Political Panel: Saint John LNG Tax Deal – 18 February 2016
Interview by Terry Seguin, CBC New Brunswick
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Member’s Statement: Setting up an Education Commission – 17 February 2016
All too often, when governments change, they turn the education system on its head, creating turmoil for administrators, teachers and for students. This government is creating a 10 year education plan, to try and get the politics out of the education. I think it’s a good idea, but it doesn’t go far enough. I’ve been consulting with constituents in my […]
Read moreMember’s Statement: Shutting Down Solutions – 16 February 2016
Last Thursday in my member’s statement I talked about the important role that MLAs have to exercise control over the work of the Executive Branch, the premier and the cabinet. That’s where the checks and balances on power are built- right into our legislative assembly. At that time we had been told by the government that we’d be sitting for […]
Read moreBreathing new life into our Democracy
Today, the Gallant government put the squeeze on democracy in New Brunswick. After sitting for only two weeks since before Christmas, the government house leader moved to adjourn the House until March 29. And the government’s proposing that we sit for only three more weeks before the summer break. Yes, committees will meet, but that is no substitute for the […]
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