Coon also attacked the Liberal decision to negotiate with Medavie Blue Cross to have the company take over administration of the extra–mural hospital program, which he calls a “jewel” of the system. Article by Jacques Poitras, CBC News Opposition parties are focusing their attacks on Liberal health care reforms, despite the Gallant government’s claims they’ve made no major cuts to the […]
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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. “Since nearly one third of greenhouse emissions in New Brunswick come from the […]
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The following is the preliminary Hansard transcript of the Question Period on February 3, 2016 recorded in the language it was originally spoken. Mr. Coon: I want to talk about the budget. In the budget speech, the Minister of Finance announced that negotiations are under way with Medavie Blue Cross to develop, as he said, “an enhanced community-based, primary health care service”. […]
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Mr. Speaker, the sale of alcohol in New Brunswick represents a net-loss of provincial revenue. While alcohol revenue is substantial, the direct social, judicial, and healthcare costs attributable to the overuse of alcohol exceed that revenue. Yet government has no harm reduction strategy for alcohol. Alcohol containers are not required to bear health warning labels in New Brunswick. The sale […]
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