Give N.B. Businesses The Same Support As N.S. And P.E.I., Says Green Party Leader
David says the other Maritime provinces are helping businesses like gyms and restaurants adhere to public safety guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
David says the other Maritime provinces are helping businesses like gyms and restaurants adhere to public safety guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The official opposition plans to table a bill amending the Residential Tenancies Act in the fall session, tying the percentage that a landlord can boost rent to the Consumer Price Index every year, and capping it at 2.5 percent a year.
David Coon, leader of the New Brunswick Green Party, took questions from business leaders in a Zoom session on Tuesday afternoon.
Leader David Coon says clearcutting is hurting wildlife populations and reducing the value of timber the forests can grow.
The intent under the province’s plan is to offset increases so consumers see no year-to-year jump in prices. The Green Party leader said that’s a “huge mistake” which eliminates longtime influence on things like vehicle purchase decisions.
Business leaders are seeing a bumpy path ahead with a minority Liberal government. And there was no better indication of that than Premier Blaine Higgs’ announcement Tuesday that he is softening his stance against the federal carbon tax.
The new MP-elect for the Green Party is excited to get to work in the House of Commons.
The Liberal and Conservative candidates appear locked in a two-person race – Wayne Long the progressive with an independent spirit; Rodney Weston, the party loyalist with his eye on the next energy megaproject.
Gallant needs the support of at least one more opposition member and Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs is confident that won’t happen.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May will deliver the keynote at the event taking place August 27.