A Healthy Legacy for New Brunswick: Support Bill 23

CAPE NB advocates for the passage of Bill 23 in New Brunswick, arguing that enshrining the right to a healthy environment is a critical preventative health measure that reduces strain on the medical system and protects vulnerable populations.

• CAPE NB argues that environmental quality is a fundamental determinant of health, noting that compromised air, water, and soil lead to increased medical burdens such as rising asthma rates, heat-related illnesses, and emergency room visits following pollution or extreme weather events.
• Bill 23 is highlighted for its focus on children's health through a required Statement of Environmental Values, as well as its commitment to environmental justice for vulnerable groups and the rights of the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, and Peskotomuhkati in alignment with UNDRIP.
• The proposed legislation includes the creation of a public environmental registry and an independent Environmental Rights Commissioner to provide transparency and prevent health emergencies through upstream intervention.

APA

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (2026). A Healthy Legacy for New Brunswick: Support Bill 23. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Support-Bill-23-CAPE-NB-Letter-March-23-2026.pdf#new_tab

Chicago

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. A Healthy Legacy for New Brunswick: Support Bill 23. 2026. https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Support-Bill-23-CAPE-NB-Letter-March-23-2026.pdf#new_tab.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment |title=A Healthy Legacy for New Brunswick: Support Bill 23 |date=23 March 2026 |url=https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Support-Bill-23-CAPE-NB-Letter-March-23-2026.pdf#new_tab |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{canadianassociationofphysiciansfortheenvironment2026healthy, author = {{Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment}}, title = {{A Healthy Legacy for New Brunswick: Support Bill 23}}, publisher = {Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment}, year = {2026}, month = mar, url = {https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Support-Bill-23-CAPE-NB-Letter-March-23-2026.pdf#new_tab}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }