Fredericton – Today, the Government defeated Bill 13: An Act to Return to the Crown Certain Rights Relating to Wood Supply and Forest Management. “I’m incredibly saddened with this government’s decision,” said David Coon, MLA Fredericton South, Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick and sponsor of the bill. “This government has favoured industry over reclaiming its authority for […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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This Wednesday June 3rd 2015 at 2:30pm Bill 13 An Act to Return to the Crown Certain Rights Relating to Wood Supply and Forest Management will be read a second time. Now is our opportunity to show strength and support. Your presence at the Legislature and the gallery is important. You may take this second reading as an opportunity to respond […]
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