Trusted leadership

Driving progress with integrity, collaboration and a vision for a stronger and more connected province.

Overview and measurements

Last updated: September 21, 2026

Effective leadership is about fostering trust, transparency and collaboration within our communities. Your government is committed to advancing evidence-based decision-making, ensuring accountability and enhancing services for all. By working together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive and connected province that reflects the needs and aspirations of all New Brunswickers.

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Commit to evidence-based decision-making across all departments
Progress and measurement: IN PROGRESS
Reform our Right to Information legislation to ensure more accessible and less restrictive access to the public
Progress and measurement: IN PROGRESS A report following a review of the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act includes recommendations to improve access to information, strengthen privacy protections and modernize right-to-information operations.
Modernize and strengthen the lobbyist registry to enhance transparency and accountability
Progress and measurement: IN PROGRESS The government has proposed amendments to the Lobbyists' Registration Act to modernize and strengthen the lobbyist registry.
Strengthen the Public Interest Disclosure Act (Whistleblower Act) to ensure anonymity and employment protections for the whistleblower
Progress and measurement: IN PROGRESS
Operate under an 'open by default' principle and improve open data across government
Progress and measurement: IN PROGRESS On January 30, 2025, Premier Holt offered New Brunswickers change and accountability in state of the province address. Open Data New Brunswick hosts a variety of datasets from across government.
Ensure our legislative assembly and its practices are modern and fit for purpose including set calendars, remote participation, and modernizing committee work
Progress and measurement: IN PROGRESS The Standing Rules were amended on June 4th, 2025, to reflect the permanent calendar parameters for House sittings through a Government Motion for the Ordering of the Business of the House, Motion 38, tabled on May 29th, 2025 (PDF 1.6 MB).
Ban out-of-province political donations to increase trust in our political parties
Progress and measurement: IN PROGRESS
Review the recommendations of the 2024 reports from the Office of the Child, Youth, and Seniors' Advocate and make progress towards fixing our social policy capacity and making New Brunswick children and seniors more safe and secure
Progress and measurement: IN PROGRESS On April 24, the Minister for Social Development commented that the department will be taking the necessary time to review, analyze and assess the recommendations, and look forward to working across government, with community partners and with the advocate.
Work with municipalities to implement comprehensive and fair fiscal reform
Progress and measurement: COMPLETE On May 07, 2025, government introduced amendments to the Community Funding Act that allows for a new funding model that will enable local governments to support communities.
Make our public health office independent to ensure unbiased and evidenced-based decision-making and research are communicated to all New Brunswickers
Progress and measurement: COMPLETE Amendments to enhance independence of chief medical officer of health were announced on October 22, 2025.
Commit to rebuilding relationships with First Nations based on a nation-to-nation relationship that establishes trust and a shared understanding of treaty obligations. We will renegotiate tax agreements to ensure all parties have a fair deal
Progress and measurement: COMPLETE On September 25, 2025, the six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation and the provincial government have signed revenue-sharing agreements on the Wolastoqey homeland designed to benefit all New Brunswickers and honour the strength of First Nations communities. On September 20, 2025, eight Mi'kmaq First Nation communities have signed revenue-sharing agreements with the provincial government.
Appoint a Deputy Minister to lead the Official Languages Secretariat, establish a Standing Committee on Official Languages, and implement recommendations of the McLaughlin/Finn report
Progress and measurement: IN PROGRESS GNB is currently reviewing the Official Languages Act. The standing committee on official languages is inviting written briefs from the public as it begins the first phase of a consultation exercise.
Review and respond to the Systemic Racism Commissioner's Final Report, working on a timely plan to implement its recommendations
Progress and measurement: COMPLETE Government announces plan to address racism.

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