Media Releases – CCNB

No “nation-building” project: Sisson mine could leave lasting scar on New Brunswick

Kyle Reid — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:52:29 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – The proposed Sisson Mine is far from a “nation-building project.” Instead, this shortsighted project risks leaving New Brunswick with a massive industrial scar, major financial risks and long-lasting harm to our rivers and communities. This project would create one of the world’s largest open-pit tungsten and molybdenum mines in the upper…

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Canada’s 2025 budget fails to protect nature or people from escalating environmental crises

Kyle Reid — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0000

The 2025 federal budget takes small steps on clean energy, but fails to confront the deeper, interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, pollution and water insecurity threatening communities across the country.

New Brunswickers deserve a full environmental review of the Tantramar gas and diesel plant, not shortcuts

Kyle Reid — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:29:14 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – Premier Susan Holt’s own questions about the proposed Tantramar gas and diesel plant are reason enough to order a full, comprehensive environmental impact assessment. Last month, Premier Holt told protesters she had “a number of questions” about the 500-megawatt gas and diesel project proposed by a U.S. company near Tantramar.

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‘A heavy anchor weighing us down’: New Brunswick’s climate emissions fall, but oil and gas still stuck in the past

Kyle Reid — Tue, 27 May 2025 17:45:53 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – New emissions numbers for New Brunswick show almost all major economic sectors are doing their part to fight climate change. But one big polluter isn’t pulling its weight — the oil and gas industry.Since 2005, New Brunswick’s climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions have dropped by more than 40 per cent. That’s thanks to cleaner…

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New Brunswick’s 2025-26 budget fails to confront ongoing environmental crises

Kyle Reid — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:31:19 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – Despite promising to do things differently, the new provincial government’s 2025-26 budget falls short of the bold action needed to address New Brunswick’s growing environmental challenges. We acknowledge that the government struggled with economic and financial challenges this year. However, instead of making smarter environmental…

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Canada’s new Clean Electricity Regulations pave the way for a carbon-neutral grid by 2035 despite some key gaps

Kyle Reid — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:34:45 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – The federal government’s new Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) set Canada on a course to achieve a carbon-neutral electricity grid by 2035 — a critical step in the fight against climate change. These regulations establish new rules to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Canada’s electricity sector.

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Conservation Council Executive Director Available to Comment on Federal Energy Announcement in New Brunswick

Kyle Reid — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:10:51 +0000

What: Beverly Gingras, the Conservation Council’s executive director, will be available to answer questions about the federal energy announcement in New Brunswick.When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AST.Where: 450 College St., Uniplex, Dieppe, N.B.Who: Beverly Gingras, the Conservation Council of New Brunswick’s executive director.For more information or to arrange an interview…

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Media Advisory: Conservation Council’s Dr. Qureshi Available to Comment on EUB Rate Hearing Decision

Corey Robichaud — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:46:59 +0000

What: Dr. Moe Qureshi, the Conservation Council’s director of climate research and policy, will be available to answer questions about the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board Rate Hearing Decision. When: Friday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. AST.Who: Dr. Moe Qureshi, director of climate research and policy.Why: The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board will release its rate hearing oral…

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Media Advisory: Conservation Council’s Dr. Qureshi Available to Comment on Potential Shift to Cap-and-Trade System in New Brunswick and Federal Emissions Cap

Corey Robichaud — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:05:08 +0000

What: Dr. Moe Qureshi, the Conservation Council’s director of climate research and policy, will be available to answer questions about New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt reportedly considering replacing the consumer carbon tax with a cap-and-trade system in New Brunswick. Dr. Qureshi can also provide insights on the recently released federal emissions cap draft regulations When: Wednesday, Nov. 6…

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New Brunswickers want climate action — voters deserve a plan

Kyle Reid — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:09:00 +0000

Traditional territory of the Wabanaki Peoples/Fredericton – After another scorching summer in New Brunswick, with wildfires devastating communities across the country, climate change should be front and center during the provincial election. So why aren’t most candidates talking about it on the campaign trail?Despite voters’ concerns about affordability and health care, the majority of political…

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