FREDERICTON – New Brunswick premier-designate Brian Gallant says he supports giving the Greens official party status in the legislature now that they’ve elected their first-ever member.
Gallant says he has met with Green Leader David Coon and believes he will contribute greatly to the debate in the house.
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Gallant says he also supports the Green party receiving funding similar to what the NDP received when it last held a seat in the legislature.
Coon was elected to the riding of Fredericton South in last month’s election.
The election also saw 27 Liberals elected and 21 Progressive Conservatives.
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