Author Archives: David Coon

Member’s Statement – Forestry Bill 2nd Reading, June 3, 2015

Mr. Speaker, today is an historic day for the province of New Brunswick. Last year, the previous government signed a contract with three private companies. This deal pledged softwood harvest increases of 20%. This number was deemed unsustainable by the Minister’s staff, endangering wildlife populations. Today this government has the opportunity to reverse the mistakes of its predecessors. I hope, […]

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Question Period: Student Employment – June 2, 2015

Mr. Coon: This spring, I was just flabbergasted, frankly, when I discovered that I was responsible for recommending SEED grants for nonprofit organizations needing to hire summer students in my riding. I cannot understand for the life of me why this selection process is not conducted by the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. Perhaps the Minister of Post-Secondary […]

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World Environment Day

For Immediate Release Fredericton, NB – Today is the United Nations World Environment Day. The theme is reducing consumption. The official UN website asserts that living within our planetary boundaries is the best way to build a sustainable future. “What many people don’t realise is that each one of us can make a meaningful difference,” said David Coon, MLA Fredericton South […]

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