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NB: Graham insists government won’t hike taxes
[MONCTON, NB] — The Times & Transcript is reporting that Premier Shawn Graham is remaining firm in his stance that his government can deliver a balanced budget without burdening New Brunswickers with a higher harmonized sales tax. For more information, read the story at: http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/front/article/1088482 More
Atlantic NewsMakers: Premier unveils new economic council appointees
[HALIFAX, NS] – Premier unveils new economic council appointees: Premier Darrell Dexter has appointed 19 prominent members from Nova Scotia’s business, labour and voluntary sectors to serve on the Premier’s Council on the Economy. Joining co-chairs Robert Patzelt and Rick Clarke on the council are Suki Starnes, Second Story Women’s Center in Lunenburg; Joe Shannon, [...] More
NB: Premier’s link to Atcon ignites conflict of interest complaint
[FREDERICTON, NB] — CBC News is reporting that opposition Conservatives intend to file a conflict of interest complaint in relation to Premier Shawn Graham’s participation in cabinet discussions which resulted in millions of loan guarantees being given to struggling Atcon. Graham’s father was a board member of Vanerply, an Atcon subsidiary. For more information, read [...] More
NB: Graham faces down power deal criticism
[FREDERICTON, NB] — The Telegraph-Journal is reporting that Premier Shawn Graham continued to defend the proposed NB Power/Hydro-Québec deal during his state of the province address in Fredericton, as protesters hovered outside. For more information, read the story at: http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/front/article/936854 More
NS: N.S., N.L. exploring way to ship power to U.S. that would avoid N.B.
[HALIFAX, NS] – Today’s Truro Daily News is carrying a Canadian Press article outlining options being considered by Newfoundland and Labrador to work with Nova Scotia to find alternate ways to ship power to the U.S. without crossing through New Brunswick. Find the full story at http://www.trurodaily.com/index.cfm?sid=309708&sc=518. More
NB: Keir says there’s an escape clause in power agreement
[FREDERICTON, NB] – Today’s Daily Gleaner is reporting that Energy Minister Jack Keir insists the Memorandum of Understanding between New Brunswick and Quebec Hydro for the sale of NB Power already contains an escape clause to allow the province to back out if it believes the deal is not benefitting New Brunswickers. Ready the full [...] More
NB: Initiatives focus on building business in north
[FREDERICTON, NB] — The Telegraph-Journal is reporting that Premier Shawn Graham and Business New Brunswick Minister Victor Boudreau recently made big announcements regarding ideas to boost the economy in the province’s north. For more information, read the story at: http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/front/article/798093 More
NB: N.B. budget set for Dec. 1
[FREDERICTON, NB] CBC News is reporting Premier Shawn Graham’s Liberals will release its full budget on December 1. For more information, read the story at http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/09/02/nb-early-budget-graham-1109.html. More
NB: Graham welcomes Ignatieff support for nuclear energy
[SAINT JOHN, NB] — The Journal Pioneer is reporting that Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff reaffirmed his support for nuclear energy before a receptive audience Thursday. More
NB: Premier to promote business during conference
[FREDERICTON, NB] - Business development will be Premier Shawn Graham’s top priority when he attends the second Southeastern United States - Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from July 26-28. ”A big part of our five-point plan to provide leadership on the economy is support for businesses,” said Graham. “New Brunswick companies [...] More
NB: Graham touts tax cuts at Moncton biz meeting
[MONCTON, NB] - CBC News is reporting that Premier Shawn Graham is hoping New Brunswickers will begin pumping their newfound tax savings into provincial businesses. For more information, read the story at http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/06/29/nb-graham-tax-cuts-339.html More
NB: Quebec and New Brunswick to discuss energy partnerships
[FREDERICTON, NB] — Quebec Premier Jean Charest and New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham have announced their desire to step up their discussions with a view to developing partnerships in the energy sector. The premiers have directed their energy officials, as well as representatives of NB Power and Hydro-Québec, to explore opportunities for co-operation, particularly in the [...] More
NB: Province invests $1.7M in agriculture
[FREDERICTON, NB] - The provincial government is investing $1.7 million in programs that will help the agriculture and agri-food sector be innovative, competitive and sustainable. The funding, announced yesterday by Agriculture and Aquaculture Minister Ronald Ouellette, will support a variety of strategic initiatives that are part of the government’s self-sufficiency strategy. “We are pleased to fund [...] More
NB Politics: New cabinet, same battles for NB government
[FREDERICTON, NB] - CBC News is reporting that Premier Shawn Graham’s shuffling of several of his most senior cabinet ministers will not calm some of his government’s harshest critics and opponents. For the whole story, please visit http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/06/23/nb-cabinet-shuffle-reaction-534.html More
NB: Government backs Professional Quality Assurance Ltd.
[FREDERICTON, NB] - The provincial government is supporting the efforts of Professional Quality Assurance Ltd. (PQA) to create 300 jobs in addition to its current workforce of 91 employees in Fredericton and Moncton. Premier Shawn Graham made the announcement yesterday. He was joined by acting Business New Brunswick Minister Jack Keir; PQA President Keith McIntosh; [...] More
