Category: Moncton

Mounty criticizes the top boss

A colleague and friend of the three Mounties killed in Moncton has written an open letter saying he holds Commissioner Bob Paulson personally responsible for their deaths. Corporal Patrick Bouchard says he decided to post the letter on Facebook after Paulson’s testimony at the Labour Code trial last week.

Paulson said management had concerns over the possible militarization of the force with high-powered carbine rifles.  Bouchard says the RCMP should not risk officer safety over concerns about image. He went on to say Paulson showed a clear lack of leadership.

Is Moncton spending too much?

Moncton City Council has been warned…it’s facing hard times if it doesn’t curb its spending, according to CBC. That warning comes from the city’s chief financial officer.

John Martin says the long-term financial plan has been very difficult to balance and he foresees a $103 million deficit over the next decade. He says the city is committed to $200 million in capital spending from now till 2020, which is quite a bit more than the city can afford. He cited the downtown events centre, new headquarters for the RCMP, east end pool and downtown development as major expenditures.