Fredericton– Fredericton – David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick issued the following statement in recognition of Human Rights Day on Thursday, December 10: “Human Rights Day marks the 67th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today is a day to reflect on all of the accomplishments […]
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Article by Julianne Hazlewood, CBC News Coon says the UN climate talks is an opportunity to speak with Maritime premiers about making the region “a poster child in Canada on how to make the energy transition” away from fossil fuels. As Premier Brian Gallant prepares to head to Paris for the UN climate talks, he says the conference could help New […]
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With files from CTV Atlantic’s Nick Moore. With a two point increase in the HST on the table, there’s word the New Brunswick government is also considering a carbon tax. Premier Brian Gallant says at this point, it’s not a sure thing. “(A carbon tax) is on the table, and we are going to consider it,” he said. Gallant says […]
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December 4, 2015 David Coon, Leader of the Green Party MLA, Fredericton South Mr. Speaker, as the Leader of the Third Party in this parliament I am pleased to respond to the Speech from the Throne. New Brunswickers are looking for something to believe in when it comes to their government. The Globe and Mail reported on the speech as […]
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