David Coon

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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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
• Still more questions, concerns surrounding New Brunswick’s neurological syndrome

  Is an unknown neurological syndrome spreading in New Brunswick or not?

  Health

  Jan 3
• New Brunswick capital budget adds $78M in spending

  The capital budget is set to add $78,1 million to its spending for a total of $746.8 million for the next fiscal year, which is more than accounted for in the five-year plan.

  Politics

  Dec 7, 2021
• Liberal, Green leaders withdraw from COVID commitee as striking health-care workers forced back

  Half of New Brunswick’s all-party COVID cabinet committee have announced they’re pulling out.

  Politics

  Nov 5, 2021
• N.B. leaders rejoin all-party COVID-19 cabinet committee

  New Brunswick's opposition party leaders have agreed to rejoin an all-party COVID-19 cabinet committee. The committee was first formed by Premier Blaine Higgs in March 2020.

  Politics

  Oct 5, 2021
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• Increased demand for COVID-19 vaccinations, testing as N.B. ponders new restrictions

  The New Brunswick Department of Health says is has seen a jump in COVID-19 vaccination appointments, coinciding with the announcement of a proof of vaccination policy.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2021
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• N.B. Green leader presses government for vaccine passports

  New Brunswick Green Party Leader David Coon has accused Premier Blaine Higgs of having his 'head in the sand' on the issue of vaccine passports in the province.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2021