What prevents government from buying local? The Atlantic Procurement Agreement has been pointed to – and so I asked for witnesses to present on it to the Public Accounts standing committee. At the October 5, 2016 presentation some of what we learned is: Detailed specifications for goods and services are encouraged, and if there is […]
Crispy Conversation – Oct 5 2016
Thanks to the almost 30 people who came out last night to discuss electoral reform options, and health care in a “town hall” for District 18 Rustico-Emerald. Very good crispy conversations over mouthfuls of apple crisp. As we discussed the 5 different electoral reform options on the plebiscite ballot, it became clear that the “devil is in […]
Amalgamation Questions
Recently a local community leader posed these questions to me about amalgamation: 1) Will our property taxes stay the same after an amalgamation? 2) Will there still be a community council after amalgamation? 3) How many people do we need to make amalgamation to form a community Is it 3000-5000? 4) Will the councilors be […]
DENIED – Debate on High Speed Internet
At the Standing Committee on Education and Economic Development on September 15, 2016, I was denied the chance to speak to a motion, because the chair wanted to “move on”. The chair recognized me before the question was called, and then did not allow me to express my views on behalf of my constituents. Here […]
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