March 2025 Newsletter

Last month, David Coon wrote about the power of citizenship and the promise of community. Citizenship and community are principles that have been taken for granted recently, and we need them now more than ever.

Threats to our sovereignty and economic security from the Trump administration are forcing us to rethink who we are and what we stand for. Canada is a nation of nations - a community of communities. We are defined by our common citizenship, and a common set of values - taking care of our neighbours when they are in need. That is who we are.

The coming months and years are going to test those values in ways we have not seen in some time - certainly in my lifetime. We will need competent and experienced leadership, yes, but we will also need to depend on each other, make sacrifices, and support those in our communities who need our help.

As David wrote,

“We have a choice. We can come together to keep everyone safe, or we can succumb to the fear and yell ‘everyone for themselves’. We haven’t actually lost our power as citizens; it’s just been misplaced. We remain firmly embedded as caring and compassionate people in community. Knowing New Brunswickers and Canadians, as I do, we will make the right choice.”

And that choice requires us to exercise our power as citizens.

When we tune out and turn away from politics, we give away our power of citizenship and sacrifice the promise of our communities. Politics should be a friendly competition of ideas to improve peoples lives, and when citizens are engaged in politics, it can be.

I ask you to join us in our endeavour to reject divisive politics, speak truth to power, and champion ideas and policies that create meaningful change in peoples lives.

Enjoy the newsletter, and consider donating to my 30th birthday fundraiser!

Addison Fach

Regional Mobilizer and Communications Assistant

Green Party of New Brunswick

In This Issue:

Addison and Genevieve's March Birthday Fundraiser
Young Greens of New Brunswick Update
Tax Receipts
Upcoming Events
Become a Member
2025 AGM Notice
MLAs in Action
Press Releases
Petitions

Addison and Genevieve's March Birthday Fundraiser

Support the work of our incredible staff!

This March, we celebrate the birthdays of two of our employees. Addison Fach, our Regional Mobilizer and Communications Assistant, is turning 30 and Genevieve MacRae, our Interim Executive Director, is turning 49.

Help us celebrate by making a donation of $30 to celebrate Addison’s 30th birthday, or a $49 donation to celebrate Genevieve’s birthday. Want to celebrate both? Combine them together and make a donation of $79!

Let’s see how much money we can raise by the end of this month to show our appreciation for Addison and Genevieve and all of their hard work!

Donate $30, $49, or $79 Today!

Continue your support on an ongoing basis - consider making a monthly donation

Young Greens of New Brunswick

The NB young greens had a very successful founding meeting in Fredericton! Future initiatives planned include membership expansion and recruitment, youth climate corps, a protest at the legislature, social media content, and much more. To get involved and stay updated, follow the @YGNBJVNB Instagram page, or the NB Young Greens Facebook page!

Liam Macdougall

Youth Representative on Provincial Council

Tax Receipts

It’s tax season! That means that anyone who donated to the Green Party of New Brunswick in 2024 will receive a tax receipt that they can claim against their New Brunswick taxes owing.

We sent out tax receipts in the last week of February, so keep an eye on your mail box. If you do not receive a tax receipt within the next two weeks, please let us know by contacting our office at [email protected] or 506-447-8499.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 26

Green Drinks - Fredericton The Abbey Cafe & Gallery, 546 Queen Street | 5pm to 7pm RSVP Here

Saturday, March 29

Albert-Riverview RDA AGM online via Zoom with guest speakers Megan Mitton and Sarah Lord | 1pm to 3pm RSVP Here

Tuesday, April 22

Seniors for Climate Action Rally at the New Brunswick Legislature in Fredericton | 12pm to 1pm

Saturday, May 31 to Sunday, June 1

Green Party of New Brunswick 2025 AGM in Tracadie, NB from 11am, May 31 to 12pm, June 1

Become a Member

Exercise your power of citizenship by becoming a member of the Green Party of New Brunswick.

A membership empowers you to vote for Green Party motions and resolutions at our AGM, as well as elect provincial council members. It also gives you a vote on your local RDA (Registered District Association), allowing you to nominate your local Green candidate in provincial elections.

Joining the Green Party of New Brunswick also makes you part of a community. There are plenty of opportunities to socialize with fellow Green members while having fun and supporting local businesses.

2025 AGM Notice

Planning has begun for our 2025 AGM. This year’s event will be held on May 31st in Tracadie, NB with events spanning from 11am on May 31st to Noon on June 1st. The full notice has been posted on the website with more details including information on provincial council position nominations. Emails and letters to members went out this week, so if you haven’t gotten a notification, it’s possible your membership has lapsed!

To confirm the status of your membership, please contact [email protected].

MLAs in Action

Driving Change: David Coon & Megan Mitton

In February, David Coon advocated for a food import replacement strategy to support local farmers and promote food security in New Brunswick. He stressed the need to protect social programs amid the threat of tariffs. David hosted community gatherings in his riding of Fredericton Lincoln to hear residents' concerns and also participated in the Coldest Night of the Year, helping Fredericton raise $140k for the John Howard Society. On the 24th, he joined Green Party Co-Leader Johnathan Pednault to launch Pam Allen-LeBlanc's campaign for Fredericton Lincoln MP.

During the Public Accounts Committee, David raised alarms about the private company Medavie's management of government-funded health clinics, calling for more investment in public healthcare. David highlighted unfair property tax hikes for residential owners while commercial and government properties saw reductions, urging the Holt government to implement a fair property taxation system, something past successive governments have failed to do.

Megan Mitton has been actively addressing several key issues in her community. She criticized the lack of action on the Wheaton Covered Bridge petition she tabled in the Legislature, highlighting its impact on farmers, transportation, tourism, and the rural economy, and committed to pushing for a resolution. Megan also raised concerns over the mischaracterization of the Legislature's Standing Committee on Environmental Stewardship as an expert advisory board, calling for a meeting with the Chair of the committee to review this and the status of the Climate Change Action Plan.

She engaged with students at Mount Allison University on running effective campaigns and continued her push for improved cell phone and internet coverage in rural New Brunswick for public safety. Megan also questioned the Department of Education about the lack of tracking on restraint and seclusion practices in schools, highlighting the potential human rights violations, and noted she would watch closely to ensure better record-keeping moving forward.