Closing Statements: Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick – 5 May 2017
Here are my closing statements for this session of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you to all staff and house members.
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Province has “two-tier” mental health system: critics. Telegraph-Journal – 3 May 2017
Article by Tom Bateman & John Chilibeck Photo by Tom Bateman “I am deeply disappointed the plan released today contains no actions to reduce the unbelievably long wait time to access mental health care from a counsellor or a psychiatrist. Those with the financial means are seeking help privately or outside of New Brunswick, creating a two-tier mental health care […]
Read moreGovernment Support for Seniors: Question Period – 4 May 2017
Here is the video and transcript of oral questions today recorded in the language it was originally spoken. Mr. Coon: Yesterday, the government of Canada released the census numbers identifying New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as provinces with the largest population of seniors, at just close to 20%. Seniors make a tremendous contribution to our society and will continue to […]
Read moreGreen party leader’s bill to foster intercultural understanding passes into law
Fredericton –Today in the Legislative Assembly, Green party leader, David Coon’s bill, An Act to Amend the Education Act passed Third reading. “My bill will ensure all students learn about the legacy of residential schools, the nature of our treaties and our shared histories, and the realities of indigenous people today,” said Coon. “This will help build the intercultural understanding […]
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