By: David Coon Before 2017 Members of the Legislative Assembly did not have a Code of Conduct. That’s why I put forward a motion to begin this process in February 2015, during my first session as an MLA. A code of conduct offers new MLAs guidance on their roles and responsibilities, while also detailing how all MLAs should behave in […]
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The voting records of MLAs are not tracked except for contentious votes where a member calls for a standing vote. In order to be transparent about how David, Megan and Kevin are voting we started recording their voting record on a day by day basis during the session. Bills 2018-19 Debatable Motions To see the voting record for 2017/2018, click […]
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Fredericton – David Coon, Leader of the Green party of New Brunswick and MLA for Fredericton South started the legislative session by tabling a bill to restore some fairness to property tax assessments. If adopted, Coon’s bill to amend the Assessment Act would remove the exemption for crude oil storage tanks, as well as for industrial machinery and equipment in […]
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Today my bill to amend the Education Act unanimously passed Second Reading and will move on to committee prior Third Reading. It will ensure all students learn about the legacy of residential schools, the nature of our treaties and our shared histories, and the realities of indigenous people today. This will help build the intercultural understanding and mutual respect necessary […]
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