Core Business Areas

The Service Plan for the Office of the Premier draws on the New Era vision, values and principles. It outlines the Office of the Premier's long-term goals and objectives, and assigns key benchmarks and targets to measure the office's progress against its targets. To support the achievement of the government's New Era commitments, the Office of the Premier has been structured to best enable efficient delivery on key priorities.

Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

Works with all ministries and agencies of government to ensure that relations with federal, provincial and international governments advance British Columbia's interests.

Crown Agencies Secretariat

Oversees the system of Crown corporations and provides advice, information and support to improve good governance and accountability for results. The Board Resourcing and Development Office is an affiliate of the Secretariat. The Office ensures the appointment of fully qualified Directors to Crown corporations, agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs).

Public Affairs Bureau

Leads and co-ordinates communications with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures that information about government programs and services is accessible to British Columbians.

Executive and Support Services

Premier's Office: manages key relationships on behalf of the Premier, provides strategic advice, communications, media relations and issues management support directly to the Premier.

Executive Operations: is comprised of the Office of the Deputy Ministers to the Premier and Cabinet Operations. The Deputy Ministers to the Premier provide leadership and co-ordination across all ministries and agencies of government for development of policies, legislation and public service reform. Cabinet Operations provides administrative support and services for Cabinet decision-making processes and facilitates the effective operation of Cabinet, and Cabinet and Government Caucus Committees (GCCs).

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Associated Agencies

Premier's Technology Council: advises the Premier on key technology issues associated with the New Era commitments to bridge the digital divide, support a growing technology industry in British Columbia and work with the technology industry to capitalize on the province's growth potential in this sector.

British Columbia Progress Board: an independent board established to provide a new level of accountability by establishing specific economic, social, environmental and community goals, and monitoring government's progress towards these goals.