David Coon

• Atlantic Canada needs health care funding based on need, not population: Green Party

  Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said the Atlantic provinces have a higher proportion of residents who have complex health-care needs.

  Canada

  Jan 27
  
• Officials unhappy with proposed boundary changes to Fredericton’s provincial ridings

  A preliminary report shows a current riding in the city could be split in two, effectively dividing Fredericton's downtown core.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2022
  
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• Proposed NB Power rate hike ‘not helpful,’ Canadian business organization to intervene

  As NB Power looks to request the highest rate increase for the utility in 15 years, debate continues on how best to help mitigate the impact.

  Consumer

  Oct 6, 2022
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• N.B. opposition calls for health care details after premier’s private service comments

  Premier Blaine Higgs said 'everything is on the table' when it comes to addressing the issues in New Brunswick's health system.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2022
• Cost of living and health care top issues as N.B. Legislature rises for the summer

  Over the last month how to address an overstretched health-care system and overstretched budgets of New Brunswickers has been at the forefront of the province's political debate.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2022
• New Brunswick caps property tax payments for businesses, large apartments

  A temporary property tax cap for businesses and apartments was introduced by the New Brunswick government Friday morning.

  Politics

  Jun 3, 2022
• N.B. tenants’ coalition says government didn’t consult before introducing rent cap bill

  The group disputes Service NB Minister Mary Wilson's claim that she consulted them on the proposed changes prior to being introduced.

  Politics

  May 26, 2022
• Government defeats push by opposition parties to extend N.B. rent cap

  Several amendments looking to strengthen various aspects of the proposed rental tenancy legislation were defeated, including one that would extend the rent cap indefinitely.

  Politics

  May 25, 2022
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• Green party in New Brunswick calls for more access to rapid COVID-19 tests

  Green Party leader David Coon is calling on New Brunswick to make access to rapid point-of-care tests more accessible, especially ahead of the long weekend in the province.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2022
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• NB Power energy efficiency program criticized by auditor general

  New Brunswick's auditor general says NB Power's energy efficiency programs are 'effective' but create disadvantages for those who cannot afford the cost of retrofits upfront.

  Environment

  Feb 25, 2022