Climate Change Largely Ignored in New Brunswick Election Campaign

Despite significant climate risks, political parties in New Brunswick avoid climate discussions to prevent alienating voters.

Climate change, though a pressing issue, has been largely absent from New Brunswick's election campaign discussions.
Political science professor Donald Wright highlights the intertwined nature of climate change with health and housing issues.
Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs defends his climate plan as part of a broader energy strategy aiming for carbon neutrality in 12 years.
The Liberal Party proposes updating emergency preparedness and implementing a coastal erosion plan, while the Green Party focuses on municipal adaptation and coastal protection.
Communities like Tantramar and Shippagan-Les-Îles face immediate threats from coastal erosion, with local leaders calling for urgent action.