Black History Month: Member’s Statement – 15 February 2017
Here is my Member’s statement. This month holds an opportunity for New Brunswickers to reflect on a unique experience in New Brunswick’s history.
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Question Period: Sexual Assault – 14 February 2017
Here is the transcript and video of oral questions, recorded in the language in which it was spoken. Mr. Coon: Last week, the Globe and Mail revealed that New Brunswick has the highest rate of sexual assault complaints that police consider unfounded, at 32%. The national average was 19%, while, in Saint John, 51% of sexual assault complaints were dismissed […]
Read moreQuestion Period: Sexual Assault – 16 February 2017
Here is the video and transcript of oral questions, recorded in the language in which it was spoken. Mr. Coon: Since the Globe and Mail reported on the high rates of sexual assault cases classified as unfounded by police forces across this country, with the highest rates right here in New Brunswick, the Ontario Minister of Community Safety has been […]
Read moreQUESTION PERIOD: Sexual Assault – 14 FEBRUARY 2017
Here is the video and transcript of oral questions, recorded in the language in which it was spoken.
Read moreJ.D. Irving launches suit against woodlot groups. CBC – 2 February 2017
by Connell Smith ‘It’s a classic case of injustice,’ says Green Party Leader David Coon. “Can you imagine if family farmers were treated this way or lobster fishermen were treated this way? There would be a revolution in parts of New Brunswick.” J.D. Irving Ltd. has launched a lawsuit against two groups representing private woodlot owners in southern New Brunswick. […]
Read moreGlyphosate petition tabled at NB legislature with nearly 30,000 signatures. Global News – December 6, 2016
WATCH ABOVE: Protestors gathered outside the government building before house sittings resumed showing their disapproval with the use of glyphosate spraying on crown lands. As Global’s Jeremy Keefe tells us tonight, with their cause growing to tremendous heights, the province is being forced to take notice but remains hesitant to heed their requests. By Jeremy Keefe “Given that in total […]
Read morevideo: Third Party Leader response to the Speech from the Throne, 8 November 2016
On 8 November 2016, I presented my response to the Speech from the Throne for the 3rd session of the 58th Legislative Assembly. Here is the video of my full speech in the language in which I spoke:
Read moreThird Party Leader’s Response to Speech from the Throne, 8 November 2016
On 8 November 2016 David Coon delivered his response the the Speech from the Throne for the 3rd Session of the 58th Legislative Assembly. Below is the text in the language in which it was spoken: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise to provide a response to the Speech from the Throne on behalf of the Third Party in […]
Read moreCharlotte County Access to Health: Member’s Statement, 7 July 2016
Today I gave my member’s statement on the closure of the operating room of the Charlotte County Hospital
Read moreQuestion Period: Emergency Room Wait Times Follow-up – July 5, 2016
Here is the video and transcript of oral questions, recorded in the language in which it was spoken. Mr. Coon: We are failing to meet national benchmarks for patient wait times in the emergency departments of our hospitals. Yesterday, the Campbellton Regional Hospital issued a statement asking the public to refrain from using the emergency room whenever possible because it […]
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