The Tuition Access Bursary: Response to Minister’s Statement, 17 May 2016
The Tuition Access Bursary
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Member’s Statement: Poverty needs to be a priority – 17 May 2016
Mr. Speaker, government continues to treat those living in poverty as if they have committed a crime. Social assistance rates are at a level that can only be described as cruel. People living in poverty cannot afford to purchase medical supplies needed to care for chronic conditions, never mind get through a month without running out of money for food. […]
Read moreMember’s Statement: Labour Laws and the Omnibus Bill
Mr. Speaker, I have had the opportunity to meet with union representatives for firefighters, police officers, university faculty, public employees and private sector employees to discuss the proposed changes to the binding arbitration process contained in Bill 24, the omnibus bill. Mr. Speaker, the changes to our labour laws proposed in Bill 24, if adopted, will have the effect of […]
Read moreMember’s Statement: Transgender Day of Visibility, 31 March 2016
Mr. Speaker, today is the Transgender Day of Visibility. On this day, people around the globe are celebrating the accomplishments of the transgendered community while still fighting the transphobia that exists in our society. I’m sure many New Brunswickers would be shocked to learn that New Brunswick is the only province in Atlantic Canada that does not have direct recognition […]
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