It's been an incredible year for the Green Party of New Brunswick!

We started the year off strong with the founding meeting of the NB Young Greens - Jeunes Verts de NB. In May, we welcomed Genevieve MacRae, our former Interim Executive Director as our new permanent Executive Director. Our staff, interns, and volunteers have been working hard to reorganize our resources - based on feedback from our RDAs (Registered District Associations) - to prepare us for future elections. 

Our Green MLAs, David Coon and Megan Mitton, have been tirelessly advocating for better public transportation, better access to healthcare and education, renewable energy, and more. In March, David tabled Bill 19: An Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment. The Legislature was packed with supporters from across the province who showed up in support of Bill 19's First Reading. After a Second Reading in May, Bill 19 successfully passed to the Standing Committee on Law Amendments for further study and public consultations. Stay tuned for more developments!

Just last month, we held a very productive SMM (Special Members Meeting) on Green policy with four guest speakers who are experts in renewable energy, mining (with respect to the proposed Sisson Mine), and more. Genevieve MacRae also organized a very fun Greens Got Talent evening fundraiser, with lots of music, singing, and laughs.

On the ground, Green Party members and volunteers across the province organized meetings in their communities to bring people together, strengthen the party at the grassroots level, and engaged in meaningful conversations about the future of New Brunswick. 

We look forward to what the next years will bring. There is a lot more work to do and we have an exceptional team of passionate and committed people to help us build the Green Party of New Brunswick stronger than ever!

Enjoy the holiday season, remember to take time to rest and be with friends and family, and know that our staff is here to support you as we fight for a brighter future - together.

Enjoy this month's newsletter!

Your Green Team

Featured News & Articles

• Yes, alternatives exist to more fossil gas in New Brunswick - an article by Tom McLean in NB Media Co-op …Read More

• Land & Sea: The Uncertain Future of Maritime Forests - a documentary about how forests can be harnessed to store carbon in a way that benefits private woodlot owners in a sustainable economic model …Watch Here

• Green leader links Centre Village gas/diesel plant to Lorneville data centre - an article by Bruce Wark in NB Media Co-op …Read More

• De nombreux puits à sec depuis la sécheresse - an article from Acadie Nouvelle …Read More

• You Don’t Need a Weatherman to Know Which Way the Wind is Blowing - an article from David Coon's blog, Connecting the Dots on Substack ...Read More 

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Welcome to the Green Gazette - your hub for all the news and information you need to know about the Green Party of New Brunswick.

You'll find original articles and links to newsworthy content, upcoming events around New Brunswick, and updates on what our Green MLAs and RDAs (Registered District Associations) are up to. 

Our mission is to keep you informed, inspire you, and expose you to a variety of ideas and diverse perspectives on issues related to New Brunswick politics.

Enjoy this month's newsletter!

Your Green Team

Highlights

• Don't miss our upcoming Special Members Meeting on Policy and Greens Got Talent Fundraiser on November 15! (See details below)

• Mitton calls for comprehensive EIA of Tantramar Gas Plant - Green MLA for Tantramar, Megan Mitton, has criticized the Holt government's championing of the American-owned fossil fuel project, specifically the attempt to rush its approval without proper consultation or regard to its environmental and health impacts ...Read More

• 'Scary' low water levels in N.B. are the new normal, says environmental scientist - an article by CBC ...Read More

• Apprendre la démocratie - an article by Acadie Nouvelle ...Read More
  

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Welcome to the Green Gazette Vert - your hub for all the news and information you need to know about the Green Party of New Brunswick.

You'll find original articles and links to newsworthy content, upcoming events around New Brunswick, and updates on what our Green MLAs and RDAs (Registered District Associations) are up to. 

Our mission is to keep you informed, inspire you, and expose you to a variety of ideas and diverse perspectives on issues related to New Brunswick politics.

Enjoy this month's newsletter!

Your Green Team

Highlights

• Why I'm Running in the Miramichi West By-election - an article by our Executive Director and Green Party candidate, Genevieve MacRae ...Read More

• The Burn-It-All-Down Generation - an article by Addison Fach on why Gen-Z is losing trust in democracy, and how proportional representation might win them back ...Read More

• The Climate Crisis Isn't Waiting: The Case for Passing Bill 19 - an article by NB Media Coop ...Read More

• To The Last Drop: ‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water leave these communities in toxic limbo - an article by the Globe and Mail ...Read More

• Sécheresse: une facture salée pour les agriculteurs - how this summer's drought has impacted New Brunswick farmers. Article by Acadie Nouvelle ...Read More

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We're excited to introduce you to our new and improved monthly newsletter, the Green Gazette Vert!

Our goal is to bring together all the Green news and information you need to know, all in one place. We’ve also featured some articles and videos that we think you’ll find interesting. 

We hope our newsletter will inspire you, keep you informed and up to date, and expose you to a variety of ideas and diverse perspectives on issues related to New Brunswick politics.

Enjoy this month's newsletter!

Your Green Team

Highlights

• Announcing our Green Candidate for the upcoming Miramichi West By-election - help us build Green momentum and support our campaign ...Read More

• Confronting Residential School Denialism - this Al Jazeera article puts denialism in the context of a global shift to the right and presents an argument for criminalising residential school denialism ...Read More

• The Great Canadian EV Road Trip - an article by Carl Duivenvoorden on his experience navigating charging networks and comparing the costs of traveling across Canada by electric vehicle ...Read More

• Local Residents Oppose NB Power's Proposed Gas Plant - NB Media Co-op reports on the growing movement to stop the proposed American-owned fossil fuel gas plant in Tantramar ...Read More

• Canada's 'Exceptional' Drought from Coast to Coast to Coast - This podcast by The Current explores how Canadians are being impacted by extreme heat and lack of rain, and how we can prepare for a hotter, dryer future ...Listen Here

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The world is such a tumultuous place right now and we are living with high levels of uncertainty - from the trade war with Trump to the accelerating climate crisis. If you feel overwhelmed or hopeless, I’m here to remind you that you are not alone. You’re not the only one finding the endless crises hard to stomach, and you’re not the only one working to fix things.

While we face significant challenges, as Greens, we have key principles that guide us and we put forward real solutions. There is a lot that is within our control:

• We must build renewable energy with batteries, not fracked gas plants (Principle 1: Living within our Ecological Means)
• We must prioritize our local economy and food sovereignty, by supporting our local farmers to grow food to feed New Brunswickers (currently, we grow only ~10% of our own vegetables!) (Principle 2: Local Self-Reliance)
• We must implement the recommendations in the final reports of NB’s Systemic Racism Commissioner, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people. We must also stop letting billionaires call the shots, and tackle economic inequality, which is on the rise in Canada (Principle 4: Social Justice and Equality)

While we work to transform our province, we can also celebrate the beauty and diversity of New Brunswick. I just took the train across the province, and the breathtaking beauty, from Campbellton to Bathurst, and from Mirimichi down the coast, was a reminder of how lucky we are to live in New Brunswick.

This month I hope you have an opportunity to celebrate New Brunswick’s rich culture. On August 1st, we recognize Emancipation Day (which I’m proud that our leader, David Coon, helped ensure is now officially recognized in NB). I’m excited to celebrate New Brunswick in Tantramar over the long weekend by checking out the Cape Tormentine Beach Music Festival and SappyFest 20. My family will also be visiting St. Andrews and Grand Manan (and the kids are looking forward to the ferry ride). And I can’t wait to make some noise on Quinzou in the Shediac/Cap-Acadie area.

Whether or not our paths cross this summer, I hope you have a wonderful August!

In solidarity,

Megan Mitton

Deputy Leader and Green MLA for Tantramar

In This Issue:

• Upcoming Events
• Pride Events in Saint John and Moncton
• Tell us why YOU are Green
• MLAs in Action

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Happy Canada Day!

Canada was founded on the principles of Peace, Order, and Good Government. These common values define us as Canadians and they are worth celebrating. Around the world, we are witnessing the rise of authoritarianism and dangerously escalating conflicts. With all the chaos going on in the world we may feel fortunate to live in Canada, but we cannot afford to become complacent here at home.

In Ottawa, the Liberals and Conservatives have joined forces to grant Prime Minister Carney and his cabinet sweeping powers to override environmental legislation and sideline Indigenous consultation. All this government overreach in the name of fast-tracking what they define as “nation-building projects”. 

Both Liberal and Conservative governments–especially those of Trudeau and Harper–have consolidated more and more power in the Prime Minister’s office, eroding the norms of democratic accountability and responsible government. 

While the Trump administration openly defies the rule of law south of the border, we must remain vigilant here in Canada and hold our governments accountable to those founding principles of Peace, Order, and Good Government that define Canadian democracy.

We should be proud to be Canadian, but we must not take for granted what sets Canada apart from other countries. We are a nation of nations living on shared Indigenous lands. Our cultural mosaic only works when we continue to respect and uphold the laws and institutions that allow us to live peacefully together. 

The real nation-building project is the ongoing work of perfecting those laws and institutions for the benefit of all Canadians–now and for generations to come.

Sincerely,

your Green Team

In This Issue:

• RDA Executives Update
• Upcoming Events
• MLAs in Action

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That’s a wrap for the 2025 Green Party of New Brunswick AGM in Tracadie!

Thank you to all those who joined us in person and online and of course thanks to our wonderful staff, members, volunteers, Provincial Council, and MLAs for making this year’s annual general meeting a huge success! We had an impressive turnout of around 50 members and a very productive meeting filled with great discussions, some good laughs, and a lot of fun.

We owe another huge thank you to our outgoing Executive Director, Claire Kelly, for leading a record-breaking AGM fundraiser! We were blown away by the support and generosity of our donors. Your contributions, big and small, allow us to hire staff, to promote our vision and values, and to build a “peace chest” of funds to run a competitive and professional campaign in the next election.

The day concluded with a riveting lecture by guest speaker Allain Deneault, a French-Canadian author and philosopher. He spoke poignantly about challenging the two-party system in order to deliver the bold and meaningful change needed to address the unprecedented environmental and political crises of our time.

Recent governments—both Liberal and Conservative—have failed to meet the moment. As Deneault said, “they tell us they can do the impossible while telling us they can’t do what is possible”. They gain power by selling us fear and false promises and then fail to act once elected.

In the Green Party of New Brunswick, we believe there is a better way forward. We know that a more sustainable and equitable future for all is possible. We intend to not just challenge the two-party system, but to break it.

We have a bold and ambitious vision for our province. In order to see it through, we need a concerted effort from people like you who share our values and principles. We need your skills, your ideas, and your courage. 

The work of building a winning campaign in 2028 begins now. 

Sincerely,

your Green Team

In This Issue:

• Improving Public Transportation - Watch Our Video and Sign the Petition!
• Provincial Council Election Results
• Welcoming Genevieve MacRae as Executive Director
• Upcoming Events
• An Update on Bill 19: A Right to a Healthy Environment

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Last month, we celebrated Earth Day on April 22. People of all ages gathered in front of the Legislature for a protest organized by Seniors for Climate. The message was loud and clear: “Later is too late” to act on climate change and protect children from the devastating impacts of a warmer world.

In 2018, leading climate scientists from around the globe released a dire warning to the world that we may only have 12 years left to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees above the pre-industrial average temperature, thus avoiding the more severe risks of climate change. Today, with a mere 5 years left to avoid climate disaster, it is more important than ever to hold governments accountable and demand a just and equitable transition to a more sustainable economy that leaves no one behind.

Our Green MLAs, David Coon and Megan Mitton representing over 50,000 green voters in the last provincial election, have been working hard to do just that. 

We have tabled An Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment, called on the government to make Solar Energy more accessible and affordable for all New Brunswickers, and advocated for a Minister of Public Transportation to oversee the implementation of the Transportation Strategy and fix our aging infrastructure across the province. And that’s just a start on the work that needs to be done!

We are just 4 weeks away from our 2025 provincial AGM and registration is now open! We invite you to join us in Tracadie from May 31 to June 1 to celebrate our hard work in last year’s election and chart a course for the coming years to win more Green seats in the next provincial election. 

This will be an extra special AGM for us as we say goodbye to our outgoing Executive Director, Claire Kelly, and welcome our new permanent Executive Director. Keep reading to see our thank you message to Claire below.

Enjoy the newsletter!

Sincerely,

your Green Team

In This Issue:

• Thank you Claire-Kelly!
• Register for our 2025 AGM
• Call for Memberships
• Upcoming Events
• MLAs in Action
• Press Releases
• Petitions

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The Green Party of New Brunswick made history last month, as David Coon successfully called for the first emergency debate in the Legislative Assembly in 40 years to discuss the unjustified and costly tariffs proposed by the Trump administration. Our Green MLAs, representing over 50,000 voters in the last provincial election, continue to bring not only bold ideas, but action, accountability, and meaningful change to New Brunswickers.

On March 25, David tabled the long-anticipated Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment in the Legislature for its first reading. The new law, if enacted, would combine human rights and environmental laws to empower citizens to defend their right to clean air, water, and safe food. This is especially important to protecting the health and safety of children who are more vulnerable to pollutants. The bill aims to improve access to the courts and establish an environmental rights commissioner who will advocate for the health and well-being of all New Brunswickers. 

Below is a photo of some of the advocacy groups who came to the Legislature in support of the bill, including members from the NB Environmental Rights Caucus, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, CUPE NB, East Coast Environmental Law, and NB Lung. 

We need your help to get our bill through the Legislature and passed into law. You can help by signing our petition and sharing it with your friends, family, and coworkers. 

Thank you all for your continued support,

Sincerely,

your Green Team

In This Issue:

• Appreciating our Employees
• The Holt Liberal Cuts Result in Staff Layoffs for Green Caucus Staff
• A Note About Membership and Donations
• Upcoming Events
• MLAs in Action
• Press Releases
• Petitions

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