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Methinks everybody knows that the SANB and I were trying to spoil the first day of summer for Krisy Baby Austin and his PANB buddies before their AGM and big celebration today N'esy Pas?
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Marguerite Deschamps
You know.. you know... you know... you know... you know... I mean, you know...
Trying to find your words in the English language, mon Crisse d'Austin?
David Amos
Mack Leigh
Well done , Kris Austin and the People's Alliance, Well Done !!!!! And the Best is yet to come !!!
Josef Blow
Chantal LeBouthi
That guy doesn’t have any credibility and just looking for attention
He doesn’t do anything except obey Higgs
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: he's exactly like the other puppet from Shippagan, the failed comedian Robert Gauvin.
David Amos
Marc Martin
"We respect the right of both languages, both people in the province, French and English, to receive service in their language of choice. We just want to see it implemented in a more reasonable and practical way." TRANSLATION we want everything English only.
June Arnott
Marc Martin
*Now he wants to see the Official Languages Act amended next session to eliminate the bilingual requirement for paramedics.* Not going to happen. *
Mack Leigh
Al Clark
Got rid of them pesky plates. In the history books he'll rank right up there with Tommy Douglas, John A, and Drougie. HAHAHA!
David Amos
Matt Steele
Kris Austin has certainly accomplished more than the Green or Liberal Party has ; but Austin certainly has an up hill battle ahead of him
David Amos
Heather Michon
Kris Austin is a Conservative yes man. Nothing more.
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People’s Alliance Leader Kris Austin says bilingualism isn't working, so the province has to either change the law to make it 'more practical to what's happening on the ground' or 'continue to struggle along.' (CBC)
The People's Alliance will celebrate its successes, review its challenges and discuss its vision at its annual general meeting in Fredericton this weekend, says party leader Kris Austin.
He says he's proud of what his party has accomplished in the past nine months, since he won his seat in the Sept. 28 provincial election and brought in MLAs Michelle Conroy and Rick Desaulniers with him.
He cites securing an extra $1 million for the auditor general's budget, eliminating the requirement for front licence plates and reducing the frequency of annual motor vehicle inspections to only after three years for new vehicles and every two years for older models as examples.
"You know, we had a choice last fall when we defeated the Gallant Liberals and I sided with the [Progressive] Conservatives — we had a choice to either remain in perpetual opposition and accomplish little to nothing or, you know, try to strike that balance where we can have a seat at the table with the government and get some of our ideas and the platform items advanced."
The People's Allance committed to an 18 month alliance. "That's barring, you know, the government not doing anything stupid," said Austin.
Pushing for "language fairness" and tax reform remain high on his list, he said.
Austin previously pushed the Tories and Medavie to come up with a mechanism for hiring more unilingual paramedics for permanent, full-time jobs. About 50 have been hired, he said.
Now he wants to see the Official Languages Act amended next session to eliminate the bilingual requirement for paramedics.
"We respect the right of both languages, both people in the province, French and English, to receive service in their language of choice. We just want to see it implemented in a more reasonable and practical way."
In some cases, those requirements "don't make sense," he said. Advanced paramedics, for example, are usually second to arrive on scene, not the first, so bilingualism should not be "a major requirement," he argued.
The province is also facing shortages of some professionals, such as nurses, noted Austin. He contends language requirements make it even more difficult to recruit and retain.
"So it's kind of a human resource issue on top of the language issue as well. So we're just looking for some balance."
We check in with People's Alliance leader Kris Austin as he prepares for the party's AGM this weekend. He says "in a minority situation it's a constant give and take". 16:29
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Commenting is now closed for this story.Marguerite Deschamps
You know.. you know... you know... you know... you know... I mean, you know...
Trying to find your words in the English language, mon Crisse d'Austin?
David Amos
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks 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"N'esy Pas?
Natalie Pugh
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Wow Maggie, you sure are interested in this thread. You didn't show near as much interest in the AGM for the SANB. Maybe you should attend to see some real intelligence and some good for this province!
Mack Leigh
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Now, now Margie , aren't you being over captious regarding Kris Austin and the PANB ?? Me thinks thou doth protest too much so Austin and company must..must be doing something right if the mere mention turns you into a tiresome nitpicker...
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Mack Leigh: just that he sounds quite like the hillbilly that he is.
Mack Leigh
Reply to @Mack Leigh: Oh Maggie, you crack me up with your comments...Do the following names ring any bells with you since all were " preacher people" and all were activists and involved in politics.. All also had an impact on the people they served. ....Nelson Mandela, James Reeb, Jesse Jackson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Elizabeth Fry, Harriet Tubman, William Wilberforce, Tommy Douglas, Benjamin Hooks, Robert Drinan.., and on and on and on... Thank you for pointing out that as history has repeatedly proven, having an ex-preacher in politics is usually a very, very good thing for the people they represent.... Thank you Maggie !!
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Mack Leigh: goog yet believing in fairytales.
Mack Leigh
Well done , Kris Austin and the People's Alliance, Well Done !!!!! And the Best is yet to come !!!
Josef Blow
Reply to @Mack Leigh: ... unfortunately, for the PA, the Best is not in reference to them ... haha
Mack Leigh
Reply to @Josef Blow: You are too funny..... a legend in your own mind..
Josef Blow
Reply to @Mack Leigh: you do realize that you are referring to a mind, are you? You should only refer to things that you possess. :-)
Mack Leigh
Reply to @Josef Blow: Oh, you're possessed alright.... Time for another evaluation, me thinks.
Josef Blow
Reply to @Mack Leigh: re-read my post slowly, you might even understand.
Josef Blow
Reply to @Mack Leigh: call up Dave
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Josef Blow: he never will.
David Amos
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks there is no need As you well know I read all the nonsense and say what i want when I want whether I am blocked or not N'esy Pas?
Chantal LeBouthi
That guy doesn’t have any credibility and just looking for attention
He doesn’t do anything except obey Higgs
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Chantal LeBouthi: he's exactly like the other puppet from Shippagan, the failed comedian Robert Gauvin.
David Amos
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Methinks you SANB can be quite bitter N'esy Pas?
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @David Amos: prove that I am a member of the SANB! I am not.
Marc Martin
"We respect the right of both languages, both people in the province, French and English, to receive service in their language of choice. We just want to see it implemented in a more reasonable and practical way." TRANSLATION we want everything English only.
June Arnott
Reply to @Marc Martin: promoting discrimination and hatred, vote People Alliance
Heather Michon
Reply to @Marc Martin: French is supposed to be a qualification for a job, not an entitlement.
Frederick Graham
Reply to @Marc Martin: In areas that are traditionally English, absolutely. Why destroy the rich culture of southern NB?
David Amos
Reply to @Marc Martin: Methinks you are supposed to be on vacation N'esy Pas?
Natalie Pugh
Reply to @Marc Martin: How does that quote turn into "We want everything in English only" It is the Acadian Liberals and the SANB who "want everything in French only" You are a minority here in NB. That is fact! We, as unilingual English citizens do not owe anything to the Acadian people for wrong doings 200 years ago. NB needs to move forward to better itself for EVERYONE not just the elite minority.
Natalie Pugh
Reply to @June Arnott: Please tell us where you have ever heard of any discrimination or hatred being promoted from the People's Alliance!!!
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Natalie Pugh: they are over and above not wanting to respect the Constitution of this country, the supreme law of the land.
Mack Leigh
Reply to @Marguerite Deschamps: Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Like the Constitution has never had changes made to it.. Like Quebec even accepts and adheres to the Constitution.. Like the Constitution is written in blood and cannot be changed...... Oh Maggie you crack me up !
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @Mack Leigh: you are already cracked up.
Marc Martin
*Now he wants to see the Official Languages Act amended next session to eliminate the bilingual requirement for paramedics.* Not going to happen. *
Mack Leigh
Reply to @Marc Martin: Never, say Never , Markie Boy.. What was changed behind closed doors will be changed again only this time out in the open !!
Heather Michon
Reply to @Marc Martin: So then more people will die because you care more about speaking French than saving someone's life.
David Amos
Reply to @Mack Leigh: Methinks it would not be wise to bet the farm on that opinion or Austin's integrity N'esy Pas?
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @David Amos: Never trust a preacher man!
Al Clark
Got rid of them pesky plates. In the history books he'll rank right up there with Tommy Douglas, John A, and Drougie. HAHAHA!
David Amos
Reply to @Al Clark: Methinks folks should keep their front on until they rot and fall off just to confuse the politicians as to whom they voted for N'esy Pas?
Josef Blow
Reply to @Al Clark: The magnitude of this legislative change is one for the history books, indeed. The PA caucus no doubt worked tirelessly to effect this groundbreaking change and will now be well poised to concentrate its efforts on other blistering hot issues such as prohibiting the use of the word, “Arrêt” on stop signs - unless of course the signs are located in areas with a francophone population exceeding 99.9%.
Harold Benson
Reply to @David Amos: Good idea. It'll probably become illegal to display them.
Heather Michon
Reply to @Al Clark: you're funny
Matt Steele
Kris Austin has certainly accomplished more than the Green or Liberal Party has ; but Austin certainly has an up hill battle ahead of him
David Amos
Reply to @Matt Steele: Say it ain't so
Josef Blow
Reply to @Matt Steele: There is plenty of room on this forum for you to list the accomplishments of the People’s Alliance. GO AHEAD AND ENLIGHTEN US ALL. If you and your comrade commentators at Tim’s took on the task I’m sure it would “break the internet” as people say.
David Amos
Reply to @Matt Steele: Methinks it would not “break the internet” if Mr Blow were to surf the web with our names in order to do a little research for the benefit of the SANB N'esy Pas?
Marc Martin
Reply to @Matt Steele: And what did he accomplish again ?
Josef Blow
Reply to @David Amos: “TJ”, or “CBC employee” or “wannabe lawyer” works for the SANB, Dave? I am neither of the aforementioned people. I’m surprised that the internet ain’t broke what with the volume of law suits and dresses (that’s a joke, Dave) you have brought in your many years as an elder statesman. To research your name in the internet has nonetheless proven to be difficult because there are no hits when using the relevance filter.
JJ Carrie
Reply to @Josef Blow: Amos is not Famous in any sense of the word...I have challenged him many time to a public debate but it seems I am real and he is, well, a really overpriced cookie...I challenge any person on these boards, BTW, to see the connection the PANB and SANB have...they both are flawed groups with no credibility on how they see the Charter...Same mother, but estranged...
David Amos
Reply to @JJ Carrier: "I have challenged him many time to a public debate but it seems I am real and he is, well, a really overpriced cookie."
NOT TRUE BUT Tell me where and when
NOT TRUE BUT Tell me where and when
Marguerite Deschamps
Reply to @JJ Carrier: it's not wise to get into a sissing contest with a pkunk!
Heather Michon
Kris Austin is a Conservative yes man. Nothing more.
David Amos
Reply to @Heather Michon: YUP
Mack Leigh
Why is no journalist taking credit for writing this article ? Is it because once again Jacques Poitras is trying to paint Kris Austin and the PANB in the worst light possible ? Come on , man up and state which reporter wrote the article... Which every one you are your Liberal is showing in a most cowardly way........ PANB and Kris Austin are doing great for this being their first time in the Legislature and with only three seats......
Heather Michon
Reply to @Mack Leigh: Doing great???!!! he sold out the long term care workers to curry favour with Higgs. No front plate but we're still paying for two??? Please.
Matt Steele
Reply to @Heather Michon: .....You mean sold them out because he did not want to give them a TWENTY PERCENT PAY RAISE at the expense of N.B. taxpayers . No one in govt. Canada wide is getting 20% pay raises .
David Amos
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Reply to @Mack Leigh: Methinks you are flogging a dead horse if you hope to upset Poitras and his cohorts. Everybody knows CBC finds it beneath them to read their comment sections so they hire private company to edit our comments N'esy Pas?David Amos
Reply to @Mack Leigh: Too Too Funny
David Amos
Reply to @Matt Steele: Methinks you should check out the bonuses paid to the people who play with their pension fund N'esy Pas?
Josef Blow
Reply to @Matt Steele: I’m surprised you are so harsh hehe. DO SOME RESEARCH.
David Amos
Reply to @Mack Leigh: Methinks Joe Blow is on a mission to make it a long hot summer for the PANB Perhaps they should research him N'esy Pas?
Marc Martin
Reply to @Matt Steele: Get your facts straight the union requested arbitration which YOUR party refused.
Josef Blow
Reply to @David Amos: Haha. Sorry to disappoint, Dave. I am not on a mission, as you appear to believe is your own lot in life. And the PANB doesn’t need my help to amply display its limited raison d’etre. As for your suggestion that the PANB should research me, is that a veiled threat? Step up to the plate ...
Frederick Graham
Reply to @David Amos: Those bonuses are indeed outrageous, but they are not permanent, a pay raise is.
Buddy Best
No front plate!!! I was expecting a little more from the fringe in control.
What was I thinking? Survival is first priority in a minority government.
What was I thinking? Survival is first priority in a minority government.
Mack Leigh
Reply to @Buddy Best: With only 3MLA's and everyone of them new to the legislature the PANB is the only party that truly speaks for the majority .. Baby steps, Buddy... We did not get into this mess overnight and it will take time to make the necessary corrections..
Heather Michon
Reply to @Mack Leigh: They speak for no one but themselves. He sold out the long term care workers for his own agenda. Conservative wannabe. How is he for the people? For himself more like.
Al Clark
Reply to @Mack Leigh: You don't comprehend the word "majority" very well do you ?? ;-)
David Amos
Reply to @Buddy Best: Methinks Austin succeeded in becoming the "Best Buddy" of Mr Higgs which is quite an accomplishment if you watched the debates and listened to Gauvin threatening to quit before Higgs took the reigns of power N'esy Pas?
Josef Blow
Reply to @Al Clark: What a novel concept, a party of three being the ONLY party that TRULY speaks for the MAJORITY. In which poly ski course were you learnt that???
David Amos
Reply to @Al Clark: Methinks Joe Blow should read before he writes N'esy Pas?
Marc Martin
Reply to @Buddy Best: No front plate but still the same cost...LOL
Buddy Best
Reply to @Mack Leigh: How much wrong do you do in the process of trying to do something right. Trading a cow for a handful of beans? They sold out to the Irving Devil.
Buddy Best
Reply to @Josef Blow: That Party of three hold the trump Ace. If they fail to support this minority government it falls. Some where along the way Kris forgot that. I vote PANB, but I won't take much more of this.
Buddy Best
Reply to @Marc Martin: On a list of 10,000 items that would be my 10,001 most urgent unless something else comes up like my coffee it too hot and then it becomes 10,002.
People's Alliance to reflect on successes, challenges during AGM
Leader Kris Austin is proud of what his party has accomplished so far but will push for 'language fairness'
People’s Alliance Leader Kris Austin says bilingualism isn't working, so the province has to either change the law to make it 'more practical to what's happening on the ground' or 'continue to struggle along.' (CBC)The People's Alliance will celebrate its successes, review its challenges and discuss its vision at its annual general meeting in Fredericton this weekend, says party leader Kris Austin.
He says he's proud of what his party has accomplished in the past nine months, since he won his seat in the Sept. 28 provincial election and brought in MLAs Michelle Conroy and Rick Desaulniers with him.
He cites securing an extra $1 million for the auditor general's budget, eliminating the requirement for front licence plates and reducing the frequency of annual motor vehicle inspections to only after three years for new vehicles and every two years for older models as examples.
"You know, we had a choice last fall when we defeated the Gallant Liberals and I sided with the [Progressive] Conservatives — we had a choice to either remain in perpetual opposition and accomplish little to nothing or, you know, try to strike that balance where we can have a seat at the table with the government and get some of our ideas and the platform items advanced."
Austin, Conroy and DeSaulniers formed an alliance with the Progressive Conservatives, the party closest to them on the ideological spectrum, to vote as a bloc to defeat Brian Gallant's Throne Speech, which allowed Blaine Higgs to become premier with only 22 of 49 seats and just 32 per cent of the popular vote.
The People's Allance committed to an 18 month alliance. "That's barring, you know, the government not doing anything stupid," said Austin.
"I mean if, you know, the Higgs government comes out and put something in the budget that they know we simply can't agree with or can't support, then so be it. But barring that, look, we're here to work with them as much as possible and move the province forward."
Seeking 'language fairness'
Pushing for "language fairness" and tax reform remain high on his list, he said.
Austin previously pushed the Tories and Medavie to come up with a mechanism for hiring more unilingual paramedics for permanent, full-time jobs. About 50 have been hired, he said.
Now he wants to see the Official Languages Act amended next session to eliminate the bilingual requirement for paramedics.
"We respect the right of both languages, both people in the province, French and English, to receive service in their language of choice. We just want to see it implemented in a more reasonable and practical way."
Louis Robichaud said years ago when he implemented bilingualism that no unilingual should be at a disadvantage when it comes to employment because of bilingualism. But that's exactly what we've got today. And we're here to change it.- Kris Austin, People's Alliance leaderHe said he's heard from many civil servants, including paramedics and nurses, who are frustrated about being denied employment or seniority because of language requirements.
In some cases, those requirements "don't make sense," he said. Advanced paramedics, for example, are usually second to arrive on scene, not the first, so bilingualism should not be "a major requirement," he argued.
"Louis Robichaud said years ago when he implemented bilingualism that no unilingual should be at a disadvantage when it comes to employment because of bilingualism. But that's exactly what we've got today. And we're here to change it."
"So it's kind of a human resource issue on top of the language issue as well. So we're just looking for some balance."
Information Morning - Fredericton
How have things changed with the People's Alliance party since the election?
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Austin credit's his party's "give and take" approach with making some inroads on other important files, such as a 30 per cent reduction of glysophate spraying along NB Power lines.
The People's Alliance called for a complete ban in its campaign, but a 30 per cent cut is "significant," he said.
And while the party supported the government in lifting the moratorium on fracking in the Sussex area, he believes the Tories would have lifted it across the province if they had a majority government. "We weren't prepared to go that far."
This way, the Sussex area, which is held by a PC member, will serve as a test pilot to gauge public response.
"Again, we're there to strike that balance," he said.
"We're going to keep fighting for the things that we've campaigned for, we're not backing down. But at the same time, we have to be able to work with the government if we're going to accomplish anything."
Austin is optimistic. His party is still "learning the ropes" of the legislative process, but has been able to hire staff to help with research and communications, as well as a part-time secretary with the extra funding that came with winning three seats in the legislature, he said.
"It's been a huge boost."
And 25 people from across the province have offered to sit on the party's board, which only consists of 16 members. "So that shows that, you know, we're certainly growing and getting new interests involved," said Austin. "It's exciting."
The party's AGM will be held at the Fredericton Inn on Saturday. Members of the public are invited to a meet and greet Friday night.
With files from Information Morning Fredericton