For Immediate Release Fredericton, NB – Today is the United Nations World Environment Day. The theme is reducing consumption. The official UN website asserts that living within our planetary boundaries is the best way to build a sustainable future. “What many people don’t realise is that each one of us can make a meaningful difference,” said David Coon, MLA Fredericton South […]
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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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Fredericton – On Wednesday, June 3, smack-dab in the middle of Environment week, Bill 13 An Act to Return to the Crown Certain Rights Relating to Wood Supply and Forest Management, will come before the legislature for second reading. “Passing this bill is crucial for the future sustainability of the forests, our wildlife, and our economy,” said David Coon, MLA-Fredericton […]
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Fredericton – The Standing Committee on Economic Policy met for the first time on May 21, leaving member David Coon, MLA Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick, questioning its capacity to carry out its mandate. The Standing Committee on Economic Policy was established under the new standing rules of the legislature. The rules were amended […]
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