Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be back in the legislature this morning after an informative and empowering few days participating in the COP21 Climate Conference this week. Mr. Speaker, New Brunswick and the Maritimes as a region are well positioned to become Canada’s first low carbon society. We have abundant renewable resources, there is cutting edge research and development […]
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Mr. Speaker, this morning at a joint meeting of the Public Accounts and Crown Corporations Committees the AG told us that she was unable to tell us what the real numbers are for New Brunswick’s deficit because of the change made in accounting practices for pension funds, contrary to her advice and that of external experts. This is why she […]
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Fredericton– Fredericton – David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick issued the following statement in recognition of Human Rights Day on Thursday, December 10: “Human Rights Day marks the 67th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today is a day to reflect on all of the accomplishments […]
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Mr. Speaker, this week I had the pleasure to sit down with some of the student leaders in this province to discuss their vision for our Post-Secondary Education System. I know many of my fellow members had the same opportunity. These students had many excellent ideas, and hope they are taken seriously as this government begins preparing its budget. However […]
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