Welcome back to Dietitians Act: Legislation that Nourishes Change. In this edition, we’re bringing you up to speed on what the NBAD Legislation Committee has accomplished so far and the important work still ahead.

Progress in Motion

The path to updating the Act started back in 2011 when we first reached out to members for feedback on their practices. By 2016, the real work was underway—gathering input, reviewing processes, and envisioning the future of our profession.

This meaningful work has come to life thanks to our incredible members. Your membership fees and countless volunteer hours have provided the support we need to see this through.

The Path to Legislative Change: What You Need to Know

Updating legislation is a multi-step process, involving careful drafting, expert consultation, stakeholder input, and final government approval. Change takes time, but the outcome will strengthen our profession for years to come.

Our Journey So Far:
 ✔ Draft of the new Act and regulations
✔ Member input and research on dietitian practices across Canada
✔ Legal review and expert guidance
✔ Building the case for advanced practices and specialties

The Journey Ahead:
 ➜ Stakeholder consultations
➜ Member review and feedback
➜ Finalizing the Act and regulations
➜ Developing new policies and procedures
➜ NBAD Board of Directors approval
➜ Government review and legislature approval

What’s Next?
In our next edition, we’ll walk you through some of the proposed legislative changes and the exciting new opportunities they could bring to your practice.

As always, we encourage your feedback. Just hit reply!

Would you like to help with this process? Send an email to registrar@adnb-nbad.com

Sincerely,
The NBAD Legislation Committee
Esther Archibald (Chair), Esther Adsett, Michelle Corcoran, Jessica McMackin, Christine Roherty, Janie St-Onge, Jill Thibodeau, and Nicole Arsenault Bishop (Registrar)

The mandate of the Legislation Committee is to revise the current Dietitians Act and to update it to reflect the current and future scope of practice of dietitians in New Brunswick.