March 2024 Newsletter
Right here, right now, we are witnessing how a changing climate is impacting our province. Greens have a plan to protect our infrastructure from a changing climate. With a provincial election only months away, now is the time to get involved to help elect a Greener government.
Participatory democracy is one of the Green Party’s core principles, and we strive to put those principles into action. We believe that New Brunswickers must have meaningful opportunities to participate in the decisions that affect their lives. You can participate by joining your local RDA (Registered District Association), volunteering on an election campaign, or running for office as a candidate to represent your riding in the Legislature.
Another way that you can get involved is by serving a term on the Provincial Council of the Green Party of New Brunswick. The Provincial Council is where elected members of the Green Party of New Brunswick come together every month to make decisions about the direction and governance of our party. We encourage members to run for one of the vacant seats on the Provincial Council so that you can be a part of those decisions.
Provincial Council nominations will close on March 23, 2024. If you are interested, contact [email protected] today to get started.
Also, if you are a member, be sure to register for our 2024 Annual General Meeting where we will announce the winners of Provincial Council elections, celebrate our successes over the last year, and discuss our strategic goals and priorities for the upcoming election.
Ryan Spencer
Interim President of the Green Party of New Brunswick
In This Issue:
- Staff Appreciation Spotlight: Myriam Cormier
- Get Involved
- Upcoming Events
- Provincial Council Corner
- MLAs in Action
Staff Appreciation Spotlight
Myriam Cormier
Myriam Cormier has been an integral part of our team at the Green Party of New Brunswick. Last year, Myriam took on the francophone regional mobilizer position to help set up RDAs, recruit new members, and volunteers, and strengthen the grassroots foundation of our party.
In addition to being a valuable member of our staff, Myriam stepped up to be the candidate for Restigouche West last October when Premier Higgs threatened to call a snap election. Since then, Myriam has been out doorknocking and talking with voters, going above and beyond her role as a regional mobilizer.
In order to focus on her masters thesis at Université de Moncton, Myriam is stepping down as regional mobilizer, but will continue as the Green candidate for Restigouche West. We owe Myriam a huge thank you for all her hard work and wish her all the best in her studies and election campaign. Merci, Myriam!
Get Involved
Thank you to the many people who have applied to be candidates, renewed their memberships, donated, and signed up to volunteer over the last several months. We appreciate your support!
Another easy way that you can help is by learning about the work of our Green MLAs, Kevin Arseneau, Megan Mitton, and Green Leader David Coon, so that you can tell your friends and family what Greens stand for. Start by going to the website for the Office of the Green Party Caucus.
Sharing our news articles and social media content on your own social media is a great way to get the Green message out.
Upcoming Events
Tim Thompson’s Campaign Launch with Comedian James Mullinger
March 14 @ 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Douglas Hazen Centre - Oromocto
Get your tickets here - Eventbrite
VIP tickets available by emailing [email protected].
Joanna Killen’s Campaign Launch
March - date to be determined
Stay tuned for details on our website
Moncton South Campaign Launch
March 23 @ 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rodd Hotel - Moncton
Green Party of New Brunswick Annual General Meeting
April 27 @ 10:00am to 5:00pm
Provincial Council Corner
Want to be involved in the governance of your political party?
The following Provincial Council positions are up for election:
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- President (due to a vacancy, for one year)
- VP Anglophone
- Treasurer
- Youth Representative
- Policy Working Group Chair
- Ombuds Committee (five positions for 2 years)
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Regional Councillors:
- Southeast Region (two positions)
- Fundy Region (two positions)
- Northern Region (due to a vacancy, one position, for one year)
Nominations are now open and will close on March 23, 2024. Interested? Email [email protected] to get started!
Nominees will be announced and online voting will open on March 30, 2024. Results will be announced at the AGM on April 27, 2024.
MLAs in Action
Read our latest press releases below to see what our MLAs have been doing in the Legislature:
Green Party Leader, David Coon, and Deputy Leaders, Megan Mitton and Kevin Arseneau, have been touring the province talking to New Brunswickers about how we can heal our healthcare. Don’t miss the last stop in Fredericton on March 13 at St Paul’s United Church at 7:00pm. See details here.