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Fredericton - The nomination meeting for the Hampton riding will take place on September 7th from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hampton Curling Club, located at 48 Cemetary Rd, Hampton, E5N 3B2. David Coon, leader of the Green Party and MLA for Fredericton South, will be present to support the nominee. 

Gagetown – Kars resident, Marilyn Merritt-Gray, will be the Green candidate for the riding of Gagetown-Petitcodiac in next year’s election.  She received the unanimous support of local Green party members at last night’s nomination meeting at the Gagetown Legion.

“Marilyn has dedicated her career to working with, and for, the people of this province particularly in promoting  mental health, women’s health, rural health service delivery and community development,” said David Coon, leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick. “Marilyn is a staunch advocate for rural communities and has the courage and convictions needed to make her an excellent representative for the people of Gagetown-Petitcodiac.”

Merritt-Gray had this to say about her nomination: “I am grateful to those who lent me their support at last night’s meeting and I am eager to continue travelling my home riding, meeting with my neighbours and hearing their concerns and ideas for New Brunswick. I’m glad to hold the nomination for a party that has a real plan to support and empower rural communities, like mine.”

Merritt-Gray is the second Green party candidate to be nominated. The next nomination meeting will occur on September 7th at the Hampton Curling Club. Media Advisory to follow. 

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Fredericton – Green party leader and MLA for Fredericton South, David Coon will be welcoming federal Green party leader and Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, Elizabeth May to Moncton on Monday August 28, 2017.  

“I am looking forward to hosting Elizabeth May in Moncton on Monday, to hear New Brunswickers’ thoughts about the future of our province and our country,” said Coon. 

You can find Elizabeth May and David Coon on Monday, August 28^th at:

12:00-1:00 Moncton Chamber of Commerce presents Elizabeth May - Distinguished Speaker Series: Supporting small businesses and building the new economy
The Crown Plaza, 1005 Main St., Moncton

1:00-1:30 – Media Availability
The Crown Plaza, 1005 Main St., Moncton

7:00-8:00 – Public Town Hall with Elizabeth May and David Coon
Lions Community Centre, 473 St. George St., Moncton

Fredericton, August 24th, 2017

Media Advisory - Champion for rural services seeking nomination in Gagetown-Petitcodiac

Fredericton - The nomination meeting for the Gagetown- Petitcodiac riding will take place on August 29th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, located at 81 Tilley Rd, Gagetown, E5M 1B3. David Coon, leader of the Green Party and MLA for Fredericton South, will be present to support the nominees. 

Fredericton – David Coon, Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick and MLA for Fredericton South made the following statement in recognition of New Brunswick Day:

August 15^th is a time for Acadians to celebrate the society they have built despite their difficult history. It is a day for Acadian families to show their pride, and for all New Brunswickers to celebrate together. 

In the 21^st century, Acadians are playing an important role in the province by taking on the challenges caused for rural communities by globalization, deindustrialization, and climate change. The pursuit of food sovereignty, renewable energy, and the creation of new institutions and innovative businesses are examples of the extraordinary vitality of Acadians in New Brunswick.

Happy Acadian Day!

Fredericton – David Coon, Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick and MLA for Fredericton South made the following statement in recognition of New Brunswick Day:

“New Brunswick Day is a time to reflect on what we share in common, living together in such a beautiful and secure part of the world. Our treaties of peace and friendship, and our constitution embody our obligations to one another. Our friendships, our kinships and our communities bind us to one another, and encourage mutual support. Our interdependence strengthens us and enables us to welcome newcomers seeking safe refuge and new beginnings.

It is our obligation to each other to be community-minded and engaged citizens. It is the glue that can bind us together as we grapple with the challenges we face, and with imperative to find our way to reconciliation among those of us whose families have arrived in the last 400 years with the indigenous peoples who have lived on this land for millennia. 

We are creative, congenial and generous peoples. If we believe in ourselves, in our capacity to support each other, while respecting our differences, we will create the future we want for our children.  

As New Brunswickers, we want to be in the driver seat, not taken for a ride. And we want to be well-served by our governments. As an MLA and the leader of the Green Party, I take my responsibility to serve seriously. As we approach the final year of this Legislature, let me restate my commitment to be a voice for those who are not heard, and to make positive changes for all. Happy New Brunswick Day!

The Green Party of New Brunswick applauds the move by the province to invest $500,000 over two years to help fund the Rural Lynx transportation project.

The plan for a rural transportation network to serve southwestern New Brunswick has been spearheaded by former Saint Andrews mayor Stan Choptiany, who worked with representatives from community groups such as Charlotte Dial-A-Ride, Vibrant Communities Charlotte County and representatives from area municipalities to gather information, form a business plan, and then seek funding.

Community surveys conducted by the The Southwest New Brunswick Transport Authority Inc. showed a great need for a transport system in the region, and employers in the region also expressed support.

The project demonstrates the tremendous power of community-driven leadership and is a good first step towards assisting the rural poor while offering an environmentally friendly alternative to single-passenger vehicle transport.

The Green Party of New Brunswick hopes Rural Lynx becomes a model for other ventures in the province.

Fredericton – David Coon, MLA for Fredericton South and Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick issued the following statement in recognition of National Aboriginal Day:

“Today is National Aboriginal Day. Two years ago, this month the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released 94 calls to action for governments and educational institutions to begin down the road of reconciliation with First Nations.

Universities across our province have been responding, but our provincial government has been silent on its efforts. Implementing the TRC Calls to Action in New Brunswick is a first step toward reconciliation. This is not an indigenous issue, this is a societal issue for all New Brunswickers. Premier Gallant needs to break his silence and tell New Brunswickers how he intends to lead our Province down a path of reconciliation with the Wolastoqiyik, Passamaquoddy and Mi’kmaq peoples.

My bill to amend the Education Act to mandate the inclusion of First Nations culture and history in public school curricula passed with the support of all parties in the Legislature. This implements one of the TRC Calls to Action. It’s a start, but 93 Calls to Action remain to be acted upon.”