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Marc-André Ross
Affordability
Tax measures and rebates
Promesses de PC
"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
Promesses de PC
Education
School curriculum
Promesses de PC
"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
Promesses de PC
"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
"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
"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
"Launching a virtual opioid dependence program, providing faster and more accessible treatment options across the province." — 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
Family doctors and primary care
Promesses de PC
Health staffing
Promesses de PC
"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
Promesses de PC
"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
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Biographie
Ross was born and raised in Saint-Quentin. He resided in various communities in New Brunswick including Edmundston, Moncton and Fredericton. Their seven-year relationship produced a son in early 2024. Ross maintains a strong connection with the communities of the riding where many of his family members and friends still reside. “You can take the guy out of the North but you’ll never take the North out of the guy.”
During his teenage years and his college studies, Ross held various positions at Groupe Savoie Inc, a leader in the forestry sector. He therefore understands the importance of the forestry sector as an important economic engine for the region. Then, he occupied various roles in the political sector including Research Assistant at the Office of the Government Members, Research officer at the Office of the Official Opposition, Executive Secretary as well as Executive Assistant at the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, and more recently as the Executive Director to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Premier. Before accepting this job, Ross held a position as a probation officer with the Department of Justice and Public Safety.
Ross was involved in student life during his stay at CCNB – Edmundston campus. He was president of the Edmundston Community College Student Association for the year 2013-2014. From 2015 to 2017, he was involved in the Edmundston Community College Alumni Association as a member of the board of directors.
After graduating from Polyvalente Alexandre J. Savoie in Saint-Quentin, Ross began college studies and attended the Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick, Edmundston campus. After 2 years, he obtained his college diploma in Parajudicial Technique. Then, he pursued university studies in Criminology and Sociology at the University of Moncton and obtained his degree in 2018. During his university studies, he attended the Edmundston and Moncton campuses. Additionally, he attended Saint Thomas University in Fredericton as a visiting student. He took this opportunity to further improve his English proficiency.
Ross est né et a grandi à Saint-Quentin. Il a résidé dans diverses communautés au Nouveau-Brunswick dont Edmundston, Moncton et Fredericton. Leurs sept années de relation ont donné naissance à un fils au début de l’année 2024. Ross maintient un lien fort avec les communautés de la circonscription où plusieurs membres de sa famille et ami(e)s résident toujours. "Tu peux sortir le gars du Nord mais tu ne sortiras jamais le Nord du gars."
Durant son adolescence et ses études collégiales, Ross a occupé divers postes chez Groupe Savoie Inc, chef de file dans le secteur forestier. Ce dernier est conscient de l’importance du secteur forestier comme moteur économique majeur pour la région. Ensuite, Il a occupé divers rôles dans le milieu politique dont : assistant à la recherche au Bureau des Députés du Gouvernement, agent de la recherche au bureau de l’Opposition Officielle, secrétaire de direction ainsi que chef de cabinet au ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Aquaculture et des Pêches. Ross saisi bien l’importance de l’agriculture dans la région. Il a récemment été nominé à titre de directeur exécutif au chef de cabinet au Cabinet du premier ministre. Avant d’accepter cet emploi, Ross a occupé un poste d’agent de probation au ministère de la Justice et de la Sécurité Publique.
Ross a été impliqué dans la vie étudiante durant son séjour au CCNB – campus d’Edmundston. Il a été président de l’Association Étudiante du Collège Communautaire d’Edmundston pour l’année 2013-2014. De 2015 à 2017, il a été impliqué au sein de l’Association des Anciens et Amis Collège Communautaire Edmundston à titre de membre du conseil d’administration.
Après avoir gradué de la Polyvalente Alexandre J. Savoie à Saint-Quentin, Ross a entamé des études collégiales et a fréquenté le Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick, campus d’Edmundston. Après 2 ans, il a obtenu son diplôme d’études collégiales en Technique Parajudiciaire. Ensuite, il a poursuivi des études universitaires en Criminologie et en Sociologie à l’Université de Moncton dont il a obtenu son baccalauréat en 2018. Durant ses études universitaires, il a fréquenté les campus d’Edmundston et de Moncton. De plus, il a fréquenté l’Université Saint-Thomas à Fredericton en tant qu’étudiant visiteur. Il a saisi cette opportunité afin d’améliorer davantage sa maîtrise de l’anglais.
Raison de la candidature
I am convinced that my political experience as well as my understanding of the functioning of the government machinery will help to better serve the people of our riding.
Je suis convaincu que mon expérience politique ainsi que ma compréhension du fonctionnement de l’appareil gouvernemental vont contribuer à mieux servir les gens de notre circonscription.