The Climate Change Bill must prioritize the energy transition
Author Archives: David Coon
The Government must begin treating social assistance as basic income security
Today I spoke about the need for the government to begin treating social assistance as basic income security.
Read moreDespite federal doubts, Brian Gallant unwavering — for now — on subtle ‘carbon tax’ – CBCNews – 15 December 2017
Premier Brian Gallant says other provinces will have to catch up with New Brunswick before the government can considers a carbon tax that people will notice. (Jacques Poitras/CBC) Author by : Jacques Poitras/CBC Photo by : Jacques Poitras/CBC There’s all kinds of ways you can do that creatively so that people who aren’t part of the problem don’t pay any […]
Read moreCathy Rogers defends province’s planning for its pot business – CBCNews – 15 December 2017
Author by : Gail Harding, CBC News Photo by : CBCNews The thing that I’m concerned about particularly is the regulatory regime that’s been proposed by the government through five separate bills is not getting the scrutiny it needs. – David Coon Finance Minister Cathy Rogers says having cannabis sold in a totally controlled, tightly overseen market at CannabisNB stores […]
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