Green Party of New Brunswick
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The Green Party of New Brunswick (Français: Parti Vert du Nouveau Brunswick) was formed in November 2008 to run in provincial elections. It is a registered Green political party in New Brunswick
, Canada
.,. A founding convention was held on November 15, 2008 in Moncton where the membership adopted a constitution, and a charter of principles to guide the development of policies and platforms. A 12-member Executive Committee was elected.
On September 19, 2009, Jack MacDougall
was acclaimed as the first nominated leader of the party. A seasoned community and political organizer, MacDougall is best known for his successful campaign to raise the money to purchase and renovate Saint John's renowned Imperial Theatre. He is a licensed teacher in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.,. A founding convention was held on November 15, 2008 in Moncton where the membership adopted a constitution, and a charter of principles to guide the development of policies and platforms. A 12-member Executive Committee was elected.
On September 19, 2009, Jack MacDougall
Jack MacDougall
Jack MacDougall is a politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He worked for the Liberal Party of New Brunswick from 1984 to 1999. In 2002, he was an unsuccessful candidate for leader of the party...
was acclaimed as the first nominated leader of the party. A seasoned community and political organizer, MacDougall is best known for his successful campaign to raise the money to purchase and renovate Saint John's renowned Imperial Theatre. He is a licensed teacher in New Brunswick.
Leaders
- Mike MilliganMike Milligan (Canadian politician)Mike Milligan is the former interim leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick. Milligan was also the Green Party of Canada's candidate in the riding of Beauséjour during the 2008 federal election.-References:...
(2008 - May 2009) (interim) - Erik Millett (May 2009 - September 2009) (interim)
- Jack MacDougallJack MacDougallJack MacDougall is a politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He worked for the Liberal Party of New Brunswick from 1984 to 1999. In 2002, he was an unsuccessful candidate for leader of the party...
(September 2009 – present)
Electoral record
| General election | # of candidates | # of elected candidates | # of ridings | # of votes | % of popular vote | % of popular vote in contested ridings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49 | 0 | 55 | 16,907 | 4.54% | 5.10% |