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Liberals to introduce bill repealing heavy machinery and heavy equipment exemption
Saint John, New Brunswick (December 7, 2018) – In an effort to modernize the Assessment Act and to provide much-needed financial stimulus to New Brunswick’s municipalities, the Official Opposition will introduce a bill to repeal property tax exemptions currently afforded to heavy machinery and heavy equipment. “This amendment to the Assessment Act will result … Continued
December 7, 2018Liberals urge Conservatives to continue ban on fracked wastewater disposal
Bouctouche, New Brunswick (December 4, 2018) – Opposition Liberals are concerned that the Conservative government has decided to lift the moratorium on hydraulic fracturing without a concrete plan for the disposal of fracked wastewater. Following the Speech from the Throne last Friday, Premier Higgs announced that he will meet with Corridor Resources CEO Steve … Continued
December 4, 2018Gallant announces shadow cabinet of “policy advocates”
Fredericton, New Brunswick (November 16, 2018) – The official opposition shadow cabinet was announced today by Opposition Leader Brian Gallant. The Liberal MLAs will act as advocates for policy alternatives and provide constructive criticism to the government, rather than the traditional approach of adversarial opposition. “We heard New Brunswickers’ message on election night – … Continued
November 16, 2018Gallant calls for new leadership, will serve as opposition leader on interim basis
FREDERICTON – Brian Gallant has asked his party to organize a leadership convention to choose his successor and will serve as opposition leader in the interim. Gallant made the announcement today joined by his wife Karine. “It has been an absolute honour to have had the chance to serve as premier and leader of … Continued
November 15, 2018