Mr. Coon, after the Speaker called for continuation of the debate on second reading of Bill 2, An Act to Amend the New Brunswick Income Tax Act: Taxes and public services are two sides of the same coin. When taxes are cut, that means that there is less money for public services. It worries me when bills are brought forward to […]
Read moreMr. Coon: After listening to the debate on fracking for shale gas yesterday, I was amazed that our climate crisis was never mentioned. The recent severe weather that we have had in New Brunswick and, in fact, across Canada and throughout North America is a reminder that we are in a time of rapid climate change. That is why the […]
Read moreMr. Speaker, November 25 was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and tomorrow, Members will participate in a vigil to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. According to the federal Department of Justice, men committing violence against women cost Canadian society $7.1-billion every year and untold numbers of broken lives. […]
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