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Affordability
Tax measures and rebates
PC's promises
"The promise, which will help New Brunswickers manage cost of living challenges, was reiterated at an event at a local car dealership in Edmundston. The HST will be cut to 14% in Budget 2025, and then to 13% in Budget 2026. When fully implemented, it will save the average New Brunswick family $1000." — pcnb.ca, retrieved 2024-10-12
Climate Change & the Environment
Carbon pricing
PC's promises
Education
School curriculum
PC's promises
"A re-elected Progressive Conservative government would introduce common sense financial literacy curriculum throughout the education system. By the time a student graduates high school, they will have learned how to open a bank account and build a household budget. The new curriculum will help students understand:
● the difference between debit and credit
● interest and inflation
● different borrowing mechanisms such as mortgages, leases and loans
● savings tools such as Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Tax Free Savings Accounts, Registered Education Savings Plans; and
● the difference between stocks, bonds, Guaranteed Incomes Certificates, and more."
— pcnb.ca, retrieved 2024-10-12
Healthcare
Drugs and addiction
PC's promises
"Today, Premier Blaine Higgs reaffirmed the Progressive Conservative Party’s commitment to tackling the addiction crisis in New Brunswick through the introduction of a new Compassionate Intervention Act. This legislation, if passed, will allow the government to intervene and compel individuals into drug treatment when they pose a threat to themselves or others, offering much-needed rehabilitation services for individuals living on the streets or whose addiction has left them homeless." — pcnb.ca, retrieved 2024-10-12
"A re-elected PC government will not approve any new supervised injection sites across the province.
We will focus on a recovery model to treat addictions and start investing more in treatment facilities.
We care about people too much to leave them on the street, ravaged with addiction"
— pcnb.ca, retrieved 2024-10-12
"Building a new 50-bed rehabilitation facility to provide long-term treatment and recovery services for those suffering from addiction." — pcnb.ca, retrieved 2024-10-12
"Creating a Therapeutic Living Unit at the new provincial jail in Minto, offering treatment-focused programs for individuals involved in the criminal justice system due to addiction." — pcnb.ca, retrieved 2024-10-12
"Launching a virtual opioid dependence program, providing faster and more accessible treatment options across the province." — pcnb.ca, retrieved 2024-10-12
Family doctors and primary care
PC's promises
Health staffing
PC's promises
"Improving Working Conditions: A dedicated working group will be established to address working conditions in the nursing profession. Co-chaired by a government representative and a nurse with front-line experience, this group will directly report to Premier Higgs, ensuring that concerns are heard and meaningful changes are implemented." — pcnb.ca, retrieved 2024-10-12
Society & Government
Public safety
PC's promises
"Premier Blaine Higgs announced today that the terms and conditions of the Community Investment Fund (CIF) will be amended to allow not-for-profit organizations to apply for funding to enhance security measures at their facilities. This new initiative responds to growing concerns about the safety of religious institutions and community spaces across New Brunswick." — pcnb.ca, retrieved 2024-10-12
Biography
I’m Retired Navy Captain Paul Dempsey and your PC candidate for the riding of Saint John Portland-Simonds. Born and raised in Saint John, I graduated from Simonds High School in 1981 and enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 19. With pride, I served in uniform for just over 36 years and was extremely honoured to lead and serve tremendously dedicated and talented sailors throughout my career, which was highlighted by several senior leadership appointments, including:
- Captain of HMCS MONTREAL
- Commandant of the Canadian Forces Naval Operations School
- Deputy Commander of the Canadian Pacific Fleet
- Interim Fleet Commander of the Canadian Pacific Fleet
- Senior Canadian Diplomat assigned to Cuba
- Senior Canadian Diplomat assigned to Mexico
If elected, my priority will be to serve your interests. More specifically, I know that many residents within our riding are struggling to cover the basic cost of living and that your government needs to be part of the solution. That starts with tax relief and if re-elected, the PC Government will reduce the HST from 15 to 13%, saving homes up to a $1000 a year. We also need to axe the Trudeau Carbon Tax, that Susan Holt supports.
The PC Party also recognizes the need for affordable housing. Our goal is to build 6000 new homes annually with focus on building more affordable homes. Your Government has committed $100 million to build 380 new public units, the first public housing built in nearly 40 years. Construction is ongoing.
Healthcare and Education are also two other areas that I’ll advocate for. Healthcare across Canada was brought to its knees during the COVID pandemic. Since then, our government has taken action to stabilize healthcare in New Brunswick through historical investments and have advanced numerous important initiatives. Now that the healthcare system has been stabilized, we must do more to ensure that the healthcare needs of all residents are strengthened to the standard that we all expect.
In my view, education is the great social and economic equalizer, and we need to ensure that every child has a first-rate education. I am proud that two new schools, each with an integrated community hub, will be opening in Saint John in 2027. I will advocate for additional investments and human resources to ensure our children are prepared for the challenges of the future.
I look forward to meeting as many riding residents as possible as I’m eager to hear your thoughts and concerns. It is with your input that I can best serve your interests.
In closing, I wish to thank all who have offered me their encouragement and support. Thank you!
Reason for running
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