A disgusting display of conservative partisanship using the voter as a pawn

As the 2019 federal election approaches we are seeing the ugly side of conservatism from those Provinces who have elected PC governments. Their refusal to work with the Federal Liberal Party is a gamble they are willing to use their constituents to try and help their federal counterpart get elected.

And, if their gamble doesn't work they will still expect the same courtesy from the Liberals.... and they will get it. Why? Because the Liberals are not vindictive and manipulative as the conservatives. Ontario experienced Harpers vindictive first hand and Scheer is nothing more than his clone.

As we sit back and watch Doug Ford, Blaine Higgs and Jason Kenney we see how they truly feel about the voter.

OPEN LETTER TO PREMIER HIGGS – CATASTROPHIC FLOODING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Hon. Blaine Higgs

Premier of New Brunswick

May 23, 2019

Dear Premier,

Catastrophic flooding is now an annual preoccupation for our province and our economy. In order to effectively coordinate our efforts and resources, we need all levels of government to work together.

On May 1 2019, you met with the Federal Finance Minister and requested immediate support to address flood remediation infrastructure. Because of your advocacy, the federal Cabinet made new funding available.

The Fredericton region is unquestionably vulnerable to flooding, and is in urgent need of remediation infrastructure. Following the confirmation of federal funding, I began working with local municipalities to identify priorities for our community.

After consulting with the municipalities, I contacted Minister Jeff Carr on May 16^th to establish an open line of communication. Having received no official response to my inquiries, I was disheartened to learn through local media today that Minister Carr views my advocacy on this issue as a political game.

Premier Higgs, the Saint John River does not care about partisan politics. Catastrophic floods will not wait for our provincial and federal election cycles to rise and fall.

Our constituents are counting on our governments to work across partisan lines and meet this issue together. I strongly encourage your government to make this new infrastructure a priority.

Premier Higgs, the federal government acted swiftly upon receiving your request to free up funding for important infrastructure work that can be undertaken before next year’s inevitable flood.

Let’s work together and move this issue forward.  It’s what our constituents expect.

Sincerely,

Matt DeCourcey, MP

Fredericton

Cc: The Hon. Jeff Carr, Minister of Environment and Local Government

Link https://mdecourcey.liberal.ca/news-nouvelles/open-letter-to-premier-higgs-catastrophic-flooding-and-infrastructure/?fbclid=IwAR2IYHYkmeQ1YXVScgTFDAemHgJAVXqSnbf-Y3Jmq1Xdjr8Ahggm-rQHEw4