These are uncertain and challenging times. In the Green Party of New Brunswick, we remain committed to our principles of living within our ecological means, local self-reliance, participatory democracy, social justice & equality, self-determination & citizenship, and non-violence. The uncomfortable realities we face underscore the importance of resilience, community, and caring for others despite our differences or disagreements. 

We believe that when times are tough, that is exactly the time to reaffirm our values – not compromise on them. 

Last month, Green MLAs David Coon and Megan Mitton continued to fight for a healthier, safer, and fairer New Brunswick. Our bill, An Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment, has been reintroduced in the Legislature after successfully passing through the Law and Amendments Committee. You can help to pass this bill into law by signing our petition or contacting your MLA to ask them to vote in favour of Bill 23 (formerly Bill 19). Keep reading to see what else David and Megan have been up to. 

This February, we’re excited to have 4 regional teams for the annual Coldest Night of the Year walk and fundraiser - a Canada-wide initiative to support local charities helping people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. We encourage you to sign up to a team near you or donate to support one of the local charities (see below for details). 

Current events often scary and enraging. Following the news may feel overwhelming and disheartening, but we refuse to look the other way. Instead, we’re organizing and working together to make our corner of the world better place for everyone to call home. We invite you to join us.

Your Green Team

Featured News & Articles

• Mark Carney Just Shook Up The World – a National Observer article by Max Fawcett on the Prime Minister’s recent speech at the World Economic Forum …Read Here

• How Must the World Stand Up to Donald Trump - a Globe and Mail article by Andrew Coyne on the rupture of the rules-based international order and Trump’s threat to NATO and how countries like Canada must respond with collective action. …Read Here

• RCMP detachment shuttered following fatal shooting in Neqotkuk First Nation - an NB Media Co-op article by David Gordon Koch on the shooting of Bronson Paul …Read Here

• How Climate Change is Making Winters Colder - a Youtube Video by climate researcher, Simon Clark, explaining how disruptions to the polar vortex are bringing record-breaking cold weather further south despite a warming atmosphere …Watch Here

• A Clear Graphic to Guide You to Savings - an article by Carl Duivenvoorden on how to cut your emissions and your energy bill …Read Here

• Sans appui populaire: Il faut annuler la centrale au gaz de Tantramar et la remplacer par de l’énergie renouvelable - an NB Media Co-op article by Mira Dietz Chaisson on the proposed Tantramar gas plant …Read Here (French only)

• Did you know?! The Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland is also advocating for an enforceable human right to a healthy environment in Scotland. Check out the video on their website. …Watch Here

Upcoming Events

• Monday, February 9 - 2026 AGM of the Fredericton South Silverwood RDA …RSVP Here

• Thursday, February 19 - Saint John Greens - join us for coffee at Eb Coffee Shop at Place 400 from 9:30 to 10:30am

• Thursday, February 26 - 2026 AGM of the Saint Croix RDA online via Zoom with guest speaker Megan Mitton …RSVP Here

• Saturday, February 28 - Get Ready for the Coldest Night of the Year! - “The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly 2 or 5 km fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.” …Learn More or join one of our Green Party teams below:

  • Fredericton Greens Team …Sign up to join the Green Party walking team or donate at this link (donations go directly to the John Howard Society of Fredericton)

  • Moncton Greens Team …Sign up to walk or donate at this link (donations go directly to Youth Impact Jeunesse Moncton)

  • Saint John Greens Team ...Sign up to walk or donate at this link (donations go directly to Outflow)

  • Saint Croix Greens Team …Sign up or donate at this link (donations go directly to St. Stephen - Neighbourhood Works)

• Sunday, March 15 - 2026 AGM of the Riverview RDA …RSVP Here

Grassroots in Action

• Shout out to the Riverview RDA for hosting very successful community event with the screening of “Think Beyond the Market: A Film About Genuinely Affordable Housing” and discussion panel.

If you want to feature your local event in our monthly newsletter, or, if you know a volunteer who deserves recognition, contact us at [email protected]

MLAs in Action: Inside the Green Caucus

• David’s statement on the fatal shooting of Bronson Paul, a member of the Neqotkuk First Nation, by an RCMP officer. …Read Here

• Listen to David’s comments on the proposed renovations to Fredericton’s Dr. Everett Chalmers hospital. …Watch Here

• David attended a tour of the new bridge housing project on Forest Hill Road in Fredericton to address the growing crisis of homelessness …Read Here

• Megan’s comments on the appointment of a Minister of Seniors …Read Here

• Megan calls on government to ensure both public and private rehab facilities provide high-quality, science-based, compassionate care to those seeking treatment …Read Here

• David and Megan attended an information session on the proposed Tantramar Gas Plant. They advocated for cheaper, reliable, and sustainable energy alternatives such as wind and solar backed up with grid-scale battery storage. …Read Here

Take Action

• The Vote 16 Act - Join the movement to expand Canada’s voting age to 16 to empower younger voters ...Read More

• Sign the federal petition sponsored by Green Party of Canada MP, Elizabeth May to halt approval of the proposed Tantramar gas plant.

• Sign our petition for The Right to a Healthy Environment to support the Green Party of New Brunswick's Bill 19 

Green Book Club

• How to Stand up to a Dictator: A Nobel Laureate's Fight Against Authoritarianism by Maria Ressa - Recommended by Megan Mitton

• On Tyranny: Twelve Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder - Recommended by Claire Kelly

“If you are terrified about the chaos in the world right now, I encourage each of you to do your part of engaging, not avoiding. You may not be working on the world stage, or even on the municipal stage, but each of us can play our part. Even simple acts of “Make eye contact and small talk.” are part of the lessons presented in Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny. Because it is all connected. It is all important.”

Be The Change

Your support makes a difference! By becoming a member or making a donation, you help the Green Party of New Brunswick fight for a sustainable, fair, and just province. Join us today or contribute to keep our movement growing. Every action counts!