Author Archives: David Coon

Member’s Statement –Forestry Bill 2nd Reading, MLA David Coon Leader of the Green Party, June 3, 2015

Member’s Statement –Forestry Bill 2nd Reading, MLA David Coon Leader of the Green Party, 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 […]

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A Sad Day for New Brunswick Forests

Fredericton – Today, the Government defeated Bill 13: An Act to Return to the Crown Certain Rights Relating to Wood Supply and Forest Management. “I’m incredibly saddened with this government’s decision,” said David Coon, MLA Fredericton South, Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick and sponsor of the bill. “This government has favoured industry over reclaiming its authority for […]

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Green party leader questions politics in SEED program -(TJ Kaissa Donkin Legislative Bureau June 3, 2015)

 Patronage shouldn’t play a role in summer employment for students, says David Coon  FREDERICTON • Green Party Leader David Co on is calling on the government to eliminate political interference in handing out grants for summer jobs, arguing students should have a fair shot at a summer job no matter where they live.    Non-profit organizations located in a riding […]

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