New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities

A disability rights activist says that she received instructions not to record the use of so-called "seclusion rooms" when she ...

NB Power rate increases adding to poverty in New Brunswick. This time it’s energy poverty

by Shelley Petit

August 11, 2024

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Decades of mismanagement, extremely overpaid executives, and more levels of management than a mille-feuille dessert have left NB Power on ...

Social assistance rates in New Brunswick are below poverty line, disability advocate tells province [video]

by Arun Budhathoki

December 14, 2022

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The NB Common Front for Social Justice and the NB Coalition of Persons with Disabilities held a virtual press conference ...

Buildings made out of shipping containers, coloured blue and white; the photo appears to show an entrance to the so-called village.

People with disabilities blocked from enjoying ‘new normal’ vacations

by Shelley Petit

September 29, 2022

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The summer of 2022 saw many Canadians getting out, going on vacation, living life in the so-called ‘new normal.’ Despite ...

Province needs rent control, paid sick days, more health care workers: New Brunswick Union

Gloating about a surplus is callous, says New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities

by Shelley Petit

September 3, 2022

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On August 30, New Brunswick Finance Minister Ernie Steeves provided a budget update. He gloated that not only did the ...