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Ministry Goals |
Clarifying Remarks |
| A top-notch education system for students of all ages. | A top-notch post-secondary education system | The Ministry provides leadership and policy direction for the post-secondary education system in B.C., including funding for the public system. |
| High quality health care services that meet all patients’ needs where they live and when they need it. | Economic and social development | The Ministry funds spaces in nursing and medical programs, courses for foreign-trained nurses and doctors, and administers a loan forgiveness program for new nurses and doctors who work in under-served areas of the province. |
| A thriving private sector economy that creates high paying job opportunities. | Economic and social development | The Ministry ensures that post-secondary education programs are relevant and responsive to the needs of the economy and labour market, and that learners are prepared for a changing and increasingly technological workplace. |
| The fastest growing technology industry in Canada. | Economic and social development | The Ministry encourages a growing technology sector. The Ministry will double the annual number of computer science, electrical and computer engineering graduates, and support research and development activities at public post-secondary institutions. |
| Greater equity and equality for British Columbia in Canada. | A top-notch post-secondary
education system
Economic and social development |
The Ministry provides equitable opportunities to attend public post-secondary education for all students. |
| The most open, accountable and democratic government in Canada. | Responsive and efficient management | The Ministry treats its clients and stakeholders in a fair and transparent manner. |
| Responsible, accountable management of public resources and tax dollars. | Responsive and efficient management | The Ministry ensures accountability, effective use of resources, and long-term stability of the post-secondary education system. |
Deregulation
During the three years covered by this service plan, the Ministry will continue to address deregulation and reduce red tape. Specific initiatives to be undertaken include reviewing all Ministry legislation and associated policies to identify opportunities for reducing the regulatory burden on Ministry stakeholders, in order to meet the New Era commitment to reduce red tape and the regulatory burden by one-third within three years. The Ministry is in the process of consulting with public and private post-secondary institutions and professional organizations concerning deregulatory proposals.
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