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OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations
General Responsibilities
Cabinet operations
Corporate planning
Strategic policy and legislative priorities
Intergovernmental relations
MINISTRY OF ABORIGINAL RELATIONS AND RECONCILIATION
General Responsibilities
Aboriginal policy and coordination
Treaty negotiations
Consultation and accommodation policy
First Citizens' Fund
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
BC Treaty Commission
First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council
Native Economic Development Advisory Board
MINISTRY OF ADVANCED EDUCATION
(and
Minister Responsible for Research and Technology)
General Responsibilities
Post-secondary financing
Post-secondary policy and accountability
Student financial assistance
Student services
Research and innovation policy
Science and Technology Fund
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Universities, Colleges and Institutes
BC Innovation Council
Leading Edge Endowment Fund Board
BC College and Institute Boards
University Boards of Governors
Private Career Training Institutions Association
British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfers
Degree Quality Assessment Board
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LANDS
General Responsibilities
Agriculture, aquaculture and food industry development
Animal health and crop protection
Food safety and quality
Commercial fisheries and fish processing
Aquaculture licensing and regulation
Allocation of Crown land
Soil management
Weed control
Crop insurance
Integrated Land Management Agency:
- Land use planning
- Species at risk coordination
- Land Info BC
- Single point of contact service
Major Agencies Boards and Commissions
BC Farm Industry Review Board
Land Reserve Commission
BC Wine Institute
Muskwa Kechika Advisory Board
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
(and Minister Responsible For
Multiculturalism)
General Responsibilities
Criminal justice and family law
Administrative law policy
Court administration
Legal aid and public legal education
Alternate dispute resolution
Family maintenance
Legal services to government
Immigration and multiculturalism services
Child and Youth Officer
Major Boards and Commissions
BC Human Rights Tribunal
BC Law Institute
BC Review Board
BC Utilities Commission
Multicultural Advisory Council
Legal Services Society
Minister of State for Childcare
General Responsibilities
Adoption and reunion services
Child protection and family development
Foster care
Childcare
Children and youth with special needs
Youth justice programs
Adult community living services
Board of Registration for Social Workers
Provincial Childcare Council
Community Living BC
General Responsibilities
Community Charter
Local government
Vancouver Urban Development Agreement
University Endowment Lands
Canada/BC Infrastructure Program
Building policy
Safety standards and inspections
Office of the Fire Commissioner
Seniors' and women’s services
Community adjustment
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Building Code Appeal Board
Homeowner Protection Office
Premier’s Council on Aging and Seniors' Issues
MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(and Minister Responsible for
the Asia Pacific Initiative and the Olympics)
General Responsibilities
Economic development policy
International and internal trade policy
Export market development
Business climate
Community venture capital program
Business immigration programs
Industry training
Labour market policy and strategy
BC Olympic Games Secretariat
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Asia-Pacific Trade Council
Competition Council
Industry Training Authority
Columbia Basin Trust
Premier's Technology Council
BC-Alcan Northern Development Fund
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(and Minister Responsible for
Early Learning and Literacy)
General Responsibilities
K-12 standards and accountability
K-12 funding
Independent schools
Community schools
Action Schools! BC programs
Early childhood development
Literacy
Libraries
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Education Advisory Council
College of Teachers
Premier's Advisory Council on Literacy
MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME ASSISTANCE
General Responsibilities
Income assistance programs
Employment assistance programs
Disability assistance
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal
Minister of State for
Mining
General Responsibilities
Energy policy, including electricity and alternative energy
Power technology development
Mines and minerals development
Geological survey branch
Oil and gas development
Offshore oil and gas development
Mines inspection
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Oil and Gas Commission
BC Hydro
Columbia Power Corporation
BC Transmission Corporation
Alternative Energy and Power Technology Taskforce
Assayers Certification Board of Examiners
Mediation and Arbitration Board
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
(and Minister Responsible for
Water Stewardship and Sustainable Communities)
General Responsibilities
Parks, wilderness and protected areas
Air, land and water pollution prevention and waste management
Fish and wildlife habitat and species protection
Compliance and enforcement
Water quality
Water allocation
Drought management
Dam and dyke safety and regulation
Flood plain management
Ocean management strategy
Watershed restoration
Environmental emergencies
Conservation Officer Service
Environmental Assessment Office
State of Environment reporting
Sustainable Communities Initiative
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Environmental Appeal Board and Forest Appeals Commission
General Responsibilities
Treasury Board
Office of the Comptroller General
Provincial treasury
Economic and financial analysis
Financial institutions regulation
Fiscal planning, tax policy
Business and personal property registries services
Public Affairs Bureau
Crown Agencies Secretariat
Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Financial Institutions Commission
Insurance Council of BC
Partnerships BC
Real Estate Council
BC Securities Commission
MINISTRY OF FORESTS AND RANGE
(and Minister Responsible for
Housing)
General Responsibilities
Forest stewardship and timber supply
Forest protection – pests and fire
Compliance and enforcement
Forest investment
Timber pricing and sales
BC Timber Sales
Grazing and range stewardship
Housing and homelessness policy
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Forest Appeals Commission
Forest Practices Board
Forestry Innovation Investments Ltd.
Timber Export Advisory Committee
BC Housing Management Commission
Premier's Taskforce on Homelessness
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
General Responsibilities
Leadership and support for health system
Performance management of the health
authorities
Health human resource planning
Health regulation and licensing
Health information systems and e-health
Assisted living and
residential care
End of life and palliative care
Rehabilitation services
Community and home support services
Mental health and addictions services
Provincial Health Officer
Public health
Health promotion
Health protection
Health services for
special populations: aboriginal, women, and children
BC Nurseline
BC Bedline
Medical Services Plan
PharmaCare
BC Ambulance Service
Vital Statistics
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Health Authorities
Medical Services Commission
Medical and Health Care Services Appeal Board
Hospital Appeal Board
Community Care Facility Appeal Board
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND CITIZENS' SERVICES
General Responsibilities
Citizen Service Delivery
- Government agents
- BC Stats
- BC Online
- BC Internet Services
- BC Bid
- Enquiry BC
- Canada-BC Business Service Centre
Public Service Operations
- Solutions BC
- Public Service Agency
Queen's Printer
Chief Information Officer
Information and privacy
Labour relations
Employment standards
Occupational health and safety
Workers' Compensation Act
Board Resourcing and Development Office
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
BCBC
BC Labour Relations Board
Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal
Employment Standards Tribunal
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
General Responsibilities
Police and correctional services
Provincial emergency preparedness
Crime prevention programs
Criminal record check and protection order registry
Emergency social services
Victim assistance
Liquor control and licensing
Gaming policy and enforcement
Consumer services
Landlord-tenant dispute resolution
Residential tenancy
Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Police Boards
BC Parole Board
BC Lottery Corporation
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Liquor Distribution Branch
BC Coroners Service
Travel Assurance Board
MINISTRY OF SMALL BUSINESS AND REVENUE
(and Minister Responsible for Deregulation)
General Responsibilities
Tax collection including property, income and consumer
Forestry, mines, oil and gas revenue
Collection and loan management
Homeowner grants
Small Business Roundtable
Smart regulation
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Property Assessment Appeal Board
Mineral Tax Review Board
BC Assessment Authority
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, SPORT AND THE ARTS
General Responsibilities
Tourism strategy
Heritage conservation
Archaeology
Forest recreation sites and trails
Recreational fish and wildlife recreation promotion
Arts and Culture programs
Sports and recreation
Commercial and public recreation
Resorts and alpine ski developments
Film policy and classification
Volunteers
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Tourism BC
Provincial Capital Commission
BC Arts Council
BC Games Society
Royal BC Museum Corporation
BC Pavilion Corporation
Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
General Responsibilities
Transportation planning and policy
Highway construction and maintenance
Commercial vehicle safety and inspections
Port and airport development
Applications of the Motor Vehicle Act
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
BC Rail
Passenger Safety Board
BC Transit
BC Transportation Financing Authority
Rapid Transit 2000 Project
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