Today, the Gallant government put the squeeze on democracy in New Brunswick. After sitting for only two weeks since before Christmas, the government house leader moved to adjourn the House until March 29. And the government’s proposing that we sit for only three more weeks before the summer break. Yes, committees will meet, but that is no substitute for the […]
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Interview by Terry Seguin, CBC New Brunswick
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Mr. Speaker, in our Westminster system of parliamentary democracy, according to our own Legislature’s website, it is the role of the Legislative Assembly to exercise control over government action. Private members on all sides of the House are to represent their constituents, serve as ombudsmen and law-makers, and act as watchdogs on the government and the bureaucracy. For the members […]
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Fredericton – In early March, Premier Gallant will participate in a First Ministers conference hosted by Prime Minister Trudeau to discuss a national climate action strategy. David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick has some suggestions for Premier Gallant. “Premier Gallant should implement a carbon fee where carbon enters the New Brunswick […]
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