry Award from The City of Charlottetown and the President’s Excellence Award from Downtown Charlottetown Inc. She is also the City’s reigning pie-eating champion.
Alanna’s volunteer endeavours extend to a number of boards, such as Music PEI & CARFAC. She has also represented Charlottetown at many National events – including a speech to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Cultural Hubs.
While culture is her current career field, Alanna also has passion for a variety of social justice issues in her volunteer work as a Board Member of Women’s Network and The Prince Edward Island Family Violence Prevention Services. Alanna gives individuals and communities the opportunity to shine - people with disabilities or differing abilities, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada, women, youth, and seniors have all benefited from her determination to be inclusive and representative. She is also a vocal supporter of PEI’s LGBTQ community.
A proponent of environmental sustainability, Alanna can often be seen running, walking, cycling, or riding her electric scooter around the City. Holding the belief that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, she is an avid runner, having completed seven full marathons, including the Boston Marathon.
Alanna lives with her husband, Steven McLean, and their three dogs in a renovated heritage home in Charlottetown. She has two adult children, Martina and Martin. Follow Alanna on Twitter, on Instagram, or Facebook.
Councillor Terry MacLeod - Ward 2 Councillor Terry MacLeod 902-566-5548 (City Hall) 902-394-7821 (Cell) tmacleod4@charlottetown.ca
Councillor Terry MacLeod is originally from Charlottetown and has been a resident of Parkdale since 1972.
He is the founding member of the Parkdale and Area Community Fun Group and has been a member of the Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club for more than 20 years. He has also held a variety of roles with the Sherwood Parkdale Minor Hockey Association and the Sherwood Parkdale Minor Baseball Association.
Councillor MacLeod is a Board member and the fundraising Chairperson for Camp Gencheff. Among other community and volunteer oriented roles, Councillor MacLeod has umpired for many years in the PEI Baseball Umpires Association. He is employed with the Culinary Institute of Canada and has been for more than 15 years.
He and his wife, Joanne, have two sons, Robbie and Ryan, as well as two grandsons, Declan and Cole. Councillor MacLeod and his wife live on Beasley Avenue.
Councillor Mike Duffy - Ward 3 Councillor Mike Duffy 902-566-5548 (City Hall) 902-628-9501 (Cell) mduffy@charlottetown.ca
Councillor Mike Duffy first served on City Council from 1993-2000. He chaired the Parks and Recreation committee and also served on the Planning Board, Heritage Review Board, Police Services committee and with Human Resources. Councillor Duffy was appointed as Deputy Mayor for the 2014-2018 term.
Councillor Duffy was the business manager and assistant administrator at the Hillsborough Hospital. He also served as the senior policy analyst at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
He retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs and currently lives on Highland Avenue with his wife Phyllis. He and Phyllis have two daughters, Alana and Lori, and one granddaughter, Lexie.
Councillor Mitchell Tweel was born and raised in Charlottetown and works in the family businesses.
He was first elected to Charlottetown City Council in October 1994 and was re-elected in the subsequent elections, including the recent 2018 municipal election.
Councillor Tweel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and diploma in Public Administration from the University of Prince Edward Island and took the law, politics, and jurisprudence program at St. Mary's University.
Councillor Tweel's public and community service includes being chairperson, president and member of various organizations as well as a volunteer in fundraising initiatives. Councillor Tweel's leisure time is spent enjoying weight training, football and music.
Councillor Kevin Ramsay - Ward 5 Councillor Kevin Ramsay 902-566-5548 (City Hall) 902-892-1902 (Home) 902-940-5291 (Cell) kramsay@charlottetown.ca
Councillor Kevin Ramsay has been a resident of Maplewood Crescent in Charlottetown for 40+ years.
He has been both coach and administrator for a number of minor sports organizations for decades. In 2013, he received a citizen's award from the City of Charlottetown for his community service over the past 32 years, as well as his involvement in many major sporting events hosted in Charlottetown.
Councillor Ramsay and his wife, Cheryl, have three children, Stephen, Ryan and Michelle. They also have three granddaughters, Kate, Callie, and Claire.
Councillor Ramsay has been an employee of T3 Transit since 2006.
Councillor Bob Doiron - Ward 6 Councillor Bob Doiron 902-566-5548 (City Hall) 902-566-2764 (Home) 902-394-2895 (Cell) rdoiron@charlottetown.ca
Councillor Bob Doiron is a lifelong resident of the Sherwood neighbourhood. He currently lives on Cedar Avenue with his wife, Lori. The two have been fortunate to have been able to raise their three children, Brandy, Taylor and Logan within the Sherwood community. Councillor Doiron’s mother, father-in-law and grandchildren also live within the wonderful community of Ward 6 - Mt. Edward.
Having been raised in Ward 6, Councillor Doiron attended Sherwood Elementary School, Stonepark Intermediate School and Colonel Grey High School. Councillor Doiron attended the University of Prince Edward Island and is a graduate of Holland College, where he obtained a diploma from the Atlantic Police Academy. He has been a member of the UPEI Security Police Department since 1987 and currently holds the position of Corporal.
Councillor Doiron is active within the community through coaching and managing a variety of minor soccer and hockey teams throughout the years. He is a former member of the Sherwood Parkdale Metros and Charlottetown Islanders Hockey Clubs, having won an Allen Cup in 1991 with the Islanders.
In his spare time, Councillor Doiron enjoys spending quality time with his wife and family.
Greg Rivard was first elected as a Charlottetown City Councillor in November 2014. He is passionate about investing in a safe and mobile community, fostering smart growth, protecting Charlottetown’s historic fabric, creating recreational opportunities, and supporting arts and culture.
He graduated from Holland College in 1994 from the Accounting Technology program and has continued his studies at Athabasca University, focusing on Economics. Councillor Rivard has been employed with Workers Compensation Board for 25 years as an Assessment Auditor.
Councillor Rivard is a lover of sports and has coached various levels of Hockey over the past 20 years including head coach of the Sherwood Falcons and Western Red Wings of the IJHL, as well minor hockey and various levels of Ringette.
Councillor Rivard, along with his common-law partner Corryn, are proud parents of four beautiful daughters – Councillor Rivard’s girls, Ava and Myah, and Corryn’s girls, Avah and Vienna. They enjoy getting out and exploring Charlottetown and can be spotted at many different community events.
During his first term, Councillor Rivard chaired the Planning and Heritage Committee, along with other committees and, before being elected in 2014, he served as a resident member of the Planning Committee as he had a strong interest in his community and desire to make Charlottetown the best place to live.
Councillor Jason E. Coady - Ward 8 Councillor Jason Coady 902-566-5548 (City Hall) 902-218-5734 (Cell) jascoady@charlottetown.ca
Councillor Jason Coady and his wife, Kim, live in Charlottetown with their daughter, Marley.
A graduate of UPEI, Jason has a degree in Business Administration and a diploma in Public Administration. Raised in Ward 8, Jason attended Sherwood School, Stonepark Intermediate, and Charlottetown Rural High School.
Councillor Coady has worked in a variety of areas, including management, commercial and personal finance, and communications. First elected to council in 2010, Councillor Coady has previously served on committees responsible for planning, heritage, and public utilities. He has also acted as chairperson of the civic board for persons with disabilities.
A former member of the Charlottetown Abbies and the Sherwood Falcons, Councillor Coady has coached minor hockey in Sherwood and, in his spare time, enjoys watching local sporting events.
Councillor Julie McCabe is a resident of East Royalty with her husband, Chris, and children, Allison, Ryan, Dara and Menna. She has lived in the neighbourhood for the past 18 years.
Councillor McCabe is a School Counsellor at Colonel Gray High School and brings to the position a wealth of experience, along with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Prince Edward Island, a Bachelor of Education from St. Thomas University, and a Masters of Education in Counselling and Human Development from the University of New Brunswick.
Community involvement is important to Councillor McCabe. She serves as volunteer coordinator of the Inner City Life Skills Camp, Academic Advisor for the Charlottetown Islanders Hockey organization and was heavily involved in the creation of the successful Healthy Me Program, which is used in schools across the Province. The program was developed with Charlottetown Police Services and aims to educate students about drug abuse, mental health and internet safety.
In her free time, Councillor McCabe enjoys spending quality time with her family and watching her children play sports.
Councillor Terry Bernard - Ward 10 Councillor Terry Bernard 902-566-5548 (City Hall) 902-368-1634 (Home) 902-628-5393 (Cell) tbernard@charlottetown.ca
Councillor Bernard is a resident of East Royalty where he has lived for the past 25 years with his wife Sandy and their three children, Matthew, Jarrett and Kayla.
He was raised in Sherwood and attended Sherwood Elementary, Stonepark Junior High, Charlottetown Rural High School and Holland College. He currently works with the provincial government in the division of Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living.
Councillor Bernard was first elected to City Council in November of 2000. He was re-elected in 2003, 2006, acclaimed in 2010, re-elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 for a sixth term. He has chaired many committees with his involvement with the City including as chairperson of the Public Works and Urban Beautification committee, vice-chair of the Protective and Emergency Services committee, and member of the Finance Audit and Tendering and Parks, Recreation and Leisure Activities committees. Councillor Bernard also chairs the City's Youth Advisory Committee.
Throughout his lifetime, Councillor Bernard has been involved in numerous roles for a variety of organizations such president of Charlottetown Minor Hockey and coach or manager of Hockey and Soccer teams over the years. He also was instrumental in creating and maintaining two youth programs in his neighbourhood of Ward 10. He also is an active member in his church.
In his leisure time, Councillor Bernard likes to play hockey, golf, go fishing, camping, woodworking and spend quality time with his family.
Prosecutor cited 'gravity' of alleged SNC-Lavalin offences: court documents
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Ted Nesbitt Libya bribes.... Montreal Hospital bribes.... Montreal Bridge bribes...... SNC doesn't learn.....time to say no to the DPA and take them to Court.....if they are barred from bidding on Govt contracts for 10 years, too bad.....there are lots of other reputable Canadian Engineering & Contracting Management Firms that can step in and fill the void.....Canadian workers will still get the work, and fat cats won't get so fat with bribes and Govt contract favoritism......
David R. Amos Reply to @Ted Nesbitt: "there are lots of other reputable Canadian Engineering & Contracting Management Firms that can step in and fill the void"
True
Simon McVeigh Wernick: "The Prime Minister is ... in a mood... he will find one way or another to get this done"
David R. AmosReply to @Simon McVeigh: Methinks he is in another mood N'esy Pas?
"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wouldn't discuss the appeal when asked about it at an event in Scarborough, Ont., on Friday."
David R. Amos
Reply to @George Young: "Please join us on the planet of reality"
Methinks Mr Sharp plays his part quite well at the circus N'esy Pas?
Rosemary Simpson What part of "NO" does SNC not understand?
David R. Amos Reply to @Rosemary Simpson: "This situation seems to be developing many layers."
Methinks this situation is merely assisting many lawyers to try to justify their fees as they flog a dead horse N'esy Pas?
Brian Rose Just stunned by their actions. Led down a path by the Liberals and it just keeps going. Reprehensible
David R. Amos Reply to @Brian Rose: Methinks thou doth jest just enough to make liberal lawyers laugh at themselves N'esy Pas?
Simon Kung Investigate the Trudeau Foundation.
David R. Amos Reply to @Simon Kung: Methinks we should investigate the Crown N'esy Pas?
Bozak Derek A quebec corporation with the power to not only have the PM in its pocket, but to also get him to change the law in its favor and fire a not so friendly AG , just to get its own way.
David R. Amos Reply to @Bozak Derek: What else is new?
Cyrus Manz Clearly banking on Trudeau's new and more friendly Attorney General, sympathetic to their history of BRIBERY , racketeering, financial embezzlement and other violations of the law. Just wait until EDC's result of investigations into this company's loans worth "BILLIONS" surface just before the elections.
David R. Amos Reply to @Cyrus Manz: Methinks the plot does thicken rather nicely N'esy Pas?
Al Kennedy A Canadian company to be proud of? Making corruption history around the world. SNC-Lavalin Inc. and 114 of its affiliates are barred from bidding on World Bank Group-financed projects for 10 years. "This represents the longest debarment period that has ever been agreed to in a World Bank settlement," the bank said in a statement. AND Canada now dominates the World Bank corruption list, thanks to SNC-Lavalin.
David R. Amos Reply to @Al Kennedy: Methinks many would agree that the World Bank Group does not deserve any respect either N'esy Pas?
John Brown Can't fault 'em for being quitters...they're like that one horsefly what drives you bonkers while you're mowing the g.d. lawn in a 100 degree heat. It just won't stop unless you bash it good.
David R. Amos Reply to @John Brown: True
Dee Thompsan If they still get a DPA after all of this, this will pretty much prove that the liberals are the most corrupt party to ever exist. If the libs think they're in trouble now, this will sink them beyond repair.
David R. Amos Reply to @Dee Thompsan: YUP
Prosecutor cited 'gravity' of alleged SNC-Lavalin offences: court documents
Company cites revelations from parliamentary committee testimony in Federal Court appeal
Jim Bronskill· The Canadian Press·
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is making another legal bid to obtain a deferred prosecution agreement. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Canada's director of public prosecutions cited the "nature and gravity" of SNC-Lavalin's alleged corruption in Libya in making a preliminary decision not to negotiate a special plea agreement on the criminal charges it faces, the company says in a new court filing.
The prosecutor's office also pointed to the "degree of involvement" of senior company officers and said the Montreal-based firm "did not self-report" the conduct that gave rise to the charges, SNC-Lavalin reveals in the court documents.
Lawyers for the director of public prosecutions provided the three reasons during a brief Sept. 5, 2018, phone conversation with SNC-Lavalin to explain the prosecutor's "preliminary indication" that an invitation to negotiate what is known as a remediation agreement with the company would not be forthcoming, the filing says.
The company's submission to the Federal Court of Appeal is the first public mention of the prosecutor's apparent rationale for not pursuing an agreement with SNC-Lavalin that would see the company avoid a criminal trial and a possible 10-year prohibition from receiving federal contracts.
Power and Politics
Does SNC-Lavalin have a case?
SNC-Lavalin has launched a fresh court bid for a special agreement to avoid prosecution on corruption charges. Lawyer and University of Toronto professor Kenneth Jull breaks down their case. 6:57
The engineering and construction giant faces prosecution over allegations it paid millions of dollars in bribes to obtain government business in Libya from 2001 to 2011.
However, SNC-Lavalin says in the court submission there is no basis for the three concerns expressed by the prosecutor's office, and that the entire process of determining whether to pursue a remediation agreement "was completely flawed."
SNC-Lavalin cites revelations from recent parliamentary-committee testimony by former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould and others in its latest effort to reopen the door to an agreement.
SNC-Lavalin has been at the centre of a national political storm since February, when the Globe and Mail newspaper reported that prime ministerial aides leaned on Wilson-Raybould, while she was attorney general, to ensure a remediation agreement for the company.
Wilson-Raybould resigned from cabinet days later and was ousted this week from the Liberal caucus.
Cites 'new and deeply troubling' facts
The director of prosecutions formally told SNC-Lavalin on Oct. 9, 2018, that negotiating an agreement would be inappropriate in this particular case, prompting the company to ask the Federal Court for an order requiring talks.
In a March ruling, the Federal Court tossed out the company's plea for a judicial review of the decision. The court said the law is clear that prosecutorial discretion is not subject to judicial review, except for cases where there is an abuse of process.
In its new filing with the Court of Appeal, SNC-Lavalin says "new and deeply troubling facts" that came to light in the political drama show that checks and balances intended to ensure accountability were "critically circumvented," amounting to a "clear abuse of process."
The company notes testimony before the House of Commons justice committee made it clear that on Sept. 4, 2018, director of prosecutions Kathleen Roussel provided Wilson-Raybould with a memo that apparently outlined the prosecutor's case against a remediation agreement. By Sept. 16, Wilson-Raybould told the committee, she had formed the view it was unnecessary to intervene in the prosecutor's decision.
However, SNC-Lavalin stresses in its filing that significant activity was taking place between those dates.
Following the Sept. 5 phone call, the public prosecutor agreed to receive additional SNC-Lavalin information addressing the three newly stated concerns, the company says. Its subsequent submissions came in letters to the prosecutor Sept. 7 and Sept. 17.
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SNC-Lavalin says Wilson-Raybould made no mention of these developments and was likely not aware of them. As a result, her conclusion not to intervene "was based on incomplete information," the company contends.
It points a finger at Roussel, arguing the prosecutor failed to advise Wilson-Raybould that she had agreed to receive additional information from the company and neglected to update her Sept. 4 memo to the then-attorney general.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wouldn't discuss the appeal when asked about it at an event in Scarborough, Ont., on Friday.
On Thursday, David Lametti, the current attorney general, cited the possibility of an appeal as a reason he would not answer any questions about his position on a remediation agreement.
