Mr. Speaker, the sale of alcohol in New Brunswick represents a net-loss of provincial revenue. While alcohol revenue is substantial, the direct social, judicial, and healthcare costs attributable to the overuse of alcohol exceed that revenue. Yet government has no harm reduction strategy for alcohol. Alcohol containers are not required to bear health warning labels in New Brunswick. The sale […]
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Green Christmas: I’m dreaming of a green Christmas, Just like the ones I want to know Where the solar panels glisten and members listen To hear about all the ideas we sow. I’m dreaming of a green Christmas, With every motion and bill I write I hold out hope yet, that one […]
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday the CBC reported that Chartwells, a subsidiary of UK-based Compass Group will be discontinuing 12 school cafeterias in New Brunswick tomorrow because they are no longer profitable for them. When classes begin in January, students in Plaster Rock, Woodstock, Nackawick, Harvey, Keswick, Centreville, McAdam, Harvey, Fredericton Junction, Cambridge Narrows, Chipman and Barkers Point will be affected. Mr. […]
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Auditor General reported concerns with the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming commission. Unfortunately, the Atlantic Lottery Corporation already appeared before the Crown Corporations committee on November 17 and will not return until next fall. No one will be able to address these concerns publicly until that time. The committee would have benefitted from the knowledge contained […]
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