The lead responsibility for the development and coordination of cultural policy within the province of New Brunswick rests with the Minister responsible for the Culture and Sport Secretariat. [...] Furthermore, the province is enriched by the achievements of the various First Nations communities, the French, the Acadians, the English, the Scots, the Irish, and the many other cultural groups that have chosen New Brunswick as their home. [...] The success of each part depends on the strength of the others, and the strength of culture in New Brunswick as a whole depends on the successful management and coordination of the four parts. [...] Partnerships Partnerships between the various levels of government, the private sector, and cultural institutions and agencies support, encourage, and promote the value of the arts and heritage in New Brunswick. [...] Strategies to support the goal: 1. Provide leadership for and stewardship of the cultural resources under the direct control of the Province; 2. Facilitate the application of stewardship principles and practices for local governments and the heritage sector; 3. Revise existing legislation and regulations to improve effectiveness and to provide better tools for heritage preservation; 4. Develop and