Fredericton– On Monday, January 11, 2016, the government will commence its final public consultation as part of its strategic program review. David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick wants government to ensure everyone pays their fair share as recommended by New Brunswickers in the first round of consultations. In March 2015, the […]
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There have been several cases in Canada where small advocacy organizations and individuals have been sued for defamation in an effort to silence them. If they face their charges head on, they can incur substantial legal fees throughout the process, even if they are ultimately found not guilty. Those charges are an example of what […]
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The following is the preliminary Hansard transcript of the Question Period on December 10, 2015 recorded in the language it was originally spoken. Mr. Coon: Thanks to the invitation from the Premier, I was part of the New Brunswick contingent of the Canadian delegation at COP21. I was honoured to be part of the delegation representing New Brunswickers and Canadians at […]
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What is An Act to Amend the Education Act : This bill grew out of the report of the national Truth and Reconciliation Commission published in June of 2015. This report included a section of recommendations aimed at changing our educational institutions. The commision requested that governments develop culturally appropriate curricula. The recommendations can be […]
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