World Environment Day: Member’s Statement, June 2015
Today, I gave my member’s statement on World Environment Day.
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Member’s Statement – JD Irving Contract, May 27, 2015
Mr. Speaker, the revelation that NB Power has a contract with J.D. Irving to provide gypsum from the oil-burning Coleson Cove until 2026 for their wallboard plant, and pay J.D. Irving when they can’t deliver, stunned many New Brunswickers. It reminds me of the contract this government has with J.D. Irving to supply an unsustainable volume of softwood from the […]
Read moreEnvironment Week the Perfect Time to Stand up in Defence of NB Forests
Fredericton – On Wednesday, June 3, smack-dab in the middle of Environment week, Bill 13 An Act to Return to the Crown Certain Rights Relating to Wood Supply and Forest Management, will come before the legislature for second reading. “Passing this bill is crucial for the future sustainability of the forests, our wildlife, and our economy,” said David Coon, MLA-Fredericton […]
Read moreQuestion Period: Job Losses in Energy Sector – May 14, 2015
Mr. Coon: NB Power has contracted with a Toronto-based company to deliver its soon-to-be announced home insulation program. Four New Brunswick businesses provided energy evaluation services under the late, great Efficiency NB’s home retrofit program. Energy advisers who have been building careers in the energy efficiency services industry have been laid off across the province. Local energy efficiency businesses have […]
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