Tag: Infrastructure
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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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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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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.