Author Archives: David Coon

Gender Identity in the Human Rights Act – Member’s Statement, 19 May 2016

Mr. Speaker, yesterday was the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The global theme for the day was mental health and well-being, particularly for those who face discrimination based on their gender identity or their gender expression. On Tuesday, federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould tabled Bill C-16, to incorporate ‘gender identity’ and ‘gender expression’ in the Canadian Human Rights […]

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Question Period: CUPE 2745, Educational Assistants – May 18, 2016

Mr. Coon: Today, I have questions regarding the 4 000 New Brunswickers, mostly women who are poorly paid, who work in our school system as educational assistants and library workers. They commenced a pay equity process in 2011, and it was finalized last September. However, they have yet to receive their revised and backdated compensation. Will the Minister of Finance, […]

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