Author Archives: David Coon

A Message on World Mental Health Day

Fredericton – David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick issued the following statement in recognition of World Mental Health Day on Saturday, October 10th. “Our mental health care system continues to struggle to provide timely access to diagnostic and treatment services, with only 3% of the provincial health budget dedicated to mental […]

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A Year as an MLA

Fredericton – Tuesday, September 22nd marks one year since the history-making provincial election that saw its first ever Green Party candidate David Coon elected as MLA for Fredericton South. Over the past year, David has drawn attention to pressing issues provincially including local food security, forest management practices and the need for more transparency in the government. “The role of […]

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Green Party Leader Says New Emission Targets Will Create Jobs and Growth

Fredericton – Green Party Leader David Coon says the decision by Eastern Canadian Premiers and the Governors of New England to cut carbon emissions by 35-45% below 1990 levels by 2030 should be the trigger to grow a new low carbon economy in New Brunswick. “Strengthening our targets to cut carbon pollution will creates tremendous opportunities to drive economic development […]

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