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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Thanks to Higgs government reversing the absolutely horrible legislation the Gallant Liberals brought in 2014 to establish the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT) that say premiums jump from $1.11 to $2,65 per $100 of payroll. Had this reversal not happened… #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Would $453,318 a year fund a second E.R. doctor at the DECH? #nbpoli #fredericton

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Fredericton has the worst attachment rate for primary care and hasn’t had a clinic announcement since April 2025 and that was, like many others, a promise of expansion of an existing clinic. I hope reporters ask why…the AG sure did & DM had zero apologies at committee #nbpooli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This has to be one of the most frank discussions on a failing education system and this comparison to Holt Government’s new education plan. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Book Launch — Struggling in Class: A report card on education in New Brunswick. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I am looking for this report that wasn’t included in the 615 page pack from last night’s Saint John council meeting. Anyone have or know where I can get a copy of this report? City of Saint John Position Paper – Regarding Provincial and Municipal Responsibilities Related to Homelessness

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Coming tomorrow: an interactive tool that seeks to asnwer, “Can New Brunswick reach 85% primary care attachment by 2028?” #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Inspired by an amazing lunch I had at the DECH a couple of weeks ago…a sourdough club at home.

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I am a pretty logical person and part of my career was spent doing corporate due diligence looking for evidence of a statement or position the other side would make. I was skeptical of the 85% attachment goal by 2028 from day one. Even more after the AG report. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You wouldn’t know ‘free’ comes with a $3.4 million bill from the government’s press release. Campaigned with an ‘open and transparent’ approach and it’s only thanks to CBC InfoAM I know the full cost. To be clear: not disputing the intent, but the messaging. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 I struggle with Dornan describing AG report as “generally positive.” AG was clear: Holt Government lacks the data needed to know if it’s succeeding. That isn’t positive. thomjeffwrites.substack.com/p/thirty-cli... #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Auditor General report goes beyond counting clinics and asks whether Holt government can actually demonstrate that its model is improving access & concluded it did not have adequate information to show it was. What is means for you? thomjeffwrites.substack.com/p/thirty-cli... #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Team Holt campaigned on fixing a broken health-care system through collaborative clinics, better data, evidence-based decisions, and transparent government. Two years later, the AG paints a very different picture. Bottom line: taxpayers are paying 18% more for a still-broken system. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Like most everyone, I don’t want to pay more for property tax than needed and I expect those we elected to city council to make their case, through the budget, on any increase (or decrease) based on overall budget of revenues, spending and projects. #Fredericton #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Confession: I like budgets and financial planning. While not the highest expense in my life, property tax is pretty high on the list for my pretty basic, two bedroom home. At council for another reason and decided to come listen to the budget kick off. #Fredericton 🧵

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🤦 what in the actual f…I don’t care if a prisoner cuts their nose snorting illegal drugs while doing time. How did they get the stuff in the first place?

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Impressed with the pace of construction on what will be a great anchor for #Fredericton west end.

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“The Emergency Room is in urgent need of construction and renovation…it’s a long project that will extend over a number of years, 7, 8, 9 years potentially to complete the project…” What they are saying: keep electing us to get more. Not Serious People. #nbpoli #cdnpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“The fact that we’re only 25 million dollars off, in the positive in top of that, just shows it’s getting a little bit better,” He doesn’t say it is $25m on $1.3284B at Dec and came in at $1.3035. It was a 3 mos forecast. He won’t tell you budget at $549m, 1/3 actual. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Three takeaways from yesterday's new patient attachment statistic and the 'aha moment' on the new measurement. substack.com/profile/8917... #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Access to Virtual Care NB is more confusing than eVisit, with online bookings limited to prescription renewals. Everything else? Call 811. Not the same service as before. Availability is not same-day for francophones like it is for anglophones. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A bit cheeky: a chart showing a slightly increasing line. It's a count of attached patients, not the attached % of Medicare cardholders. Holt Gov changed the denominator from pop. to cardholders, which I think is fine, but I'm not sure, as I don't have pop w/out a card. #nbpoli +

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Attachment is lower overall, with Zone 3’s figure materially higher under the new method, but the capital region still sits at the bottom. #nbpoli +

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🚨The attachment rate is 70.2%, down from the Holt Government's last reported KPI of 73%. That's 3% worse & is likely what the AG will report next week. This is a PR campaign to spin ahead of bad news coming next week. #nbpoli +

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Two states have officially enacted sweeping statewide pauses, while at least 15 states have aggressively pursued or voted on statewide pauses in some form. Meanwhile, Holt Liberals launch weakest consultation: a text box. Tell us you’re going ahead with Lorneville w/out telling us. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

City crews out on lawn maintenance and winter prep. Hard dig uptown off Hanwell — one of two developments in a one block radius. Missing a microwave? I doubt it’s ONB or Dept Ed’s. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I hope these are gone after harvest.

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Why is government not promoting this when Zone 3 has the worst attachment rate? #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Is the new fuel source more or less expensive than coal? #nbpoli www.nbpower.com/en/about-us/...

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We also have a trade deal that 10 EU countries, including France and Italy, haven't ratified. So why haven't we done that? EU President's speech earlier today suggests they are moving on from the deal. I would think far greater value in #CETA than all the ideas combined. #cdnpoli #eupoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last week, minister of education said it sometimes stability can be good even when NB ranks dead last on test scores and a full 1.5-yrs behind the national average. Now Lepreau on another shutdown, second in two weeks. But hey, the systems worked as planned. Both point to a larger issue. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Prospectus presents one of NB’s strongest opportunities using outdated capital ask while omitting the project’s strongest selling point: a 1.6yr payback. Makes the prospectus look less like a rigorously prepared investment document and more like a hurried compilation. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

From the prospectus, the weakness on Mactaquac is the US$5.1–6.6B cost & uncertainty about what private investors can actually own or finance. For us here at home, what it means to ratepayers. It’s time for a project & Fit for Future update from NB Power and Holt Government. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Clearly a busy 24-hours for first responders in Fredericton. A moment to pause and be thankful for their hard work and dedication to the community. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thanks to The Line, I now know Paw Patrol is 100% Canadian. “In this episode of On The Line, Jen Gerson speaks with Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master, the Canadian company behind some of the world’s most successful toys and entertainment franchises, including PAW Patrol

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If the mine, despite a big jump in capital costs, is “highly profitable” and investors will see “payback in less than two years”, why is there a need for NB & Canadian taxpayers to set a guaranteed price floor? #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🤦“It wasn’t the results that we wanted to see. We would have rather see more improvements, however they’re overall stable, which sometimes stability can be good news. It means the decline has stopped, so in a way that’s good.” Minister Claire Johnson #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Facing $21 billion debt, Holt needs to adopt a broader scope & scale,be aggressive like McKenna in his first term.Managed attrition over multiple years won’t cut it. McKenna used immediate restructuring, deep program cuts, and targeted eliminations to reshape government. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Wanted a change of work location to get this done. Thanks Ma Café for the fuel and a chill place to get some work done. #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Seems odd to have one half of George closed at York without a barricade sign on York. Maybe the city has a reason for this, or the pylons grew legs and walked out last night? #Fredericton

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The issue with literacy in K-12 schools is not with how universities train teachers. Continue to avoid the issues in the classroom while hiding behind a fancy 12 year plan. #nbpoli www.gnb.ca/en/news/n-b....

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

AI is tightening the global supply of gas turbines. Elon Musk is looking at manufacturing his own. There's a parallel with NB Power’s deal with ProEnergy and an important question in an energy-starved industry. thomjeffwrites.substack.com/p/the-ai-boo... #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

In TJ yesterday, “…a classic Liberal move, we’re spending money like mad, but we’re spending it so fast that we have no idea where it’s going. So we’re going to pay somebody to tell us where it’s going.” Holt Gov. cuts coming soon? substack.com/@thomjeffwri... #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Holt Liberals spending $6 million on new EV charging stations where there isn’t a business case and buying new electric vehicle for its fleet. Meanwhile, EV group asking to keep existing working. So why is gov building more? Photo ops. When the announcement is the plan. #nbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This project is making great progress and when done, will be a great addition to #Fredericton west end.

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

👷‍♂️Construction is moving along on this new multi-residential and looking at the equipment the second phot, I wonder if work is starting on the next building. #Fredericton.

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

In March, New Brunswick’s finance minister said the government could “take our time” making difficult decisions. Five months later, the deficit is projected to be $265M worse, and the promised savings remain unidentified. That delay has a cost. thomjeffwrites.substack.com/p/the-cost-o...

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Let’s not feed into it by leading off the CBC News @cbcnews.bsky.social with renaming a lake. He’s going to do whatever and it just feeds the ego. #cdbpoli

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Jeff Thompson @thomjeff.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Holt Liberals are embarking on a 5-month review of natural resource development in the province. Holt says this is not a green light for drilling, and Heron says that if development can't be done safely, it won't be done. #nbpoli

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