Author Archives: David Coon

Member’s Statement –Truth and Reconciliation Report, June 2, 2015

Mr. Speaker, today Mr. Justice Murray Sinclair released findings and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. As Chief Justice McLaughlin said in a speech last Friday, the removal of aboriginal children from their families to strip them of their language and culture constitutes cultural genocide. Justice Sinclair says it is the responsibility of political leaders across this country to […]

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Member’s Statement –Blizzard of Bills, May 29, 2015

Mr. Speaker, this government, like governments before it has tabled a blizzard of bills at the end of the session. The difference is this government committed to creating a more effective Legislature. Standing committees were created specifically so they can receive more thorough and specialized examination by private members. First, this government broke its election promise to provide non-partisan research […]

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