Government of British Columbia Information

Explore the list of sources to find provincial government staff, and information and links to key ministries SFU most often interacts with.

Directories

You can find:

• Specific employees in the BC Government Directory
• MLAs and legislative committees from the BC Legislature website
• Minister profiles and mandates from the Executive Council of the BC Government webpage

Key Provincial Ministries

Below you can find information regarding ministries that SFU most often interacts with. For information regarding a Minister's mandate, please click on their ministerial portfolio. For a full listing on all departments and agencies, you may visit the BC Government website.

Advanced Education, Skills and Training

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training (AEST) provides oversight to BC’s post-secondary institutions, skills training organizations and labour market information and programs.

Minister

• The Honourable Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training

Key Links

• Aboriginal Education
• Post-Secondary Data
• Post-Secondary Funding and Accountability
• Sexual Violence and Misconduct

Finance

The Ministry of Finance oversees the distribution of government funding to implement and review government programs and initiatives.

Minister

• The Honourable Carole James, Minister of Finance

Key Links

• BC Budget
• Public Accounts
• Economic Indicators
• Plan and Report

Jobs, Trade and Technology

The Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology (JTT) oversees the development of the initiatives to create jobs, management of the technology development in BC, and promote BC industries abroad.

Ministers

• The Honourable Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology
• The Honourable George Chow, Minister of State for Trade

Key Links

• BC Stats
• DataBC
• Technology and Innovation (including #BCTECH)
• Venture Capital

Health

The Ministry of Health oversees the operations of the health services in the province.

Minister

• The Honourable Adrian Dix, Minster of Health

Key Links

• Office of Indigenous Health
• Fraser Health Authority
• Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation oversees the government’s operations pursuing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

Minister

• The Honourable Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Key Links

• Consulting First Nations
• Reconciliation
• Economic Development
• Culture and Language

Environment and Climate Change Strategy

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy oversees the conservation of BC’s natural environments, as well as development of the government’s climate change strategy.

Minister

• The Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Key Links

• Climate Change and Climate Action
• Water Sustainability Act
• Spill Response and Preparedness BC
• Environment Emergency Reporting

Citizens' Services

Citizens’ Services oversee the operations of all citizen-interaction departments and services, as well as the operations of the government’s Information Technology.

Minister

• The Honourable Selina Robinson, Acting Minsiter of Citizens' Services

Key Links

• BC Developers’ Exchange
• BCBid
• Service BC
• Freedom of Information

Tourism, Arts and Culture

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture oversees the development of the BC tourism industries, and development of arts and sports activities.

Minister

• The Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture

Key Links

• BC Athletic Commissioner
• CreativeBC
• BC Arts Council