The NBAPC set out with a few clear mandates in mind with regards to this decision:

First, the NBAPC wanted to research and clearly identify any Métis settlement that may or may have existed in New Brunswick. The NBAPC is doing this through extensive historical, geographical and genealogical research and through ethnographical studies available to them. As well, demographic and statistical data will also be analyzed.

Second, the NBAPC wanted to inform the members of the NBAPC, as well as, the general public on this decision. (A way of doing this dissemination of information was by this website)

Third, the NBAPC wants to ensure service and programs to the non-territorial Métis that reside in New Brunswick.