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I’m against the sale as proposed

Here is the MOU for the proposed deal.

First let me start by saying that this is the first time I feel compelled to take a strong stance in any political issue. This stance is not motivated by political preference, in fact when I vote, I vote based on the ideas proposed, not the political party of the candidate. I’ve voted for Liberals, PC, and NDP in the past.

It’s not personal against Shawn Graham even if it’s hard to remain indifferent to someone who outright lies in your face and has the nerve to try and sell you those lies as truth with your own money. Prior to this issue however, I thought Shawn Graham did an ok Job… he took difficult decisions that seemed to be geared towards the greater good of New-Brunswick.

That changed when he decided to negotiate secretly with Quebec & Hydro Quebec leaders to sell the greatest asset that New-Brunswickers have in their name.

My stance on this issue is not an emotional response. In fact when I first heard Shawn Graham describe the deal and the benefits like lower rates, elimination of provincial debt, retention of regulations and rate increase protection… I was almost sold. Then, I read the MOU and did some research and found out all the selling points that got me thinking “hmm, maybe it is a good deal” were all debunked… turns out it’s all untrue, it’s not as good a deal as it might appear on the surface.

Let me outline each reason why I’m against this proposed deal (for the record, let me re-state that I’m not against ever selling NB Power to another Crown corporation or even to the private sector… but it has to make SENSE).

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