Politics, Community and the Future We Build Together
Independent commentary and ideas focused on Greater Moncton, New Brunswick and Canada — from local growth and public services to provincial and national issues that affect our communities.
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Canada Needs Investment — But the Public Interest Cannot Be an Afterthought
Canada’s coming investment summit is an opportunity to build economic resilience and reduce dependence on the United States—but public money and private capital must deliver public value, strong communities and Canadian sovereignty.
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Moncton’s Next Budget Is a Choice About What Kind of City We Become
Moncton is already building its 2027–2029 budget. In a fast-growing city, the question is not simply how much we spend, but whether transit, infrastructure, accessibility and social inclusion keep pace with growth.
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New Brunswick’s Data-Centre Moment: Growth Without Giving Away the Grid
New Brunswick is asking how data centres should be developed. The right answer is not anti-growth or pro-growth at any cost: protect ratepayers, demand real local benefits, safeguard water and power, and make sure Canadian data sovereignty strengthens communities rather than becoming another corporate giveaway.
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Moncton at a Crossroads: Growth, Housing and a More Inclusive Future
Moncton is growing quickly. The real test is whether housing, transportation, accessibility and social policy grow with it — so prosperity is shared rather than leaving more residents behind.
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Building a More Accessible Moncton: A City That Works for Everyone
Spread the love A city is judged not by how easily the strongest move through it, but by how well it supports those who face the greatest barriers. Moncton is growing rapidly. It has become one of Atlantic Canada’s most important urban centres, a transportation hub, and one of the fastest-growing communities in the region. But…
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A Better Path Forward: Reimagining Homeless Services in Moncton
Imagine a new kind of supportive housing community in Moncton: modern apartment-style shelters built specifically to provide homeless individuals, couples, and families with a safe, private, stable place to live while they work toward independence.