Independent, Indigenous policing could be considered in N.B., minister says – CBC

Jan 28, 2026

Still many questions but community peacekeepers could be easier to start

New Brunswick’s Indigenous Affairs minister says the province would be open to the idea of community-led policing in First Nation communities.

But not quite yet, said Keith Chiasson, who was put forth for an interview after CBC News requested one with the Department of Public Safety.

Chiasson said an independent policing model is “on the table,” but he clarified it’s not a “yes or no” answer right now as the province is working with First Nations to determine the best way forward.

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