A message from Genevieve

I’m coming up on two big milestones.  At the beginning of April, it will be two years since I started this job.  And this month, I turn 50!  Both of these milestones invite reflection and I feel moved to tell you this:  I am deeply grateful that at this point in my life, I get to do work that aligns so closely with my values, alongside people who care deeply about building a better New Brunswick.

Every day, I’m reminded that the Green movement isn’t just about policy.  It’s about community. It’s about showing up for one another, protecting what we love, and believing that politics can still be rooted in integrity, courage and hope. That’s not something I take for granted.

I don’t want presents for my birthday. I do not need more things. What I do want is this: a future where my nieces, and the next generation, will grow up in a healthy environment with strong public services, vibrant communities and real opportunities.

If you feel so inclined to help me mark these milestones, I would be honoured if you directed that generosity toward strengthening our movement. A contribution to our work helps us organize, communicate and advocate for the kind of future we all want to see.  The staff have kindly put together a birthday themed fundraiser in my honour and you can find the details below.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.  It is a true joy to do this work with all the amazing folks I have met on this adventure.  I look forward to what we will accomplish.  Together.

Genevieve's Birthday Fundraiser

Join us in celebrating Genevieve’s 50th birthday this month by donating $50 (or whatever amount you can afford) to Gen’s Birthday Fundraiser! Your donations help us to strengthen our grassroots capacity, get our message out to voters, and fund our election campaigns to send more Green MLAs to the Legislature. We appreciate your support!

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Take Action

Sign our petition to give all New Brunswickers the right to a healthy environment. 

David Coon’s Bill 23: An Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment is set to be debated later this month in the Legislature before facing a critical vote. Show your support by signing our petition and sharing it with others.

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, March 11, 6:30pm - Saint John Greens Members' Meeting (Location to be determined) contact [email protected] for details.

• Thursday, March 12, 4pm to 6pm - Family Friendly Green Cafe in St Stephen. More Details Here

• Sunday, March 15, 2pm - Riverview AGM at St. Paul's United Church in Riverview.  RVSP Here

• Saturday, March 21, 2pm - Fredericton-Lincoln AGM at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton.  RSVP Here

• Wednesday, April 27, 7pm - Shediac Cap-Acadie AGM at the Shediac Multipurpose Centre

• Thursday, April 30 - nominations for provincial council close

• Tuesday, May 5 - virtual town hall to meet provincial council candidates

• Monday, May 11 - virtual town hall to meet provincial council candidates

• June 12 - 14 - Green Party of New Brunswick AGM in Shediac

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MLAs in Action: Inside the Green Caucus

• As MLAs return to the Legislature, Bill 23: An Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment, is expected to be debated later this month. Stay tuned for updates and don’t forget to sign our petition to show your support!

• Irving Paper to get up to $45 Million in Holt Tariff Relief Funds (from the Telegraph Journal) - David Coon responds to the Liberal handout to Irving. “At the same time as Holt government talks of closing schools, cutting funding to universities and paving fewer roads, they have announced a $45 million subsidy to Irving Paper over the next 3 years. This is just yet another example in a long line of Liberal and Conservative governments favouring billionaires over everyday New Brunswickers.”   …Read More

• David and Megan take a deep dive into JD Irving's attempt to increase their wood supply by further degrading our forests, including their request to access Nature Legacy protected areas for industrial forestry activities. …Watch Here

• David voices the concerns from frustrated New Brunswickers about a “Fractured Healthcare System” …Watch Here

• David responds to the Premier’s state of the province by highlighting the opportunity to harness renewable energy to lower power bills - something that Saint John is already doing with wind power from the Burchill Wind Farm …Watch Here

• Megan speaks up about the proposed Tantramar gas plant, specifically how it will raise electricity costs for New Brunswickers by between 4 and 5 percent, while renewable energy with grid-scale storage could provide more affordable and reliable energy. …Watch Here

• Megan spoke about her experience in public office to students in STU’s class on Public Policy & The Media …Read More

• Is Your Water Safe? Provincial Lab Gave Outdated Answers (from CBC News) - David Coon responds to an investigation by CBC. “While New Brunswick is finally following Health Canada guidelines, this highlights the need to have the right to a healthy environment protected by law with an Environmental Rights Commission to hold the government accountable. My Bill 23 will do just that.” …Read More

  Fredericton residents left with piles of recycling as new multi-dwelling program falls short (from CBC) - David Coon addresses concerns from Fredericton residents about a new privatized recycling program with no public accountability. …Read More

Grassroots in Action

• Coldest Night of the Year - Thank you to the teams across the province representing the Green Party of New Brunswick in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser and walk! We were thrilled to have 4 Green Teams across the province this year! Together, we raised an incredible $5855 to support local charities serving those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. See the individual team fundraising totals below:

• • Fredericton (John Howard Society) - $1570

• • Moncton (Youth Impact Jeunesse) - $1570

• • Saint John (Outflow) - $1550

• • St. Stephen (Neighbourhood Works) - $1165

• Congratulations to the Fredericton South-Silverwood RDA as well as the Saint Croix RDA for holding successful 2026 AGMs!

• Marilyn Merritt-Gray, president of the Arcadia-Butternut Valley-Maple Hills RDA, attended a local climate adaptation workshop with fellow Green members to bring awareness of how climate change is impacting rural communities that are often overlooked.

• SJ Greens - Thank you to the members who joined us for our second monthly meeting at EB Coffee. We had great discussions about issues such as the Lorneville development, renewable energy and electricity prices, and much more

• Shoutout to the NB Young Greens | Jeunes Verts de NB for raising awareness about the Holt government’s proposed education cuts …Watch Here

• Members of six different RDAs from across the province have been participating in a 6 week online training course called “Run for Climate”.

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

Other News & Articles

• ‘We defeated the parties of billionaire donors’: Hannah Spencer’s victory speech - Green MP wins byelection in the United Kingdom ...Read Here

• Province Floats Privatization of Mount Allison University, Green MLA calls proposed cuts ‘outlandish’ - an article by NB Media Coop …Read More

• “Batteries are an essential part of the global energy system today and the fastest growing energy technology on the market” - An executive summary from the International Energy Agency. The key takeaway is that grid-scale battery storage is lowering electricity costs by enabling more affordable renewable power sources, and strengthening energy security by making grids more flexible and reliable, replacing the need for expensive fossil fuel imports. …Read More

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.”

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