Public Affairs Bureau
Agency Overview
The Public Affairs Bureau leads and coordinates communications with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that citizens
are informed about government policies, programs and services and that information is communicated in an open and transparent
manner.
The Bureau leads in the development of cross ministry communications strategies, for example:
- Conversation on Health;
- Economic performance;
- 2010 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games;
- Expanding reach to ethnic community/press;
- Public Service Renewal;
- Central Coast/Spirit Bear campaign;
- 2008 Celebrations; and
- Government Visual Identity rollout.
Clients include citizens of British Columbia, members of the media, the Premier's Office, members of Cabinet, senior government
officials and ministry program staff.
Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
British Columbians are informed of government policies, programs and services on a timely and factual basis.
Mission
To provide a framework that supports communication of government policies, programs and services benefiting all British Columbians.
Values
In pursuit of our vision and mission, members of the Public Affairs Bureau will act in accordance with the following values:
| Accountability |
To enhance efficiency, effectiveness and value in public service. |
| Integrity |
To conduct ourselves in an ethical, honest, consistent and professional manner. |
| Responsibility |
To deliver affordable client-centred service and stewardship on behalf of citizens. |
| Respect |
To treat those we serve, and each other, with courtesy, fairness, dignity and trust. |
| Innovation |
To foster creativity and performance in the delivery of quality services. |