ORDER IN COUNCIL 565
On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, orders that
(a) the transfers of duties, powers and functions, and other changes, set out in Appendix A to this order are made,
(b) each member of the Executive Council listed in Appendix B is charged with the administration of the enactments specified in Appendix B for that member,
(c) provisions in previous orders are rescinded insofar as these provisions
(i) are inconsistent with a transfer or change made under paragraph (a) of this order, or
(ii) charge another member of the Executive Council with responsibility for the administration of an enactment in a manner that conflicts with paragraph (b) of this order, and
(d) a transfer or change under paragraph (a), or a transfer of administration under paragraph (b), of this order serves also to transfer to the member of the Executive Council the unexpended balance of money and other resources authorized for the administration of the duties, powers, functions and enactments involved.
Appendix A
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| 1 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Chief Information Officer in the Information, Science and Technology Agency are transferred to the Premier. |
| 2 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the coordination of appointments to Provincial government agencies, boards and commissions are transferred to the Premier. |
| 3 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat, the Crown Corporation Secretariat and the Government Policy and Communications Office are transferred to the Premier. |
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Aboriginal Affairs |
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| 4 | The Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs is disestablished. |
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Advanced Education |
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| 5 | The Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology is renamed the Ministry of Advanced Education. |
| 6 | A reference in the Industry Training and Apprenticeship Act to the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training is deemed to be a reference to the Minister of Advanced Education. |
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Agriculture, Food and Fisheries |
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| 7 | The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries is continued. |
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Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations |
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| 8 | The Ministry of Attorney General is established. |
| 9 | The duties, powers and functions relating to the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre are transferred to the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations. |
| 10 | The duties, powers and functions of the Attorney General and Ministry of Attorney General relating to Courts Services, Legal Services to Government, Criminal Justice, Liquor Control and Licensing, Judicial Support, the Forfeited Crime Proceeds Fund and the Interest on Trusts and Deposits Program are transferred to the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiation. |
| 11 | The duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs respecting Negotiations, Negotiations Support and Treaty Settlement and Implementation Costs, are transferred to the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiation. |
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Children and Family Development |
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| 12 | The Ministry for Children and Families is renamed the Ministry of Children and Family Development. |
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Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services |
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| 13 | The Ministry of Municipal Affairs is renamed the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. |
| 14 | The duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Women’s Equality and Ministry of Women’s Equality are transferred to the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. |
| 15 | The duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Community Development, Cooperatives and Volunteers and the Ministry of Community Development, Cooperatives and Volunteers are transferred to the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. |
| 16 | The duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs that are not transferred by this order to another minister or ministry are transferred to the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. |
| 17 | The duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Multiculturalism and Immigration and Minister Responsible for the Public Service and Ministry of Multiculturalism and Immigration that are not transferred by this order to another minister or ministry are transferred to the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. |
| 18 | The duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture and Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture that are not transferred to another minister or ministry are transferred to the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. |
| 19 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Provincial Emergency Program, the Fire Safety Advisory Council, the British Columbia 2000 Program, and the Disaster Financial Assistance Appeal Board are transferred to the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. |
| 20 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Child Care Services Program, Housing Policy and Programs, the Provincial Rental Housing Commission and the Building Code Appeal Board are transferred to the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. |
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Community Development, Cooperatives and Volunteers |
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| 21 | The Ministry of Community Development, Cooperatives and Volunteers is disestablished. |
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Competition, Science and Enterprise |
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| 22 | The Ministry of Employment and Investment is renamed the Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise. |
| 23 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the film industry, tourism development, Small Business, the Liquor Distribution Branch, the Canada-British Columbia Business Service Centre, the Pacific Rim Institute of Tourism, Tourism British Columbia and the Community Venture Capital Program are transferred to the Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise. |
| 24 | The duties, powers and functions respecting northern development programs of the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations are transferred to the Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise. |
| 25 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Registries Special Operating Agency, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations, are transferred to the Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise. |
| 26 | The duties, powers and functions respecting Science, Technology and Telecommunications policy and the Science and Technology Fund Special Account are transferred to the Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise. |
| 27 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the British Columbia Pavilion Corporation are transferred to the Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise. |
| 28 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the BC Community Financial Services Corporation are transferred to the Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise. |
| 29 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Streamlining Initiative and Business Task Force on Regulatory Impact are transferred to the Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise. |
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Education |
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| 30 | The Ministry of Education is continued. |
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Energy and Mines |
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| 31 | The Ministry of Energy and Mines is continued. |
| 32 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Power for Jobs Initiative are transferred to the Minister of Energy and Mines. |
| 33 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Columbia Power Corporation are transferred to the Minister of Energy and Mines. |
| 34 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the development of electricity policy, including administration of the Columbia River Treaty, are transferred to the Minister of Energy and Mines. |
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Finance |
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| 35 | The Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations is renamed the Ministry of Finance. |
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Forests |
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| 36 | The Ministry of Forests is continued. |
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Health Planning |
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| 37 | The Ministry of Health Planning is established. |
| 38 | The duties, powers and functions respecting strategic planning, policy and program development, resources allocation planning, including capital planning, program evaluation and monitoring the delivery of health services are transferred from the Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors and the Ministry of Health to the Minister of Health Planning. |
| 39 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Provincial Health Officer and the Legislation and Professional Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Health are transferred to the Minister of Health Planning. |
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Health Services |
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| 40 | The Ministry of Health is renamed the Ministry of Health Services. |
| 41 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Ministry for Children and Families and Minister for Children and Families’ responsibilities respecting alcohol, drug and gambling addiction services, are transferred to the Minister of Health Services. |
| 42 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Healthy Kids and Orthodontia Programs are transferred to the Minister of Health Services. |
| 43 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the British Columbia Health Research Foundation, the Health Professionals Council and the Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission are transferred to the Minister of Health Planning. |
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Human Resources |
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| 44 | The Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security is renamed the Ministry of Human Resources. |
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Management Services |
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| 45 | The Ministry of Management Services is established. |
| 46 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Public Service Employee Relations Commission, the Public Service Development Office, the Equal Opportunity Secretariat, the British Columbia Buildings Corporation, the British Columbia Pension Corporation and the Public Service Appeal Board are transferred to the Minister of Management Services. |
| 47 | The duties, powers and functions respecting Cabinet Operations and Government Services, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations, are transferred to the Minister of Management Services. |
| 48 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Corporate Service Branch, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations, are transferred to the Minister of Management Services. |
| 49 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Vital Statistics Special Operating Agency are transferred to the Minister of Management Services. |
| 50 | The duties, powers and functions respecting Cross Government Initiatives and the Information Technology Services Division of the Information, Science and Technology Agency are transferred to the Minister of Management Services. |
| 51 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Information and Privacy and Records and Archives Programs of the Information, Science and Technology Agency are transferred to the Minister of Management Services. |
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Multiculturalism and Immigration |
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| 52 | The Ministry of Multiculturalism and Immigration is disestablished. |
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Provincial Revenue |
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| 53 | The Ministry of Provincial Revenue is established. |
| 54 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the accounts receivable collection and loan administration services of Provincial Treasury Operations are transferred to the Minister of Provincial Revenue. |
| 55 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Mineral Tax Review Board are transferred to the Minister of Provincial Revenue. |
| 56 | The duties, powers and functions respecting Homeowner Grant Collection are transferred to the Minister of Provincial Revenue. |
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Public Safety and Solicitor General |
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| 57 | The Ministry of Attorney General is renamed the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. |
| 58 | The duties, powers and functions relating to Sexual Assault Centres and Women’s Assault Centres are transferred to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. |
| 59 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the British Columbia Gaming Commission are transferred to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. |
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Skills Development and Labour |
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| 60 | The Ministry of Labour is renamed the Ministry of Skills Development and Labour. |
| 61 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Industry Training and Adjustment Services Program are transferred from the Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security to the Minister of Skills Development and Labour. |
| 62 | The Minister of Skills Development and Labour is responsible for the administration of the Labour Force Development Agreement. |
| 63 | A reference in the Industry Training and Apprenticeship Act to the Minister of Labour is deemed to be a reference to the Minister of Skills Development and Labour. |
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Small Business, Tourism and Culture |
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| 64 | The Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture is disestablished. |
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Sustainable Resource Management |
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| 65 | The Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks is renamed the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management. |
| 66 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the British Columbia Assets and Land Corporation are transferred to the Minister of Sustainable Resource Management. |
| 67 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Archaeology Branch are transferred to the Minister of Sustainable Resource Management. |
| 68 | The duties, powers and functions respecting survey, mapping, database management, resource inventories, Crown land policies and water rights and licensing are transferred to the Minister of Sustainable Resource Management. |
| 69 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Land Reserve Commission are transferred to the Minister of Sustainable Resource Management. |
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Transportation |
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| 70 | The Ministry of Transportation and Highways is renamed the Ministry of Transportation. |
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Water, Land and Air Protection |
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| 71 | The Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection is established. |
| 72 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Green Economy Initiative are transferred to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection. |
| 73 | The duties, powers and functions respecting air, land and water pollution control are transferred to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection. |
| 74 | The duties, powers and functions respecting fish and wildlife habitat and species protection are transferred to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection. |
| 75 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the regulation and development of recreational fish and wildlife management are transferred to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection. |
| 76 | The duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks and the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks respecting Environmental Emergencies, Parks and Recreation, the Wildlife Branch, the Environmental Youth Team, the Environment Appeal Board and the Sustainable Environment Fund are transferred to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection. |
| 77 | The duties, powers and functions respecting the Flood Plains Management Program are transferred to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection. |
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Women’s Equality |
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| 78 | The Ministry of Women’s Equality is disestablished. |
Schedule B
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HEALTH SERVICES |
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
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