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NEWS RELEASE
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For Immediate Release Sept. 5, 2012 |
Office of the Premier
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Premier Christy Clark Announces Cabinet Renewal
VICTORIA Premier Christy Clark today renewed her cabinet with a focus on a strong and growing economy, controlling spending and making life more affordable for families.
Our government is delivering for British Columbians. This new cabinet brings a renewed commitment to our priorities, said Premier Clark. That means staying focused on jobs and fiscal discipline and continuing our efforts to make life more affordable for B.C. families. I have directed each minister to stay focused on these priorities.
The new Cabinet is made up of 16 ministers and two ministers of state, plus the Premier. No new ministries have been added, keeping the size of the Cabinet smaller than pre-2011 levels.
There is a new cabinet working group focused on family affordability, and the cabinet committee on jobs and economic growth now includes skills training. A full listing of the cabinet committees and membership is attached in the backgrounder.
The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation has been realigned as the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, with the same minister also responsible for Labour. This reorganization is in recognition of the dynamic labour needs that vary across our province, because ensuring British Columbians have the right skills for the right job is integral to maintaining a strong economy. The Ministry for Advanced Education is now also responsible for Innovation and Technology, a reflection that in todays economy our post-secondary institutions are key drivers in innovation and technology, and students will be more work-ready with an education that is keeping pace with the latest advancements. The changes to the Ministry of Energy and Mines reinforce Natural Gas as an economic development priority for the government.
The new cabinet is:
· Premier Hon. Christy Clark
· Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas and Minister Responsible for Housing and Deputy Premier- Hon. Rich Coleman
· Minister of Finance and House Leader Hon. Mike de Jong
· Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Hon. Ida Chong
· Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism Hon. John Yap
· Minister of Agriculture Hon. Norm Letnick
· Minister of Children and Family Development Hon. Stephanie Cadieux
· Minister of Citizens Services and Open Government Hon. Ben Stewart
· Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Hon. Bill Bennett
· Minister of Education Hon. Don McRae
· Minister of Environment Hon. Terry Lake
· Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Hon. Steve Thomson
· Minister of Health Hon. Margaret MacDiarmid
· Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Hon. Pat Bell
· Minister of Justice and Attorney General Hon. Shirley Bond
· Minister of Social Development Hon. Moira Stilwell
· Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Hon. Mary Polak
· Minister of State for Seniors Hon. Ralph Sultan
· Minister of State for Small Business Hon. Naomi Yamamoto
Additionally, nine MLAs have been named as parliamentary secretaries, and will work with ministers to focus on key initiatives of government, such as independent schools, student support and engagement, Asia-Pacific, and forestry. Doug Horne will serve as the parliamentary secretary to the Premier.
Mike de Jong will serve as the Government House Leader and Terry Lake will be the Deputy Government House Leader. Eric Foster will be the Government Whip and Pat Pimm will be Deputy Whip.
With this renewed team, we will be building on the progress of the last 18 months: our Jobs Plan, capping BC Hydro rate increases, increasing the minimum wage, reviewing the justice system, auditing of Crown corporations to eliminate waste and getting on track to balance the budget, said Premier Clark. We are also taking advantage of B.C.s trillion-dollar natural gas opportunity and expanding trade with Asia. Our government is committed to standing up and defending our provinces interests and we will continue to deliver for British Columbians.
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Contact:
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Mike Morton Press Secretary Office of the Premier 250 588-8380 |
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backgrounders are attached.
BACKGROUNDER
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Members of the Executive Council
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Premier Hon. Christy Clark
Minister for Energy, Mines and Natural Gas and Minister Responsible for Housing and Deputy Premier Hon. Rich Coleman
Minister of Finance Hon. Mike de Jong
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Hon. Ida Chong
Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism John Yap
Minister of Agriculture Hon. Norm Letnick
Minister of Children and Family Development Hon. Stephanie Cadieux
Minister of Citizens Services and Open Government Hon. Ben Stewart
Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Hon. Bill Bennett
Minister of Education Hon. Don McRae
Minister of Environment Hon. Terry Lake
Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Hon. Steve Thomson
Minister of Health Hon. Margaret MacDiarmid
Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Hon. Pat Bell
Minister of Justice and Attorney General Hon. Shirley Bond
Minister of Social Development Hon. Moira Stilwell
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Hon. Mary Polak
Minister of State for Small Business Hon. Naomi Yamamoto
Minister of State for Seniors Hon. Ralph Sultan
The following members of the legislative assembly are appointed as Parliamentary
Secretaries:
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Doug Horne
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Communities to the Minister Community, Sport and Cultural Development Donna Barnett
Parliamentary Secretary for Asia Pacific to the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Richard Lee
Parliamentary Secretary for Forestry to the Minister of Forests, Land and Natural Resource Operations John Rustad
Parliamentary Secretary for Independent Schools to the Minister of Education Marc Dalton
Parliamentary Secretary for Student Support and Parent Engagement to the Minister of Education Jane Thornthwaite
Parliamentary Secretary for Non-Profit Partnerships to the Minister of Social Development Gordon Hogg
Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation & Technology to the Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology Ron Cantelon
Parliamentary Secretary for the Northeast to the Minister of Energy, Mines, and Natural Gas Pat Pimm
BACKGROUNDER
Cabinet Committees
Priorities and Planning Committee
Premier
Christy Clark (Chair)
Rich Coleman (Vice Chair)
Pat Bell
Michael de Jong
Mary Polak
Don McRae
Bill Bennett
Terry Lake
Colin Hansen
John Les
Treasury Board
Mike de Jong (Chair)
Shirley Bond (Vice-Chair)
Ida Chong
Rich Coleman
Pat Bell
Terry Lake
Ben Stewart
Colin Hansen
John Les
John Rustad
Doug Horne
Cabinet Working Group on Family Affordability
Mike De Jong (Chair)
Bill Bennett (Vice Chair)
Rich Coleman
Mary Polak
Don McRae
Cabinet Committee on Jobs & Skills Training
Pat Bell (Chair)
Mary Polak (Vice Chair)
John Yap
Steve Thomson
Blair Lekstrom
Naomi Yamamoto
Donna Barnett
Harry Bloy
Rob Howard
Richard Lee
Ron Cantelon
Dave Hayer
Cabinet Committee on Families First
Margaret MacDiarmid (Chair)
Stephanie Cadieux (Vice
Chair)
Don McRae
Moira Stilwell
Ralph Sultan
Marc Dalton
Gordon Hogg
Joan McIntyre
Jane Thornthwaite
Mary McNeil
Cabinet Committee on Open Government and Engagement
Ben Stewart (Chair)
Stephanie Cadieux (Vice Chair)
John Yap
Ralph Sultan
Gordon Hogg
Kevin Krueger
Richard Lee
John Slater
Environment and Land Use Committee
Steve Thomson (Chair)
Terry Lake (Vice Chair)
Bill Bennett
Rich Coleman
Ida Chong
Murray Coell
Eric Foster
Randy Hawes
Pat Pimm
John Rustad
Norm Letnick
Legislative Review Committee
Shirley Bond (Chair)
Michael de Jong (Vice Chair)
Blair Lekstrom
Ida Chong
Doug Horne
Norm Letnick
John Rustad
Ralph Sultan
BACKGROUNDER
OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
General Responsibilities
Cabinet operations
Corporate planning
Strategic policy and legislative priorities
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
MINISTRY OF ABORIGINAL RELATIONS AND RECONCILIATION
General Responsibilities
Aboriginal policy and coordination
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
Native Economic Development Advisory Board
MINISTRY OF ADVANCED EDUCATION, INNOVATION and TECHNOLOGY (and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism)
General Responsibilities
Universities
Colleges
Post-secondary financing
Post-secondary policy and accountability
Student financial assistance
Research, innovation and technology
Multiculturalism
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
University Boards of Governors
Colleges and institutes
Private Career Training Institutions Agency
BC College and Institute Boards
British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfers
Degree Quality Assessment Board
BC Innovation Council
Premiers Technology Council
Multicultural Advisory Council
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
Meat Processing Policy
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Agricultural Land Commission
BC Farm Industry Review Board
BC Wine Institute
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 CITIZENS SERVICES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
General Responsibilities
Citizen service delivery
Government agents
BC Stats
BCOnLine
Enquiry BC
Online Channel Office
Business and personal property registries services
Citizen engagement
Board Resourcing and Development Office
Queens Printer
Chief Information Officer
Information and privacy policy
Workforce planning
Employee engagement
Government Communications and Public Engagement
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
Knowledge Network Corporation
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY, SPORT AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
General Responsibilities
Community Charter
Local government
Vancouver Urban Development Agreement
University Endowment Lands
Property assessment
Sports and recreation
Film policy and classification
Arts and culture programs
Community gaming grant eligibility
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Board of Examiners
BC Assessment Authority
BC Games Society
BC Arts Council
Property Assessment Appeal Board
Islands Trust Fund Board
Provincial Capital Commission
Royal BC Museum Corporation
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
General Responsibilities
K-12 standards and accountability
K-12 funding
Independent schools
Neighbourhood Learning Centres
Literacy
Libraries
Early Learning Agency
StrongStart BC Centres
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Education Advisory Council
BC Teachers Council
Learning Roundtable
MINISTRY OF ENERGY, MINES and NATURAL GAS (Minister Responsible for Housing)
General Responsibilities
Electricity and alternative energy policy
Oil and gas policy
Offshore oil and gas policy
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy development
Innovative Clean Energy Fund
Mines and minerals policy
Mineral and coal titles
Permitting and inspections of major mining projects
Geological Survey Service
Housing and homeless policy
Transition houses
Building policy
Safety standards and inspections
Landlord-tenant dispute resolution
Liquor control and licensing
Liquor Distribution Branch
Gaming policy and enforcement
Responsible Gambling Strategy
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
BC Hydro and Power Authority
Columbia Power Corporation
Oil and Gas Commission
BC Housing Management Commission
Building Code Appeal Board
Homeowner Protection Office
Building Policy Advisory Committee
Safety Standards Appeal Board
Safety Authority of BC
Provincial Rental Housing Corporation
BC Lottery Corporation
Pavilion Corporation of BC
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
Provincial treasury
Economic and financial analysis
Financial institutions regulation
Fiscal planning and 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 Resourcing Office
BC Public Service Agency
BC Olympic Games Secretariat
International Financial Centre
Economic and sector analysis
Renaissance Capital fund
BC Venture Capital program
Investment Capital
Planning and Partnership Development
Privatization of the Liquor Distribution Branch's warehousing and distribution services
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
BC Securities Commission
Partnerships BC
Insurance Council of BC
Real Estate Council of BC
Mineral Tax Review Board
Pacific Carbon Trust
BC Immigrant Investment Fund
Public Sector Employers Council Secretariat
MINISTRY OF FORESTS, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCE OPERATIONS
General Responsibilities
Forest stewardship policy
Timber supply, inventory and tree improvement
Pest and disease management policy
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
Roads/bridges/engineering
Independent power production
Mines and minerals permitting and inspections except for major mining projects
Aquaculture licensing and regulation
Water use planning and authorizations
Aboriginal consultation and coordination 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
Pests, disease, 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 and protection
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
ActNow BC
HealthLinkBC
BC Bedline
PharmaCare
Vital Statistics
BC Ambulance Service
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 JOBS, TOURISM and SKILLS TRAINING (Minister Responsible for Labour)
General Responsibilities
Tourism strategy
Aboriginal tourism
Recreational fish and wildlife promotion
International and internal trade policy
Export market development
Trade, Investment, and Labour Mobility Agreement
Small Business Roundtable
Canada-BC Business Service Centre
Immigration policy
Labour market policy
Provincial Nominee Program
WorkBC
BladeRunners
Industry training
Community adjustment
Community Development Trust
Community Business Loans Program
Land use planning
Regional economic and rural development
Economic development policy
Mountain pine beetle
Columbia Basin Trust
Rural BC Secretariat
Asia Pacific Trade and Investment
International Marketing Secretariat
Trade initiatives
Pacific Coast Collaborative
Smart regulation
Regulatory reform
Labour relations
Employment standards
Occupational health and safety
Workers Compensation Act
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd.
Leading Edge Endowment Fund Board
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
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
Legal services to government
Police and correctional services
Provincial emergency management
Emergency social 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 BC
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions
BC Utilities Commission
BC Human Rights Tribunal
BC Law Institute
BC Pension Corporation
BC Review Board
Environmental Appeal Board
Forest Appeals Commission
Oil and Gas Appeal Tribunal
Legal Services Society
Police boards
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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 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
Insurance Corporation of BC
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Contact:
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Mike Morton Press Secretary Office of the Premier 250 588-8380 |
BACKGROUNDER
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Deputy Ministers' Council |
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Current portfolio |
New Portfolio |
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DYBLE, John |
Deputy Minister to the Premier and Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Public Service |
Deputy Minister to the Premier and Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Public Service |
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BROWN, Stephen |
Children and Family Development |
Children and Family Development |
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BYNG, Dave (acting) |
Jobs, Tourism and Innovation |
Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour |
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CARR, Steve |
Energy and Mines |
Energy, Mines and Natural Gas and Minister Responsible for Housing and Deputy Premier |
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FAST, Don |
Community, Sport and Cultural Development |
Community, Sport and Cultural Development |
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FYFE, Richard |
Justice |
Justice |
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GORMAN, James |
Education |
Education |
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HENDERSON, Kim |
Labour and Citizens Services and Open Government |
Citizens Services and Open Government |
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KONKIN, Doug |
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations |
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations |
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MacDONALD, Cairine |
Environment |
Environment |
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MAIN, Grant |
Transportation and Infrastructure |
Transportation and Infrastructure |
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MARANDA, Pierrette |
Associate Deputy Minister, Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat |
Associate Deputy Minister, Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat |
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MENTZELOPOULOS, Athana |
Government Communications and Public Engagement |
Government Communications and Public Engagement |
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MILBURN, Peter |
Finance |
Finance |
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Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation |
Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation |
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SHOEMAKER, Wes |
Agriculture |
Agriculture |
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SIEBEN, Mark |
Social Development |
Social Development |
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SWEENEY, Neil |
Corporate Priorities, Office of the Premier |
Corporate Priorities, Office of the Premier |
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TARRAS, Lynda |
BC Public Service Agency |
BC Public Service Agency |
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WANAMAKER, Lori |
Justice |
Justice |
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WENEZENKI-YOLLAND Cheryl |
Advanced Education |
Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism |
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WHITMARSH, Graham |
Health |
Health |
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