SUMMARY OF MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES

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 LABOUR MARKET DEVELOPMENT

General Responsibilities

Post-secondary financing

Post-secondary policy and accountability

Student financial assistance

Immigration policy

Labour market policy

Provincial Nominee Program

WorkBC

BladeRunners

Industry training

Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Industry Training Authority

Knowledge Network Corporation

Universities, Colleges and Institutes

Private Career Training Institutions Agency

B.C. College and Institute Boards

University Boards of Governors

British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfers

Degree Quality Assessment Board

BC Pension Corporation

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

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Agricultural Land Commission

BC Farm Industry Review Board

BC Wine Institute

Muskwa Kechika Advisory Board

MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

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

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Legal Services Society

BC Utilities Commission

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal

B.C. Law Institute

B.C. Review Board

MINISTRY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

(Minister Responsible for Child Care)

General Responsibilities

Adoption and reunion services

Child protection and family development

Foster care

Child care

Children and youth with special needs

Child and Youth Mental Health

Youth justice programs

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Board of Registration for Social Workers

Provincial Child Care Council

MINISTRY OF CITIZENS’ SERVICES

(Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism and the Public Affairs Bureau)

General Responsibilities

Citizen service delivery

- Government agents

- BC Stats

- BCOnLine

- Enquiry BC

- Online Channel Office

- Business and personal property registries services

Citizen Engagement

Multiculturalism

Queen’s Printer

Canada-BC Business Service Centre

Chief Information Officer

Information and privacy policy

Workforce planning

Employee engagement

BC Public Service Agency

Public Affairs Bureau

Shared Services BC:

- Accommodation and Real Estate Services

- Workplace Technology Services

- Alternative Service Delivery

- Procurement and Supply Services

- Corporate Accounting Services

- Telecommunications infrastructure

- Solutions BC

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Multicultural Advisory Council

MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

General Responsibilities

Community Charter

Local government

Vancouver Urban Development Agreement

University Endowment Lands

Community adjustment

Community Development Trust

Regional economic and rural development

Mountain Pine Beetle

Property assessment

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Board of Examiners

Columbia Basin Trust

BC Assessment Authority

Property Assessment Appeal Board

Islands Trust Fund Board

Northern Development Initiative Trust

North Island Coast Development Initiative Trust

Southern Interior Development Trust

Nechako-Kitimaat Development Fund Society

BC-Alcan Northern Development Fund

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

(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

Early Learning Agency

StrongStart BC Centres

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Education Advisory Council

College of Teachers

Learning Roundtable

MINISTRY OF ENERGY, MINES AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES

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

BC Hydro

BC Transmission Corporation

Columbia Power Corporation

Oil and Gas Commission

Assayers Certification Board of Examiners

Mediation and Arbitration Board

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT

Minister of State for Climate Action

General Responsibilities

Parks, wilderness and protected areas

Air, land and water pollution prevention and waste management

Fish and wildlife habitat and species protection

Species at Risk Coordination Office

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

Climate Action Secretariat

Environmental Assessment Office

State of Environment Reporting

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Environmental Appeal Board

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

General Responsibilities

Treasury Board

Office of the Comptroller General

Provincial treasury

Economic and financial analysis

Financial institutions regulation

Fiscal planning, tax policy

Tax collection including property, income and consumer

Forestry, mines, oil and gas revenue

Collection and loan management

Homeowner Grants

Capital Planning Secretariat

Crown Agencies Secretariat

Board Resourcing and Development Office

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

B.C. Securities Commission

Partnerships BC

Financial Institutions Commission

Insurance Council of B.C.

Real Estate Council

Mineral Tax Review Board

MINISTRY OF FORESTS AND RANGE

(Minister Responsible for Integrated Land Management Bureau)

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

Integrated Land Management Bureau:

- Land use planning

- Land Information BC

- Aboriginal consultation coordination

- Single point of contact service

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Forest Appeals Commission

Forest Practices Board

Forestry Innovation Investments Ltd.

Timber Export Advisory Committee

MINISTRY OF HEALTH SERVICES

General Responsibilities

Leadership and support for the health service delivery system

Performance management of the health authorities

Health human resource planning

Health regulation and licensing

Health information systems and e-health

End of life and palliative care

Community and home support services

Mental health and addictions services

HealthLinkBC

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

BC Patient Safety & Quality Council

Hospital Appeal Board

MINISTRY OF HEALTHY LIVING AND SPORT

Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC

General Responsibilities

Health promotion and protection

Aboriginal health promotion

Public health planning

Provincial Health Officer

Provincial Nutritionist

Women and seniors

Assisted living and residential care

Community Care licensing

Communicable diseases prevention and addictions services promotion

Healthy living / chronic disease prevention

Water and air monitoring and reporting

Sports and recreation

Dial-a-Dietitian

ActNow BC

BC Olympic Games Secretariat

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board

BC Games Society

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

General Responsibilities

Housing and homeless policy

Building policy

Safety standards and inspections

Landlord-tenant dispute resolution

Income assistance

Disability assistance

Delivery of employment programs

Provincial Disability Strategy

Adult community living services

Transition houses

Mental health and addictions services coordination

Volunteer and non-profit support

Liquor control and licensing

Liquor Distribution Branch

Gaming policy

Responsible Gambling Strategy

Community gaming grants

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

BC Housing Management Commission

BC Lottery Corporation

Community Living BC

Building Code Appeal Board

Homeowner Protection Office

Building Policy Advisory Committee

Safety Standards Appeal Board

Safety Authority of BC

Provincial Rental Housing Commission

Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal

MINISTRY OF LABOUR

General Responsibilities

Labour relations

Employment standards

Occupational health and safety

Workers Compensation Act

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

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 management

Emergency social services

Crime prevention programs

Criminal record check and protection order registry

Victim assistance

Consumer services

Gaming enforcement

Superintendent of Motor Vehicles

Office of the Fire Commissioner

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

Police boards

Coroners Service of B.C.

MINISTRY OF SMALL BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

General Responsibilities

Economic development policy

International and internal trade policy

Export market development

Business climate

Small Business Roundtable

Smart regulation

BC venture capital program

Innovation and technology

Low carbon economy

International Financial Centre

Innovative Clean Energy Fund

Trade, Investment, and Labour Mobility Agreement

BC Trade Commission, Education and Skills Development

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Leading Edge Endowment Fund Board

Asia-Pacific Trade Council

BC Innovation Council

Premier’s Technology Council

MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE AND THE ARTS

General Responsibilities

Tourism strategy

Aboriginal tourism

Heritage conservation

Archaeology

Recreation sites and trails

Recreational fish and wildlife promotion

Public backcountry recreation

Commercial recreation policy

Resorts and alpine ski developments

Film policy and classification

Arts and culture programs

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Tourism BC

Provincial Capital Commission

BC Arts Council

Royal BC Museum Corporation

BC Pavilion Corporation

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

General Responsibilities

Transportation planning and policy

Highway construction and maintenance

Commercial vehicle safety and inspections

Port and airport development

Infrastructure grants

Major capital project management

Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions

BC Rail

Passenger Transportation Board

BC Transit

BC Transportation Financing Authority

Rapid Transit 2000 Project

CABINET COMMITTEES

Agenda and Priorities Committee

Premier Gordon Campbell (chair)

George Abbott

Rich Coleman

Mike de Jong

Kevin Falcon

Margaret MacDiarmid

Joan McIntyre

Cabinet Committee on Climate Action

Premier Gordon Campbell (chair)

John Yap (vice-chair)

Shirley Bond

Rich Coleman

Eric Foster

Barry Penner

Naomi Yamamoto

Environment and Land Use Committee

Barry Penner (chair)

George Abbott

Pat Bell

Randy Hawes

Kevin Krueger

Terry Lake

John Slater

Legislative Review Committee

George Abbott (chair)

Barry Penner (vice-chair)

Bill Bennett

Mike de Jong

Norm Letnick

Moira Stilwell

Jane Thornthwaite

Treasury Board

Colin Hansen (chair)

Shirley Bond (vice-chair)

Stephanie Cadieux

Ron Cantelon

Ida Chong

Blair Lekstrom

Steve Thomson

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