The Tuition Access Bursary: Response to Minister’s Statement, 17 May 2016
The Tuition Access Bursary
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Member’s Statement: Poverty needs to be a priority – 17 May 2016
Mr. Speaker, government continues to treat those living in poverty as if they have committed a crime. Social assistance rates are at a level that can only be described as cruel. People living in poverty cannot afford to purchase medical supplies needed to care for chronic conditions, never mind get through a month without running out of money for food. […]
Read moreMember’s Statement: Implementing the NB Lobby Registry
On May 21st, 2014 the Lobbyist Registration Act received royal assent in New Brunswick, however it has not been proclaimed. The federal lobbyist registry has been revealing a large increase in lobbying following the federal election, effectively providing transparency about who is lobbying whom in Canada. When I asked the premier about proclaiming our registry at Estimates committee he indicated […]
Read moreMember’s Statement: Labour Laws and the Omnibus Bill
Mr. Speaker, I have had the opportunity to meet with union representatives for firefighters, police officers, university faculty, public employees and private sector employees to discuss the proposed changes to the binding arbitration process contained in Bill 24, the omnibus bill. Mr. Speaker, the changes to our labour laws proposed in Bill 24, if adopted, will have the effect of […]
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