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Apr. 28 Political Panel: Mystery disease from 2021-04-28T00:10
This week on the political panel we talk about the mysterious brain disease being investigated in New Brunswick. Joining us: Minister of Health Dorothy Shephard, David Coon for the Green Party, Kri...
ListenMarch 27: Party leaders discuss government's response to COVID-19 outbreak from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The CBC New Brunswick Political Panel brings together the province's four party leaders to discuss the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact.
ListenMarch 20: 4 party leaders discuss province's response to COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The CBC New Brunswick Political Panel brings together the province's four party leaders to discuss the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
ListenMarch 12: The budget, COVID-19 and the possibility of a spring election. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this week's Political Panel, the impact COVID-19 will have on the New Brunswick budget forecast and the continuing possibility of a spring election. Host Terry Seguin is joined by Finance Minist...
ListenFeb. 27: What should classroom composition look like in New Brunswick? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The province is launching a review of its classroom inclusion policy amid growing concerns of lack of education and resources for staff as well as instances of violence against teachers. But what s...
ListenFeb. 20: Is an election around the corner? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Liberal Party is threatening to force an election at the earliest opportunity over the now-aborted controversial health-care reforms. But is committing to topple the government in the best inte...
ListenFeb. 13: In the aftermath of the health-care reforms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The announcement that overnight emergency room services will be cut in six rural hospitals sparked protests and political strife. This week, MLAs from the four political parties discuss the pros an...
ListenFeb. 6: Should New Brunswick consider performance-based funding for universities? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a move to rein in budgetary spending, Ontario and Alberta are shifting to a performance-based funding model for public universities. Would this be a smart move in New Brunswick? Progressive Cons...
ListenJan. 30: The future of Maritime Iron's proposed Belledune plant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Maritime Iron's environmental impact assessment application reveals the proposed iron-ore plant would jeopardize New Brunswick's emissions-reduction targets. The panel debates what can be done to o...
ListenJan. 23: Province changes how student summer job program works from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The New Brunswick government has overhauled the SEED program, cutting the number of students who can benefit from the summer job program and changing how they're chosen. Liberal MLA Roger Melanson,...
ListenJan. 16: Energy minister wants more oversight of NB Power from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Natural Resources and Energy Minister Mike Holland says he'd would like to see more oversight of NB Power, which has come under criticism for investing millions in an unproven technology. On the Po...
ListenDec 19: Reflecting on 2019's biggest political stories and looking forward to 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week's Political Panel features CBC reporter Jacques Poitras and Radio-Canada reporter Michel Corriveau looking back at what made political news in 2019. Terry Seguin also has the two veteran ...
ListenDec. 12: Rethinking economic development in New Brunswick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Three economic development experts joined the CBC New Brunswick Political Panel to discuss how economic development can be changed in New Brunswick to create more jobs. Larry Shaw, CEO of Ignite Fr...
ListenDec. 5: AG calls for better protection of taxpayers' money from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Auditor General Kim MacPherson’s latest report found tens of millions of dollars invested in programs with no clear evidence of oversight or benefit to taxpayers. What can be done to protect that m...
ListenNov. 28: Can New Brunswick expect more problems at its hospitals? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Campbellton Regional Hospital was forced to temporarily close some services because it was overwhelmed with patients. What needs to be done to avoid this from happening more in the future? Heal...
ListenNov. 21: What message did Higgs's throne speech send to New Brunswickers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Premier Blaine Higgs’s Progressive Conservative government outlined its priorities this week in its second throne speech. The Political Panel debates the message it sent to New Brunswickers. PC cab...
ListenNov. 14: What options are available to help after the smelter shutdown? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Glencore Canada’s decision to close the Brunswick Smelter in Belledune in December shocked many in northern New Brunswick. Now all levels of government are scrambling to help the 420 workers, their...
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