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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 27/08/2026

While the trade war's overall export damage represents a sliver (0.8%) of New Brunswick’s total U.S. exports, the localized economic strain is highly severe and structurally divided across the province's three cornerstone sectors: (1/4)

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 11/06/2026

The honeymoon really is over: Holt down 13 points in latest Angus Reid poll. angusreid.org/premiers-per...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 08/04/2026

Most New Brunswickers say that they are worse off financially than a year ago - by far the highest in the region - at 52%. That's 16% higher than the national average. Only 9% of New Brunswickers say that they are better off than a year ago (lowest in region).

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 08/04/2026

New Brunswickers rate Holt best in region for relationship with federal government (63%), First Nations (41%), transportation (27%) economy (31%) and deficit (23%). Holt tied for worst in region on poverty and homelessness (16%), and 2nd lowest on addictions (16%).

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 08/04/2026

New data released by Angus Reid shows 54% of New Brunswickers have a favourable opinion of Susan Holt's gov't - highest in Atl Canada. NB rates cost of living (66%) & health care (70%) as top issues. Deficit is 6th place (20%) below housing, economy & poverty. angusreid.org/cross-canada...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/03/2026

Correction on the margin of error in NB: +/- 6%.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/03/2026

Holt has by far the highest number of voters in Canada who "moderately approve" of her leadership.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/03/2026

Is the honeymoon really over? Despite projected deficit, Holt is the second most popular premier in Canada according to today's new Angus Reid poll. Poll occurred between March 11-17, 2026. Margin of error +/- 5%.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 17/03/2026

For the first time in three decades, Sussex Corner residents aren’t underwater after spring weather thanks to the new berm.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 16/03/2026

Thanks so much for taking the time to provide that much needed clarification!

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 16/03/2026

According to an Angus Reid poll released today: - 56% of New Brunswickers favour staying on Daylight Savings Time (more light at night). - 30% prefer more light in morning (Standard Time). - Only 14% in favour of want the current system of spring forward/fall back. tinyurl.com/2026DST

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 25/02/2026

STU president Dr. Nauman Farooqi issues a statement saying he received personal assurances from Premier Holt that there is no plan to close or merge the university.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 25/02/2026

Carney’s favourability continues to climb - up to 63% - according to Angus Reid. Poilievre’s unfavourables at all-time high of around 60%. Liberal national voter intent at 12m high of 45%; in Atlantic Canada, it’s 62%. CPC at lowest - 32% nationally. angusreid.org/liberals-asc...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 22/02/2026

I think Amanda has been watching too much #HeatedRivalry...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/02/2026

The most realistic part of this McCains commercial is that the dad has had the same all-purpose winter coat for 21 years.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 02/01/2026

36cm total in Quispamsis yesterday.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 19/12/2025

GenXers, guess what I just saw for sale on Marketplace... did y'all have one of these?

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 19/12/2025

Interesting demographic information from today's Angus Reid poll of decided/leaning New Brunswick voters.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/12/2025

NEW POLL (Cont'd) - Other polled NB areas: • Health care: Poor job: 67% Good job: 28% • Economy: Poor: 53% Good: 35% • Poverty/unhoused: Poor: 75% Good: 17% • Affordability: Poor: 70%, Good: 23% Holt's gov't is scoring higher than national avg in all areas. LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/12/2025

NEW POLL : 70% of New Brunswickers say the government is doing a poor job handling the cost of living challenge, only 23% say good job. That's actually better than the national average of 75% saying poor, 17% saying good. LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/12/2025

NEW POLL - According to a new poll of decided and leaning voters in New Brunswick, Susan Holt's government has a 17 point lead over the Progressive Conservative Party. Libs - 49% PC - 32% Greens - 11% NDP - 4% PA - 3% Other - 2% LINK - angusreid.org/government-s...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 05/12/2025

The PC's are **still** talking about Justin Trudeau in the Leg this morning, calling him the Premier's "former boss." Yeesh. Time to retire that barb, it's getting sad.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 05/12/2025

Also, according to the same Angus Reid poll, Glen Savoie has only a 26% approval rating from New Brunswickers.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 05/12/2025

NEW POLL: According to Angus Reid, NB Premier Susan Holt has the second highest approval amongst Premiers in Canada - up 4 points to 56% since September. Link - angusreid.org/premiers-per...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 22/11/2025

... Or Japanese, and 80 other languages!

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 22/11/2025

Et il peut faire la même chose en français.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 22/11/2025

NotebookLM can now produce infographics on demand from its sources like local news stories. Here are some samples created on demand by AI related to NB news from the past week.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 21/11/2025

Update: Finally, a simple clear answer on the question of school bus breakdowns.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/11/2025

Whoa whoa whoa... Savoie starts off Question Period with a drive-by smear of the Premier. He said with no evidence that she's using gov't $ to promote one of her own businesses. Holt replied she had 0% ownership in said company. Savoie had nothing to the contrary. 🤦 Do better Glen.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/11/2025

NEW POLL: Views of Prime Minister Mark Carney: Positive up to 52%, negative down to 39%. Link: angusreid.org/federal-poli...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/11/2025

NEW POLL: Poilievre favourability hits lowest point of his leadership; Carney approval rises. Liberals hold two-point vote intention advantage, 40 per cent to 38 per cent over opposition CPC. Link : angusreid.org/federal-poli...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 14/11/2025

Jake Stewart posts a lengthy screed on Facebook saying he's been the victim of multiple conspiracies, which "belongs on W5 or whatever relevant equivalent exists in our country." (?) www.facebook.com/JakeStewartM...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 31/10/2025

Holt is closing the Throne Speech debate listing all of the achievements of her govt's first year including some impressive new recruitment numbers for family doctors, specialists, and nurses. www.legnb.ca/en/webcasts/...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 31/10/2025

NEW POLL: Despite Trump’s claim that he will raise tariffs on Canada by 10% in response to the ad running, Canadians support Ford’s ad. Indeed, twice as many say they strongly agree (31%) with the decision than strongly disagree (13%). angusreid.org/doug-ford-tr...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 15/10/2025

Some of my neighbours' wells are beginning to run out of water. I miss rain. "Most of N.B. in 'severe' or 'extreme' drought: Ottawa" tj.news/new-brunswic...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 14/10/2025

It will be a quiet week in the chamber at the Legislature, but behind the scenes everyone will be getting ready for the fall sitting to kick off next Tues, Oct 21! The fall session is planned to go until Dec 12 (with breaks during Nov 10 and 24 weeks).

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 09/10/2025

Today at the NB Leg: Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets again. This morning, the EUB appears, then this afternoon it's Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries. This week's main event will be tomorrow though when NB Power appears for the entire day. 🎆

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 08/10/2025

Today at the NB Legislature: Public Accounts continues. DNR appears this morning, and then this afternoon it's NB Liquor and Cannabis NB reviewing their latest annual report.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 07/10/2025

Today at the NB Legislature: The Committee on Public Accounts resumes sessions at 10am with an appearance from NB Housing Corporation. At issue: this performance audit from the Auditor General: tinyurl.com/nbhousingaud...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 05/10/2025

Sure, it looks nice, but sailors take warning.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 03/10/2025

Last to appear this week at the NB Legislature's Standing Committee on Public Accounts: the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. They are reviewing the Annual Report from 2023-24 (why not more recent?) which can be found here - www.legnb.ca/content/hous...

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 02/10/2025

Today at the NB Legislature, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts continues to meet. Up next, the leadership of Horizon and Vitalité Health Networks appear to review their annual reports. Horizon: bit.ly/46LzGkC Vitalité: bit.ly/4n4KwZj

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 01/10/2025

On today's NB Legislature Public Accounts agenda: • Local Governance Commission from 10am to 2pm (report: bit.ly/47ajKsz ). • New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission from 2pm to 6pm, including the Auditor General's review of Legal Aid delivery (report: bit.ly/4nt4mhw) .

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 01/10/2025

It's October! Coming up this month at the New Brunswick Legislature: • Two weeks of Standing Committee on Public Accounts. • No Leg sittings Thanksgiving week. • Then without further ado, Legislature fall sitting begins on October 21!

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 27/09/2025

Some of you might know my wife is the provincial commissioner of Girl Guides, so I thought I'd share that Girl Guide Cookies are for sale all over New Brunswick today! Here's where you can buy them:

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 26/09/2025

Last night, we received 25.3mm of rain in Quispamsis.That's more than we received in the entire month of August (18mm) and September 1-24 (15.7mm).

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 19/09/2025

The PC Party is having their annual general meeting in Fredericton at the Delta on Oct 25 - open to all “members ‘Members’” (is it members only? 😉) who register before Oct 20. Cost: $99.

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Shawn Rouse @shawnrouse.com · 18/09/2025

New Angus Reid poll: Previously, Canada placed a 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports in cooperation with the US to protect the auto industry. China retaliated with tariffs on canola. 57% of Cdns favour easing EV tariffs despite auto industry impact. angusreid.org/crops-or-car...

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