Author Archives: David Coon

NB government promises carbon pricing will be tax neutral. Global News – October 4, 2016

WATCH ABOVE: The New Brunswick government is remaining tight lipped regarding the federal government’s recent carbon pricing announcement; although they’re promising it won’t come at the expense of taxpayers. Global’s Jeremy Keefe reports. By Jeremy Keefe, Global News “It will generate the kind of revenue that is needed to provide incentives, grants, financing to home owners and businesses to invest […]

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David Coon calls NB Liquor’s legal threat to commissioner ‘Looney Tunes’. CBC – September 29

By Philip Drost, CBC News “It’s time she sent clear direction to NB Liquor that says back down, give up any thought of pursuing legal action, and comply with the recommendations of the right to information commissioner,” David Coon. Green Party Leader David Coon says NB Liquor’s legal threat to the province’s information commissioner over her damning report is “extraordinarily […]

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Green Party celebrates 2 years: How far has David Coon come? CBC – September 23, 2016

By Dylan Hackett, CBC News He continues to hold accountable, not just the government and Premier [Brian] Gallant, but the legislative process itself, often pointing out how vested interests control and command the provincial narrative. – Jamie Gillies, political scientist at St. Thomas University It’s been two years since David Coon made New Brunswick history by winning the first seat […]

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