Summary of Ministry Responsibilities
Updated June 10, 2009
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
