Author: Carl Bainbridge
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New Brunswick’s Rental-Law Rewrite Must Make Tenant Rights Work in Practice
New Brunswick already has tenant protections. Its rental-law rewrite must make those rights easier to use through timely repairs, accessible dispute resolution and effective enforcement.
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Belledune’s Coal Exit Has to Balance Reliability, Cost and Emissions
Belledune’s move from coal to advanced biomass pellets could preserve 467 MW of dependable generation while supporting northern New Brunswick. The public-interest test is whether the project delivers transparent costs, credible lifecycle emissions reductions, sustainable fuel sourcing and durable local benefits.
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Big Downtown Events Are Good for Moncton — But Transit Detours Have to Work for Everyone
Downtown events are good for Moncton, but street closures and transit detours must remain understandable and accessible. Event planning should protect the whole trip—from temporary stops and sidewalks to crossings, wayfinding and reliable rider information.
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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 Has a Climate Plan. Now Residents Need a Public Delivery Plan
Moncton’s climate-adaptation plan is an important foundation. The next test is whether the city funds it, publishes a clear delivery schedule and protects residents who face the greatest climate risks.
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New Brunswick Is Building More Homes. Now Affordability Has to Be the Measure That Counts
New Brunswick’s housing construction is growing, but success must be judged by deep affordability, accessible homes, supportive housing and a measurable reduction in homelessness—not total starts alone.
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Moncton’s Big Moves Need One Clear Test: Can Everyone Afford to Belong?
Moncton’s proposed transit corridors, people-first design and downtown growth point in the right direction—but the new Municipal Plan must make affordability, accessibility and protection against displacement measurable requirements.
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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.