(a) to be an independent body that provides advice to the Minister on matters of importance to women and their substantive equality;

(b) to bring to the attention of government and the public issues of interest and concern to women and their substantive equality;

(c) to include and engage women of diverse identities, experiences and communities, women’s groups and society in general;

(d) to be strategic and provide advice on emerging and future issues; and

(e) to represent New Brunswick women.