Welcome back to the Legislature – Member’s Statement, 3 Nov 2016
Today the Legislature began its third session. Here is my first members statement.
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Education Consultation Letter to Minister Rousselle, 28 March 2016
Dear Minister Rousselle: I am writing regarding the preparation of the government’s new10-year education strategy for our province. As you know, I was a member of the Education Commission’s Anglophone advisory committee. Unfortunately, we were advisory in name only. We met twice as a committee, and neither meeting was designed to seek input from the advisory committee members. Communication was […]
Read moreSmall Business Saturday 2016
Local businesses are an important part of our community. Locally owned businesses reinvest their revenue in the local economy, enriching the whole community. I’m proud to say that Fredericton has some great small businesses. Here are a few located downtown. Graystone “Here at Graystone, we serve the beer we make and we also serve the beer made by other local […]
Read moreWhat People said at David’s Public Meetings on Education
Education Plan Public Meeting David Coon held four public meetings to get feedback from constituents about the 10 Year Education Plan. From these discussions, he was able to get valuable input from constituents, students, teachers and education experts. Some of the highlights were: Create an Education Commission, at arms-length from the government. Restructure education so that teachers are learning-facilitators following […]
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