Guiding principles

We’ve updated the guiding principles from the original Digital New Brunswick strategy based on consultation across government and surveying the general public.

1. Citizen- and business-centric

Services are inclusive of all New Brunswickers and based on what is heard from citizens and businesses. In short, “No service design about citizens, without citizens”. Citizens have access to a personalized central record within government; reducing duplication and promoting efficiency for both citizens and service providers.

2. Information-driven

Accurate and reliable information is used to make evidence-based decisions and to create the policies, programs, and services that New Brunswickers need. There is access and visibility to public information and decisions while respecting privacy and security. The collection and flow of information is managed through digital technology.

3. Agile

Government services and programs respond to ongoing change by pivoting in a flexible and responsive manner. Opportunities are explored within a risk-managed culture.

4. Increasing the public’s trust in government

Inconsistency erodes trust. Citizens rely on our services, and may judge all services based on their least favourable experience. To help build or rebuild trust, we need to ensure consistency of service across all of government.

5. Actioning an enterprise perspective

We will create enterprise-wide vehicles to help us all make the transformation real, including legislation, governance, and standards.

Where we fit

Digital NB supports an enterprise-wide government transformation versus a siloed approach.

See where we fit