Core Business Areas

The Office of the Premier works closely with Cabinet and government members, all ministries and Crown agencies to support their work and to ensure coordination across government. To that end, the Office provides leadership in the following areas:

1. Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat

The Secretariat works with all ministries and Crown agencies to ensure that relations with federal, provincial and international governments advance British Columbia's interests.

2. Deputy Ministers' Policy Secretariat

The Deputy Ministers' Policy Secretariat is a corporate resource for ministries and Deputy Ministers. It works with line ministries, the Deputy Ministers' Committee on Natural Resources and the Economy and Deputy Ministers' Committee on Social Development, and agencies to provide leadership and assist in advancing key policy issues in an integrated way. The Secretariat provides leadership in policy, program and performance planning for ministries.

3. Executive and Support Services: the Premier's Office and Executive Operations

The Deputy Minister to the Premier leads the public service, and co-ordinates activities of all ministries and Crown agencies. The Premier's Office also manages key relationships on behalf of the Premier and provides strategic advice, media relations and issues management support directly to the Premier and Cabinet. Executive Operations includes Cabinet Operations which provides administrative support and services for Cabinet decision-making processes and facilitates the effective operation of Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and Government Caucus Committees.

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