The BC Public Service is divided into ministries. Each ministry is responsible for a specific area of public policy, government function or service delivery.
Following is the revised summary of ministry responsibilities.
OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
General Responsibilities
- Strategic policy and legislative priorities
- Corporate planning
- Cabinet Operations
- Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
MINISTRY OF ABORIGINAL RELATIONS AND RECONCILIATION
General Responsibilities
- Aboriginal policy and co-ordination
- Negotiation and implementation of treaty and non-treaty agreements
- Consultation and accommodation policy
- Crown/First Nations relationships
- Partnerships and Community Renewal
- First Citizens' Fund
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- BC Treaty Commission
- First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council
- Minister's Advisory Council on Aboriginal Women
MINISTRY OF ADVANCED EDUCATION
General Responsibilities
- Universities
- Colleges
- Post-secondary financing
- Post-secondary policy and accountability
- Student financial assistance
- Government Communications and Public Engagement
- Open data
- Board Resourcing and Development Office
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- University boards of governors
- Colleges and institutes
- Private Career Training Institutions Agency
- B.C. college and institute boards
- British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfers
- Degree Quality Assessment Board
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
General Responsibilities
- Agriculture, aquaculture and food industry development
- Animal health and crop/plant protection
- Food safety and quality
- Commercial fisheries and fish processing
- Marine fisheries and seafood industry development
- Crop insurance
- Licensing, inspection and standards for slaughter facilities
Major Agencies, Boards and Commission
- Agricultural Land Commission
- BC Farm Industry Review Board
MINISTRY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
General Responsibilities
- Adoption and reunion services
- Child protection and family development
- Foster care
- Child care
- Early childhood development
- Children and youth with special needs
- Child and youth mental health
- Youth justice programs
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- BC College of Social Workers
- Provincial Child Care Council
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY, SPORT AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (Minister Responsible for TransLink)
General Responsibilities
- Community Charter
- Local government
- University Endowment Lands
- Property assessment
- Sports and recreation
- Arts and culture programs
- Community gaming grant eligibility
- TransLink legislation and governance
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Board of Examiners (local government)
- BC Assessment Authority
- BC Games Society
- BC Arts Council
- Property Assessment Appeal Board
- Islands Trust Fund Board
- Royal BC Museum
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
General Responsibilities
- K-12 standards and accountability
- K-12 funding
- Independent schools
- Literacy
- Libraries
- StrongStart BC Early Learning Centres
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Education Advisory Council
- BC Teachers' Council
- Disciplinary and Professional Conduct Board
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINES (Minister Responsible for Core Review)
General Responsibilities
- Electricity and alternative energy policy
- Energy efficiency
- Renewable energy development
- Innovative Clean Energy Fund
- Mines and minerals permitting and inspections except for major mining projects
- Mines and minerals policy
- Mineral and coal titles
- Permitting and inspections of major mining projects
- BC Geological Survey
- Core Review
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- BC Hydro and Power Authority
- Columbia Power Corporation
- Columbia Basin Trust
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
General Responsibilities
- Parks, wilderness and protected areas
- Air, land and water quality standards
- Pollution prevention and waste management
- Conservation Framework and Species-at-Risk policy
- Species and ecosystem protection policy
- Oceans protection and sustainability
- Water protection and water sustainability policy
- Water and air monitoring and reporting
- Conservation and resource management enforcement
- Climate Action Secretariat
- Environmental Assessment Office
- State of environment reporting
- Environmental monitoring
- Flood Management
- Environmental Emergency Response
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
General Responsibilities
- Treasury Board
- Office of the Comptroller General
- Internal Audit and Advisory Services
- Provincial treasury
- Capital Planning
- Economic and financial analysis
- Financial institutions regulation
- Fiscal planning and tax policy
- Tax collection including property, income and consumer
- Corporate Accounting Services
- Forestry, mines, oil and gas revenue
- Collection and loan management
- Homeowner grants
- Gaming policy and enforcement
- Responsible Gambling Strategy
- Crown Agencies Resourcing Office
- BC Public Service Agency
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- BC Securities Commission
- Partnerships BC
- Insurance Council of British Columbia
- Real Estate Council of British Columbia
- Public Sector Employers' Council
- BC Pension Corporation
- British Columbia Lottery Corporation
- Financial Institutions Commission
MINISTRY OF FORESTS, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCE OPERATIONS
General Responsibilities
- Forest stewardship policy
- Timber supply, inventory and tree improvement
- Forest health
- Forest investment
- BC Timber Sales
- Tenures and pricing
- Resource roads and bridges policy
- Crown land administration policy
- Crown land allocation and authorizations
- Forests and range authorizations
- Grazing and range stewardship policy
- Land use planning
- Independent power production
- Aquaculture licensing and regulation
- Water use planning and authorizations
- Aboriginal consultation and co-ordination - natural resource operations
- Resorts and alpine ski developments
- Licensing and permitting for angling, hunting and trapping
- GeoBC and information management
- FrontCounter BC
- Provincial hatchery and stocking program
- Watershed restoration
- Fish, wildlife and habitat management
- Drought management
- Dam and dyke safety and regulation
- Flood plain management
- Invasive plants and species
- Public backcountry and commercial recreation
- Recreation sites and trails
- Archaeology and Heritage Conservation policy and permitting
- Resource management compliance
- Crown land restoration
- Forest investment operations
- Wildfire management
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Forest Practices Board
- Timber Export Advisory Committee
- Muskwa-Kechika Advisory Board
- Mediation and Arbitration Board
- Assayers Certification Board of Examiners
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
General Responsibilities
- Leadership and support for the health service delivery system
- Health promotion, protection and preventative health
- Aboriginal health promotion
- Public health planning
- Provincial Health Officer
- Performance management of the health authorities
- Health human resource planning
- Health regulation and licensing
- Health information systems and e-health
- Women and seniors
- End-of-life and palliative care
- Community and home support services
- Assisted living and residential care
- Community care licensing
- Mental health and addictions services
- Communicable diseases prevention and addictions services promotion
- Healthy living/chronic disease prevention
- Medical Services Plan
- HealthLinkBC
- BC Patient Transfer Network
- PharmaCare
- Vital Statistics
- BC Ambulance Service
- Meat processing and food premises inspection, regulation and policies
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Health Authorities
- Medical Services Commission
- BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
- Patient Care Quality Review Boards
- Hospital Appeal Board
- Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE (Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism)
General Responsibilities
- International and internal trade policy
- Export market development
- New West Partnership Agreement
- AdvantageBC International Business Centre
- Venture Capital program
- Investment Capital
- Planning and Partnership Development
- Asia Pacific Trade and Investment
- International Marketing Secretariat
- Pacific Coast Collaborative
- Multiculturalism
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd.
- BC Immigrant Investment Fund and BC Renaissance Fund
- Multicultural Advisory Council
MINISTRY OF JOBS, TOURISM AND SKILLS TRAINING (Minister Responsible for Labour)
General Responsibilities
- Tourism strategy
- Aboriginal tourism
- Recreational fish and wildlife promotion
- Immigration policy
- Labour market policy
- Provincial Nominee Program
- WorkBC
- BladeRunners
- Industry training
- Film, television and digital policy
- Creative BC
- Community adjustment
- Community Development Trust
- Community Business Loans Program
- Regional economic and rural development
- Economic development policy
- Economic and sector analysis
- Economic and community response to mountain pine beetle
- Rural BC Secretariat
- Trade Missions
- Labour relations
- Employment standards
- Occupational health and safety
- Workers Compensation Act
- Major Investments Office
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Trades Training Consortium of BC
- Northern Development Initiative Trust
- North Island Coast Development Initiative Trust
- Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust
- Nechako-Kitimaat Development Fund Society
- BC-Alcan Northern Development Fund
- Industry Training Authority
- BC Labour Relations Board
- Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal
- Employment Standards Tribunal
- Destination British Columbia
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
General Responsibilities
- Criminal justice and family law
- Administrative law policy
- Court administration
- Legal aid and public legal education
- Alternate dispute resolution
- Family maintenance
- Film policy and classification
- Legal services to government
- Police and correctional services
- Crime prevention programs
- Criminal record check and protection order registry
- Victim assistance
- Consumer services
- Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
- Office of the Fire Commissioner
- Coroners Service of British Columbia
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- BC Utilities Commission
- BC Human Rights Tribunal
- BC Law Institute
- British Columbia Review Board
- Environmental Appeal Board
- Forest Appeals Commission
- Oil and Gas Appeal Tribunal
- Legal Services Society
- Police boards
MINISTRY OF NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT (Minister Responsible for Housing)
General Responsibilities
- Oil and gas policy
- Liquified natural gas
- Oil and gas pipelines
- Housing and homeless policy
- Transition houses
- Building policy
- Safety standards and inspections
- Landlord-tenant dispute resolution
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Oil and Gas Commission
- BC Housing Management Commission
- Building Code Appeal Board
- Building Policy Advisory Committee
- Safety Standards Appeal Board
- British Columbia Safety Authority
- Provincial Rental Housing Corporation
MINISTRY OF SMALL BUSINESS AND RED TAPE REDUCTION (Minister Responsible for Liquor Distribution Branch)
General Responsibilities
- Small Business Roundtable
- Small Business BC
- Smart regulation
- Regulatory reform
- Liquor Control and Licensing
- Liquor Distribution Branch
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL INNOVATION
General Responsibilities
- Income assistance
- Disability assistance
- Delivery of employment programs
- Provincial Disability Strategy
- Adult community living services
- Mental health and addictions services coordination
- Volunteer and non-profit support
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Community Living BC
- Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal
MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND CITIZENS' SERVICES
General Responsibilities
- Research, innovation and technology
- Citizen's service delivery
- Government agents
- BC Stats
- BC OnLine
- Enquiry BC
- Business and personal property registries services
- Queen's Printer
- Chief Information Officer
- Information and privacy policy
- Workforce planning
- Employee engagement
- Shared Services BC
- BC Accommodation and Real Estate Services
- Workplace Technology Services
- Alternative Service Delivery
- Procurement and Supply Services
- Telecommunications infrastructure
- Solutions BC
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- Premier's Technology Council
- BC Innovation Council
- Leading Edge Endowment Fund Board
- Knowledge Network Corporation
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
General Responsibilities
- Transportation planning and policy, except for TransLink legislation and governance
- Highway construction and maintenance
- Commercial vehicle safety and inspections
- Port and airport development
- Infrastructure grants
- Major capital project management
- Provincial emergency management
- Emergency social services
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
- BC Rail
- Passenger Transportation Board
- BC Transit
- BC Transportation Financing Authority
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- British Columbia Pavilion Corporation
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